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We Are One! Roanoke City Public Schools provides an inclusive and equitable, student-centered culture that empowers lifelong learning.

Through meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning opportunities, we will empower all students to dream, excel, and meet their full potential to benefit our city and its citizens. Our vision is to provide all students with a strong educational foundation that enables them to become lifelong learners and contributing members and leaders of the global community. Who We Are...

Roanoke City Public Schools is an urban school division in Roanoke, Virginia, serving a PreK-12 student population of approximately 14,000 in 17 elementary schools, five middle schools, and two high schools, as well as alternative schools including Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science & Technology and two Career & Technical Education locations.

11/02/2026

We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jeanette Preston, who served RCPS in a variety of roles for nearly 35 years. Mrs. Preston began her career at Huff Lane Elementary School in 1993 as a cafeteria assistant and later a food service worker before transitioning to Monterey Elementary School as a building operations worker. She later served as a building operations worker at Central Office until her retirement in 2024.

Mrs. Preston was always a friendly face who greeted visitors with a smile and took great pride in her work. She played a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and visitors each day. Please join us in remembering her life and legacy. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends.

11/02/2026

From the classroom to the courtroom! ⚖️ Criminal Justice students at Charles W. Day Technical Education Center visited the Roanoke City Courthouse to hear directly from judges, attorneys and court bailiffs about their work and explore career paths within the justice system.

Thank you to the Roanoke Sheriff's Office for coordinating this opportunity for our students!

11/01/2026

With interactive exhibits exploring engineering, technology, the natural world, and more, the Science Museum of Western Virginia recently offered third graders from Monterey Elementary lots of opportunities to see science in action!🔬

11/01/2026

Gourd vibes only! Lincoln Terrace Elementary kindergarteners recently went on a pumpkin patch adventure. 🎃

10/31/2026

From trunk-or-treat fun at Round Hill Elementary School to Minions at Woodrow Wilson Middle School and beyond, so many schools, students, and staff across RCPS had a fun week celebrating the season.

Happy Halloween from Roanoke City Public Schools! 🎃

10/30/2026

Reminder: There is no school for students on Monday, November 2 due to parent/teacher conferences. Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 3 for the Election Day holiday. We look forward to students and staff returning on Wednesday, November 4.

Thank you for your support of Roanoke City Public Schools, and have a happy and safe Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2026

Our Technology team has a final tip to share for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 💻

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be helpful, but can also be inaccurate, even when they sound confident. Verify dates, names, and quotes, and always check sources to ensure everything is correct before sharing information gathered through AI.

Additionally, unfamiliar browser extensions, apps, add-ons, websites, and AI tools can pose risks to your personal information by recording your inputs, stealing credentials, copying files you upload, or exposing your network to hackers. Sticking to verified, secure tools and software is never a bad idea when it comes to staying safe online!

10/30/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Tim Carpenter, who served RCPS as a trusted member of the Technology Department for 15 years until his retirement in 2019. Mr. Carpenter served as an electronics technician, information systems analyst, and network engineer.

While he often worked behind the scenes, he played a critical role in supporting every student, teacher, and staff member across our school division. His work ensured that classrooms stayed connected and that the systems our schools depend on each day operated seamlessly.

Please join us in remembering his life and legacy. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time, including his wife, RCPS Math Specialist Robin Carpenter.

10/30/2026

Each class has its own personality, and that was on display with some fantastic ideas for pumpkin decorating by our Steambots at Fishburn Park Elementary! 🎃

10/30/2026

For this week’s , we caught up with William Fleming students volunteering at the Big Feet Meet and asked: “What’s more important: winning or cheering someone on?” 🏆

Did You Know? RCPS students contribute thousands of hours each year through volunteer service, mentoring, leadership activities, and community events. Opportunities like Big Feet Meet help students build connections, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact both in and out of the classroom!

Address

201 Campbell Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA
24011

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15408532502

Website

http://www.rcps.info/

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