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Graduation is in a few days for Rockdale, Heritage and Salem High Schools. » Read More

Rockdale County Public Schools' graduation rate jumped 5.8 percentage points to 72 percent, which is above the state average, according to the new figures released by the Georgia Department of Education for the 2012-2013 four year graduation rate. The state average is 69.72 percent. » Read More

Their GPAs show that Salem's valedictorian Janki Patel and salutatorian Reed Hill have mastered their academic lessons. But beyond report cards, these level-headed seniors have learned valuable life lessons during their years as a Seminole that will carry them forward into adulthood. » Read More

For Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology's valedictorian Jason Mitchell and salutatorian Alex Mann, it was the intimate atmosphere of the school and the dedication of the staff that attracted them and later ensured their success. » Read More

“Things are a lot better than people give public education credit for” is the sentiment spoken by State School Superintendent John Barge as the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Conyers Thursday. » Read More

IN BRIEF: Rockdale County Public Schools' non-traditional schools, such as the Open Campus for high school credit recovery, the Alpha School for students with discipline issues, and the Early Learning Center at Rockdale Career Academy, may not be on the chopping block, but students may see a shorter calendar and staff may see more furlough days instead. Property owners may also see a slightly higher tax rate but less in the actual amount billed for ... » Read More

While one is looking forward to launching into the wider world and the other is looking forward to gaining his independence, Heritage High School’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian definitely have one thing in common – the two overachievers have big plans for their careers. » Read More

For Rockdale County High School's valedictorian, Jade Newton, and salutatorian, Olivia Welch, graduation is just another step on the college path they've already been taking for a while. » Read More

Rockdale County Public School saluted more than 50 employees and educators retiring in 2013 with a May 6 reception at Salem High, which had performances from groups such as the Lorraine Elementary fourth grade choir, recitation of a poem by Sora Rose, and vocal duet by Salem student Tricia Clark and Salem teacher Lenae Rose.  » Read More

Rockdale County Public Schools reported it is facing a much larger than anticipated budget deficit of about $19.2 million after receiving preliminary estimates from the county Tax Assessor that the digest, or total value of taxable property, dropped by nearly 20 percent, rather than 4 to 9 percent as in recent years.  » Read More

IN BRIEF: Rockdale County Public Schools reported it is facing a much larger than anticipated budget deficit of about $20 million after receiving preliminary estimates from the county Tax Assessor that the digest, or total value of taxable property, dropped by nearly 20 percent, rather than 4 to 9 percent as in recent years.  » Read More

Hightower Trail Elementary was named as one of five runners-up in the state for the 2013 Ga. Department of Education's Family-Friendly Partnership School award. » Read More

The state released the first ever Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index, which replaces the federal No Child Left Behind measurements, and Rockdale's schools scored higher than the state average for elementary and middle schools but below average for high schools. » Read More

Davis Middle School’s Fine Arts Department tells a tale as old as time as it stages the beloved Disney musical "Beauty and the Beast," directed by Gretchen Swanson. » Read More

Davis Middle School swept most of the honors in the middle school division of this year's Clean Air Campaign Young Lungs at Work art competition, even claiming the overall middle school crown with sixth grader Raegan Owen. Elementary and high school winners were also named. These awardees were selected from the more than 300 entries received. » Read More

Rockdale County Public Schools has launched the Microsoft IT Academy in each of its high schools to provide students the opportunity to earn industry recognized credentials before graduating. This program is available to all students in Rockdale County through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Education and Microsoft. » Read More

The Conyers Rockdale Heritage Foundation will hold its first evening gala fundraiser on May 18, 7 p.m. at the newly opened East Mountain Studios. » Read More

Twenty-five local high school seniors received awards for their academic success and enthusiasm during a ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Conyers Thursday. » Read More

Jasmine Johnson, a senior at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, was one of only 100 students in the country invited to present her scientific research project at the White House Science Fair this past Monday. » Read More

IN BRIEF: Heritage High School was named among the best high schools in the nation in the US News and World Report's annual listing and ranked No. 35 in the state of Georgia.  » Read More

Rockdale County Public Schools recognized the best and the brightest students and teachers from RCPS's high schools for 2012-2013 at the Superintendent's Academic Awards Ceremony on Monday evening at Rockdale County High School. » Read More

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Rockdale County Public Schools will be looking for $14.4 million in cuts over the next couple months as it tries to balance the budget for the next school year and will likely be seeing some instructional days cut from the calendar. » Read More

The Heritage High School Drama Department is unleashing its new high-spirited musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie" this weekend. Show times include Thursday April 18, Friday April 19, and Saturday April 20, at 7:30 p.m., and matinee Sunday April 21, at 2:30 p.m. Next week will follow the same pattern with shows on Thursday April 25, Friday April 26, and Saturday April 27 at 7:30 p.m., and another matinee on Sunday April 28 at 2:30 ... » Read More

Parents will have a few more options and some flexibility to sign their child up for  Rockdale County Public schools with specialized programs next year. » Read More

Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology freshmen Karimah Francis and Kristin Nzerue were chosen as regional winners for the Exploravision contest sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association and Toshiba. » Read More

Get your golden tickets and head on over to Rockdale County High School this weekend for the staging of the spring musical, "Willy Wonka."  » Read More

James Dinsmoor, Rockdale Career Academy’s Broadcast Video Production teacher, received a high honor from his peers and students last week when he was named the SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year, which is given to a dedicated teacher who is highly involved in the organization. » Read More

Rockdale Career Academy took home medals of all colors at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, held March 21-23, and will send nine competitors to the national level in Kansas City this summer.  » Read More

Five Rockdale County Public Schools students have been selected as finalists, and 21 students as alternates, for the prestigious Georgia Governor's Honors Program. » Read More