Rockingham County Public Schools: Calendar Highlights for 2024-2025

Rockingham County Public Schools (RCPS) serve a diverse community of students across the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. Known for its commitment to quality education, RCPS prioritizes student success, safety, and community involvement. Here’s a rundown of essential dates for the upcoming school year to keep parents, students, and staff informed.

Key Dates in the 2024-2025 School Calendar

• August 1-9, 2024 – Flex Teacher Workdays: Teachers have flexible days to prepare classrooms, lesson plans, and resources for the school year.

• August 7-8, 2024 – Early Career Teacher Meetings: Newer teachers meet with mentors for guidance and support, building a solid foundation for the year.

• August 9, 2024 – Division New Teacher Orientation: Orientation for teachers new to the district, focusing on RCPS policies, resources, and school culture.

• August 12, 2024 – School-Led Inservice: Teachers participate in training organized by individual schools to fine-tune instructional strategies.

• August 13, 2024 – Teacher Workday: A final preparation day before students arrive, allowing teachers to complete classroom setups.

• August 14, 2024 – Elementary Division Inservice / Secondary Workday: Elementary teachers attend division-wide training, while secondary teachers have a workday.

• August 15, 2024 – Secondary Division Inservice / Elementary Workday: Secondary teachers attend division-wide training, while elementary teachers work in their classrooms.

• August 16, 2024 – Professional Development / Teacher Workday: A day for teachers to focus on professional growth and finalize classroom preparation.

• August 20, 2024 – First Day of School: The school year officially begins! Students and teachers return, ready to start fresh.

• September 2, 2024 – Labor Day (Holiday): Schools close for the Labor Day holiday, giving students and staff a chance to rest early in the term.

• September 17, 2024 – Interim Reports Issued: Progress reports are sent home, providing insights into students’ performance in the first grading period.

• October 14, 2024 – Professional Development Day: Students have the day off while teachers engage in development sessions, focusing on improving instructional skills.

• October 24, 2024 – End of 1st Grading Period: Marks the close of the first grading period, allowing students and teachers to assess progress.

• October 25, 2024 – Teacher Workday: No school for students as teachers use the day for grading, planning, and preparing report cards.

• November 1, 2024 – K-12 Report Cards Issued: Report cards are distributed, giving parents a comprehensive look at their child’s progress.

• November 4-5, 2024 – Parent-Teacher Conferences and Inservice: These are set aside for parent conferences and additional training for teachers. Students have these days off.

• November 27-29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Break: Schools close for Thanksgiving, giving students and staff time for family and celebration.

• December 3, 2024 – Interim Reports Issued: Mid-term progress updates for the second grading period, offering a snapshot of student performance.

• December 23, 2024 – January 2, 2025 – Winter Break: A holiday break for students and staff, allowing everyone to enjoy the festive season.

• January 3, 2025 – Flex Teacher Workday: Teachers have the option to work on this day, preparing for the start of the second semester.

• January 16, 2025 – End of 2nd Grading Period: The first semester wraps up, giving teachers and students a chance to reflect on achievements.

• January 17, 2025 – Teacher Workday: No school for students as teachers prepare for the start of the second semester.

• January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Schools close in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating his legacy and contributions to civil rights.

• January 31, 2025 – K-12 Report Cards Issued: Report cards are distributed for the second grading period, showing semester performance.

• February 17-18, 2025 – Parent-Teacher Conferences and Inservice: No school for students, allowing teachers and parents to discuss student progress and growth.

• February 21, 2025 – Interim Reports Issued: Progress updates in the third grading period to keep students on track.

• March 27, 2025 – End of 3rd Grading Period: The third grading period closes, paving the way for the final quarter of the school year.

• March 31 – April 4, 2025 – Spring Break: Students and staff enjoy a week off, a perfect time to recharge for the last stretch of the academic year.

• April 17, 2025 – K-12 Report Cards Issued: Report cards for the third grading period are sent home, offering insights into progress.

• April 18, 2025 – Holiday: Schools close for an additional holiday for students and staff.

• April 21, 2025 – Professional Development Day: Teachers participate in professional development while students have a day off.

• May 7, 2025 – Interim Reports Issued: The last progress report of the school year, providing a snapshot of student performance before final exams.

• May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day: Schools close in honor of Memorial Day, commemorating those who served in the military.

• June 4, 2025 – Last Day of School / Early Dismissal: The school year concludes with an early dismissal, marking the end of the academic year.

• June 5, 2025 – Teacher Workday: Teachers wrap up the year, finalizing grades and closing out classrooms.