T-Minus 1 Day to Launch! Our "Out of this World" Science/STEM Night is almost here! Mission Date: Tomorrow – Thursday, January 16th. Updated Launch Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Mission Control: Archdale Elementary School. Join us for an evening packed with space-themed STEM activities, tasty pizza ($2/slice or $5 for 2 slices + drink) from 6:15-7:00, and a chance to win an awesome prize! Please send back the purple RSVP form so we can get an accurate count of our astronauts. Complete 2 space stations to enter the prize raffle and make your night unforgettable. Don't miss out on this exciting journey through the stars. We'll see you at Mission Control tomorrow!
RCSS has a few calendar updates to take note of...
The Randolph County School System will operate on a 2 hour delay, tomorrow, 1/14/25.
The RCSS will be closed tomorrow, 1/13/2025.
Due to Teacher Workdays, RCSS will be closed to students on 1/21/25 and 1/22/25.
Early Release information for 1/10/25
The RCSS will be closed 1/20/25 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Attention - RCSS will operate on a 3 hour delay tomorrow (1/7/2025).
Update - RCSS is CLOSED today - 1/6/2025
Attention families and friends, some clarification regarding the phone call tonight.
Two Hour Delay on 1/6/2025
RCSS School Nutrition Services prepares approximately 6,500 breakfast and 10,000 lunch meals for students each school day. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback about our breakfast and lunch menus from parents, teachers, and staff. We will use this feedback to update our menus in order to enhance the school meal experience for our students. Please take the survey here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh6CXMpT9_CRwX0HOKXNJGjBvI4vmBFkwdw4jHz2XhPjtjkA/viewform
The Randolph County School System would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
The early release day on Friday, December 20 will mark the beginning of our Winter break. Students will return to school on January 2.
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winner, Jaxon Saferight! Jaxon has won the AES Spelling Bee three years in a row! We are proud to have him represent AES at the district spelling bee. Good luck, Jaxon!
We would also like to congratulate our runner up, Alishba Saeed, as well as the rest of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who won their class spelling bees to participate at the schoolwide level: Sara Maj, Levi Lake, Anabia Kashaf, Amirah Owens, Gannon Douglas, Anabia Khan, Aylin Acosta, and Hasan Sultan.
Finally, thanks also go to our AIG teacher Ms. Thompson as organizer, 5th grade teacher Mrs. Burkholder as word caller, and our 3rd-5th grade classroom teachers for their cooperation and support!
The PTO is excited to announce the Candygram fundraiser! Send a special candy cane to your friends, school staff, or family. Show your loved ones just how sweet they are. Only $1 each! Due by Monday, December 16th. The candygrams will be delivered on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Don't miss out on this fun way to brighten someone's day!
Congratulations to our STAR3 Student, Sophie Foster! Sophie consistently exemplifies strong leadership and exceptional character. She is a reliable and selfless individual, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed. Archdale Elementary is proud to recognize Sophie as the STAR3 student.
Congratulations also go to Jennifer Matthews, our STAR Employee! Mrs. Matthews demonstrates exceptional patience and understanding with both students and staff. She is always willing to share her knowledge with others. We are proud to have Mrs. Matthews represent Archdale Elementary School as our STAR Employee, exemplifying excellence and dedication in all she does!
Dress for December Spirit Days!
Monday, Dec 9 - Pajama Day
Tuesday, Dec 10 - Dress from the 1970s (70th day of school)
Wednesday, Dec 11th - Farmer Day - wear your overalls, flannel, etc.
Thursday, Dec 12th - Be Harmonious, wear green.
Friday, Dec 13th - Sports Day, wear your favorite team or school shirt.
Monday, Dec 16th - Fly like a reindeer, wear your antlers.
Tuesday, Dec 17th - Hawaiian Day, dress like you are on a tropical island.
Wednesday, Dec. 18th - Share the Love, wear red.
Thursday, Dec. 19th - Dancing Snowflakes, dress like a snowman.
Friday, Dec. 20th - Dress as a Christmas Character
2 Hour Delay tomorrow 12/4/24
Due to the 2 hour delay tomorrow, the 5th grade Science Check In will be rescheduled to Thursday, December 5th.