The Academy of Richmond County

This week, we recognize our Teachers and the impact they continue to make on our students. Thank you for all you do. Visit rcboe.info/TeachersWeek to send a special note to your teacher or your child’s teacher this week. #teachersappreciationweek #teacherappreciationweek

Since 2013, School Lunch Hero Day has recognized our school nutrition professionals and their hard work to fuel our students every day. Our School Nutrition Staff Are Heroes Every Day! #SchoolLunchHeroDay

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we increase awareness of the stigma that affects the health and well-being of many people. The Richmond County School System provides mental health support to students and referrals to outside agencies.

Congratulations ARC STAR Student and STAR Teacher 2024! #arcpurplepride

Richmond Academy is grateful for our school counselors who provide guidance and counseling so that all our students are equipped to fulfill their post-secondary goals. #NSCW24

Job Shadow Day enables students to spend a day examining a potential career field and what skills will be required to be successful in that role.

The Musketeers are looking for individuals interested in joining our team. We need teachers in the following areas: Cybersecurity, Math, PE/Health, Science, Social Studies, and School Counseling. Don't miss RCSS's Walk-In Wednesday, Feb. 7th from 10-1 at THE HUB. ON, ON ARC!

The Richmond County School System offers more than 30 career programs and pathways to prepare students for life after high school. Visit rcboe.org/ctae to learn more about the career and technical education available in RCSS schools.

This month, we recognize and celebrate the more than 400 years of history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States.

We will celebrate the first Class of 2024 on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Butler High School Gymnasium. Tickets are not required for this event. We ask all family members to arrive early as seating is limited. Airhorns and balloons are prohibited.

Congratulations to Mariah White, a second-year Cosmetology student, for winning the 1st place Gold Medal at the SkillsUSA Region 5 Championship. She did an awesome job demonstrating while explaining finger waves and pin curls to a panel of judges. #arcpurplepride

All offices and schools will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Offices and schools will reopen on their normal schedule and students will return to in-person

The first-semester report cards are available in Parent Portal. Also, schools will be sending students home with a report card today. Visit rcboe.org/parentportal to view your child’s grades.

As a reminder, teachers and some school and office staff will return on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return and our 2nd semester begins on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

We wish all families and friends a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing all of our students back on January 4, 2024.

As we observe the Winter Break, we wish our families, community partners, and stakeholders a joyous holiday season.

We are reminding our families of changes to our normal schedule. Our school system will operate on an early release schedule on Tuesday, December 19 for all students. Our schools and offices will be closed from December 21 – January 1 for Winter Break.