We are excited to introduce Dr. Lydia Olagunju, our new high school Earth & Environmental and Biology teacher!
Dr. Olagunju is a highly accomplished scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in Bioscience. She spent years teaching and mentoring students, specializing in biology, chemistry, and nutritional biochemistry. Outside of the classroom, she has led research in functional foods and metabolic health, contributing to projects ranging from pharmaceutical potentials in mushrooms to eco-friendly livestock solutions.
Dr. Olagunju believes that science is a tool for curiosity and problem-solving, and she is committed to helping our students build the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in STEM courses.
"Teaching science is not just about memorizing facts," says Dr. Olagunju. "It is about learning how to ask meaningful questions about the world around us."
We are thrilled to have Dr. Olagunju join the RCS family!
RCS, a public charter school, offers students in grades 6-12 a college preparatory course of study in a small, nurturing environment. RCS participates in the North Carolina State retirement and State Health Plan, and offers the Pierce Group Flexible benefits program and a $10,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to employees.
The RCS Class of 2025 gifted the school a water bottle filling station and it was installed last week!
A special thank you to Jamie Mundy and Sam Bailey for installing it and Mrs. Ashley Bailey for helping make it happen!
Thank you, Class of 2025!! Our students and staff are excited to have an easy way to fill their water bottles each day!
Please see this week's middle school and high school announcements below!
Middle School: https://rcsmiddle.my.canva.site/bulldogsbulletin
High School: https://rcs-high-school.my.canva.site/
RCS HOSA is hosting a blood drive on Friday, January 23 from 8:30 am to 1 pm at RCS.
For an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter use Sponsor Code: RCS or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
All 16/17 year-olds who want to donate need a signed parental consent form and must meet height/weight requirements and bring their driver's license or identification/photo ID on the day of the blood drive.
If you give, you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara! Includes travel, hotel, $1,000 gift card, pregame activities!
Prospective Family Information Night
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
This is for families interested in seeing the school or learning more about what we have to offer.
You can RSVP @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA4A72AA6FEC61-59330684-rcsprospective
Dog Walk Guided Tours
Thursday, January 22, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 6, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
These are a great opportunity to take a tour and learn more about our school!
Sign up for Dog Walk Guided Tours here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA4A72AA6FEC61-59330568-rcsdog
You can visit our enrollment page for information about applying for our 2025-2026 school year. https://www.roxborocs.org/page/enrollment
For individual tours, please contact RCS Registrar, Jodi DeVillier at devillierjh@roxborocommunityschool.org.
Please see this week's middle school and high school announcements below!
Middle School: https://rcsmiddle.my.canva.site/bulldogsbulletin
High School: https://rcs-high-school.my.canva.site/
Mrs. Harris received funding for her high school economics and personal finance class to use the Budget Challenge, a program that simulates real life where students figure out how to balance their paycheck and pay their bills, contribute to their 401k plans and more.
Our middle school School Store received funding to purchase a t-shirt press so they can start making RCS t-shirts in house to sell in the store, as well as to help create opportunities to make products for those in the community.
Our EC department received funding to purchase a cash register for their students to use for their Coffee Shop they run at school.
We are grateful to our staff members who applied for these grants and the support from Roxboro Savings Bank to help us provide meaningful learning opportunities for our students.
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Half Page: 7 1/2 x 5 inches - $100
1/4 Page: 3 3/4 x 5 inches - $75
1/8 Page: 3 3/4 x 2 inches - $50
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You can see the prices and sizes below
Sizes and Prices:
Full Page (7 3/4 x 10 inches) - $150
Half Page: 7 1/2 x 5 inches - $100
1/4 Page: 3 3/4 x 5 inches - $75
1/8 Page: 3 3/4 x 2 inches - $50
If you have any questions or run into any issues, please reach out to Ms. Phillips at phillipsmm@roxborocommunityschool.org.
RCS, a public charter school, offers students in grades 6-12 a college preparatory course of study in a small, nurturing environment. RCS participates in the North Carolina State retirement and State Health Plan, and offers the Pierce Group Flexible benefits program and a $10,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to employees.
Please see this week's middle school and high school announcements below!
Middle School: https://rcsmiddle.my.canva.site/bulldogsbulletin
High School: https://rcs-high-school.my.canva.site/
Additionally, Watson will receive her award in February and has also been invited to attend the District VI Student Awards Luncheon which is typically held in late February or early March somewhere in the Raleigh/Durham area.
Congratulations, Madeline! #BulldogProud
There is no set admission charge, but donations are accepted.
Students will also have a coffee shop set up with hot chocolate and coffee for sale and 8th grade students will have hot chocolate cones for sale!
Come out and support our arts students and enjoy a great show!
Travel safe and we will see you tomorrow!
With road conditions continuing to deteriorate and temperatures not rising until late tomorrow morning, school is cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9. Stay safe and warm!
With the uncertainty of road conditions at this time, we wanted to let you know that we will make a call prior to 8 a.m. tomorrow if we will either operate on a delay or cancel school. Once we have a clearer picture of safe travel in the morning, we will make a call.
Either way, tomorrow will NOT be a remote learning day, and we will either operate on a delay or cancel school.
Please see this week's middle school and high school announcements below!
Middle School: https://rcsmiddle.my.canva.site/bulldogsbulletin
High School: https://rcs-high-school.my.canva.site/