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Current Hot Topic: A New Question on Your Ballot

This page shares facts only. It does not tell you how to vote. The choice is yours. A new question on your balled: Should the county add a 1% sales tax to pay for school building repairs. On Nov. 3, Rappahannock County voters will answer yes or no. The money could be only be used to fix and and improve school buildings nothing else. This page explains it in plain terms.

TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL PAGE, CLICK HERE.

Hot Topic: The Development of a New Comprehensive Plan

Our current plan, Road to Remarkable, comes to an end at the conclusion of this school year, and the Rappahannock County School Board will adopt a new 2027–2032 Comprehensive Plan by June 2027.

To begin the process, the Rappahannock County School Board recently visited all five districts as part of the Community Listening Tour. The tour provided an opportunity to hear directly from community members and gain valuable insight into what our stakeholders would like to see for the future of RCPS. We were impressed by the thoughtful ideas, meaningful conversations, and strong community participation across all five districts and online.

The next step will be to develop and distribute a community survey based on topics and priorities identified through the listening tour. The survey will also invite interested community members to participate in stakeholder work groups organized around priority areas.

Beginning in November, the work groups will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. Based on their findings, each group will develop goals and measurable targets, which will then be submitted to the Division Steering Committee for review and alignment.

Once a draft of the new Comprehensive Plan is complete, the community will have another opportunity to review the plan and provide feedback. The Rappahannock County School Board will then consider the final plan for adoption in June 2027.

Take a look at the graphic below to view a timeline of this process.

Our Path Forward

Hot Topic: RCHS Houses

RCHS Houses
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Why It Matters: The evidence base is not about a particular "house" label; it is about the conditions the structure is designed to create.  School connectedness grows when students believe that adults and peers care about them as individuals and care about their learning.  Stronger connections are associated with better engagement, well-being, and academic outcomes.  Four houses.  One Village. We are Rappahannock!

Video: Learn More About the RCHS Houses

Hot Topic: Communications Guide

new communications guide

Effective communication is critical to the success of any public school division. To build understanding, trust, and engagement, Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is committed to communicating important district information in a timely, accurate, and accessible manner. This communication plan serves as a framework to ensure that stakeholders receive relevant information through clear, consistent, and effective channels.

TO ACCESS THE RCPS COMMUNICATION GUIDE, visit  https://content.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/779cc81cdb4b42ffa698c168e98d5a6b

 

Communication Infographic
Communication Infographic

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