Community & Media Relations
Welcome to the Community Relations Department for Roanoke County Public Schools!
It is our mission to tell the story of the students and staff of Roanoke County Public Schools.
Media:
All media representatives interested in doing a story with Roanoke County Public Schools should contact the Director of Community Relations to coordinate the story.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
Please see RCPS policy 8.11AR for information about Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Please send FOIA requests to the RCPS FOIA Officer - Tammy Newcomb (tnewcomb@rcps.us)
District News
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Three Burton Center students were recognized at the national level in the Scholastic Art Awards, the country’s longest-running and most respected program for creative teens. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the awards date back to 1923 and draw thousands of entries from across the nation each year.
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Four final community meetings about how parents can protect children from online dangers have been scheduled at schools in April.
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Carilion is investing, over a five-year period, approximately $1.25 million in medical instruction provided at the Roanoke County Career and Technology Center (RCCTC), which will open in early 2027.
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The Roanoke County Science Fair was held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Hidden Valley High School. More than 100 students presented 87 projects at the middle and high school levels. Winners in each category will advance to the regional science fair at Roanoke College in March.
Director of Community Relations
Chuck Lionberger, APR
clionberger@rcps.us
(540) 562-3900, ext. 10262