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
The BCAT Center for Engineering at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) in Salem has been named the Virginia State Winner in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. The Center also recently won the Altec Innovation Challenge.
On January 28, 2025, Rory Grant, a seventh-grade student at William Byrd Middle School, claimed victory in the 2025 Roanoke County Spelling Bee, successfully spelling the challenging word “ruching.” This is Grant's second victory at the annual county spelling bee.
Green Valley Elementary School’s Cardinal Academy made waves at the Robot Drone League’s National Junior Division Competition held on January 25, 2025 at East Tennessee State University. Competing for the first time on a national stage, the students showcased exceptional skill, innovation, and teamwork against teams from Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
The Roanoke County School Board has selected Cave Spring District member Shelley Clemons as the chairman of the board for 2025. Catawba District Member Brent Hudson was selected as vice-chairman.
Director of Community Relations
Chuck Lionberger, APR
clionberger@rcps.us
(540) 562-3900, ext. 10262