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Reading Under the Stars 2026

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Good things are growing at The River!

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Kindergarten and first grade perform "Too Much Noise"

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Encouraging banners courtesy of Good Vibe Tribe!

RRES At A Glance

  • 198 Students in PreK-5th grades
  • 43 Employees including teachers, specialists, custodians, and support staff
  • Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program provides a bi-weekly snack for students
  • Science of Reading Champions for Change Northwest Regional Award Winner in 2024-2025
  • Busy Blue Jays participate in extra-curriculars like Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Blue Jay Walkers, and more

Daily Announcements

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Donuts with Grownups

Thursday, April 16: Whether you’re a mom, dad, grandma, granddad, uncle, aunt, mother- or father-figure, you’re invited to share a special treat with your favorite kiddo!
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Volunteer Application

Beginning July 1, 2025, our school system will begin using a new platform to process volunteer applications. The information from our former platform will not transfer. Please click the headline above for more information and to access links to reapply as a volunteer. We appreciate all our volunteers and their dedication to our students, teachers, and their success!
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Can Drive

Support our custodial staff by bringing us your empty aluminum cans to recycle!
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School Cash Online

SchoolCash Online allows for digital payment for field trips and other school costs. This link will open SchoolCash Online.
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Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Wilkes County Schools now uses Infinite Campus for our Student Information System. Click the headline of this article (above) for a direct link to the Parent Portal.
Limited Bus Routes

Limited Bus Routes

Ahead of the winter season, please take a moment to review the limited bus routes for your district. There have been changes since last year. Click the headline above to view a list of current limited bus routes.
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Welcome to Roaring River Elementary School

Roaring River Elementary School commits to excellence in teaching through the presentation of 21st century global core curriculum, positive attitudes, celebration of student successes, and a caring environment for each child.
We believe students can reach their full potential through a strong partnership of home, school, and community.