Board hears timeline, deadlines after state names multiple Rockingham schools as low‑performing

Sep 24, 2026

Dr. Cassell outlined state low‑performing school designations and a schedule for local review and approval: state final designations Oct. 1; preliminary plans to the board Oct. 13; local approval due Nov. 30; STAR submissions by Dec. 5.

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Dr. Cassell presented the state’s low‑performing schools list and described the school improvement timeline and required steps for the district. She identified the schools designated this year (Central, Dillard, Lake Soul Spray, Reidsville Elementary, Holmes Middle, Reidsville Middle, Rockingham County Middle) and said principals submitted initial plans to the curriculum and instruction department in September for review.

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