River Dell Elementary School

With the guidance of exceptional educators, our students continue to excel! 😎 According to the academic growth data, from the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of our schools exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 29%. 💪 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Bus 609 is running about 30 minutes late. Please call the office if you'd like to come pick up your child instead of having them wait for the bus.

JCPS continues to improve its school performance grades! 🌟 We are proud to announce that 89% of our schools received a school letter grade of A, B, or C according to recent data, surpassing the state average of 66%. This is a tremendous increase since 2018, when 65% of our schools were identified as the same. Through dedication and hard work, three schools moved from a letter grade of C to B, and four schools moved from D to C! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS communities came together in an extraordinary way for our neighbors in Western North Carolina! 🌟 Donations from our schools for the Hurricane Helene Relief filled three dump trailers, three 3 box trucks, two pickup trucks, and two vans! This outpouring of kindness, compassion, and generosity is what our school system is built upon. We thank everyone involved in this effort! We continue to keep everyone affected by this devastating event in our hearts! ❤

Thousands of supplies. Hundreds of donors. One common goal…helping those in their time of need. ❤ Today our Facility Services team gathered supplies from our schools, which were Hurricane Helene Relief donation sites. In a few hours, these supplies will be transported to Western North Carolina. Thank you to the many, many students, parents, and staff who have responded promptly and compassionately. Also, a special thanks to Johnston County Government and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office for allowing us to partner with you in this effort. 🤝

Good evening parents, this is Ms. Durko with some reminders. We would like to first take this opportunity to thank all parents for ensuring that you are on campus for afternoon car pick up at or before 4:15. This has really helped. Thank you! We have received many calls and messages that families are not receiving the Connect Ed calls/emails this year. If this is happening to you, please send your name, your child's name, your email address, and your phone number to our Data Manager, Mrs. Kayla Williams. Her email is kaylawilliams@johnston.k12.nc.us. She can update your information in our system so that you will be able to receive these messages again. Lastly, we want to remind everyone that tomorrow is Picture Day! If you would like to purchase pictures of your child, you can send money tomorrow, or you can order online. We hope everyone has a nice evening. Remember, once a Racer, always a Racer. Have a good night!

Students that ride bus 116 are still at school. We are not sure how delayed the bus will be at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience.

As we provide critical assistance to our neighbors in Western North Carolina, here's a reminder of our district's partnership with Johnston County Government's Hurricane Helene Relief Effort. The region is in dire need of new, unused blankets. As you continue supporting the relief efforts, place these at the top of the list. Thank you!

JCPS continues to exceed the state average graduation rate! 🎓 In 2024 our graduation rate was 91.3%, well above the state average of 86.9%. 🥳 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

It's National Custodial Workers Day! 🌟 JCPS is honored to celebrate these remarkable team members who work relentlessly to ensure our students and staff have a clean and safe learning environment. Custodians work behind the scenes, but are essential in education! A special THANK YOU to these heroes! ❤

REMINDER! 📣 The second Student Assignment Community Information Session is tonight from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School, 325 Norris Road, Clayton. Please feel free to attend if you would like to know more about the proposed student assignment maps. Hope to see you there! ¡RECORDATORIO! 📣 La segunda Sesión de Información Comunitaria sobre Asignación de Estudiantes es esta noche de 6 a 8 PM en la Escuela Intermedia Swift Creek. ¡Siéntase libre de asistir si desea saber más sobre los mapas de asignación de estudiantes propuestos! La dirección es 325 Norris Road, Clayton. ¡Espero verlos allí!

Academic growth is very important to JCPS! 📚 The district is proud to announce that 89% of the schools received a letter grade of A, B, or C, an increase of 24% from 2018! Likewise, 85% of the schools in the district met or exceeded growth, a 56% increase from 2018! JCPS is truly moving forward! 🌟 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Volunteers are needed for our Trunk or Treat, Book Fair, and more! Sign up here to help: https://linktr.ee/rdepta?fbclid=IwY2xjawFn52tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU39NA4Q483mJ2Hh2ng9SYReeGLhNOTUQlfUItK_ESK-HkqgD_lDW4qfeA_aem_ll6Ulj1zSDm4BCMpObFOMg

Candy donations are needed for our Trunk or Treat night. Drop your candy in the monster all month long. Check out this video for more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17BK1eVt8JFzf2ul0UpSDngrONgBUQ9eP/view?usp=sharing

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 🥳 Starting tomorrow, keep an eye on our feed all month long to catch your principal's highlight, and give them a shout out! National Principals Month is a time to honor and celebrate the important role school principals play in the education system, and in the lives of students and staff. We look forward to seeing your loving comments about our principals! ❤

Want to know more about the proposed JCPS assignment plan? We are hosting two Student Assignment Community Information sessions. The first session is tonight, September 30, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Wilson's Mills Elementary. The second information session will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School. Please note that all attendees will need to enter through the front entrance and proceed through the weapons detection system. The Johnston County Board of Education believes in providing thorough and timely information to the citizens of Johnston County. Therefore, the Board is providing pertinent information and soliciting community input. To view the proposed maps, visit: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/jcpsassignmentmaps

Want to know more about the proposed JCPS assignment plan? We are hosting two Student Assignment Community Information sessions. The first session will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Wilson's Mills Elementary. The second information session will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School. Please note that all attendees will need to enter through the front entrance and proceed through the weapons detection system. The Johnston County Board of Education believes in providing thorough and timely information to the citizens of Johnston County. Therefore, the Board is providing pertinent information and soliciting community input. To view the proposed maps, visit: https://bit.ly/3MTMjQY

Did you know... JCPS is 1 of 12 districts to exceed pre-pandemic achievement? Not only that, six of our amazing schools exited low performing status. All student subgroups are above pre-pandemic achievement, and JCPS is closing the achievement gaps. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Spirit Sticks and Stickers on Sale tomorrow morning in the front hallway!

Read to Grow Johnston County is calling all elementary school students to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month by submitting a poster highlighting "Why Attendance Matters." Posters are due Friday, October 4th. Click the link below for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tg9cUYR2AxznauvG70iugp2zqf9Li8Zv/view?usp=sharing