• Summer Programs

     

    Join Us at Roanoke Summer Connect!

    Join Roanoke City Public Schools, the City of Roanoke, and community partners on Thursday, April 17 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Berglund Center for Roanoke Summer Connect, a one-stop resource fair to help elementary and middle school families discover summer programming opportunities! This event will be held during RCPS' annual student job fair for high school students, RCPS Works.

    As RCPS+ transitions to the STAR Program this summer, RCPS wants to support families in finding alternate summer resources. Organizations represented at Roanoke Summer Connect will include:

    • Roanoke City Public Schools
    • City of Roanoke
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Roanoke Public Libraries
      • Department of Social Services
    • United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge
    • And more! Organizations interested in attending should sign up by Tuesday, April 15: Organization Registration

    Families may stop by at any time and do not need to pre-register for Roanoke Summer Connect. Following the event, RCPS will publish a directory of summer programs throughout the Roanoke Valley on this webpage.

    RCPS Summer Programs

    RCPS offers summer programs for all ages to provide students with a way to remain connected to their school over the summer. Learn more about these programs:

    STAR Program

    This summer, RCPS will introduce the STAR Program (Students Thriving and Rising), which will replace our traditional RCPS+ model. The STAR Program will be a four-week summer learning opportunity for rising 3rd through 8th grade students on an invitation-only basis. 

    High School Summer School

    Credit recovery and summer enrichment opportunities are available for high school students.

    Community Builders

    Community Builders is a new summer program for rising 8th graders, which provides fun, hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. The program helps students prepare for life in high school and beyond through college tours, career exploration, job shadowing, academic support, and much more.

    Summer Reading Program

    Students who read 600 minutes over six weeks and submit a reading log receive free prizes! The Summer Reading Program is open to students in all grades. 

    Staying Safe by Staying Connected

    Roanoke City Public Schools offers athletics and fine arts programs for middle school students through RCPS' Staying Safe by Staying Connected Program.

    Career Exploration Camps

    RCPS partners with Virginia Western Community College to offer free week-long career exploration camps to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Students may participate in one camp. Visit the Virginia Western Community College website to register.
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