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Provide Your Input
We believe by working together, our students, our schools, and our city are stronger. Your input is valuable, and we encourage you to email general suggestions or input to info@rcps.info.
The Office of Constituent Services and Government Relations is also available as a confidential resource to persons seeking assistance regarding RCPS matters.
Throughout the year, we will often seek your input on specific topics or we will share surveys from the Virginia Department of Education or other entities, such as the City of Roanoke. Any available opportunities to provide your input and feedback are listed below.
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Proposed Transportation Changes
The School Board will vote on Tuesday, May 28 on proposed transportation recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year. Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) leaders presented the division’s recommendations and recent transportation survey results during the School Board’s special meeting/workshop on Tuesday, April 23.
The following changes have been proposed for the School Board’s consideration:
- Adjust the start and end times for most schools beginning for the 2024-2025 school year
- Realign schools geographically
- Modify transportation offerings for:
- afterschool care
- PLATO (gifted program)
- Fishburn Park Elementary School STEAM program
- Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy
- Enforce existing walking zones
A comprehensive summary of the recommendations can be viewed in the RCPS Newsroom. The full presentation can be downloaded on BoardDocs, and the meeting can be viewed on Facebook.
Students, families, and staff are asked to provide feedback by emailing info@rcps.info before May 28.