• William B. Robertson Administration Building Dedication Ceremony

    We are excited to host a dedication ceremony for the new William B. Robertson Administration Building! The event will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11 and will include remarks by school and city leaders, a ribbon-cutting, and tours of the building led by RCPS students.

    Please RSVP using the form on the right (or below, if viewing on a mobile device). Additional information, including parking details and information about the new building, are also available on this webpage. 

    Event Details

    What: William B. Robertson Administration Building Dedication Ceremony
    When: 4 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2025
    Where: 201 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke VA 24011
    Parking: Free parking is available in several parking lots adjacent to the building. A map is provided below for your reference. 

    • Blue Rectangle: Parking for guests who have a disabled parking placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
    • Green Rectangle: Parking for guests who receive specific instructions
    • Orange Rectangles: All other guests should park in the parking lots next to and behind the administration building.

    Law enforcement will be stationed to direct traffic. Carpooling is encouraged, and we recommend arriving by 3:45 to provide ample time to park. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4 p.m.

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  • Guests with questions should call the Communications & Marketing Department at (540) 853-2816 or email marketing@rcps.info. 

    About the William B. Robertson Administration Building

    The William B. Robertson Administration Building, located in the fully renovated former Roanoke Times offices, serves as the centralized hub for Roanoke City Public Schools’ administration. Purchased in 2021 as part of RCPS’ Equity in Action Plan, this building represents a key milestone in a broader effort to enhance educational opportunities and services across the district.

    The Equity in Action Plan has doubled Career & Technical Education seat capacity through the opening of the Charles W. Day Technical Education Center, centralized RCPS administration into one location, and will establish the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington in July 2025.

    The building honors William B. Robertson, a Roanoke native and trailblazing leader who dedicated his life to public service. Robertson was a respected educator, the first Black aide to a Virginia governor, and a distinguished public servant under five U.S. presidential administrations. Additional areas within the building are also named for Roanokers who have made significant contributions to the community and education:

    • Doris N. Ennis School Board Meeting Chambers
    • E. Wayne Harris Professional Learning Wing
    • Wendell D. Ball Academic Wing  
    • George Andrew Kegley Communications & Community Engagement Wing

    These individuals and their families will be celebrated during the dedication ceremony, where plaques commemorating their lasting impact on education and the Roanoke community will be unveiled.