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Roachdale’s 4th grade students practice perseverance by building a house of cards and learning to try again when challenges knock it down.

Jump Rope for Heart will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026! We are excited to once again support the American Heart Association and make this another great year for our school community.

As many of you know, we have several past and present students with heart concerns, and this cause is very close to our hearts. I am asking each student to try to raise $25.00. I understand that this may feel like a big ask, but this fundraiser is very important to me and to many families in our school. My father passed away from a heart attack eight years ago, and my mom had quadruple bypass surgery five years ago right before Christmas. Supporting heart health truly means a lot to my family.

Our highest fundraising total so far has been $7,940.00, and this year the American Heart Association has challenged Roachdale Elementary to raise $6,000.00. I would love for us to beat our record! If we raise OVER $7,000.00, I will let one fifth grader and our top two fundraisers hit Mrs. Campbell and me in the face with a pie!

Thank you so much for your support and generosity. Together, we can make a difference!

Sincerely,
Mr. McMurtry

Presidents' Day - 2/16/26

What an amazing first week of skating at Roachdale Elementary! The students were beyond excited to lace up their skates and hit the floor again this year! 🛼✨

We will be skating from February 2nd through approximately February 18th! Please return forms as soon as possible so your child can participate. Thanks to the many generous donations, there is no cost to parents this year—we’re excited to make this a fun experience for everyone!

🍿🎬 Student Appreciation!
We’re celebrating our amazing Roachdale Elementary students today with popcorn and a movie! Thank you for showing up, trying your best and being YOU. 💙🧡

Keep shining, Cougars! ✨

We are grateful for our wonderful students, families, and staff. Wishing everyone a warm, safe, and joyful holiday! 🦃💛

Happy Thanksgiving from the students and staff of Roachdale Elementary School!

Roachdale Elementary students and staff honored the men and women who served the country with a special Veterans Day program. The event recognized military Veterans and was open to both military members and the community, creating an opportunity for students to show appreciation and respect for those who have defended the nation.

Puppet Power!
Our 3rd–5th graders had a fun visit from high school students through the PIE Coalition. The students used puppets to teach and talk about the importance of making healthy choices and staying drug free!
Big thanks to our high school mentors for bringing such great energy and messages to our classrooms! 💪✨ #DrugFree #PuppetPower

We were all thrilled to participate in Trunk or Treat. It was amazing seeing all the students in costumes enjoying themselves.

Fire safety fun! 🚒 Our primary students loved learning from the Roachdale Fire Department today. Thank you, firefighters, for all you do! 🙌

A big thanks to Nurse Emily for teaching our 4th- and 5th-graders “hands-only” CPR! It’s a skill we hope they’ll never need, but one they’ll always have. 💪🫀

📢 Fundraiser Update!
Roachdale Elementary’s trash bag fundraiser orders are in and ready to go home!

Parents can pick up trash bags Monday, Sept. 29th during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

If you’re unable to pick up on Monday, other pickup times will be posted next week.

Thank you for supporting our school! 💙✨

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 3, 2025! Roachdale Elementary is excited to bring back the School Carnival. Everyone in the community is welcome—please note this is a cash-only event.

Ms. Proctor's class explored the qualities of being a good friend today during their guidance lesson. In the next lesson, the class will participate in a game of Friendship Bingo using their own made bingo boards.

Roachdale Run Club will NOT be meeting at the Middle School this year. Currently, no home meets are scheduled. For now, we will focus on running exclusively at Roachdale and hope to explore other options in the future.
We WILL have CC practice on Wednesday the 27th of August.

Fifth graders at Roachdale Elementary participated in a discussion about bullying, which was followed by a listening activity. The students viewed a video that demonstrated how to create a fortune teller centered on the theme of bullying.