She is also known for her kindness, going out of her way to include others and create a positive environment for her classmates. Thoughtful, supportive, and always willing to help, Karrington models good choices, a positive attitude, and determination.
Congratulations, Karrington, for being recognized as the January Character Ed Student for River Dell Elementary! 👏
Are you interested in a meaningful career with lasting rewards? Are you passionate about shaping the future?
Join Johnston County Public Schools at our Job Fair on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Smithfield-Selma High!
Why JCPS?
✅ Competitive pay
✅ State health benefits
✅ Opportunities for growth and incentives
✅ A great place build your career and life
Don't miss this opportunity! Scan the QR code or register at: https://bit.ly/jobfair2026
Can’t wait and want to join the team today? The job vacancies page here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/employment
It has been a great first couple of days back. Students and teachers have been excited, engaged, and working hard. The buzz of learning can be heard all around the building.
A couple of reminders:
- The tardy bell rings at 8:55 daily. Students should be in their seats by that time.
- If your child arrives after the tardy bell rings and there are no RDE staff members outside, please walk your child inside to the office to sign them in. Students should not walk in alone.
- For those parents in the carpool line, please remember that you can use both lanes as you enter and drive around the long, curvy driveway, and you should take turns and safely "zipper merge" into the single line at the end of the curvy driveway. Thank you for following this protocol.
- We have some substitutes working in our carpool line in the afternoon this week and next. Please make sure you have your official RDE carpool tag, or a picture of the official tag, to show them in line. Thank you for following this measure to ensure safety for all Racer students.
- Tomorrow is Duty Free Lunch for our amazing RDE teachers. If you are able to volunteer to help out, even for 30 minutes, please use the link on our Facebook page to sign up. It is greatly appreciated!
We hope everyone enjoys the rest of your week, and remember...once a Racer, always a Racer. Have a great night.
JCPS is thrilled to announce an exciting community event you won’t want to miss! Our wonderful partners, the Johnston County Ed Foundation, will host a Harlem Wizards basketball fundraiser on February 9, 2026, at Smithfield-Selma High School. The event will begin at 6:30 PM and doors will open at 5:30 PM.
We invite all JCPS families, staff, and community members to join us for an unforgettable night of high-flying basketball where some of JCPS’s most captivating athletes will compete against the Harlem Wizards! Come cheer as some of your favorite principals, teachers, coaches, and support staff step onto the court for some friendly competition, school spirit, and lots of laughs. This high-energy evening promises fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment for students, families, and staff, all while supporting a great cause.
🏀 Who are the Harlem Wizards?
The Harlem Wizards are a nationally renowned basketball entertainment team known for their incredible ball-handling skills, jaw-dropping trick shots, and interactive, family-friendly showmanship. Blending athletic talent with comedy and crowd engagement, the Harlem Wizards create an electrifying experience that delights audiences of all ages while promoting positive messages about teamwork, education, and community.
🏀 Who is the Johnston County Ed Foundation?
This event is spearheaded by the Johnston County Education Foundation, which plays a vital role in supporting JCPS by investing directly in our educators and classrooms. Through grant funding and other initiatives, the Foundation helps bring innovative instructional projects to life, supports creative teaching strategies, and enhances learning opportunities for students across the district. Events like this fundraiser make it possible for the Foundation to continue expanding its impact in JCPS schools.
So, if you are looking for great entertainment, for an even greater cause, mark your calendar now and get ready for a night of excitement, community engagement, and fun for everyone!
🎟️ To register, click here: https://bit.ly/4anzlrL
Believe it or not, we only have a day and a half left before the holiday break. It is hard to believe we will be in 2026 very soon. Tomorrow is Reindeer Day and Friday is Polar Express Day.
Also, a reminder that Friday is an early dismissal day. Carpool will begin at 1:45, and all parents picking up students in carpool should arrive on campus by 2:10.
We hope everyone has a great night and remember, once a Racer, always a Racer.
The temperatures have really cooled down, please make sure your children are wearing coats or jackets to school daily. Also, it is a great idea to put their name in the coat incase they might end up in our Lost and Found. Speaking of the lost and found...there are MANY coats, jackets, water bottles and lunch boxes in our lost and found. If you would like to stop by anytime this week or next, bring your ID, and our office staff can let you head down to find your child's missing items. Again, there are MANY items there, and we would love for them to find their owners before the holiday break.
The Holiday Shop has been going great, and we need more volunteers to help it run smoothly. If you are available to help out, sign up on the PTA Facebook page.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th is our Family Night at the RDE Holiday Shop. It is in the Media Center from 4:00-7:00. We would love for you to come out and give your students a chance to shop with the family. In addition to shopping Santa will be here for pictures, along with some yummy food vendors including: Little Reggie's Cookies. Squeeze the Day Lemonade, and Waffee Station. Shop for gifts, get some food, and see Santa all here at River Dell. A reminder for Family NIght: only CASH or VOUCHERS are accepted. If you want to use a credit card, you must purchase a voucher at: www.funhgs.com. You can also scan the QR Code on the PTA Facebook Page or on the flyer that came home.
We hope you have a wonderful evening and remember, once a Racer, always a Racer.
All students and staff should report to schools and campuses on a two-hour delay.
We have been advised that the potential of black ice is possible tonight through Tuesday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions. To allow for better road visibility for our bus drivers, students, and staff drivers, we will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow. We encourage all travelers, especially our student drivers, to travel with caution.
School nutrition will serve breakfast upon students’ arrival. Early morning care will open two hours later than the normal start time.
Thank you for your understanding as we work with local safety and emergency officials to ensure that we are all safe during these inclement weather events.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather and per the guidance of local emergency and safety officials, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
View the inclement weather plan online at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather.
Please be safe and have a great evening!
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We will see you all when we return to school on Monday, December 1st.
Have a terrific holiday and remember, once a Racer, always a Racer.
We are so proud of the incredible young artists here at JCPS.
Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you for reminding us why attendance matters!
We are in need of volunteers to help with our book fair. Here is the link to sign up: https://linktr.ee/rdepta
