Rashkis Elementary School

08/06/2026

Are you ready for the school year? 😁💪🏾

Please come meet new friends before school starts! Join us on August 22nd from 9-10:30am for a fun morning of popsicles, play, and getting to know classmates and families. See you on the playground! 🛝🌅

08/06/2026

📘 The CHCCS Ready-for-School Guide is here! From school supply lists to key dates and health reminders, it’s all in one convenient place.

Helping you prepare for a smooth, confident, and joyous start to school, which begins for grades K-12 on Monday, August 24.

🔗 Use the link in bio and find “Ready for School 2026-27!”

🏫 🚌: Note, teacher assignments, student schedules and school bus routes will be ready the week of August 17. But if you are NEW to CHCCS or recently CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS, you may need to request bus transportation. How to do that is included in the guide.

🔜 This won’t be all. Expect more detailed information directly from your school.

06/25/2026

😎 Reminder: CHCCS is now on modified summer business hours. Schools and offices will be open for public business from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays (working hours for staff are slightly longer and are communicated internally.)

Please note: schools and offices will be CLOSED on Fridays.

The regular schedule will resume the week of August 10, 2026.

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

We hope you have a summer filled with laughter and amazing memories! We look forward to seeing you in August!

06/25/2026

06/09/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Evan Nelson, recently named the next principal of Rashkis Elementary School! Mr. Nelson has been with CHCCS for six years, including the past two years as the assistant principal at Scroggs Elementary. Prior to that he served as the AP at Seawell Elementary.

“I am honored and excited to join the Rashkis Elementary School community as principal,” Mr. Nelson said. “I believe the principalship is founded on service, on being present in the daily life of the school, and on building relationships. Strong relationships are built on trust that grows when people feel heard, supported, and known. I care deeply about student growth and strong academic outcomes, and I believe that students should have opportunities to develop communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that will serve them beyond their time as a Raptor. Most importantly, I am committed to reducing and eliminating opportunity gaps in our community and to fostering an environment where students and staff feel a true sense of belonging.”

Mr. Nelson was raised in New Bern, NC, and later graduated from East Carolina University with both a Bachelor of Science in History Education and a Bachelor of Arts in History. He taught World History, Civics & Economics, and AP Psychology in Greenville, NC, and later earned his Master of School Administration from ECU as a North Carolina Principal Fellow.

“At home, my wife, Meredith (a Tar Heel grad), and I stay busy with our son, Thomas, and daughter, Maxwell Kate (“MK”), along with a dog and a cat,” said Mr. Nelson. “Outside of school, I enjoy reading and listening to audiobooks, weightlifting, spending time outdoors with my family, exploring the many unique towns and areas in our great state, and rooting for several sports teams, including ECU Football, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Philadelphia Phillies.”

Rashkis families should be on the lookout for a “meet and greet” with Mr. Nelson before the current school year ends.

Finally, please join us in sharing gratitude for Ms. Minnie Goins as her interim principal service comes to an end. Thank you, Ms. Goins!

06/09/2026

☀️ Summer Business Hours: Beginning next Monday, June 15, CHCCS will observe modified summer business hours. Schools and offices will be open for public business from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays.

Please note: schools and offices will be CLOSED on Fridays.

The regular schedule will resume the week of August 10, 2026.

06/03/2026

🔜 This Thursday, June 4, the CHCCS Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled Board meeting at Lincoln Center, located at 750 S. Merritt Mill Rd. in Chapel Hill.

What to expect: During the meeting, the Board is expected to have a conversation and vote on the proposed closure of either Ephesus, Glenwood or Seawell elementary schools.

How the Board meeting will work: The June 4 meeting takes place at the usual location: Lincoln Center, 750 S. Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill. Board meetings are also livestreamed (the link will appear on this page.)

🕖️ Open session usually starts around 7 p.m. (The meeting officially begins at 6 p.m. with a closed session not open to the public, for various legal or personnel matters.)

🗣️ Public comment will take place shortly after 7 p.m. Individuals who wish to speak will be allowed up to two (2) minutes.

We remain committed to moving forward thoughtfully and transparently, with care and respect for everyone in our community. Please visit CHCCSTogether.org for the latest information and previous updates.

06/01/2026

Library News: "Please note that the last day to check out school library books was May 29. ALL books, regardless of checkout date, are due back by June 5. If your child has lost or damaged a book, or if you're not sure why you're getting email alerts, please email Ms. Sharma at [email protected]. Thank you!"

June Dates:
June 2 - Grades 3-5 Reading EOG

June 3 - Grade 5 Science EOG,
Third Grade Wax Museum at 1:30pm

June 4 - Grades 3-5 Math EOG

June 5 - All Rashkis Books are Due

June 10 - Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00am)

June 11 - Last Day of School - Early Release (11:35am)