Rockingham Academy

Rockingham Academy Rockingham County Public School’s alternative education school for grades 7-12.

Attention High School Families! Getting ready to hit the road? Rockingham County Public Schools requires students taking...
08/26/2026

Attention High School Families!

Getting ready to hit the road? Rockingham County Public Schools requires students taking Driver Education to complete the mandatory 90-Minute Parent/Student Driver Education Component (per Virginia Code § 22.1-205).

Attendance is required for students to successfully pass the classroom portion and receive their DEC-1 card!

Upcoming Meeting Dates & Locations:

East Rockingham HS: Monday, Oct 26 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Turner Ashby HS: Tuesday, Nov 3 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Spotswood HS: Tuesday, Nov 17 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Broadway HS: Wednesday, Dec 2 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

The session covers essential topics including licensing procedures, juvenile driving restrictions, parental responsibilities, and key safety tips for young drivers.

Full details & opt-out info: https://www.rcps.net/page/drivers-education

Yesterday’s first day of school was nothing short of amazing! Our classrooms are ready, our bulletin boards are set, and...
08/21/2026

Yesterday’s first day of school was nothing short of amazing!

Our classrooms are ready, our bulletin boards are set, and most importantly, our incredible students are back!

A few reminders for the year ahead:

Be Kind & make new connections

Work Hard & stay focused

Dream Big & try new things

Believe In Yourself — you have what it takes!

Thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, students, and families for making yesterday such a warm, joyful start. Welcome home!

Back to School Night is Almost Here! Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to welcome our families back for the upcoming sc...
08/12/2026

Back to School Night is Almost Here!

Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to welcome our families back for the upcoming school year at Rockingham Academy.

Come tour the halls, get excited for the year ahead, and check everything off your pre-school checklist! Meet your teachers, Meet the counselors, Tour the school, Get your class schedule!

Date: Monday, August 17
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

See you all there! Let’s make this school year the best one yet.

Wishing Our RA Family an Incredible Summer! With graduation celebrations in the books and the 2025–2026 school year offi...
06/03/2026

Wishing Our RA Family an Incredible Summer!

With graduation celebrations in the books and the 2025–2026 school year officially wrapped up, it’s time to take a well-deserved breath!

Whether you just crossed the stage, finished up some major credit milestones, or are gearing up for your next big academic step, we want to give a massive shoutout to our entire community for making this past year so unforgettable.

Make the Most of Your Break:
Rest & Recharge: You’ve worked incredibly hard. Take time to relax, unplug, and enjoy the sunshine.
Stay Safe: Look out for one another and make amazing memories.
Keep Growing: Remember, learning never truly stops—read a great book, dive into a hobby, or just explore something new!

Looking Ahead: See You This Fall!
To all of our returning students and the new faces joining the RA family—we are already counting down the days until the Fall 2026 semester! We can't wait to see you back on campus, refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle new goals.

Important Note: Keep an eye on your student email and our social pages later this summer for key dates, and back-to-school updates!

Have a safe, happy, and wonderful summer, everyone!

Celebrating the Remarkable Class of 2026! What an absolutely phenomenal year it has been at RA! Our students have poured...
06/03/2026

Celebrating the Remarkable Class of 2026!

What an absolutely phenomenal year it has been at RA! Our students have poured in the hours, overcome obstacles, and shown true dedication to their futures.

Today, we are incredibly proud to share the final milestone numbers for the 2025–2026 school year, alongside the names of our incredible graduates!

356 Class Credits Completed , 20 High School Diploma Graduates, and 14 GED Graduates .

To all of our grads—you earned every single bit of this moment. Go out there and make your mark on the world!

Huge shoutout to this fantastic crew! This morning, Mr. Eberly, Mr. Myers, Mr. Shifflett, and Mr. Rolfe stepped up to ke...
06/02/2026

Huge shoutout to this fantastic crew!

This morning, Mr. Eberly, Mr. Myers, Mr. Shifflett, and Mr. Rolfe stepped up to keep our community beautiful. They spent their morning picking up litter along a 1-mile stretch of road right here in Rockingham County.

We love seeing our Rockingham Academy team leading by example and taking care of the place we call home.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication, gentlemen!

05/22/2026

Harrisonburg Public Works teamed up with agriculture students at Rockingham Academy, after receiving funding through the Virginia Department of Forestry to plant more than a dozen trees in an area lacking adequate coverage.

Our campus is looking brighter, fresher, and more colorful today thanks to our incredible School Beautification Day on M...
05/19/2026

Our campus is looking brighter, fresher, and more colorful today thanks to our incredible School Beautification Day on May 15!

Students and staff members rolled up their sleeves and worked side-by-side to give our school’s outdoor spaces some major love. From clearing out old weeds to spreading fresh mulch, everyone brought their A-game.

We planted a variety of gorgeous new flowers in our beds and planters to welcome everyone with a pop of color! Be sure to keep an eye out for the beautiful, custom stepping stones handmade by our very own students!

Ms. Meadows and Deputy Neumann took this time to recreate the painting, American Gothic by Grant Wood (or the show Green Acres depending on who you ask!)

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out, got their hands dirty, and helped make our school a more beautiful place to learn and grow every day.

On May 13, our hard-working students traded their desks for shovels to make a lasting green impact in our community. The...
05/18/2026

On May 13, our hard-working students traded their desks for shovels to make a lasting green impact in our community. They spent the afternoon planting trees to help rehabilitate the local landscape and build a more sustainable future.

This amazing hands-on project was provided by the Harrisonburg Urban Forestry Program and proudly sponsored by the Virginia Department of Forestry.

A massive thank you to our incredible teachers, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Shifflett, and Ms. Trumbo, as well as Jeremy Harold (Harrisonburg City Green Space Manager) and Meredith Evans (Rockingham County Landfill Superintendent) for organizing this effort and guiding our students!

Shovels up for the next generation of environmental leaders!

Our students traded the classroom for the grass ! A group from Rockingham Academy headed out to Heritage Oaks Golf Cours...
05/12/2026

Our students traded the classroom for the grass ! A group from Rockingham Academy headed out to Heritage Oaks Golf Course for an awesome field trip led by Mr. Rice and Mr. Myers.

It wasn't just about practicing their swing (though there was plenty of that!); it was a great opportunity for our students to:

Learn the fundamentals of the game.

Practice sportsmanship and patience on the course.

Explore the outdoors and see the work that goes into maintaining a professional-grade facility.

A huge thank you to the team at Heritage Oaks for hosting us and to our instructors for leading the way. Whether they were hitting birdies or just hitting the sand, everyone walked away with some new skills!

Address

311 Pleasant Valley Road
Harrisonburg, VA
22801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15404341095

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