Randolph Scott Academy

Given the state of our world, we could all use and offer kind words today and each day beyond.

Please choose your words wisely.

If speaking kindly to plants helps them grow, imagine what speaking kindly to humans can do. - Unknown

Why? Because if he did it, so can you!

🎤 “I wasn’t even supposed to be here… not at this podium, not even alive right now.” Samuel Adams Sinkfield delivered the most raw, emotional, and powerful speech we’ve ever heard at a VVC Commencement. 💔➡️🎓 From loss and homelessness to healing and higher education—his story is one of survival, purpose, and undeniable strength. This is what resilience looks like. 💪

So beautiful!

Happy Teachers’ Appreciation to all the dedication Educators & Happy Mothers’ Day to all who serve in the role of Mom!

You are loved & appreciated!! ❤️

"She's just the strongest person I know ... she just wakes up every morning, turns those lemons into lemonade and I love her for it." Patricia Isom, a devoted mom and teacher at Bainbridge Middle School in Georgia, gets a special surprise during our annual "Breakfast in Bed" celebration. 💐💝

Wise words

If your child doesn’t know their full name, address, and a safe adult to call—you’re not ready for sleepovers, playdates, or even the park.
We teach kids their ABCs, how to tie their shoes, how to say “please” and “thank you.”
But we forget to teach them how to stay alive if something goes wrong.
Your child should know:
• Their full name
• Your full name (not just “Mom” or “Dad”)
• Your phone number
• Where they live
• Who a safe adult is—and what to do if they get lost or scared
Because here’s the truth no one likes to say:
We are raising kids in a world that isn’t always safe.
Kids disappear in seconds.
Get separated in crowded places.
Get left behind by accident.
And if you think, “That would never happen to me,”
Just know: almost every parent who’s lived this nightmare thought the same thing.
This isn’t fear-mongering.
This is basic safety.
And if it makes someone uncomfortable, good.
Because that discomfort might be the reason a child gets home safe

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

We’re so grateful for Jesus’s sacrifice!

This.

Beautiful idea

I'm not crying, you are... 😭

"This starts my 22nd year of teaching middle school. Yesterday was quite possibly one of the most impactful days I have ever had.

I tried a new activity called “The Baggage Activity”. I asked the kids what it meant to have baggage and they mostly said it was hurtful stuff you carry around on your shoulders.

I asked them to write down on a piece of paper what was bothering them, what was heavy on their heart, what was hurting them, etc. No names were to be on a paper.

They wadded the paper up, and threw it across the room.

They picked up a piece of paper and took turns reading out loud what their classmate wrote. After a student read a paper, I asked who wrote that, and if they cared to share.

I’m here to tell you, I have never been so moved to tears as what these kids opened up and about and shared with the class.

The kids who read the papers would cry because what they were reading was tough. The person who shared (if they chose to tell us it was them) would cry sometimes too. It was an emotionally draining day, but I firmly believe my kids will judge a little less, love a little more, and forgive a little faster.

This bag hangs by my door to remind them that we all have baggage. We will leave it at the door. As they left I told them, they are not alone, they are loved, and we have each other’s back.

I am honored to be their teacher."

Credit: Karen Wunderlich Loewe

This is our way of learning! ❤️ I love this 🫶🏾

This is TEACHER OF THE YEAR RIGHT HERE! Miss Terri Burgess from Kingstree, South Carolina. She's a second grade teacher at Lake City Early Childhood Center in Lake City. Listen at them babies saying their words👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth

Such a beautiful story ❤️. A teacher’s heart is so full.

This is the biggest surprise I’ve been pulled off with the help of our team and our partners at Canva who sponsored this GOODNESS for one VERY deserving teacher. Get ready to smile, clap and dance!