Craig County Public Schools, VA

08/24/2026

"I would like to give a special shout-out to Ms. Susan Stimeling! She has embraced her new role with great pride and is truly shining. She has already made a meaningful impact through substitute teacher training, mentoring new teachers, and helping our middle school students become the best versions of themselves. We are grateful to have her in this new role and thrilled with all she is accomplishing!"

Thank you, Ms. Stimeling, for all you are doing here at CCPS. We appreciate YOU!

08/24/2026

Mr. Hutchinson has been an amazing help!!! He is willing to do anything to support the students and has been jumping in with great ideas! He doesn't need to be told what to do; he seems to know where he's needed and how to be helpful!
I am so grateful he is here, and he is doing an outstanding job!

Thank you, Mr. Hutchinson, for all you are doing here at CCPS. We appreciate YOU!

08/19/2026

‼️ATTENTION ROCKETS FANS & FAMILIES! ‼️The Home football scrimmage scheduled for Friday, August 21st has been MOVED to Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (1201 Timberwood Ln, Moneta, VA 24121). 7:00 PM kickoff, $7 per ticket! We hope to see you there. LET'S GO ROCKETS!

08/18/2026

Good Afternoon,

Please see the attached letter.

Thank you

08/17/2026

Join us for our first Family Engagement Night with Just Right Reader on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the CCPS Auditorium.

Families should park in the high school parking lot and then bring their children to the cafeteria upon arrival. McCleary staff will read the students a story before taking them to the playground for popsicles and playtime with their friends!

We look forward to spending the evening with our families!

08/14/2026

Good Afternoon,

Construction will be occurring on campus tomorrow. Therefore, the entire campus will be closed tomorrow.

Also, please see the latest edition of the Rocket Rundown.

The Rocket Rundown

08/13/2026

Craig County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking nominations for the 26-27 Superintendent's Advisory Council (SAC).

If you served last year and would like to continue to serve, please complete the nomination form.

Membership will consist of the following:
2 Community Members
2 Parents (PreK-12)
2 Students (grades 9-12)
2 Teachers/Staff Members
Council members will share their perspectives, thoughts, represent their peer group, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our school division. The council will provide valuable insight and promote voice in division-wide decision-making.
Schedule: To be determined at a later date.
All nominations are kept confidential and you may nominate yourself or someone else. Nominated individuals will be randomly selected to serve on the council and will be contacted individually.

Nominations can be made here.

Craig County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking nominations for the 26-27 Superintendent's Advisory Council (SAC). If you served last year and would like to continue to serve, please complete the nomination form. Council members will share their thoughts, represent their peer group, and contribute to....

08/13/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

🔧🌳🚍 Facilities, Grounds , & Bus Garage Technician

Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and taking pride in keeping things safe, clean, and running smoothly? Craig County Public Schools wants YOU on our team!

This important position helps keep our schools, grounds, equipment, and division vehicles safe, functional, and welcoming for our students, staff, and visitors.

What will you do?

🛠️ Perform building maintenance and minor repairs
🌳 Maintain lawns, athletic fields, playgrounds, and grounds
🚜 Operate landscaping and snow-removal equipment
🚍 Assist with maintenance of school vehicles and equipment
🏫 Help prepare facilities for school events and activities
🦺 Identify and address safety hazards
🤝 Work independently and as part of the CCPS Facilities team

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, safety-minded, and takes pride in a job well done!

🎓 Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent
🔧 Previous maintenance, grounds, cleaning, or related experience is a plus!

If you're ready to make a difference behind the scenes and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff, we want to hear from you!

Apply today online at https://www.craig.k12.va.us/

📞 Questions? Contact the Craig County Public Schools School Board Office at 540-864-5191.

👉 Come be part of the CCPS team!

08/12/2026

Earlier today, the Craig County Public Schools became aware of a phishing campaign involving the division’s email system. We are actively investigating this matter, but have observed suspicious emails sent from the email accounts of both division staff and the families of our students.

As a precaution, we encourage families and staff to exercise caution while using email, particularly if you have received messages containing unexpected links, attachments, or requests for information. Please do not respond to or interact with suspicious messages.

We recognize the concern this may cause, particularly on the first day of school. We are taking this matter seriously and are working to address the situation as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

08/12/2026

Our July employee of the month is always willing to jump in and do whatever is needed to support our schools and staff. Whether they are helping our ground crew by using a leaf blower to help get things ready, planning convocation, or making sure our new staff members feel welcomed and supported, this person never hesitates to help. They work behind the scenes on countless details that often go unnoticed but make a tremendous difference in keeping our division running smoothly. On a personal level, this person serves as my right hand, helping me stay organized, anticipating what needs to be done, and making my job easier every day by providing sound advice, historical perspective, and more importantly a safe space for me to be vulnerable. Their willingness to help wherever needed and her commitment to our staff and division often do not get the credit it deserves.

Craig County Public Schools is proud to recognize Mrs. Gerri VanDyke as our July Employee of the month. Mrs. VanDyke brings dedication and professionalism to CCPS and is a tremendous asset to our division and me personally.