Sara Davis Horst - District 4 RCPS School Board

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!!! 🇺🇸

Special thank you to the National Society Daughter’s of the American Revolution for their program today at SHS celebrating 250 years of America! They sponsored a 250 Celebration Contest and awarded cash prizes to the winners today. The program, with remarks from Thomas Jefferson, General Lafayette, and Martha Washington, was excellent in addition to a beautiful performance by the Shenandoah Choral Society.

Take a look at some of these amazing projects submitted by our students! 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

I hope you’ll join us tomorrow!

🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 years of America, together!

Our community has a rich history, and its future is bright because of our students.

Join us on Saturday, July 4, for We the People of the Valley, a free community celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This special event brings together Rockingham County Public Schools, the Massanutton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Rocktown History, VA250, and many incredible community partners to celebrate our shared history and the next generation of engaged citizens.

We're especially proud to recognize the outstanding RCPS students who participated in this year's We the People of the Valley contest.
Spotswood High School
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Enjoy student displays, award presentations, living history reenactors, family activities, community exhibits, music, and more as we celebrate our students, our community, and America's 250th birthday.

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

🍎 We're Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year! 📚

Every day, dedicated educators and staff make a difference in the lives of local students, helping them learn, grow, and succeed.

If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, apply today!

🔗 https://rockingham.schoolspring.com/

05/30/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🥳🙌

05/22/2026

Great job! 👏

Congratulations to these outstanding students who were recognized this evening at James Madison University for earning 2nd place in the region during the Spring Session of The Stock Market Game™! 📈👏

From left to right: Lexus Herring, Corey Nelson, and River Turner, advised by Mallory Cromer.

JMU Center for Economic Education runs regional and state-level divisions of The Stock Market Game™, a simulation that gives students $100,000 in virtual cash to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds while teaching investing principles and financial literacy.

05/21/2026

Wow! Amazing!!🤩

🌎🏆 HUGE congratulations to our McGaheysville Elementary School students for being named the 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONS in the Elementary Solar Division at the KidWind Competition in Wisconsin! ☀️⚡🎉

These students represented McGaheysville Elementary, Rockingham County, and our entire community with creativity, teamwork, innovation, and determination. Their hard work and passion for renewable energy truly paid off on the world stage!

We are incredibly proud of these young leaders and the teachers, families, and supporters who helped make this achievement possible. The future is bright! 💡🦁

05/12/2026

Last night, the board unanimously voted to reappoint our Superintendent, Dr. Larry Shifflett, to a new four-year contract. Dr. Shifflett is a servant leader who models integrity in every aspect of his work. He has been a steadfast and visionary leader for Rockingham County Public Schools, guiding the division with a clear focus on advancing student outcomes, supporting employees, and strengthening relationships across Rockingham County Public Schools. The Board values his leadership and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, families, and community. We are pleased to continue this partnership and look forward to the years ahead with great confidence and anticipation.

05/08/2026

I want to say a special thank you to our teachers! We appreciate your faithful service to your students, schools, and communities. Thank you for all you do, showing up every day for every student! ❤️🖤💙💚

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

Our teachers inspire curiosity
They build confidence in every student
They go above and beyond each day

To every educator in our school division, we see you and we are grateful for you. Join us this week as we celebrate the incredible teachers who serve our students and community.

05/07/2026

I enjoyed watching the Pence and TA Jazz Bands perform a joint concert tonight! What a great program of music and such talented players! 🖤

04/28/2026

It was an honor to vote “yes” on this resolution honoring a beloved and dedicated teacher! ❤️