Ten schools in Roanoke County have been rated as “Distinguished,” including all five high schools. Fifteen schools in Roanoke County are rated as “On Track” schools.
After eight years as superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS), Dr. Ken Nicely has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, culminating a 35-year career in education and 33 total years with RCPS.
Roanoke County Public Schools is encouraging parents to attend four important community meetings this fall concerning student safety and mental health issues.
The Roanoke County School Board has adopted a comprehensive mobile device policy to ensure students are focused on learning during instructional time. Please see this page for more information about student use of mobile devices while at school.