Service Above Self
The Rowan-Salisbury School System is fortunate to have many children modeling leadership and making our
community a better place to live right now!
In December, students were celebrated, honored and recognized for their Service Above Self at the annual
ceremony held at Catawba College’s Keppel Auditorium. Each child that received a nomination was announced,
walked across the stage, received a framed certificate, congratulated by Superintendent Dr. Lynn Moody, and had a
photo taken with Santa!
Winners were also recognized in each grade level, as well a school in each grade level received awards for the
most quality nominations.
Students enjoy becoming actively involved in community projects and service, and enjoy helping others. They
do service because this is what they do. They are leaders. Our students recorded over 23,000 hours of service
during the 2014-2015 school year ~ that is extraordinary!
Service Above Self is a program that
recognizes our students for volunteering
and demonstrating
the differences of
selfishness and
selflessness, as they
become role models
for not only their
peers, but for all of
us.
The Rowan
County United
Way in conjunction
with the Rowan
Rotary sponsors
this program to
recognize these
inspiring students.
Inclement Weather Policy
As we begin this time of year and the uncertainty of weather
conditions, we want to take this time to review our procedures for the
possibility of missed days due to inclement weather.
For the previous two years, an Inclement Weather Committee met
during the month of November to plan ahead for possible scenarios of
how missed instructional days may be made up due to inclement weather.
This committee represents administrators from Finance, Transportation,
Operations, Accountability & Assessment, Public Information, Maintenance
and Dr. Moody. The committee looks at:
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Required Instructional Hours
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State Mandates
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Parent & Community Values for Breaks & Holidays
The status of any day in the school calendar may be changed at any
time during the school year if days are missed due to inclement weather.
All days, with the exception of Sundays and Veteran’s Day, between
August 24 and June 8, no matter how they are designated on the school
calendar MAY become make-up school days, if necessary. Since the
weather is unpredictable, workdays, breaks, and early release days may
become instructional days if days are missed due to inclement weather.
Any Saturday, particularly in January-April, is subject to being changed to
a school make-up day.
Notice for make-up days may be short depending upon the timing
and duration of inclement weather. General statutes and State Board of
Education policy concerning the school calendar will be followed.
The make-up schedule will be announced as soon as possible after an
inclement weather event has ended.
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