SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Lauren Beller
Mrs. Beller has embraced the challenge of being a new special education teacher with enthusiasm and purpose. She has a natural gift for connecting with her students and has worked extremely hard to learn the many facets of special education. Her dedication, attention to detail, and eagerness to grow are already making such a positive impact! We're so grateful to have her on our team!
Way to go, Mrs. Beller, we appreciate YOU and all you do here at CCPS!!
This is Jason Wheeler, Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools calling with two important announcements. First, Craig County Public Schools will be closed (Employee Code 3) tomorrow, Friday October 31st, 2025 due to on-going plumbing issues. Crews are working diligently to fix the issue and we expect to have the problem resolved soon. Secondly, tomorrow’s football game against Narrows will proceed as planned. Portable toilets have been ordered and will be available for use during the game. We apologize for the inconvenience and sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
Thank you.
Due to the unexpected plumbing issue, the Community Cut Score meeting scheduled for tonight at 6PM has been rescheduled to next Thursday (Nov. 6) at 7PM.
Sincerely,
Dr. Wheeler
Our Rockets are undefeated as we head into Friday night’s home game against Narrows! Let’s fill the stands, wear our blue and white, and show these players just how proud our community is of their hard work and dedication both on and off the field.
A huge thank-you to all the local businesses and residents who continue to display signs, share encouragement, and rally behind our team each week. Your support keeps the spirit of Craig County shining bright! 💙
Let’s keep the momentum going — see you under the Friday Night Lights! 🌟
#RocketPride #CraigCounty #FridayNightLights #GoRockets
Our Volleyball Senior Night + Pink Out last week was full of energy, celebration, and community support!
Huge thank you to everyone who showed up in PINK and cheered on our seniors. 🏐💗
We love this school, this team, and this town! #Rockets
Mrs. Childers and Mrs. McCoy coordinated an activity where our fifth graders presented their Native American homes and traditions projects to the fourth-grade classes. After presenting, the fifth graders held a Q&A session where students and teachers could ask questions as they explored the room.
Our fifth graders did an amazing job explaining what they learned, and the fourth graders were wonderful listeners—asking thoughtful questions and showing genuine curiosity. To wrap up, the fourth graders shared compliments to encourage and celebrate the hard work of the fifth graders. 💬💛
Both groups were excited, engaged, and so supportive of one another. We love seeing our students learning from each other! 🧡📚
Check out the latest Rocket Rundown by Dr. Jason Wheeler!
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🎄 Making Christmas Bright for Craig County Children 🎁
Craig County Public Schools is proud to partner once again with the Craig County Department of Social Services to provide Christmas assistance to local families. This year, we have received over 50 applications, representing 109 children in our community. Currently, only half of these children have been sponsored.
If you, your family, business, or organization would like to make a meaningful difference this holiday season, we invite you to consider sponsoring a child here in our community. Your generosity helps ensure every child in Craig County experiences the joy and hope of Christmas.
📩 For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Gerri VanDyke at gvandyke@craig.k12.va.us
Together, we can make this Christmas a little brighter for every child in our community. 🌟
We love hearing positive feedback from our families — and this one warmed our hearts! ❤️
“This little school is the best! The staff truly get to know your child and they aren’t just a number in the classroom. They care deeply and want every child to be successful. From morning drop-off to afternoon pick-up, there’s always a smiling face and a positive attitude.”
A special shout-out to Mrs. McAllister and Mrs. Whitesell for making such a wonderful impact! 🙌
Mrs. McAllister keeps learning fun and engaging, always encouraging her students to be confident and independent. ✨
Mrs. Whitesell goes above and beyond to connect with her students, offering support and positivity every single day. 💕
Thank you both for helping our students shine! 💙💛
This is a reminder that Craig County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 20, 2025, for a Teacher Workday and Parent-Teacher Conferences. The conferences will take place from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Additionally, please see the Rocket Rundown from our superintendent, Dr. Jason Wheeler.
🎉 What a fantastic night at the school board meeting!
🎶An amazing choir performance that filled the room with beautiful harmonies and put smiles on everyone's faces. A huge thank you to our talented students for sharing their voices with us!
We also celebrated the winner of our voter recognition sticker contest! 🏆 It’s truly inspiring to see our community getting involved and making their voices heard. Congratulations to the winner, and a huge thank you to Mrs. JoAnna Ryan for coming and announcing the results!
When one of your high school seniors comes to you looking for help filling out a w-2/w-4 for a job and you know a little but you fear not enough. So you want nothing but the best for your students because well let's face it. You love them. What are you going to do? Hmmm maybe pick up the phone and call Jessica Huffman since she's the finance whiz. Leave it to sweet Mrs. Huffman to drop her previous plans and come as quickly as possible to your student and sit with them hand and hand as they complete the task! Thank you Mrs. Huffman for all you do.
Thank you Mrs. Huffman for always being willing to help no matter what the situation is here at CCPS!
Please see CCPS VDOE Cut Score letter.
The Employee of the Month program is designed to recognize and celebrate staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a positive impact on our school community. By highlighting their contributions, we aim to foster a culture of appreciation, motivate excellence, and showcase the vital role employees play in the success of Craig County Public Schools.
Nominations are open to all staff members and they are encouraged to submit nominations for colleagues whose performance reflects dedication and has a positive impact on students, coworkers, and the broader school community. Specifically, employees are nominated for embodying our core values:
Excellence
Accountability
Collaboration
Integrity
Our September Employee of the Month is a recent addition to the CCPS family, but has already made a lasting impact. This person has quickly made a significant and positive impact on our school community. Their leadership, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to both students and staff are evident in every aspect of his work. Whether supporting instruction, mentoring students, or ensuring smooth daily operations, this person exemplifies the values of excellence, integrity, and dedication that define our district. Their approachable nature, consistent presence at school events, and genuine care for fostering a positive and supportive school culture have strengthened the Rocket community.
Craig County Public Schools is proud to announce Mr. Dave Dunstan as our September Employee of the Month. His hard work and unwavering commitment to our mission are greatly appreciated and do not go unnoticed. We are proud to have him as an integral member of our team. Thank you, Mr. Dunstan!
CCPS had an amazing day celebrating our community at the Fall Festival! 🍁 A huge thank you to our Culinary students and Mrs. Cox for the delicious baked goods that were a big hit, and to our Choir, directed by Mrs. Schulke, for their wonderful performance that filled the day with music and school spirit. 🎶💙
We’re so proud to see our students representing Craig County Public Schools with talent, teamwork, and pride! 🦅💛💙
