The Randolph County School System was recognized last week at the CTE Directors’ Fall Conference for our students earning 9,443 credentials during the 2024–2025 school year, placing us 8th in North Carolina among 115 PSUs. It is worth noting that the seven school systems ahead of us each serve well over 20,000 students. This accomplishment also reflects an impressive increase of 2,074 credentials from the 2023–2024 school year.
Our school system also achieved a credential attainment rate of 72.45%, representing the percentage of credentials earned out of those offered. Both the total number of credentials earned and our attainment rate for 2024–2025 are the highest in our school system’s history.
A BIG THANK YOU to our students, CTE staff, counselors and administrators who play a vital role in CTE program development and in making credentialing a natural and expected part of their campus culture. While not every credential directly impacts future job placement, each one contributes to building student skills, knowledge, and résumé strength.
Our school system also achieved a credential attainment rate of 72.45%, representing the percentage of credentials earned out of those offered. Both the total number of credentials earned and our attainment rate for 2024–2025 are the highest in our school system’s history.
A BIG THANK YOU to our students, CTE staff, counselors and administrators who play a vital role in CTE program development and in making credentialing a natural and expected part of their campus culture. While not every credential directly impacts future job placement, each one contributes to building student skills, knowledge, and résumé strength.
RCSS is on regular schedule today, 12/9/2025.
The Randolph County School System will be closing at 11:30.
The Randolph County School System will be closing at 11:30.
The RCSS is incredibly proud of Mark Walker, Agriculture CTE teacher at RHS, who was honored last night as a NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career & Technical Education Teacher of the Year Finalist. Congratulations, Mr. Walker! 🌟
Due to the forecast of inclement weather and concerns about road conditions in the early morning hours, the Randolph County School System will operate on a 3-hour delay on Friday (12/5/25).
Due to the holiday break, the central services buildings for the Randolph County School
System will be closed to the public from 5:00 p.m. on December 19 until 8:00 a.m. on January 2.
Debido a las vacaciones del invierno los edificios de servicios centrales del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Randolph estarán cerrados al público desde las 5:00pm el 19 de diciembre hasta la 8:00am del día 2 de enero, 2026.
System will be closed to the public from 5:00 p.m. on December 19 until 8:00 a.m. on January 2.
Debido a las vacaciones del invierno los edificios de servicios centrales del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Randolph estarán cerrados al público desde las 5:00pm el 19 de diciembre hasta la 8:00am del día 2 de enero, 2026.
Randolph Early College High School invites 8th-grade students and their families to learn more about their program and how students can begin earning college credit as early as 9th grade! The final information session is Thursday, December 4, at 6:00 pm, in the Learning Resources Center on the Randolph Community College Asheboro Campus. Come discover why Early College means endless pathways and see if RECHS is the right fit for you!
Students in our Exploring Apparel and Design class are officially diving into sewing!
This exciting new middle school course is giving students hands-on experience with sewing machines as they learn essential skills in creativity, design, and craftsmanship. We’re proud to offer this opportunity and can’t wait to see what all they create! #CTEattheRidge #lifeskills #RCSCTE
This exciting new middle school course is giving students hands-on experience with sewing machines as they learn essential skills in creativity, design, and craftsmanship. We’re proud to offer this opportunity and can’t wait to see what all they create! #CTEattheRidge #lifeskills #RCSCTE
Thank you, CTE Teachers, for being the bridge to industry! 🌉
By integrating industry-recognized standards, overseeing student certifications, and sharing real-world stories, you are directly connecting students with their future professions. Every credential earned in your class is a huge step forward in a student's career plan!
#CTECertified #IndustryStandards #CareerPathways #TeacherImpact #FutureWorkforce
By integrating industry-recognized standards, overseeing student certifications, and sharing real-world stories, you are directly connecting students with their future professions. Every credential earned in your class is a huge step forward in a student's career plan!
#CTECertified #IndustryStandards #CareerPathways #TeacherImpact #FutureWorkforce
Congratulations to the Southwestern Randolph High School boys soccer team for their 4A State Championship 3-0 win last night against Newton-Conover! Way to go Cougars!
Photo credits to HighSchoolOT.com
Southeastern Randolph Middle School students toured Davidson Davie Community College to learn about various opportunities in dental assisting, cosmetology, zoo and aquarium programs, and other health related fields. Students learned about the college and career promise courses available in high school and early college opportunities starting in 9th grade. Students had a chance to explore the gym and fitness center that are available to all students.
Students from RCSS high schools participated in the Steel Day event hosted by Eastern Steel Works, Inc. in Seagrove on October 29 and 30. This event was sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), which gives students, among others, exposure to structural steel fabrication; which can help them consider it as a career. Students toured the facilities and participated in demos and educational information. Students and staff enjoyed learning about steel manufacturing and the many opportunities within the career field. Thank you, Eastern Steel Works, Inc., for hosting this event and the hospitality you showed our students and staff.
Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. Gainey visited Liberty Elementary to read to Pre-K students through Leadership Reads, a program that brings district leaders into schools to share the joy of reading.
Happy National Career Development Coordinator Day! 🌟
Today, November 19th, we celebrate our amazing CTE Career Development Coordinators (CDCs). These individuals are the essential link connecting our students' learning to their future careers.
Our CDCs tirelessly work to:
Forge industry partnerships.
Secure internships and job shadowing.
Guide students toward essential certifications.
Please join us in thanking these dedicated professionals for shaping the next generation of our workforce!
#NCDA #CareerDevelopmentMonth #CTEReady #CareerCoordinator #CTEImpact
Today, November 19th, we celebrate our amazing CTE Career Development Coordinators (CDCs). These individuals are the essential link connecting our students' learning to their future careers.
Our CDCs tirelessly work to:
Forge industry partnerships.
Secure internships and job shadowing.
Guide students toward essential certifications.
Please join us in thanking these dedicated professionals for shaping the next generation of our workforce!
#NCDA #CareerDevelopmentMonth #CTEReady #CareerCoordinator #CTEImpact
A big thank you to our Student Success Teams for their strategic leadership!
Their commitment to regularly meeting is what helps drive our district's career development vision. From organizing career education experiences to reviewing Career Development Plans, these teams turn policy into actionable support.
We are thankful for the time and expertise that our CDCs, Administration, Lead Teachers, Student Advocates, RCC Career Coaches, and Counselors contribute to preparing our students for tomorrow!
#StrategicPlanning #CareerGuidance #VisionaryLeaders #CTEStrong #StudentSuccess
Their commitment to regularly meeting is what helps drive our district's career development vision. From organizing career education experiences to reviewing Career Development Plans, these teams turn policy into actionable support.
We are thankful for the time and expertise that our CDCs, Administration, Lead Teachers, Student Advocates, RCC Career Coaches, and Counselors contribute to preparing our students for tomorrow!
#StrategicPlanning #CareerGuidance #VisionaryLeaders #CTEStrong #StudentSuccess
Tonight Dale Brinkley was recognized for 25 years of service with the Randolph County School System. He has done an exceptional job serving in our central office as a Technician, WAN Engineer, Director of Information Systems and Executive Director of Operations. Dale will be retiring at the end of November and will be greatly missed. Thank you Dale for your dedication and faithful service to the Randolph County School System!
Recognized at tonight's Board of Education meeting:
Laura York - “Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher of the Year” https://5il.co/3sbq5
Heather Troyer – Exceptional Children “Educator of Excellence” https://5il.co/3sdoh
Star3 Students: https://5il.co/3sdwe
Star Employees: https://5il.co/3sdwd
Northeastern Randolph Middle School and Randolph Early College High School 2025-2026 Signature Schools: https://5il.co/3sdov
Laura York - “Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher of the Year” https://5il.co/3sbq5
Heather Troyer – Exceptional Children “Educator of Excellence” https://5il.co/3sdoh
Star3 Students: https://5il.co/3sdwe
Star Employees: https://5il.co/3sdwd
Northeastern Randolph Middle School and Randolph Early College High School 2025-2026 Signature Schools: https://5il.co/3sdov
Career Tip: Optimize Your Digital Footprint! 💻
In today's world, career development starts online. Many employers review social media profiles!
Encourage your student to think of their online presence as a professional portfolio:
Clean Up: Ensure all public profiles are professional and positive.
Build Up: Create a LinkedIn profile or use platforms to showcase projects, achievements, and certifications.
Network: Follow companies and professionals in their career cluster for industry insights.
#PersonalBranding #DigitalFootprint #CareerAdvice #Professionalism #StudentTips #CareerReadiness
In today's world, career development starts online. Many employers review social media profiles!
Encourage your student to think of their online presence as a professional portfolio:
Clean Up: Ensure all public profiles are professional and positive.
Build Up: Create a LinkedIn profile or use platforms to showcase projects, achievements, and certifications.
Network: Follow companies and professionals in their career cluster for industry insights.
#PersonalBranding #DigitalFootprint #CareerAdvice #Professionalism #StudentTips #CareerReadiness
Randleman Middle School 7th-graders toured Davidson-Davie Community College to learn about various opportunities in dental assisting, cosmetology, zoo and aquarium programs, and other health fields. Students learned about the college and career promise courses available in high school, and early college opportunities starting in 9th grade. Students had a chance to explore the gym and fitness center that are available to all students and other amenities.
