Save the Date! 💕

Grandparents’ Day Luncheon

Please join us as we celebrate the special grandparents and loved ones in our lives with a delightful luncheon filled with good food, joyful memories, and time together.

📅 Date: September 14th
⏰ Time: During your student's regular lunch time

We can’t wait to celebrate this special day with you!

Rising Kindergarten Families: Please join us Wednesday, August 5th from 9:00-11:00 for Kindergarten Orientation!

The best week of the year is here- Book fair shopping starts tomorrow! There is still plenty of time to set up an eWallet for your child or sign up to volunteer. Here is the link with all the book fair information: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/rhes/article/2829582

See you at the book fair!

Don't forget! Tonight (4/16), RHES is hosting our Duke Energy Science Night and the first grade students are performing their musical, "Squirm!"
Science Night is from 5:15-6:15 and the performace starts at 6:30. Hope to see you there!

The RHES Spring Newsletter is here!

https://canva.link/oro3chvn9vt2sz2

We hope you are staying warm and enjoying your snow days! Don't forget that our fabulous musid teacher, Mrs. Farmer, is raising money to purchase flipFORM risers for RHES. You can contribute to her project here: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/make-us-shining-stars/9978067/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_5689669&rf=directlink-dc-2026-01-project-teacher_5689669&challengeid=21247281

Help Mrs. Farmer give our students the opportunity to feel comfortable and safe while on stage! She would love to provide the students and school with flipFORM Risers.

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/make-us-shining-stars/9978067/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_5689669&rf=directlink-dc-2026-01-project-teacher_5689669&challengeid=21247281

There is an upcoming author visit at Rural Hall ES, sponsored by Smart Start, on November 18 at 1:15 pm.
Students will also need a signed permission slip to attend. Paper copies have been sent home, or digital forms can be completed here: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/rhes/forms/24177
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted permission forms!

Hello Bulldog families! We'd like to show our teachers and staff members how thankful we are for all their hard work. Please complete this brief Google form and we will give a certificate of appreciation to the staff member you recognize. Thank you!

https://forms.gle/Hj4vqPjbvi74Zmya9

🎃Trunk or Treat! 👻

Our Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 23 from 5:00-6:30 pm. This family favorite event is full of fun, costumes, candy, and community spirit- you won't want to miss it!

See the flyer for information on how your family can help.

At Rural Hall, we’re one big family—and now you have the perfect way to show your school spirit and let everyone know you’re part of it! 💙

Our We Are Family shirts have been a big hit, and many of you have asked about getting one. Great news—now’s your chance!

Visit the link below to grab your shirt today. We’ve got something for everyone: youth and adult sizes, short or long sleeve tees, and even cozy hoodies.

Don’t wait—sales are only available for a limited time!

https://stores.inksoft.com/RHES/shop/home

RHES staff cannot wait to see our new and returning students! Join us Monday, August 11 from 4:30-6:30 for our open house. Have a great weekend!

The book fair is coming to RHES! Students will have a chance to preview the fair on 4/25 or 4/29, and then the fair will be open for shopping from 4/30-5/5! eWallet is a safe, easy way to provide money for your child to shop the fair. You can set up eWallets now at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ruralhallelementaryschool We are also looking for volunteers to help at the book fair. If you are an approved WS/FCS volunteer and are able to share your time, you can sign up to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/rhfairhelp See you at the Book Fair!

Parents/guardians of 5th graders: In order for your rising 6th grader to have a bus stop for the first day of the 25-26 school year, you must complete this form by May 30. Thank you! https://bit.ly/2526bus

Here are some important dates for the remainder of the school year at RHES: April 3 Spring Musical April 28 Field Day April 29 - May 6 Book Fair May 12-20 EOG Testing May 23 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

RHES is celebrating SEL spirit week March 3-7.

We are excited to announce an upcoming author visit at Rural Hall Elementary sponsored by Bookmarks with Adam Gidwitz author of Max in the Land of Lies. 4th and 5th grade students are invited to attend. Each student must have a completed permission form to attend and also have the opportunity to pre-order copies of Mr. Gidwitz's books. Visit https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/rhes/article/2034028 for more information.

The Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing, and we’re having a blast! But we need your help to reach 50% of our students registered online. Here’s how you can make a difference: Download the AHA Schools app for iPhone or Android to search for our school. Then you can customize and share a video to send to family and friends where they can learn Hands-Only CPR and warning signs of a stroke and ask for donations! Already signed up? Thank you! Now, take it further: Make a personal donation to support the cause and/or send a quick message to friends and family to rally their support! Not Signed up yet? There’s still time to join the excitement! Simply sign up online and be part of the action. Complete Finn’s Mission together with your family to learn life-saving skills and become a lifesaver.