2008--2009 Open House, Thursday, July 31st, 1:30 -- 3:30; PTO will have school supplies available for purchase.
Welcome, Dr. Coady!!
Have a safe and happy summer; school starts again Friday, August 1st.
2008--2009 Open House, Thursday, July 31st, 1:30 -- 3:30; PTO will have school supplies available for purchase.
Welcome, Dr. Coady!!
Have a safe and happy summer; school starts again Friday, August 1st.
2008--2009 Open House, Thursday, July 31st, 1:30 -- 3:30; PTO will have school supplies available for purchase.
Welcome, Dr. Coady!!
Have a safe and happy summer; school starts again Friday, August 1st.

Have a safe and happy summer vacation!!
We update our web page information frequently, even over the summer, so please check this page often for system and school news.
Our 2008 -- 2009 Open House is now scheduled for Thursday, July 31st, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. PTO will have school supplies available for purchase during this time.
School opens again for students on Friday, August 1, 2008 at
7:15 a.m.
On behalf of the assistant principals and teachers, we look forward to our students returning.
Dr. Miranda Jones
Principal
Dr. Miranda Jones
Assistant Principal
Dr. Kim Coady
Assistant Principal
Mr. Charles Price
Assistant Principal
Ms. Renee Evans
History ![]()
More than 100 years ago, a one room school house was located on this site.

Now, in 2008, Rocky Plains is located on approximately thirty-one acres. Our facility has 83,900 square feet of space with fifty classrooms and a student capacity of 950.

Rocky Plains currently has 793 students and 82 staff members. Our staff consists of 1 principal, 3 assistant principals, 58 certified staff, 18 classified staff, 1 media specialist, 2 counselors, 1 nurse, 1 secretary, 1 bookkeeper, 1 part-time secretary, 6 cafeteria staff, and 5 full time custodians. The teaching experience of the staff ranges from beginning teachers to those with more than 20 years in education.
Rocky Plains Vision:
We envision our students becoming critical thinkers, knowledgeable, skillful and responsible young people.
Rocky Plains Mission:
Everyday we aim to engage, encourage, and educate our students to reach for excellence.
Grades Served:
Pre-K to 5
Mascot: Cougars
School Colors: Blue and Silver
Original building built in 2005
Classroom Additions: NA
Enrollment: 793
Certified Teachers: 58
2008 Teacher of the Year:
Mr. Matt Garwood
2008 Parapro of the Year:
Mrs. Dianne Wilson
Programs:
DARE
Quest
Accelerated Reader
Learning Focused School
Character Education
Organizations/Clubs:
4-H Club
Jr. Beta Club
Fifth Grade Chorus
School Council
PTO
Partners In Education:
Ameri-Group
Newton County Home Builders Association
Cannon, Inc.
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