ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia For years we have been telling you about Rockfish River Elementary School’s committment to honor and remember veterans. This past Thursday morning RRES Principal, Nita Hughes and her staff continued their tradition of recognizing vets for service and sacrifice to their country. Veteran’s Day is officially recognized nationwide on November 11th. [...]
ShareAfton Nelson County, VA Nelson County 2nd Annual 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Rockfish River Elementary School. 5K Race starts at 8:30 and 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:30. Registration is available ahead of event or day of, from 6:45- 8 am. All proceeds go [...]
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia Thanks to some funds from the Nelson County School Board, Rockfish River Elementary School has a couple of pretty neat additions to the playground in Afton. This week crews have been installing a new rock climbing wall along with a new swing set. Additional upgrades are planned to the playground throughout [...]
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia If you were anywhere near Rockfish River Elementary School this past Friday morning, you no doubt, saw an unusual sight! About a dozen people were dancing on the roof of the school to the Cha Cha Slide! Members of RRES’ faculty and administration danced on the roof for the student body [...]
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia Rockfish River Elementary will host Nelson County’s first ever Earth Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at RRES! this Saturday morning starting at 8:30 AM. The purpose of this event is to encourage active and healthy lifestyles and activities for the children and families of Nelson County and to raise [...]
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia As part of their dedication to honoring veterans, Rockfish River Elementary School held their Veterans Day Program Wednesday morning. In the above photo Alonzo Taylor stood during the medley. We told you about his return back in May of 2008 here. Tweet This Post
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia Today is Veterans Day. As part of a long standing tradition, the faculty, staff, and students of Rockfish River Elementary School invite ALL veterans and their families to join them on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 9:45a.m. to be honored at our annual Veterans Day program. Call 434-361-1791 for information. Event [...]
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia As the school year winds down and summer vacation begins, young minds are on being outside. To help keep children safe while being outdoors, Helene Dodge, a special K-9 deputy with NCSD along with her search dog, Orso, talked to students at Rockfish River Elementary School about safety tips if they [...]
ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia For the forth time this season, students in grades 3,4 and 5 at Rockfish River Elementary in Afton, took to the slopes at Wintergreen Resort. “The whole reason behind doing it is to get the kids in the snow to give them the opportunity to enjoy skiing. And to learn [...]
ShareAfton – Nelson County, Virginia By Tommy Stafford At a time when most schools across the nation seem to be curtailing patriotic ceremonies, not Rockfish River Elementary (RRES) in Afton, Virginia. For years they have put on their annual program to honor veterans of past and present battles. “It’s important for youngsters to meet these [...]
