The RWE

Congratulations to our final SECAC Ambassador Award winner of the year, Ashley Godles! 🎉

Ashley’s dedication, kindness, and commitment to safely transporting our students each day make a difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for all you do for the Rockland Woods community—we are proud to celebrate you!

WCPS Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee-SECAC

Congrats to our MP4 Grounds for Greatness Winners!

Ms. Sterrett and Ms. Draheim!

Thanks for your hard work and dedication to RWE.

🌟 WCPS SECAC Ambassador Shout-Out 🌟

Candi French
Marshall Street School

Some people have a special gift for connecting with children, and Nurse Candi French is one of those people.

From the moment she walks into a room, she brings warmth, laughter, and a sense of comfort that puts students at ease. She has an incredible ability to meet each child exactly where they are, understanding that every student has unique needs, personalities, and challenges. Whether she is providing medical care, offering reassurance, sharing a smile, or celebrating a student’s accomplishments, Candi does it all with compassion and joy.

What makes Nurse Candi so special is that she doesn’t just care for students—she truly knows them. She builds meaningful relationships, learns what makes them smile, and creates an environment where they feel safe, valued, and loved. Her playful spirit and kind heart make even the toughest days a little brighter.

Students gravitate toward her because they know she genuinely cares. Families appreciate her because they trust her. Staff admire her because she consistently goes above and beyond for every child she serves.

Nurse Candi reminds us that nursing is about so much more than medical care. It is about connection, kindness, encouragement, and showing up every day with a heart full of love for children.

We are incredibly grateful for the joy, compassion, and dedication she brings to Marshall Street School. Thank you, Nurse Candi, for making such a beautiful difference in the lives of our students and their families! 💙💛

She sounds like the kind of nurse every parent hopes their child has in their corner. 💙

Congratulations to two outstanding Rockland Woods educators on being recognized with SECAC Awards! 🎉

Ms. Keyton (Connections) and Mrs. Deckert (1st Grade), were honored for their commitment to supporting all learners and creating inclusive, engaging educational experiences for students.

We are grateful for their passion, advocacy, and the positive impact they make every day at RWE. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

WCPS Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee-SECAC

Rockland Woods Elementary School proudly celebrated a Tree Planting Ceremony on May 27, honoring 5th grader Yohan Kagheni, who earned 2nd place in the 2026 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest sponsored by the Maryland Forest Service.

Yohan’s artwork, inspired by the theme “Trees are Terrific … And Color Our World!”, was recognized among entries from across Maryland — an incredible accomplishment! As part of this honor, Rockland Woods received 10 trees to plant on campus.

Our entire 5th-grade class joined together to plant the trees and help beautify our school grounds. Congratulations, Yohan, on this outstanding achievement and for representing Rockland Woods so well!