Helena Miller RHSD Trustee

Rock Hill Schools budget roundtables are coming your way! The first session is just one week from today. Join us to learn more about the budget process, ask questions, and stay informed as we move into planning for the 2026–27 General Fund Budget.

Update: A decision will be sent out at 6pm.

Rock Hill Schools is closely monitoring the developing weather situation. We will participate in a countywide schools call at 4 PM today to discuss conditions and any potential impacts. We will continue to keep our families, staff, and community updated as more information becomes available.

📣 Looking for the right fit for your high school student?

Rock Hill Virtual Academy offers a flexible, high-quality option within Rock Hill Schools - built to keep students connected, supported, and thriving.

✨ Instructional Excellence
A hybrid model that blends live (synchronous) instruction with certified teachers and flexible (asynchronous) learning to fit diverse schedules.

🏫 The “Hybrid” Advantage
RHVA students remain fully eligible to participate in their zoned high school’s athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular activities - staying connected to their school community (as much or as little as they choose)!

💙 The “Home-Grown” Edge
Direct access to Rock Hill-based support staff, counselors, and specialized ESE services.

Enrollment is open now!
📧 [email protected]
📞 (803) 627-2908
🌐 https://options.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/homepage

📣 Know a junior or senior in high school who’s always talked about becoming a teacher?

Through our partnership with Winthrop University, students can take part in our new Teaching Pathway🍎✏️

🎓 The Winthrop Education/Teaching Dual Enrollment Program allows students to graduate high school with TWO YEARS of teaching degree requirements completed.

💰 Scholarships are available!
📩 Reach out to learn more and see if this opportunity is the right fit.

👀 Tag a student or their family below!
⏰ Deadline to sign up to become part of the first class:
February 27

Winthrop University

📢 Leadership Announcement
Rock Hill Schools is excited to welcome Kevin Madden, CPA, as our new Chief Financial Officer - Starting March 3rd!

With more than 20 years of experience in public finance, governmental accounting, and organizational leadership, Madden will serve on the Superintendent’s Cabinet, providing strategic financial leadership that supports student success and the district’s long-term sustainability.

Madden currently serves York County, S.C. as Assistant County Manager, Treasurer, and CFO, overseeing financial and operational functions for a fast-growing county of nearly 300,000 residents and managing an annual budget of approximately $450 million.

Earlier in his career, Madden was an audit partner with Greene Finney Cauley, LLP, working closely with school districts and local governments across South Carolina, giving him deep insight into school finance, transparency, and accountability.

Madden holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University and is a Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina.

As CFO, he brings a collaborative, student-centered approach, focused on aligning resources with educational priorities and supporting educators, staff, and students. Please help us welcome Kevin Madden to the Rock Hill Schools Family!

Our priority is keeping everyone safe. Due to ongoing concerns on secondary roads and in shaded areas, Rock Hill Schools will continue eLearning on Tuesday, January 27.

While we know main roads have been improving, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing until early afternoon Tuesday. That means areas that have melted will likely refreeze overnight, creating slick and unsafe travel conditions in parts of our community.

We’ve been in communication with York County Emergency Management, and district teams have been assessing road conditions firsthand. We know this news isn’t ideal, but we want to be especially cautious when it comes to bus transportation and the safety of our student drivers, families and staff.

Students should follow their eLearning plan, and more information went home to families via email. Thank you for your understanding and support, and please stay safe.