Night Classes will beging Thursday, September, 16, 2010

Roanoke City Schools is beginning the twentieth-sixth year of offering formal chess instruction for the division's students. Research has proven that involvement in chess builds self-esteem, critical thinking, logical reasoning skills, memory skills, as well as observational and analytical skills for all children.

The root of the school systems program is the school chess club. Each school in Roanoke City offers either a before or after school chess club. During this time students will receive basic chess instruction from the sponsor as well as monthly visits from one of the division's quadrant instructors. The quadrant instructors will provide additional instruction and support to the members.

For more information on the Roanoke City School's chess program contact Mickey Owens at 540-344-0812 or e-mail mowens@rcps.info

Updated 10/19/2009