Academic Recognitions:

• Margaret Kauffman, Jacob Jackson, and Elisabeth Tershak of Patrick Henry High School were named Commended Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
• Aladair Hackworth of Woodrow Wilson Middle School was a National Winner in Running an Effective Meeting at the FBLA National Conference.
• Alexandra Mangiaratti of Woodrow Wilson Middle School was a National Winner in Interpersonal Communication at the FBLA National Conference.
• Jordan Stone of Woodrow Wilson Middle School was a National Winner in Business Etiquette at the FBLA National Conference.

Division Recognitions:

• Roanoke City Public Schools received the 2023 Empowered District Seal from EVERFI K-12, which recognizes an exemplary commitment to whole child education.

Staff Recognitions:

• Dr. Verletta White received a Proclamation from Roanoke City Council and Roanoke City School Board for her inspiring leadership and unwavering commitment to educational equity in Roanoke City Public Schools.
• Kurrai Thompson, Principal of Fairview Elementary School, received the 2023 Black Girls Really Rock Award from the Continental Societies, Inc. Roanoke Chapter. 
• 19 operations workers and custodians completed their continuing education and certification with ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association). 

Academic Recognitions:

• William Fleming Air Force Junior ROTC received the Outstanding Organization Award (OOA)
• Patrick Henry Air Force Junior ROTC earned a Distinguished Unit Award (DUA)
• Trevor Gautier and Margaret Fuller of Patrick Henry High School were named National Cyber Scholars as a result of their participation in the CyberSmart America program. 
• Elizabeth Kelley of Patrick Henry High School and Craig Bailey of William Fleming High School received their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification.
• Two teams from Patrick Henry High School placed in the Governor's Challenge in Personal Finance hosted by the Virginia Council on Economic Education. Team 6-B placed second and Team 1-A placed third.
• Eleanor Little of Patrick Henry High School and Roanoke Valley Governor's School was  named a Commended Scholar in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
• Tristan Kerr of Patrick Henry High School and Roanoke Valley Governor's School was named a Semi-Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Athletic Recognitions:

• RCPS' 2023 graduating class had 17 student-athletes who will play at the collegiate level.
• Miles Wilson of William Fleming High School was named the male winner of the Roanoke Jewish Federation B’nai B’rith Athletic and Achievement Award.
• Ana Marie Rincon of Patrick Henry High School was named 5A Individual State Champion and 5D Individual Tennis Regional Champion in Girls Tennis.
• Ana Maria Rincon and Sawyer Stephenson of Patrick Henry High School were named 5A State Champions and 5D Regional Champions in Girls Tennis Doubles.
• Patrick Henry High School Boys Basketball team was the 5A State Runner-up, Regional Champions and District Regular and Tournament Champions.
• Abu Yarmah and Brooks Derey of Patrick Henry High School were named 1st team all-state in boys basketball.
• Abu Yarmah was named District and Region Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
• Patrick Henry High School Forensics team was the 5D Regional Champions and received honorable mention and 3rd place in sweepstakes at the state tournament.
• Isabel Braby of Patrick Henry High School was the 5D Regional Champion in Dramatic Interpretation - Forensics.
• Caroline Hancock of Patrick Henry High School was the 5D Regional and State Champion in Prose - Forensics.
• Lea Wright and Amena Longi of Patrick Henry High School were the 5D Regional Champions in Humorous Duo - Forensics.
• Jada Cook of Patrick Henry High School was named 1st team all-state in girls basketball.
• William Fleming High School Girls Basketball team were district champions.
• Amari Worsham of William Fleming High School was named 1st team all-state in girls basketball.
• Edgli Diaz-Sanchez of William Fleming High School was district champion in the 100yard breaststroke. 
• William Fleming High School Indoor Track team was named the 5D Regional Runner-Up.
• Keith Richardson, Darren McCoy, Kam'ron Dillard and Edward Yonda of William Fleming High School were the 5D Regional Runner-up in the 4x200m relay.
• Malachi Coleman of William Fleming High School was named the 5D Regional Champion and placed second at states in the 55m high hurdles.
• Tequan Martin of William Fleming High School placed second at states in the long jump.
• Darren McCoy of William Fleming High School was the 5D Regional Champion in the triple jump and placed third at states in the long jump.
• Keith Richardson of William Fleming High School was the 5D Regional Champion in long jump.

Fine Arts Recognitions:

• Patrick Henry High School Band received a Superior Rating in District Concert Assessments.
• William Fleming High School Band received a Superior Rating in District Concert Assessments.
• Patrick Henry High School Concert and Chamber Orchestras received a Superior Rating in District Concert Assessments.

Staff Recognitions:

• Dr. Verletta White was named:
  • 2024 Virginia Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents.
  • Virginia's Region 6 Superintendent of the Year by her fellow superintendents in Western Virginia.
  • Virginia PTA Superintendent Power Partner of the Year.
  • One of 5 Superintendents to Watch in 2023 by education publication K-12 Dive.
  • Roanoke NAACP Youth Council Impactors of Excellence Award recipient.
  • Perneller Chubb-Wilson Award recipient by the Roanoke Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
    
    
• Jack Esworthy of Patrick Henry High School was named District and Region Boys Basketball Coach of the Year.
• Richard Wilson of William Fleming High School was named Blue Ridge District Girls Basketball Coach of the Year.
• Ms. Johnson and Mr. Reisenbeck of Roanoke Technical Education Center at Gibboney Hall were chosen by the Virginia Council on Economic Education to be Teacher Fellows and will train teachers in topics related to Economics and Personal Finance.
• Quiana Fields of Fallon Park Elementary School was named to Roanoker Magazine's 40 under 40 List.
• Adria Cintron of Woodrow Wilson Middle School was named Roanoke City Public Schools' Teacher of the Year.
• Ashley Als of Preston Park Elementary was named Roanoke City Public Schools' Support Staff of the Year.
• Kathy Sebolt of Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology received the Yale Educator Award.

Division Recognitions:

• Roanoke City Public Schools received six recognitions from the Roanoker Magazine's Best of Roanoke Annual Reader Poll during the 2022-2023 school year:
  • Quiana Fields of Fallon Park Elementary School was named Best Educator - Platinum
  • Fishburn Park Elementary School was named Best Public School - Platinum 
  • James Breckinridge Middle School was named Best Public School - Gold
  • Roanoke City Public Schools was named Best Employer - Gold
  • Fishburn Park Elementary School was named Best Pre-School - Silver
  • Chief Operations Officer Chris Perkins was named the Male "Star of the Star City" - Silver
    
    
• Roanoke City Public Schools received an Award of Excellence from the Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association for its staff recruitment campaign.
• Roanoke City Public Schools' School Nurses were awarded the 2022 Public Health Nurse Award from the Virginia Nurses Foundation during the 2022-2023 school year.
• Roanoke City Public Schools arts programs were featured in an episode of BUZZ, a TV show that airs on Blue Ridge PBS.
• The NAMM Foundation has named RCPS one of the Best Communities for Music Education in 2023. This is the 11th consecutive year Roanoke City Public Schools has been recognized. 
• Roanoke City Public Schools received an Award of Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association for its Electronic Newsletter, the Star News. 

• Roanoke City Public Schools’ on-time graduation rate for the 2022-2023 School Year was 86.4%.
• Roanoke City Public Schools boasts a diverse student population, with students from more than 70 countries who speak more than 70 languages!
• Roanoke City Public Schools is a Community Eligibility Provision Division, which means all students receive free breakfast and lunch each day.
• All students have access to musical instruments, thanks to a partnership with Save the Music Foundation. Middle and high schools have string orchestras, bands, and choral programs.
• Students participate in 42 different sports programs at the middle and high school levels.
• All students receive laptops, iPad, or an equivalent device for school and home use.
• RCPS has Pre-AP/Honors Programs at all five middle schools.
• Students attending Patrick Henry and William Fleming High School can take dual enrollment classes at Virginia Western Community College.
• RCPS offers 27 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students. Additional AP courses are offered through Virtual Virginia.
• The Community College Access Program (CCAP) allows graduating seniors to attend Virginia Western Community College tuition-free for up to three years. 
• The Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and Technology (RVGS) is a specialized regional center for the advanced study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 
• RCPS+ is offered each summer and is a free six-week enrichment program for students who have just completed pre-K through 8th grade.