STAR Program

Students Thriving & Rising (STAR)

RCPS' STAR Program (Students Thriving and Rising) provides summer academic support to students with demonstrated needs. 

The STAR Program is a four-week summer learning opportunity for rising 3rd through 9th grade students on an invitation-only basis. Invitations will be extended based on academic data to ensure students receive targeted support in reading, math, and science.

Transportation and meals are provided.

Summer Bus Routes

STAR Schedule 

• Dates (Monday-Thursday Only): June 15-25, July 6-16 (No school on Friday, June 19)
•  Student Hours:
  • Elementary: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Middle: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Locations:
  *Students will attend the location based on the grade level they recently completed. For example, rising 6th grade students will attend their elementary school location.
  • Westside (Westside, RAMS, and Fairview)  
  • Fallon Park (Crystal Spring, Garden City, Morningside, Fishburn and Fallon Park) 
  • Hurt Park (Grandin, Highland Park, Wasena, VA Heights, and Hurt Park)  
  • Monterey (Round Hill, Monterey, Preston and Lincoln Terrace)
  • Lucy Addison (all middle school students) 

Next Steps

For updates and additional information, please check back here or contact your child’s school.

Staying Safe by Staying Connected athletic camps and summer stock academy will remain open to all students in grades 5-8. These camps will have adjusted dates and times to align with our summer programming schedule. The RCPS summer reading program will also be offered to all students in grades PK-12.

STAR replacd our traditional RCPS+ model in 2024. This transition aligns with updated state guidelines that require summer academic programs to focus on students with demonstrated academic needs. Our commitment remains the same: providing high-quality, student-centered summer learning opportunities.