W. H. Rhodes Elementary School

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Amy Frizzell on being elected by her peers to represent W. H. Rhodes Elementary School as our 2027 Teacher of the Year!!! Mrs. Frizzell's STEAM classroom is a vibrant space where education truly comes alive through hands-on lessons that reinforce and enhance classroom learning. We’re proud to have such an inspiring educator representing Rhodes Elementary School!

We are excited to congratulate Ms. Gail Jernigan, our amazing Technology Contact, as our School Related Employee of the Year. Ms. Jernigan keeps all our school technology running smoothly, responds quickly to staff needs, is a friendly face to our car riders in the morning, and is always ready to lend a helping hand. We truly appreciate her dedication to the students, faculty, and staff at Rhodes Elementary!

The Title I Parent Survey A is now open and will be available until Friday, October 6th. We ask that all families take a few minutes to complete this survey to provide us with feedback on how we're doing. You can access the survey using the link or the QR code.

https://forms.office.com/r/fXFaVXigwm

All parents and guardians are invited to attend School Advisory Council Meetings. Our first SAC meeting is Wednesday, September 24 @ 2:00. For more information on what we will discuss at this meeting, visit our school website to view the upcoming meeting agenda.

Second Grade Families,
We hope you are able to join us next week for our Second Grade Open House. See the flyer for details!

We have GREAT news to share! Breakfast is now FREE for ALL Rhodes Students! Rhodes has met the USDA’s requirement—an 80% threshold for free and reduced meals—to qualify for the Universal Breakfast Program. This means breakfast is now free for all students, and no application is needed.

🍽️ Lunch Reminder:

Lunch will remain the same as in previous years. If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you must reapply for the 2025–2026 school year.

🔗 Apply here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/

🕒 Deadline: The grace period ends on September 22 — don’t wait!
Apply today to avoid losing benefits!

First Grade Families,
We hope you are able to join us next week for our First Grade Open House! See the flyer for details.

This is a final reminder regarding consent forms for our Flu Mist vaccine clinic here at the school on October 23, 2025. If you plan to take advantage of this convenient opportunity, please remember to complete the consent form sent home on Monday, August 25 and return it to the school by Monday, September25. If you need another copy of the consent form, please contact the school.

Third Grade Families,
We hope you are able to join us next week for the Third Grade Open House. See the flyer for details!

Fifth Grade Families,
Come join us for an engaging evening where we’ll share what your child will be learning in 5th grade Math, Science, and ELA, along with resources and tips for supporting them in these subjects. We’ll also provide helpful guidance on how to use technology to access curriculum and track grades.

Fourth Grade Families,
We hope you are able to join us this Thursday night for our Fourth Grade Open House! Please see the flyer for important details!

Take a look at our weekly newsletter for exciting happenings taking place at W. H. Rhodes this week!

Family, Friends, and Supporters of W.H. Rhodes Elementary,

Today is the day! We are officially kicking off our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap - and we need your help! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy. Your student will be bringing home a packet with detailed instructions on how you can register online and support our goals. We appreciate your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends and family. The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for the school! Together, we can reach our goal- and even surpass it!

We need YOU! Please see the attached flyer for a very needed volunteer opportunity!

For your convenience, our Department of Health nurses will be offering the Flu Mist vaccine here at Rhodes Elementary School on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Your student will bring home a consent form and an information packet on Monday, August 25, 2025. The consent form, which includes a front and back page, must be completed and returned to the school by Monday, September 8, 2025, for your student to receive the Flu Mist vaccine on campus during our vaccine clinic. Please review this packet, complete both the front and the back of the consent form, and return it to the school by Monday, September 8, 2025 if you wish to take advantage of this convenient opportunity. This year, our health department will be administering the Nasal Flu Mist vaccine to every age group of students. No student will receive a vaccine without a properly completed consent form.

This is a reminder about tomorrow's two Meet and Greets. Please note that the KG event will open with an opening assembly. The PreK and first through fifth grade event is a come and go event. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!!!

Immanuel Baptist Church is hosting an event on August 2nd for families in need of shoes , backpacks, school supplies, or hygiene kits. See the flyer for details.

Upcoming Kindergarten Families,
We hope you all will be able to join us at our upcoming Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Event. See the flyer for details.