Important School Information
Welcome to our new principal Mr. Scott Wildesen
Mr. Wildesen is coming to us from Salem Avenue where he served as their Vice Principal. We are so excited to have him joining our Rockland Family in this administrative capacity. Welcome Mr. Wildesen!!
Welcome to Rockland Woods
Welcome to Rockland Woods Elementary. We are a large school located off of the Sharpsburg Pike in the Westfields development. We average around 600-650 students in pre K- 5th grade.
Supply list 2022-2023
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Dismissal Updates
Dismissal Updates
Our number one concern is the safety of all students. Recently, it has been brought to our attention that there are safety concerns for our students during dismissal. As a precaution and to protect our students we will be implementing the following procedures immediately.
Morning Drop-Off updates
It has also come to our attention that there are safety concerns in the front parking lot during morning drop-off time. Access to the school parking lot will also be limited from 7:00-7:20. If you would like to come into the building to talk with an administrator or a secretary or aid your child into the building with school supplies access will surely be granted. Thank you very much with your diligence in this matter and helping us to keep all of the students of Rockland Woods Elementary School safe!
Our number one concern is the safety of all students. Recently, it has been brought to our attention that there are safety concerns for our students during dismissal. As a precaution and to protect our students we will be implementing the following procedures immediately.
- · Walker dismissal is for students who walk home. We ask that you please do not park your car and then pick your child up from walker dismissal.
- · If you are picking your child up by car, please use the car rider loop.
- · Please do not park on Dumbarton Dr. during dismissal. Parked cars in this area have become a major safety issue.
- · Access into and out of the school parking lot will be limited from 2:00-2:20
Morning Drop-Off updates
It has also come to our attention that there are safety concerns in the front parking lot during morning drop-off time. Access to the school parking lot will also be limited from 7:00-7:20. If you would like to come into the building to talk with an administrator or a secretary or aid your child into the building with school supplies access will surely be granted. Thank you very much with your diligence in this matter and helping us to keep all of the students of Rockland Woods Elementary School safe!
School Information
When school is in session: School Hours: We are operating on a 6 1/2 hour instructional day for students. Please help us by following our school hours and contacting the office if planning a visit to a classroom or you would like to schedule a conference outside of our office hours.
7:00 a.m. - Front office opens
7:10 a.m. - Building open to students
7:25 a.m. - Warning bell
7:30 a.m. - Tardy bell
2:00 p.m. - Bus dismissal begins
2:10 p.m. - Dismissal for private transportation, daycare, clubs, and walkers
Main Office Emails (click the name):
Head Secretary: Kristy Irving head secretary
Attendance Secretary: Suzanne O'Brien attendance secretary
School Counselors: Allison Bramble
Iryna Varshchuk - New School Counselor
Vice Principal: Karen Cox, Vice Principal
Principal: Scott Wildesen, principal
School Vision
Rockland Woods Elementary will provide a quality and meaningful education to all students. We recognize the importance of developing 21st century leaders and having a learning environment which is positive, safe, and maintains a high standard for everyone with STEAM practices imbedded in all content areas to prepare students for college and career.
School Mission
Preparing 21st century learners and leaders to be significant contributors to a global society.
7:00 a.m. - Front office opens
7:10 a.m. - Building open to students
7:25 a.m. - Warning bell
7:30 a.m. - Tardy bell
2:00 p.m. - Bus dismissal begins
2:10 p.m. - Dismissal for private transportation, daycare, clubs, and walkers
Main Office Emails (click the name):
Head Secretary: Kristy Irving head secretary
Attendance Secretary: Suzanne O'Brien attendance secretary
School Counselors: Allison Bramble
Iryna Varshchuk - New School Counselor
Vice Principal: Karen Cox, Vice Principal
Principal: Scott Wildesen, principal
- Grades: K - 5
- State Rated Capacity: 745 (5/1/09)
- Enrollment: 676 (9/16/2021)
- Date of Construction: 2008
- Age of Building: 11 years
- Size of Building: 85,277 sq feet
School Vision
Rockland Woods Elementary will provide a quality and meaningful education to all students. We recognize the importance of developing 21st century leaders and having a learning environment which is positive, safe, and maintains a high standard for everyone with STEAM practices imbedded in all content areas to prepare students for college and career.
School Mission
Preparing 21st century learners and leaders to be significant contributors to a global society.
Updated by Pamela Rubisch, webmistress
August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022
