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Please enjoy the March 2026 issue of our newsletter!
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100% of children in the Roanoke and New River Valleys now have access to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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We have now restored limited access to Canvas in a secure environment, allowing students and staff to log in and download needed course materials.
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Joann Hamidullah is RCPS' 2026 Support Staff of the Year!