Rockingham Academy

‘Trees do all the wonderful things’: Harrisonburg Public Works hosts student tree planting project Harrisonburg Public Works teamed up with agriculture students at Rockingham Academy, after receiving funding through the Virginia Department of Forestry to plant more than a dozen trees in an area lacking adequate coverage.

Our campus is looking brighter, fresher, and more colorful today thanks to our incredible School Beautification Day on May 15!

Students and staff members rolled up their sleeves and worked side-by-side to give our school’s outdoor spaces some major love. From clearing out old weeds to spreading fresh mulch, everyone brought their A-game.

We planted a variety of gorgeous new flowers in our beds and planters to welcome everyone with a pop of color! Be sure to keep an eye out for the beautiful, custom stepping stones handmade by our very own students!

Ms. Meadows and Deputy Neumann took this time to recreate the painting, American Gothic by Grant Wood (or the show Green Acres depending on who you ask!)

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out, got their hands dirty, and helped make our school a more beautiful place to learn and grow every day.

Our students traded the classroom for the grass ! A group from Rockingham Academy headed out to Heritage Oaks Golf Course for an awesome field trip led by Mr. Rice and Mr. Myers.

It wasn't just about practicing their swing (though there was plenty of that!); it was a great opportunity for our students to:

Learn the fundamentals of the game.

Practice sportsmanship and patience on the course.

Explore the outdoors and see the work that goes into maintaining a professional-grade facility.

A huge thank you to the team at Heritage Oaks for hosting us and to our instructors for leading the way. Whether they were hitting birdies or just hitting the sand, everyone walked away with some new skills!