Weekly News for Parents/Guardians from Your Flat Rock Admin Team

April 25, 2025

Upcoming Dates

April 21-May 8: End of Year i-Ready Diagnostic Window
April 28:
- Spring Book Fair Begins
- Launch Trip for Students for Fundraiser Award Students
- Ready for the Rock, 5:30-6:30 (for current 5th Graders who will be attending Flat Rock next year)
May 2:
- School Lunch Hero Day
- Special Olympics
May 5: Last day of the Spring Book Fair
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6:
- School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30
- Spring Band Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 7:
- Spring Chorus Concert 6:00 at EHHS
- School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 8: FRMS and EHHS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 9: 8th Grade Dance, 6:00-8:00
May 16:
- 8th Grade Band Field Trip to Dollywood
- Q4 Eagle Pride Day – Eagles Rock the Test
May 19: EOG Testing
May 20: EOG Testing/8th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 21: EOG Testing/7th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 22: EOG Testing/6th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 23: 8th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 8th Grade Field Day
May 26: Memorial Day – No School
May 27:
- 8th Grade Picnic @ Jackson Park
- 7th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 7th Grade Field Day
May 28: 6th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 6th Grade Field Day
May 29: Last Full Day of School
May 30: End of Quarter 4, Early Dismissal at 12:00 pm

Sports

Monday, April 28:

Baseball vs. Hendersonville @ BRCC, 4:30-6:30
Softball vs. Hendersonville @ Home, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer vs. Hendersonville @ Home, 4:30-6:30

Tuesday, April 29:

Track @ North Henderson High School, 4:00-6:00

Wednesday, April 30:

Girls’ Soccer @ TBD, 4:30: Post Season Game!

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

Spring Book Fair

The Book Fair is coming April 28 through May 5! Each student will have a chance to shop the book fair during their ELA class that week. The book fair will be open from 7:45 am – 4:00 each day. This is a great time to choose a book to read after EOGs since library books are all due back May 16. Students, parents, and staff can use cash, cards, checks or eWallet to purchase books. If you want more information about the book fair, please visit https://bit.ly/443dLWz.

If you wish to donate to your student’s classroom, their teacher may have an eWallet to build the classroom library to offer your student more reading opportunities. Thank you for supporting the Book Fair!

Eagle Pride Day Awards

Our Quarter 4 Eagle Pride celebrations will take place in conjunction with Field Day. Help us encourage our students to reach for these achievements during Quarter 4! Each goal met earns them an additional prize! The cut off for meeting these goals for the reward is Friday, May 16th.

Perfect Attendance
i-Ready Diagnostic Growth
No Office or Refocus Write-Ups
All As
All As/Bs

Relevé Performing Arts Center

Relevé is a strong supporter of Flat Rock Middle School. We encourage our families to consider dance classes for your student at Relevé. Take advantage of their upcoming summer classes beginning in June. Call 828-696-4141 for more information. Click here for more information.

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every other Wednesday in the Media Center. Students do not have to be athletes to join. Meetings will be:

April 30
May 14
May 28

April 17, 2025

Upcoming Dates

April 18: No School, Good Friday Holiday
April 19: Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt and Kenny Metcalf, 3:00pm at Zion Hill Baptist
April 21: Putt & Play Trip for Students Who Sold 3 or More Fundraiser Boxes
April 24: 8th Grade Students’ Field Trip to East Henderson High
April 25:
- Quarter 4 Midterm
- Special Olympics
April 21-May 8: End of Year i-Ready Diagnostic Window
April 28:
- Spring Book Fair Begins
- Launch Trip for Students for Fundraiser Award Students
- Ready for the Rock, 5:30-6:30 (for current 5th Graders who will be attending Flat Rock next year)
May 2: School Lunch Hero Day
May 5: Last day of the Spring Book Fair
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6:
- School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30
- Spring Band Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 7:
- Spring Chorus Concert 6:00 at EHHS
- School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 8: FRMS and EHHS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 9: 8th Grade Dance, 6:00-8:00
May 16:
- 8th Grade Band Field Trip to Dollywood
- Q4 Eagle Pride Day – Eagles Rock the Test
May 19: EOG Testing
May 20: EOG Testing/8th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 21: EOG Testing/7th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 22: EOG Testing/6th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 23: 8th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 8th Grade Field Day
May 26: Memorial Day – No School
May 27:
- 8th Grade Picnic @ Jackson Park
- 7th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 7th Grade Field Day
May 28: 6th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 6th Grade Field Day
May 29: Last Full Day of School
May 30: End of Quarter 4, Early Dismissal at 12:00 pm

Sports

Monday, April 21:

Golf @ Links of Tryon, 4:00-6:00
Baseball vs. Apple Valley @ BRCC, 4:30-6:30
Softball vs. Apple Valley @ Home, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer vs. Apple Valley @ Home, 4:30-6:30

Tuesday, April 22:

Track at NHHS (Conference Championship), 4:30-6:30

Wednesday, April 23:

Golf @ Meadowbrook, 3:00-5:30
Baseball vs. Rugby at BRCC, 4:30-6:30
Softball vs. Rugby at Home, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer vs. Rugby at Home, 4:30-6:30

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Zion Hill Baptist Church is hosting a Hot Dog Supper Benefit to support two members of our community. The event will raise funds for Alyza Moffitt, one of our 8th graders currently battling bone cancer, and Kenny Metcalf, a member of our district’s maintenance staff who is fighting pancreatic cancer.

Please join us on Saturday, April 19th, at Zion Hill Baptist Church (5890 Greenville Hwy, Zirconia, NC) starting at 3:00 PM. All proceeds will go toward helping these families with medical bills and other expenses. We hope to see you there!

Spring Book Fair

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every other Wednesday in the Media Center. Students do not have to be athletes to join. Meetings will be:

April 30
May 14
May 28

April 11, 2025

Upcoming Dates

April 12: Lego Robotics Competition at NHHS
April 14: Individual World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Rewards during HR/EA
April 16: 7th Grade Trip to Dollywood
April 18: No School for Students
April 19: Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt and Kenny Metcalf, 3:00pm at Zion Hill Baptist
April 24: 8th Grade Students Field Trip to East Henderson High
April 25:
- Quarter 4 Midterm
- Special Olympics
April 21-May 8: End of Year i-Ready Diagnostic Window
April 28:
- Spring Book Fair Begins
- Ready for the Rock, 5:30-6:30 (for current 5th Graders who will be attending Flat Rock next year)
May 2: School Lunch Hero Day
May 5: Last day of the Spring Book Fair
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6:
- School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30
- Spring Band Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 7:
- Spring Chorus Concert 6:00 at EHHS
- School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 8: FRMS and EHHS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 9: 8th Grade Dance
May 16:
- 8th Grade Band Field Trip to Dollywood
- Q4 Eagle Pride Day – Eagles Rock the Test
May 19: EOG Testing
May 20: EOG Testing/8th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 21: EOG Testing/7th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 22: EOG Testing/6th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 23: 8th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 8th Grade Field Day
May 26: Memorial Day – No School
May 27:
- 8th Grade Picnic @ Jackson Park
- 7th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 7th Grade Field Day
May 28: 6th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 6th Grade Field Day
May 29: Last Full Day of School
May 30: End of Quarter 4, Early Dismissal at 12:00 pm

Sports

Monday, April 14:

Baseball at Polk, 4:30-6:30
Softball at Polk, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer at Polk, 4:30-6:30

Tuesday, April 14:

Track at Polk, 4:30-6:30

Thursday, April 10:

Baseball vs. Polk at BRCC, 4:30-6:30
Softball vs. Polk at Home, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer vs. Polk at Home, 4:30-6:30

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

EOG Testing Proctors Needed

We are in need of about 30 parent volunteers per day to proctor for this year’s EOG testing. Anyone can proctor! You will get a short 10 minute training at 7:30 that morning before testing. You just have to be present in the testing room during the testing time – you can read a book, have water, etc. It’s a pretty quiet, easy morning. EOG testing will take place the week of May 19th. Please consider signing up to help here. Thank you for your support!

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Spring Book Fair

The Book Fair is coming April 28 through May 5! Each student will have a chance to shop the book fair during their ELA class that week. The book fair will be open from 7:45 am – 4:00 each day. This is a great time to choose a book to read after EOGs since library books are all due back May 16. Students, parents, and staff can use cash, cards, checks or eWallet to purchase books. If you want more information about the book fair, please visit https://bit.ly/443dLWz.

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every other Wednesday in the Media Center. Students do not have to be athletes to join. Meetings will be:

April 16
April 30
May 14
May 28

April 4, 2025

Upcoming Dates

*We know this is a lot of dates, but we want parents to be informed so you can put these on your calendars!*

April 7-11: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
April 9-11: 8th Grade Trip to Charleston and Carowinds
April 12: Lego Robotics Competition at NHHS
April 14: Individual World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Rewards during HR/EA
April 16: 7th Grade Trip to Dollywood
April 18: No School for Students
April 19: Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt and Kenny Metcalf, 3:00pm at Zion Hill Baptist
April 24: 8th Grade Students Field Trip to East Henderson High
April 25:
- Quarter 4 Midterm
- Special Olympics
April 21-May 8: End of Year i-Ready Diagnostic Window
April 28:
- Spring Book Fair Begins
- Ready for the Rock, 5:30-6:30 (for current 5th Graders who will be attending Flat Rock)
May 2: School Lunch Hero Day
May 5: Last day of the Spring Book Fair
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6:
- School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30
- Spring Band Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 7:
- Spring Chorus Concert 6:00 at EHHS
- School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 8: FRMS and EHHS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 9: 8th Grade Dance
May 16:
- 8th Grade Band Field Trip to Dollywood
- Q4 Eagle Pride Day – Eagles Rock the Test
May 19: EOG Testing
May 20: EOG Testing/8th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 21: EOG Testing/7th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 22: EOG Testing/6th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 23: 8th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 8th Grade Field Day
May 26: Memorial Day – No School
May 27:
- 8th Grade Picnic @ Jackson Park
- 7th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 7th Grade Field Day
May 28: 6th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 6th Grade Field Day
May 29: Last Full Day of School
May 30: End of Quarter 4, Early Dismissal at 12:00 pm

Sports

Monday, April 7:

Baseball at Brevard, 4:30-6:30
Softball at Brevard, 4:00-6:00
Girls Soccer at Brevard, 4:00-6:00

Tuesday, April 1:

Track at NHHS, 4:00-5:00

Thursday, April 10:

Golf at Meadowbrook, 4:00-6:00

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

EOG Testing Proctors Needed

We are in need of about 30 parent volunteers per day to proctor for this year’s EOG testing. Anyone can proctor! You will get a short 10 minute training at 7:30 that morning before testing. You just have to be present in the testing room during the testing time – you can read a book, have water, etc. It’s a pretty quiet, easy morning. EOG testing will take place the week of May 19th. Please consider signing up to help here. Thank you for your support!

8th Grade Trip

If you are an 8th Grade parent, and you didn’t get to join us this past week for the 8th Grade Trip Information Meeting, please check out the 8th Grade Trip Website for all 8th Grade Trip information, including arrival times, itinerary, and related forms.

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Let’s Give Cancer Bad Luck

Our Student Government Association is raising money to donate for cancer research/treatments by hosting a coin donation competition through April 7th. SGA is also hosting Cancer Awareness Days. Click here to see the days for Cancer Awareness and corresponding colors.

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every other Wednesday in the Media Center. Students do not have to be athletes to join. Meetings will be:

April 16
April 30
May 14
May 28

March 28, 2025

Upcoming Dates

*We know this is a lot of dates, but we want parents to be informed so you can put these on your calendars!*

March 24-April 7: Let’s Give Cancer Bad Luck Coin Fundraiser
April 1: 6th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
April 2:
- 7th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 6th Grade Class Trip to Biltmore (1/2 of grade level)
April 3:
- 8th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 6th Grade Class Trip to Biltmore (1/2 of grade level)
April 4: National School Librarian Day
April 7-11: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
April 9-11: 8th Grade Trip to Charleston and Carowinds
April 12: Lego Robotics Competition at NHHS
April 16:
- 7th Grade Trip to Dollywood
- Ready for the Rock, 5:30-6:30 (for current 5th Graders who will be attending Flat Rock)
April 18: No School for Students
April 19: Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt and Kenny Metcalf, 3:00pm at Zion Hill Baptist
April 25: Special Olympics
April 21-May 8: End of Year i-Ready Diagnostic Window
April 24: 8th Grade Students Field Trip to East Henderson High
April 25: Quarter 4 Midterm
April 28: Spring Book Fair Begins
May 2: School Lunch Hero Day
May 5: Last day of the Spring Book Fair
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6:
- School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30
- Spring Band Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 7:
- Spring Chorus Concert 6:00 at EHHS
- School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 8: FRMS and EHHS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 at EHHS
May 9: 8th Grade Dance
May 16:
- 8th Grade Band Field Trip to Dollywood
- Q4 Eagle Pride Day – Eagles Rock the Test
May 20: EOG Testing/8th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 21: EOG Testing/7th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 22: EOG Testing/6th Grade Yearbook Signing
May 23: 8th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 8th Grade Field Day
May 26: Memorial Day – No School
May 27:
- 8th Grade Picnic @ Jackson Park
- 7th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 7th Grade Field Day
May 28: 6th Grade EOY Celebration Assembly & 6th Grade Field Day
May 29: Last Full Day of School
May 30: End of Quarter 4, Early Dismissal at 12:00 pm

Sports

Monday, March 31:

Baseball at Apple Valley, 4:30-6:30
Softball at Apple Valley, 4:00-6:00
Girls Soccer at Apple Valley, 4:00-6:00

Tuesday, April 1:

Track at WHHS, 4:30-6:30

Wednesday, April 2:

Golf at Hendersonville Country Club, 4:00-6:00

Thursday, April 3:

Baseball vs. Hendersonville @ BRCC, 4:30-6:30
Softball vs. Hendersonville @ Home, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer vs. Hendersonville @ Home, 4:30-6:30

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

8th Grade Trip

Wildfires and Support

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our families for your understanding and flexibility with the cancellation of practices, games, and outdoor activities this week due to smoke from local wildfires. If your family is being affected by the wildfires, please reach out to the school or your child’s teacher so we can offer support to you and your student(s).

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Let’s Give Cancer Bad Luck

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every other Wednesday in the Media Center. Students do not have to be athletes to join. Meetings will be:

April 2
April 16
April 30
May 14
May 28

March 13, 2025

Upcoming Dates

March 17-21: Spring Break, No School for Students
March 23: End of Quarter 3
March 28:
- Quarter 3 Report Cards
- Concert Band MPA, Mars Hill University
April 1: 6th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
April 2:
- 7th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 6th Grade Class Trip to Biltmore (1/2 of grade level)
April 3:
- 8th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 6th Grade Class Trip to Biltmore (1/2 of grade level)
April 4: National School Librarian Day
April 7-11: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
April 9-11: 8th Grade Trip to Charleston and Carowinds
April 12: Lego Robotics Competition at NHHS
April 16: 7th Grade Trip to Dollywood
April 18: No School for Students
April 25: Special Olympics
April 21-May 8: End of Year i-Ready Diagnostic Window
April 24: 8th Grade Students Field Trip to East Henderson High
April 25: Quarter 4 Midterm
April 28: Spring Book Fair Begins

Sports After Spring Break

Monday, March 24:

Baseball vs. Rugby at Mills River Park, 4:30-6:30
Softball at Rugby, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer at Rugby, 4:30-6:30
Golf at Chestnut Mountain, 4:00-6:00

Tuesday, March 25:

Track vs. Rugby at WHHS, 4:30-6:30
Golf @ Tryon Country Club, 4:00-6:00

Wednesday, March 26:

Golf at Hendersonville Country Club, 4:00-6:00

Thursday, March 27:

Baseball vs. Polk at BRCC, 4:30-6:30
Softball vs Polk at Home, 4:30-6:30
Girls Soccer vs Polk at Home, 4:30-6:30

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

February 28, 2025

Today’s Lockdown Drills

Today, in coordination with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, we conducted a Lockdown Drills Performance Test to enhance safety procedures for our students and staff. All Henderson County Public Schools follow the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides clear, standardized actions for different emergency situations. These drills help ensure everyone is prepared, creating a safer environment for our school community. Thank you for your support as we continue to practice regular safety drills. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stepp, Ms. Brown, Mr. Lancaster, or our School Resource Officer, Deputy Folan.

Upcoming Dates

March 3-7: School Social Worker Appreciation Day
March 4: School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30-5:00
March 7: 8th Grade Science Quarter 3 NC Check-In
March 10: Pre-MPA Band Concert, East Henderson, 6:00
March 11: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading Quarter 3 NC Check-In
March 12: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math Quarter 3 NC Check-In
March 14:
- Now a REGULAR STUDENT DAY
- Quarter 3 Eagle Pride Day
- 8th Grade Final Class Trip Payment Due
March 17-21: Spring Break, No School for Students
March 23: End of Quarter 3
March 28:
- Quarter 3 Report Cards
- Concert Band MPA, Mars Hill University
April 1: 6th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
April 2:
- 7th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 6th Grade Class Trip to Biltmore (1/2 of grade level)
April 3:
- 8th Grade Quarter 3 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 6th Grade Class Trip to Biltmore (1/2 of grade level)

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

We’re making great progress and have reached two-thirds of our fundraising goal! However, 138 boxes are still outstanding and need to be paid for. Students who turn in their money by Monday, March 3rd will remain eligible for rewards. Homeroom teachers will be contacting parents of students with outstanding payments. Thank you for your support!

Sports This Week

Spring Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Monday, March 3:

Baseball and Softball at Macon, 4:00-6:00
Soccer at Macon, 4:00-6:00

Wednesday, March 5:

Baseball and Softball vs. Smoky Mountain @ Home, 4:00-6:00
Soccer vs. Smoky Mountain @ Home, 4:00-6:00

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

February 21, 2025

Upcoming Dates

February: LOVE THE BUS MONTH (Bus Driver Appreciation)
February 4-28: School-Wide “World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser
February 24: Lifetouch Spring Picture Day: Picture Day ID: EVTMVBMBM
February 24: Spring Sports Parent Night – 5:30
February 26: Spring Sports Pictures
February 26: 6th Grade Symphony Visit
March 3-7: School Social Worker Appreciation Day
March 5-7: Quarter 3 NC Check-Ins

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

EXTENDED TIME: Our school-wide World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser is underway! Sell chocolate through February 28th!
6th Grade Symphony:

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Flat Rock’s 6th-grade class will attend a 12:30 performance of the Symphony. This performance will be held at Blue Ridge Community College. A phone call with more information and permission slips will go home on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Sports

Spring Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Spring Sports Parent Night: February 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

Keeping Our Students Healthy

To help keep our students healthy and in school, please keep your child home if they are feeling unwell. Students should remain at home until they are free of fever and vomiting without medication. We also encourage everyone to practice good hand hygiene and regularly disinfect surfaces. Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping our school community safe and thriving!

February 7, 2025

Upcoming Dates

February: LOVE THE BUS MONTH (Bus Driver Appreciation)
February 4-21: School-Wide “World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser
February 10: Spring Sports Begin
February 13: Deadline to Purchase a Business Ad for the Yearbook
February 14: No School For Students
February 14: 8th Grade Trip $100 Payment 3 Due
February 15: SRO Appreciation Day
February 19-20: 6th Grade Class Trips to Biltmore
February 21: Deadline For Purchasing a Yearbook Online
February 24:
- Lifetouch Spring Picture Day: Picture Day ID: EVTMVBMBM
- Spring Sports Parent Night – 5:30
February 26: Spring Sports Pictures
March 3-7: School Social Worker Appreciation Day
March 5-7: Quarter 3 NC Check-Ins

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

Our school-wide World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser is underway! Sell chocolate through February 21st!

Top Homerooms this first week: Ms. Palzkill and Ms. Blackburn!

Congratulations to our Top Sellers this first week:

Vanessa Dillingham
Jude Satterfield
Karma Schmidt
Sadie Colecio
Juliana Waller

Congratulations to our 2 Golden Ticket winners who won a 1 lb Chocolate Bar! There are 4 more Golden Tickets out there to find!

Congratulations to our Mini-Fridge winner! Sell 3 boxes for Putt & Play! Sell 7 boxes for a 5 lb Chocolate Bar!

We are 25% towards our school-wide fundraising goal! Keep it up!

Sports

Spring Sports Begin February 10, 2025.
Spring Sports Teams may hold voluntary workouts.
Spring Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Track: EaglesTrack25
Softball: 24OPENFIELD
Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
Golf: Putt2025

Keeping Our Students Healthy

Yearbook Sales

The Flat Rock Middle School yearbook captures memories to last a lifetime! Order a yearbook online before the February 21st deadline!

Cost: Yearbook = $50.00
Signature Package = $69.00

Order online at jostens.com/yearbookbuy.

Business Ads

Do you own a business or know someone who does? Showcase your business in the book that never loses its appeal. Students and their families will visit the pages of the yearbook countless times and cherish it for a lifetime. In addition, proceeds from ad sales are a fundraiser for the yearbook program at our school. We appreciate your support! Business Ads can be purchased until February 13th.

Business Ad Cost:1/4 Page Color = $80.00
1/8 Page Color = $50.00

Create and Order Online: jostensadservice.com/business

January 31, 2025

Upcoming Dates

February: LOVE THE BUS MONTH (Bus Driver Appreciation)
February 4-21: School-Wide “World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser
February 3-7:Access Testing for ESL Students
Counselor Appreciation Week
February 7: Spring Dance
Deadline to Purchase an 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad
February 7: Last day to submit physicals and complete Dragonfly Max for spring sports
February 10: Spring Sports begin
February 13: Deadline to Purchase a Business Ad for the Yearbook
February 14: No School For Students
February 15: SRO Appreciation Day
February 19-20: 6th Grade Class Trips to Biltmore
February 24:
- Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
- Spring Sports Parent Night – 5:30
February 26: Spring Sports Pictures

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

Our school-wide fundraiser to sell World’s Finest Chocolate will be held on February 3-14. More information will be coming from your student’s homeroom teacher.

Sports

***If a student is attending an athletics event as a fan/spectator, they must leave school at dismissal and return with an adult for the duration of the event.

Spring Sports Begin February 10, 2025

Spring Sports Teams may hold voluntary workouts

Spring Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Be prepared for interest meeting announcements at school and via Team Reach
To join off-season workouts or to try out for a sport, all student-athletes must have a current physical and a completed Dragonfly Max registration submitted to the school before participating and no later than February 7, 2025.
North Carolina High School Athletic Association pre-participation form (physical)
How to complete a Dragonfly Max registration
TeamReach Join Codes:
- Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
- Track: EaglesTrack25
- Softball: 24OPENFIELD
- Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
- Golf: Putt2025

8th Grade High School Registration

It is time for our 8th graders to register for their 9th-grade classes! This coming week, they’ll watch a video about registration from East Henderson High School’s principal, Mr. Scott. Then, on Monday, January 27th, a team from East will be at Flat Rock to get students registered for 9th grade. East Henderson is excited to welcome the incoming Class of 2029! GO EAGLES!

Yearbook Sales

The Flat Rock Middle School yearbook captures memories to last a lifetime! Order a yearbook before the deadline on January 31st!

Cost:Yearbook = $50.00
Signature Package = $69.00
How to Order a Yearbook:Online: jostens.com/yearbookbuy
Call: 1-877-767-5217 (Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm)

8th Graders: Yearbook Dedication Ads

Dedicate a yearbook page to your 8th grader! 8th Grade Ads are on sale until February 7th.

8th Grade Dedication Ad Cost:1/4 Page Color = $75.00
- 1/8 Page Color = $40.00
How to Order an 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad
- Online: jostensadservice.com/student

Business Ads

Business Ad Cost:
- 1/4 Page Color = $80.00
- 1/8 Page Color = $50.00
How to Order a Business Ad:
- Create and Order Online: jostensadservice.com/business

New Car Rider Procedures

**Thank You for Your Cooperation with Car Rider Procedures!**

We greatly appreciate your support as we’ve transitioned to the new car rider procedures. These changes are making a big difference! The car line, which previously ended around 3:45, is now wrapping up before 3:30. This improvement has reduced traffic on W Blue Ridge Rd, minimized interference with Hillandale’s line, and allowed our second-load buses to arrive for pick-up more quickly.

A quick reminder: Students may not be picked up early after 2:30 pm. At that time, the car rider line forms into double lanes, making post-2:30 pickups very difficult to manage. Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!

January 16, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 20 – No School for Students, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 22 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 31st: Deadline to Order a Yearbook
February: LOVE THE BUS MONTH (Bus Driver Appreciation)
February 4-21: School-Wide “World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser
February 3-7:
- Access Testing for ESL Students
- Counselor Appreciation Week
February 7:
- February Dance
- Deadline to Purchase an 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad
February 7: Last day to submit physicals and complete Dragonfly Max for spring sports
February 10: Spring Sports begin
February 13: Deadline to Purchase a Business Ad for the Yearbook
February 14: No School For Students
February 15: SRO Appreciation Day
February 19-20: 6th Grade Class Trips to Biltmore
February 24:
- Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
- Spring Sports Parent Night – 5:30
February 26: Spring Sports Pictures

Sports

***If a student is attending an athletics event as a fan/spectator, they must leave school at dismissal and return with an adult for the duration of the event.

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Athletics Events This Week

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Wrestling vs. Polk – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Basketball @ Rugby – 4:30 pm
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Basketball vs. Apple Valley
- NOTE: The boys will play at 4:30 and the girls at 5:30

Spring Sports Begin February 10, 2025

Spring Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about Spring sports!

Be prepared for interest meeting announcements at school and via Team Reach
To join off-season workouts or to try out for a sport, all student-athletes must have a current physical and a completed Dragonfly Max registration submitted to the school before participating and no later than February 7, 2025.
North Carolina High School Athletic Association pre-participation form (physical)
How to complete a Dragonfly Max registration
TeamReach Join Codes:
- Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
- Track: EaglesTrack25
- Softball: 24OPENFIELD
- Baseball: EaglesBaseball25
- Golf: Putt2025

8th Grade High School Registration

Yearbook Sales

The Flat Rock Middle School yearbook captures memories to last a lifetime! Order a yearbook before the deadline on January 31st!

Cost:
- Yearbook = $50.00
- Signature Package = $69.00
How to Order a Yearbook:
- Online: jostens.com/yearbookbuy
- Call: 1-877-767-5217 (Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm)

8th Graders: Yearbook Dedication Ads

Dedicate a yearbook page to your 8th grader! 8th Grade Ads are on sale until February 7th.

8th Grade Dedication Ad Cost:
- 1/4 Page Color = $75.00
- 1/8 Page Color = $40.00
How to Order an 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad:
- Online: jostensadservice.com/student

Business Ads

Business Ad Cost:
- 1/4 Page Color = $80.00
- 1/8 Page Color = $50.00
How to Order a Business Ad:
- Create and Order Online: jostensadservice.com/business

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

Our school-wide fundraiser to sell World’s Finest Chocolate will be held on February 3-14. More information will be coming from your student’s homeroom teacher.

New Car Rider Procedures

**Thank You for Your Cooperation with Car Rider Procedures!**

A quick reminder: Students may not be picked up early after 2:30 pm. At that time, the car rider line forms into double lanes, making post-2:30 pickups very difficult to manage. Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!

January 13, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, January 15:
- 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 6th Grade $20 Class Trip Payment 3 Due
- 7th Grade $35 Class Trip Payment 1 Due
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17:
- 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
- 8th Grade $100 Class Trip Payment 2 Due
Friday, January 31st: Deadline to Order a Yearbook
February: LOVE THE BUS MONTH (Bus Driver Appreciation)
February 3-14: School-Wide “World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser
February 3-7:
- Access Testing for ESL Students
- Counselor Appreciation Week
February 7: Deadline to Purchase an 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad
February 13: February Dance
February 14: No School For Students
February 15: SRO Appreciation Day
February 19-20: 6th Grade Class Trips to Biltmore
February 24: Lifetouch Spring Picture Day

Sports

***If a student is attending an athletics event as a fan/spectator, they must leave school at dismissal and return with an adult for the duration of the event.

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Athletics Events This Week

Thursday, January 16
- Wrestling Tri-Match vs. Apple Valley and Rugby at home, 4:00 pm
- Basketball @ Polk, 4:30 pm

PM Car Rider Line Modification

In an effort to get our students home sooner, we are modifying our afternoon car rider line.

The beginning of the car rider line (from W Blue Ridge Road to the car rider turn-off) will now be a single line of cars in the left lane. This will allow our buses to return to the school without waiting in the car line, thus allowing our 2nd load students to get home sooner.
Beginning at the car rider turn-off, we will run two car lanes through the front-of-school pick-up area. This will allow us to dismiss more students at a time.
During extreme cold or inclement weather, when students remain inside the building, please text your student (if they have a cell phone) to let them know you are here to pick them up. Students will show the teacher your text, and they will be released. This will move things quicker as well. For students without a cell phone, just let the staff member in the car line know who you are picking up.

A map of the new plan for Flat Rock's car rider line.

Yearbook Sales

The Flat Rock Middle School yearbook captures memories to last a lifetime! Order a yearbook before the deadline on January 31st! If you have any questions about purchasing a yearbook or ad, please email Ms. Angela Cloud, Art Teacher and Yearbook Program Sponsor.

Cost:
- Yearbook = $50.00
- Signature Package = $69.00
How to Order a Yearbook:
- Online: jostens.com/yearbookbuy
- Call: 1-877-767-5217 (Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm)

8th Graders: Yearbook Dedication Ads

Dedicate a yearbook page to your 8th grader! 8th Grade Ads are on sale until February 7th.

Ad Cost:
- 1/4 Page Color = $75.00
- 1/8 Page Color = $40.00
How to Order an 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad:
- Online: jostensadservice.com/student

Business Ads

Ad Cost:
- 1/4 Page Color = $80.00
- 1/8 Page Color = $50.00
How to Order a Business Ad:
- Create and Order Online: jostensadservice.com/business

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

Our school-wide fundraiser to sell World’s Finest Chocolate will be held on February 3-14. More information will be coming from your student’s homeroom teacher.

December 13, 2024

Upcoming Dates

December 9-18: Pathfinders Mentor Meetings (7th Grade)
December 16-18: NC Check-In Testing for Quarter 2
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Friday, January 10: Quarter 2 Report Cards
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Sports

***If a student is attending an athletics event as a fan/spectator, they must leave school at dismissal and return with an adult for the duration of the event.

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Athletics Events This Week

Thursday, December 19: Wrestling County Prelim Tournament – 4:30 pm

NC Check-Ins for Quarter 2, December 16th-18th

All students will take Reading and Math Check-Ins on December 16th and 17th. 8th grade will take a Science Check-In on December 18th.

December 6, 2024

School Office Phone

Our school’s landline phones are still not operational since Hurricane Helene. Please contact us using our temporary number: 828-451-8718. Due to limited capacity, please try again if the line is busy.

Upcoming Dates

December 9-13: Holiday Spirit Week
December 9-18: Pathfinders Mentor Meetings (7th Grade)
Friday, December 13: Winter Dance, 3:30-5:00
December 16-18: NC Check-In Testing for Quarter 2
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Friday, January 10: Quarter 2 Report Cards
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Sports

***If a student is attending an athletics event as a fan/spectator, they must leave school at dismissal and return with an adult for the duration of the event.

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Athletics Events This Week

Monday, December 9:

Basketball vs. Polk County @ Home – 4:30 pm
Bring an extra $2 to participate in our “Chuck a Duck” fundraiser activity at halftime of the boy’s game!

Thursday, December 12:

Wrestling vs. Apple Valley @ Home – 4:30 pm
Bring an extra $2 to participate in our “Chuck a Duck” fundraiser activity at the midway point of the match!

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Boys Basketball: BoysBballFR1
Girls Basketball: frwbasketball2425
Wrestling: FRWRESTLING
Cheer: FRCHEER2425

Holiday Spirit Week, December 9th-13th

Monday, December 9: Holiday PJ Day
Tuesday, December 10: Winter Wear Day (Scarves, Gloves, etc.)
Wednesday, December 11: Christmas Character Day
Thursday, December 12: Color Wars Day
- 6th Grade – Green
- 7th Grade – Red
- 8th Grade – White
Friday, December 13: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (Ugliest Sweater Contest at the Dance!)

Winter Dance Friday, December 13th

We will have a Winter Dance on Friday, December 13th. Students stay after school to attend the dance. Students must be picked up at 5:00. 6th graders will be picked up in the bus lot. 7th and 8th graders will be picked up in the car rider line.

Students who attend the dance may not be picked up before 5:00. If they stay for the dance, they must remain until 5:00.

The cost of the dance is $5.00. Concessions will be sold ranging from $1.00-$3.00.

NC Check-Ins for Quarter 2, December 16th-18th

All students will take Reading and Math Check-Ins on December 16th and 17th. 8th grade will take a Science Check-In on December 18th.

Please be sure your student brings their Chromebook and charger to school on Friday, December 13th. This will ensure they are plugged up and charging here at school in preparation for testing the following week.

Sideline Store Holiday Sale

Race to the Sideline Store online now to stock up on custom Eagle clothing and accessories. Orders may not arrive in time for Christmas, but if you use code WINTER25 you can get 25% off!

November 22, 2024

School Office Phone

Our school’s landline phones have not operational since Hurricane Helene. Please contact us using our temporary number: 828-451-8718. Due to limited capacity, please try again if the line is busy.

Upcoming Dates

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Wednesday, December 4: Winter Sports Pictures
December 16-18: NC Check-In Testing for Quarter 2
Friday, December 13: Winter Dance, 3:30-5:00
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Class Trips

Letters were sent home today with information about each grade’s Class Trip for this school year. You can also view updated Class Trips information on our website. More details will be shared as plans are finalized.

6th Grade – Biltmore House and Grounds First Payment Due: November 26, $20
7th Grade – Dollywood First Payment Due: January 10, $35
8th Grade – Charleston and Carowinds First Payment Due: December 13, $100

Sports

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Athletics Events This Week

Monday, November 25: Wrestling @ Hendersonville – 4:30 pm
Basketball vs. Hendersonville (home) – 4:30 pm

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Boys Basketball: BoysBballFR1
Girls Basketball: frwbasketball2425
Wrestling: FRWRESTLING
Cheer: FRCHEER2425

November 15, 2024

School Office Phone

Our school’s landline phones have not been operational since Hurricane Helene. Please contact us using our temporary number: 828-451-8718. Due to limited capacity, please try again if the line is busy.

Upcoming Dates

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Wednesday, December 4: Winter Sports Pictures
December 16-18: NC Check-In Testing for Quarter 2
Friday, December 13: Winter Dance, 3:30-5:00
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Class Trips

6th Grade – Biltmore House and Grounds First Payment Due: November 26, $20
7th Grade – Dollywood First Payment Due: January 10, $35
8th Grade – Charleston and Carowinds First Payment Due: December 13, $100

Sports

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Athletics Events This Week

Monday, December 18
- Wrestling vs. Bethel at Home – 4:30 pm
- Basketball @ Bethel – 4:30 pm
Thursday, December 21
- Basketball vs. Macon Middle – 4:30 pm
- Wrestling @ Macon Middle – 4:00 pm

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Boys Basketball: BoysBballFR1
Girls Basketball: frwbasketball2425
Wrestling: FRWRESTLING
Cheer: FRCHEER2425

November 7, 2024

School Office Phone

Upcoming Dates

Monday, November 11: No School for Students, Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 12: Winter Sports Parent Night, 5:30 pm
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Wednesday, December 4: Winter Sports Pictures
December 16-18: NC Check-In Testing for Quarter 2
Friday, December 13: Winter Dance, 3:30-5:00
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Sports

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Winter Sports Parent Night: Tuesday, November 12, 5:30 pm

TeamReach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Boys Basketball: 22EAGLES23
Girls Basketball: <To Be Determined>
Wrestling: FRWRESTLING
Cheer: FRCHEER2425

7th Grade Annual Vision Screening

Flat Rock is having the annual vision screening for 7th grade on Thursday, November 14th. The vision screening will be completed with the vision spot camera. If you do not want your student screened, please call the school nurse at (828) 845-0791 prior to November 13th.

Class Trips

6th Grade – Biltmore House and Grounds
- First Payment Due: November 26, $20
7th Grade – Dollywood
- First Payment Due: January 10, $35
8th Grade – Charleston and Carowinds
- First Payment Due: December 13, $100

November 1, 2024

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, November 5: No School for Students, Election Day
Wednesday, November 6: 6th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, November 7: 7th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, November 8: 8th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Monday, November 11: No School for Students, Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 12: Winter Sports Parent Night, 5:30 pm (new date! was November 11, 2024)
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Wednesday, December 4: Winter Sports Pictures
December 16-18: NC Check-In Testing for Quarter 2
Friday, December 13: Winter Dance, 3:30-5:00
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Sports

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Tuesday, November 12: Winter Sports Parent Night, 5:30 pm (new date! was November 11, 2024)

Tryouts: Athletes must have a current physical and a completed Dragonfly Max registration to try out!

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Monday, November 4th, 5:00-7:00
Wednesday, November 6th, 5:00-7:00

Girls Basketball Tryouts

Monday, November 4th, 3:15-5:00: 6th grade girls only
Tuesday, November 5th, 3:15-5:00: 7th and 8th grade girls, and 6th grade girls who are invited back.
Wednesday, November 6th, 3:15-5:00: Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girls who are invited back.

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Boys Basketball: 22EAGLES23
Girls Basketball: <To Be Determined>
Wrestling: FRWRESTLING
Cheer: FRCHEER2425

TSI Letter for Flat Rock Middle

Flat Rock Middle School has been designated as a Targeted Support & Improvement Additional Targeted Support school by the North Carolina State Board of Education for the 2024-2025 school year. As a TSI school, Flat Rock Middle School is required to develop a comprehensive plan that specifically addresses how the school and district will improve student achievement. A letter explaining this planning process can be found at the link below, and the letter can also be found on our website.

FRMS TSI Letter 2024-2025 School Year

7th Grade Annual Vision Screening

Spring Class Trips

Next week letters will be going home with information about each grade’s Spring Class Trip for this school year. More details will be shared as plans are finalized.

6th Grade – Biltmore House
7th Grade – Dollywood
8th Grade – Charleston and Carowinds

October 25, 2024

Upcoming Dates

Monday, October 28: Quarter 1 Report Cards
October 28-November 1: Fall Spirit Week
Tuesday, October 29: Fall Pep Rally
Tuesday, November 5: No School for Students, Election Day
Wednesday, November 6: 6th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, November 7: 7th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, November 8: 8th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Monday, November 11: No School for Students, Veterans Day
Wednesday, December 4: Winter Sports Pictures
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Sports

Football Bowl Game

Flat Rock Middle School vs. Waynesville Middle
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 4:30pm at East Henderson High School

Winter Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about winter sports!

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Boys Basketball: 22EAGLES23
Girls Basketball: <To Be Determined>
Wrestling: FRWRESTLING
Cheer: FRCHEER2425

Spirit Week: October 28-November 1

Next week will be our first Spirit Week of the year sponsored by your FRMS Student Government Association!

Monday, 10/28: Teacher vs. Student Day! (Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers)
Tuesday 10/29: Eagle Spirit Day and Pep Rally! (Wear your green, black, and white to support our school and our athletes)
Wednesday, 10/30: Rhyme without a reason (Grab a friend or a few, and pick rhyming words to dress up as- see an SGA representative for ideas!)
Thursday, 10/31: Costume Day! (Wear your costume!- No weapons (fake or real), No blood, No masks, No full face paint)
Friday, 11/1: PJ Day- Rest and relax at the end of the week with Pajama Day!

October 18, 2024

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, October 24: Lifetouch Fall Picture Make Ups
Friday, October 25: Fall Dance, 3:30-5:00
Monday, October 28: Quarter 1 Report Cards
October 28-November 1: Fall Spirit Week, Fall Sports Pep Rally (day to-be-determined)
Tuesday, November 5: No School for Students, Election Day
Wednesday, November 6: 6th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, November 7: 7th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, November 8: 8th Grade Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Monday, November 11: No School for Students, Veterans Day
November 18-22: Hope Rx Week
Wednesday, December 4: Winter Sports Pictures
Thursday, December 19: Semester 1 Eagle Pride Day (Full Day Celebration)
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal at 12:00
Monday, December 23-January 3: No School for Students, Winter Break
Wednesday, January 15: 6th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Thursday, January 16: 7th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
Friday, January 17: 8th Grade Quarter 2 Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Athletics

Tuesday, October 22
- Cross Country Conference Championship @ Flat Rock, 4:30
Thursday, October 24
- Football vs. Rugby @ East Henderson, 4:30 (Last Regular Season Game)

Fall Dance

We will be having a Fall Dance on Friday, October 25th from 3:30-5:00 to celebrate our return to school. Admission will be FREE for all students. Concessions will be sold, and the proceeds will go to support our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade spring field trips. Concession items will range from $1-$3 per item. No costumes. Students must be picked up from the dance at 5:00.

Health and PE

All students who have PE will have Health Class combined with Physical Education. Each group will rotate to Coach K and have a week of Health Class (we will have PE on Wednesdays to get some movement in).

Coach K will be covering the NC Essential Standards for Healthful Living, which you can access by visiting this website: https://bit.ly/NCHealthfulLiving678. The topics covered in Health Class include:

Health/Wellness
Nutrition
Mental Health
Coping Strategies for Stress
Character Building
Positive Relationships
Safety

Deputy Folan, our School Resource Deputy, will be a guest speaker to support talks about safety. Our school counselors, Ms. Metcalf and Ms. Conner, will be guest speakers about mental health. Our school nurse, Nurse B, will also be a guest speaker to explain communicable diseases to students.

Health Class rotations will begin with the 2nd Quarter, which begins on Monday, October 21, 2024.

HCPS Calendar Update

Following Hurricane Helene, HCPS updated our school calendars to reflect some important changes. Certain missed days have been forgiven by the state and are now labeled as “Helene Days” on the calendar. The tentative last day for students is Friday, May 30, 2025.
View and save the updated calendars here: https://www.HCPSNC.org/district/calendar/. Flat Rock follows the Traditional School Calendar.

October 11, 2024

Post-Helene Updates

Return to School:
- Monday, 10/14: Required Teacher Workday, No School for Students
- Tuesday, 10/15: Students Return to School
Buses:
- To keep our students safe, we have had to adjust some routes to avoid dangerous road conditions. Primarily, this means some routes now include one or more community stops.
- This message will also be shared via a School Messenger Message, Team Reach, and our School Website.
- You can view an easy-to-read schedule for each bus route by visiting the FRMS and EHHS Bus Routes document and clicking on your bus number.
  - FRMS and EHHS Bus Routes Link
- The best way to stay connected to your child’s bus driver is to ensure you are a part of their TeamReach group. Group codes can also be found in the linked document.
- If your phone/internet service does not allow you to access this link, please come by the school on Monday, October 14th to receive a paper copy of your bus’s route information.
- We ask that you be patient as we adjust to new bus times and changes, and we recommend that you be at your bus stop at least 10 minutes earlier than usual to account for these adjustments.
- Please reach out to Mr. Lancaster if you have further questions.
Cafeteria Services: Breakfast will be free for all students. Lunch is not free unless you have applied and been approved for free/reduced lunch. Students may reapply for free/reduced lunch if their situation has changed.
- Online Lunch Application
Student Communication: This week, we have had teams of staff reaching out to families via phone. We have also had school staff visit over 150 homes to establish contact. We have communicated with all students and ensured they are safe.
Students’ Status: To date we are aware that 47 or more of our students have been displaced, evacuated, or have damage to their homes. We have confirmed that despite these situations, the students and their families are safe. Some remain without power/water/internet access.
Staff Status: We have confirmed that all of our staff are safe. Several of our staff temporarily evacuated post-Helene, and most have returned to Henderson County. We do have three staff members who have been displaced due to damage to their homes, but we have confirmed that they are all safe and returning to work.
Building Status: We lost a bus during Helene. We had several roof leaks and many power lines down. Our leaks were all quickly repaired, and power has been restored. We also have internet access at school. Our landline phones are not currently operational.
Supplies and Support: If your family is in need of specific supplies or support, please contact your child’s teacher, a school counselor, or an administrator. The Henderson County Distribution Center at 118 McAbee Court, Flat Rock is open October 11, 12, and 13 from Noon to 5 PM.
Events: The following school events will be rescheduled (dates to be determined):
- Fall Sports Pep Rally and Spirit Week
- Quarter 1 Eagle Pride Day
- Quarter 1 Honor Roll Celebrations
School Calendar/Make Up Days: The NC Department of Public Instruction and NC General Assembly will inform our District Leadership of what is expected. Upon receiving that information, our District Leaders will make decisions and share that with us.

Athletics

All sports practices have resumed.
Thursday, October 17
- Football at AVMS @ 4:30
All other sports will resume games/meets the week of October 21st.

Support the Rock Fundraiser

Our Fall Support the Rock Fundraiser has ended. We raised about $6,000. Thank you for your continued support!

September 20, 2024

Support The Rock Fundraiser

Empower our Flat Rock students by donating to our Support the Rock Fundraiser! 100% of your donation will go directly to this initiative. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to give our kids the best possible educational experience. We are 18% of the way to our goal as of today, 9/20/2024.

How to Donate:

Donate in the morning Car Rider Line!
schoolcashonline.com
Send cash or a check with your student (they should turn it in to their Homeroom Teacher)
Send cash or a check to the front office
Mail a check to: FRMS, 191 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock, NC 28726

Please make checks payable to Flat Rock Middle School with the description “Support the ROCK Fundraiser.”
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make Flat Rock Middle School an even better place for our students to grow, succeed, and find joy.

Support the Rock Fundraiser Letter (English)

Support the Rock carta de recaudación de fondos (Spanish)

Fundraiser Online Donation Link

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, September 24th: Fall Picture Day
Tuesday, October 8th: 8th Grade Science NC Check-In Quarter 1
Wednesday, October 9th: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading NC Check-In Quarter 1
Thursday, October 10th: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math NC Check-In Quarter 1
Friday, October 11th: Eagle Pride Day!
Monday, October 14th: No School for Students, End of Quarter 1
Tuesday, October 15th: No School for Students
Thursday, October 17th: Quarter 1 Report Cards, 7th Grade Vision Screening
Tuesday, October 22nd: 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Wednesday, October 23rd: 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Thursday, October 24th: 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, Lifetouch: Picture Day Make Ups

Sports

Fall Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about fall sports!

Monday, September 23, 2024

Volleyball at Brevard, 4:30
Boys Soccer at Brevard, 4:30

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Cross Country at Brevard College, 4:30

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Volleyball vs. Polk @ Home, 4:30
Boys Soccer vs. Polk @ Home, 4:30

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Football at Apple Valley, 5:00

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Football: FRFootball24
Boys’ Soccer: Frmseagles1
Cheer: FRCHEER2425
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122

Banner Sponsorship Program

Please consider supporting Flat Rock Athletics by purchasing an advertising banner that would be displayed in our gym or on the softball field. For more information, contact Dane Lancaster at (828) 697-4775 or ddlancaster@hcpsnc.org. Thank you!

School Lunch Payments

As a reminder, automatic free lunch will end on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. To ensure there is no interruption in meal benefits, we encourage families to complete the application for free or reduced-price meals as soon as possible. The application can be completed online or paper applications are available at your child’s school.

Please remember that Universal Breakfast continues for the 2024-2025 school year for all students across the district. This ensures that every single HCPS student has the chance to start their day with a nutritious breakfast, free of charge and without any questions or forms.

If you do not complete the application, or if your child does not qualify for free or reduced-price meals, you will need to ensure your child has money on their lunch account to pay for lunch. Add funds to your child’s lunch account here: K12PaymentCenter.com.

Bus Drivers Needed

Parents and community members, we need your help to ensure that all our students get home promptly and safely. Currently, our bus routes are doubled up, which means some students aren’t getting home until 5:00 PM or later each day. We are urgently seeking at least 4 more full-time drivers and additional substitute drivers to alleviate this strain. Even committing to just one or two routes per week can make a significant difference. We have several bus classes coming up soon, and the cost of training and licensing is covered by the school district. If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Dane Lancaster. Your support in this crucial role would help us ensure our students have a more timely and comfortable ride home.

Thank you to Noel Griffin for helping us and driving a few routes a week! We appreciate this so much!

Also, we want to thank parents for being patient and flexible as we have had to park a few buses in the last couple of weeks. We are working diligently to mitigate this issue as soon as possible.

September 6, 2024

Support The Rock Fundraiser

Empower our Flat Rock students by donating to our Support the Rock Fundraiser! 100% of your donation will go directly to this initiative. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to give our kids the best possible educational experience.

How to Donate:

Donate in the morning Car Rider Line September 9-13!
schoolcashonline.com
Send cash or a check with your student (they should turn it in to their Homeroom Teacher)
Send cash or a check to the front office
Mail a check to: FRMS, 191 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
- Please make checks payable to Flat Rock Middle School with the description “Support the ROCK Fundraiser.”

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make Flat Rock Middle School an even better place for our students to grow, succeed, and find joy.

Support the Rock Fundraiser Letter (English)

Support the Rock carta de recaudación de fondos (Spanish)

Fundraiser Online Donation Link

EXCEEDED GROWTH!

We found out this week that our students Exceeded Expected Growth on the 2023-2024 End of Grade Tests. We are extremely proud of the work our students and staff have put in to achieve this growth. We will be celebrating on Friday, September 13th with Blue Out Day! Thank you to our students’ parents for supporting the work of our Flat Rock staff, and for encouraging your children.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, September 11th: Quarter 1 Midterm, Patriots Day
Friday, September 13th: BLUE OUT DAY! Everyone wears blue to celebrate our school’s EXCEEDING growth on last year’s EOGs.
Wednesday, September 18th: Fall Sports Picture Day! Check out the digital flyer!
Tuesday, September 24th: Fall Picture Day
Friday, October 11th: Eagle Pride Day 12:00 PM dismissal schedule
Monday, October 14th: No School for Students
- End of Quarter 1
Tuesday, October 15th: No School for Students
Thursday, October 17th: Quarter 1 Report Cards
Tuesday, October 22nd: 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Wednesday, October 23rd: 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Thursday, October 24th:
- 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
- Lifetouch: Retakes for Fall Picture Day

Sports

Fall Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about fall sports!
Fall Sports Picture Day: September 18, 2024. Check out the digital flyer!

Monday, September 9, 2024
- Volleyball vs. Polk @ Polk, 4:30
- Boys Soccer vs. Polk @ Polk, 4:30
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Cross Country @ Apple Valley, 4:30
Wednesday, September 11, 2024:
- Volleyball vs. Rugby @ Home, 4:30
- Boys Soccer vs. Rugby @ Home, 4:30
Thursday, September 12, 2024:
- Football vs. Brevard @ East, 5:00
  - If you stay for the East High JV Football Game at 6:00, please be aware that you will need to leave and re-enter so that you can pay for the JV Game ticket at the gate. Flat Rock and East High Athletics are two different organizations, so you would need a ticket to each game.

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Football: FRFootball24
Boys’ Soccer: Frmseagles1
Cheer: FRCHEER2425
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122

Banner Sponsorship Program

Bus Drivers Needed

Parents and community members,

We need your help to ensure that all our students get home promptly and safely. Currently, our bus routes are doubled up, which means some students aren’t getting home until 5:00 PM or later each day. We are urgently seeking at least 4 more full-time drivers and additional substitute drivers to alleviate this strain. Even committing to just one or two routes per week can make a significant difference. We have several bus classes coming up soon, and the cost of training and licensing is covered by the school district. If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Dane Lancaster. Your support in this crucial role would help us ensure our students have a more timely and comfortable ride home.

August 30, 2024

Apple Festival Parking

Are you planning to visit the Apple Festival this weekend? If so, support our school by parking in our lot at South King Street at Packard Cabinetry! A map of the location can be found here:

FRMS Apple Festival Lot Map

We have three 2-hour parking lot supervisor time slots that are not covered. If you are willing to help, please send Mr. Lancaster an email at ddlancaster@hcpsnc.org. The time slots are listed below:

September 1st: 12-2, 4-6, and 6-8.

Support the Rock Fundraiser

Empower our Flat Rock students by donating to our Support the Rock Fundraiser! 100% of your donation will go directly to this initiative. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to give our kids the best possible educational experience.

How the Funds Will Be Used:

Technology Updates: Tools to support both classroom learning and administrative tasks, keeping our students and staff equipped with the most up-to-date and necessary resources.
Extracurricular Activities: Contributions can help ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Facility Improvements: Needed renovations to classrooms and common areas, creating a better environment for our students to learn and grow.

If each FRMS family contributes $40, we will reach this goal. We understand that this amount might not be comfortable for every family, but every dollar brings us closer. We are grateful for donations of any amount.

How to Donate:

schoolcashonline.com
Send cash or a check with your student (they should turn it in to their Homeroom Teacher)
Send cash or a check to the front office
Mail a check to: FRMS, 191 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock, NC 28726

Please make checks payable to Flat Rock Middle School with the description “Support the ROCK Fundraiser.”

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make Flat Rock Middle School an even better place for our students to grow, succeed, and find joy.

Support the Rock Fundraiser Letter (English)

Support the Rock carta de recaudación de fondos (Spanish)

Fundraiser Online Donation Link

Upcoming Dates

August 15th-September 6: Fall iReady Diagnostic Window
Monday, September 2nd: No School, Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 3rd: DairiO Spirit Night (A portion of sales directly supports students at Flat Rock)
Wednesday, September 11th: Quarter 1 Midterm, Patriots Day
Tuesday, September 24th: Picture Day

Sports

Fall Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about fall sports!
Fall Sports Picture Day: September 18, 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024:
- Cross Country @ FRMS – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, September 4, 2024:
- Volleyball and Soccer vs. Brevard Middle
  - Volleyball @ FRMS – 4:30 pm
  - Soccer @ FRMS – 4:30 pm
Thursday, September 5, 2024:
- Football @ Hendersonville MS – 5:00 pm
  - game will be played at Hendersonville HS

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Football: FRFootball24
Boys’ Soccer: Frmseagles1
Cheer: FRCHEER2425
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122

Banner Sponsorship Program

Please consider supporting Flat Rock Athletics by purchasing an advertising banner that would be displayed in our gym or on the softball field.

For more information, contact Dane Lancaster at (828) 697-4775 or ddlancaster@hcpsnc.org. Thank you!

Other Reminders

Complete Meal Benefit Form – www.lunchapplication.com
Add funds to your child’s lunch account here – K12PaymentCenter.com
Donate to our Support the Rock fundraiser here – schoolcashonline.com
Join the Eagle Outlook Parent Group on the Team Reach App – Code: EOComm

August 24, 2024

Support the Rock Fundraiser

How the Funds Will Be Used:

Technology Updates: Tools to support both classroom learning and administrative tasks, keeping our students and staff equipped with the most up-to-date and necessary resources.
Extracurricular Activities: Contributions can help ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Facility Improvements: Needed renovations to classrooms and common areas, creating a better environment for our students to learn and grow.

How to Donate:

schoolcashonline.com
Send cash or a check with your student (they should turn it in to their Homeroom Teacher)
Send cash or a check to the front office
Mail a check to: FRMS, 191 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock, NC 28726

Please make checks payable to Flat Rock Middle School with the description “Support the ROCK Fundraiser.”

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make Flat Rock Middle School an even better place for our students to grow, succeed, and find joy.

Support the Rock Fundraiser Letter (English)

Support the Rock carta de recaudación de fondos (Spanish)

Fundraiser Online Donation Link

IMPORTANT: Chromebook User Agreement

Henderson County Public Schools is expanding its coverage and liabilities for our student Chromebook users in order to be able to have long-term sustainability in providing one-to-one access to a Chromebook each and every day. Each school year, parents will need to read and agree to the HCPS Chromebook User Agreement along with having an opportunity to purchase insurance in case your student’s assigned Chromebook gets damaged or lost.

Parents have until Friday, August 30, 2024, to read and agree with the User Agreement.

It is essential to know that ALL Chromebook users, regardless of the optional insurance status, will be held financially liable for ANY damage to or loss of Chromebooks, whether at school or home.

Access the Chromebook User Agreement for digital completion below.

Both paper and online forms are available in English or Spanish

Chromebook User Agreement – English

Chromebook User Agreement – Spanish

To access the Damage & Loss Fee Schedule, visit HCPS Chromebook Repair Fee Schedule.

Paper copies of the agreement will be available for you at the school’s front office. Thank you for your support

Upcoming Dates

August 15th-September 6: Fall iReady Diagnostic Window
Tuesday, August 27th: Eagle Outlook Parent Group Meeting, 5:30, Team Reach App Code: EOComm
Monday, September 2nd: No School, Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 3rd: DairiO Spirit Night
Wednesday, September 11th: Quarter 1 Midterm, Patriot
Tuesday, September 24th: Picture Day

Sports

Fall Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about fall sports!
Fall Sports Picture Day: September 18, 2024

Monday, August 26, 2024: Volleyball @ Bethel Middle School – 4:30 pm
- Bethel Middle School: 630 Sonoma Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Volleyball and Soccer vs. Macon Middle
- Volleyball @ FRMS – 4:00 pm
- Soccer @ Henderson County Recreation Center located at 708 South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Thursday, August 29, 2024: Football @ Macon Middle
- Macon Middle plays at Franklin High School: 100 Panther Drive, Franklin, NC

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Football: FRFootball24
Boys’ Soccer: Frmseagles1
Cheer: FRCHEER2425
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122

Banner Sponsorship Program

Other Reminders

Morning Car Rider Drop Off begins at 7:25 am
$10 Agenda Fee, $5 Locker Fee due
Complete Chromebook User Agreement
Complete Meal Benefit Form
Add funds to your child’s lunch account
Donate to our Support the Rock fundraiser
Join the Eagle Outlook Parent Group on the Team Reach App – Code: EOComm

August 16, 2024

Support the Rock Fundraiser

Today begins our Support the Rock Fundraiser, our only school-wide fundraiser for this semester. Your student should bring home a letter about the fundraiser, and a copy is linked here. Please see the letter for the details. Our students and staff appreciate your support!

Support the Rock Fundraiser Letter (English)

Support the Rock carta de recaudación de fondos (Spanish)

Fundraiser Online Donation Link

Upcoming Dates

August 15th-September 6: Fall iReady Diagnostic Window
Tuesday, August 27th: Eagle Outlook Parent Group Meeting, 5:30, Team Reach App Code: EOComm
Monday, September 2nd: No School, Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 3rd: DairiO Spirit Night
Wednesday, September 11th: Quarter 1 Midterm, Patriot
Tuesday, September 24th: Picture Day

Sports

Fall Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about fall sports!
Fall Sports Parent Night: August 19, 2024 @ 5:30 in the gym.
Fall Sports Picture Day: September 18, 2024

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Football: FRFootball24
Boys’ Soccer: Frmseagles1
Cheer: FRCHEER2425
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122

Banner Sponsorship Program

Other Reminders

Morning Car Rider Drop Off begins at 7:25 am
Please continue to be patient as our bus routes become more regular this week.
$10 Agenda Fee, $5 Locker Fee due
Complete Chromebook User Agreement
Complete Meal Benefit Form – www.lunchapplication.com
Add funds to your child’s lunch account here – K12PaymentCenter.com.
Review the Child Abuse handout sent home with your student this week.
Donate to our Support the Rock fundraiser here – schoolcashonline.com
Join the Eagle Outlook Parent Group on the Team Reach App – Code: EOComm

August 9, 2024

Upcoming Dates

August 12: First Day of School!
Tuesday, September 3rd: DairiO Spirit Night

Sports

Fall Sports Information Hub: Everything you need to know about fall sports!
Fall Sports Parent Night: August 19, 2024 @ 5:30 in the gym.
Fall Sports Picture Day: September 18, 2024

Team Reach Join Codes

Flat Rock Athletics: FRAthletics
Football: FRFootball24
Boys’ Soccer: Frmseagles1
Cheer: FRCHEER2425
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122

Banner Sponsorship Program

Please consider supporting Flat Rock Athletics by purchasing an advertising banner that would be displayed in our gym or on the softball field. For more information, contact Dane Lancaster at (828) 697-4775 or ddlancaster@hcpsnc.org. Thank you!

August 2, 2024

Upcoming Dates

August 7: 6th Grade
- Welcome to the Rock Night, Drop-In from 4:00-6:00
- Pick up 6th Grade schedule and learn who your teachers are!
- Learn your bus number and it’s arrival time.
- Get information about athletics, band, orchestra, and clubs.
August 8: 7th and 8th Grade Welcome to the Rock Night, Drop In from 4:00-6:00
- Pick up a 7th or 8th Grade schedule and learn who your teachers are!
- Learn your bus number and it’s arrival time.
- Get information about athletics, band, orchestra, and clubs.
August 9: 6th Grade Rock Academy (Orientation), 8:30-12:00 (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
- Meet your 8th Grade Mentor.
- Walk through your class schedule.
- Meet your teachers and classmates.
- Practice opening your locker.
- MUCH, MUCH MORE!
August 12: First Day of School!
Tuesday, September 3rd: DairiO Spirit Night

School Supply Lists

Click here to view this year’s school supply lists:

FRMS School Supply List 2024-2025

Daily Arrival and Dismissal

Students arriving by car may be dropped off between 7:25 and 7:50. The tardy bell rings at 8:00, and students are dismissed at 3:05. Students must be picked up between 3:05 and 3:35.

HCPS Child Nutrition Updates

For students at Flat Rock this school year, please note…

1. Universal Breakfast Will Continue For ALL STUDENTS.

HCPS will continue to provide Universal Breakfast throughout the upcoming school year across all 23 schools in our district, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to start their day with a nutritious breakfast, free of charge and without any questions or forms.

2. Parents/Guardians of Students of Flat Rock Will Need to Complete the 2024-2025 Online Meal Benefit Application Form or Pay for the Cost of Lunch

To ensure seamless access to meal benefits, parents and guardians of students at Flat Rock will need to complete the 2024-2025 Online Meal Benefit Application Form or arrange for lunch payments.
ALL FAMILIES with children at Flat Rock are encouraged to visit www.lunchapplication.com before the start of the new school year to see if your household qualifies for free meal benefits. Paper applications are also available at each school, but filling it out online results in faster processing of your application.

3. Lunch Pricing

Lunch prices are not increasing.
Middle School Cost of Lunch = $3.75

4. Lunch Payment Options

HCPS families are highly encouraged to take advantage of the “prepay” option for their children’s meals. Having a prepaid meal account helps the daily lunch lines move faster and it gives students more time to eat and relax with their friends.
Online payments are a simple, safe, and secure way to make payments for students’ meals, and it’s accessible 24 hours a day. You can easily set up and/or manage your online account at K12PaymentCenter.com.

Eagle Outlook Parent Group

Parents, want to help our staff, students, and school? Join our Eagle Outlook Parent Group on the Team Reach App (Use Group Code: EOComm to join).

If you can help now, here’s the sign-up link for parents to provide school staff with a Nacho Bar on Wednesday and Thursday, August 7th and 8th.

Orchestra Sign-Up Form

6th graders should consider joining our Orchestra! Click here to sign up for Orchestra! You can also sign up for Band or Orchestra at Welcome to The Rock Night this coming week.

FRMS Sideline Store

Gear up for the new school year with some new Flat Rock Spirit Wear! SHOP THE SIDELINE STORE!

July 3, 2024

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We want to keep families informed with important dates and information to keep in mind as we get closer to the start of the new school year. We are excited for another year of building a legacy at The Rock!

Upcoming Dates

August 7: 6th Grade Welcome to the Rock Night, Drop In from 4:00-6:00
- Pick up 6th Grade schedule and learn who your teachers are!
- Learn your bus number and it’s arrival time.
- Get information about athletics, band, orchestra, and clubs.
August 8: 7th and 8th Grade Welcome to the Rock Night, Drop In from 4:00-6:00
- Pick up a 7th or 8th Grade schedule and learn who your teachers are!
- Learn your bus number and it’s arrival time.
- Get information about athletics, band, orchestra, and clubs.
August 9: 6th Grade Rock Academy (Orientation), 8:30-2:30
- Meet your 8th Grade Mentor.
- Walk through your class schedule.
- Meet your teachers and classmates.
- Practice opening your locker.
- MUCH, MUCH MORE!
August 12: First Day of School!

Updated Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code

We have updated our Student Code of Conduct and our Student Dress Code for the upcoming school year. Please review these expectations with your students to help prepare for a great school year.

FR Student Code of Conduct 24-25 (Español)
FR Student Dress Code 24-25 (Español)

School Supply Lists

Click here to view this year’s school supply lists:

FRMS School Supply List 2024-2025

Flat Rock’s Newly Updated Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission
- As members of the Flat Rock Community, we will continue the legacy of positive contribution and instill the values of growth, success, and joy.
Our Vision
- Building a legacy of positive contribution.
Our Values
- Growth. Success. Joy.

Daily Arrival and Dismissal

Students arriving by car may be dropped off between 7:25 and 7:50. The tardy bell rings at 8:00, and students are dismissed at 3:05. Students must be picked up between 3:05 and 3:35.

New Tardy Expectations for 2024-2025 School Year

Students are expected to arrive at school by 7:50 AM. Students arriving after 8:00 will be considered tardy and must check in with the office to receive a pass to be admitted to class.

1-5 Tardies: Parents or guardians will receive a call from a school designee regarding the tardy.
6-9 Tardies: The parent will receive a phone call from a school designee, and the student will receive an invitation to attend After School Academic Recovery.
10 + Tardies: Parents must meet with a school administrator, and the student will be invited to Saturday School Academic Recovery. The student will also be referred to HCPS’s Student Intervention Specialist (Truancy).

HCPS Child Nutrition Updates

For students at Flat Rock this school year, please note…

1. Universal Breakfast Will Continue For ALL STUDENTS.

HCPS will continue to provide Universal Breakfast throughout the upcoming school year across all 23 schools in our district, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to start their day with a nutritious breakfast, free of charge and without any questions or forms.

2. Parents/Guardians of Students of Flat Rock Will Need to Complete the 2024-2025 Online Meal Benefit Application Form or Pay for the Cost of Lunch

To ensure seamless access to meal benefits, parents and guardians of students at Flat Rock will need to complete the 2024-2025 Online Meal Benefit Application Form or arrange for lunch payments.
ALL FAMILIES with children at Flat Rock are encouraged to visit www.lunchapplication.com before the start of the new school year to see if your household qualifies for free meal benefits. Paper applications are also available at each school, but filling it out online results in faster processing of your application.

3. Lunch Pricing

Lunch prices are not increasing.
Middle School Cost of Lunch = $3.75

4. Lunch Payment Options

HCPS families are highly encouraged to take advantage of the “prepay” option for their children’s meals. Having a prepaid meal account helps the daily lunch lines move faster and it gives students more time to eat and relax with their friends.
Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments for students’ meals, and it’s accessible 24 hours a day. You can easily set up and/or manage your online account at K12PaymentCenter.com

FRMS Sideline Store

Gear up for the new school year with some new Flat Rock Spirit Wear! SHOP THE SIDELINE STORE!

April 25, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports

Spring Book Fair

Eagle Pride Day Awards

Relevé Performing Arts Center

FCA

April 17, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Spring Book Fair

FCA

April 11, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports

EOG Testing Proctors Needed

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Spring Book Fair

FCA

April 4, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports

EOG Testing Proctors Needed

8th Grade Trip

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Let’s Give Cancer Bad Luck

FCA

March 28, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports

8th Grade Trip

Wildfires and Support

Hot Dog Supper Benefit for Alyza Moffitt

Let’s Give Cancer Bad Luck

FCA

March 13, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports After Spring Break

February 28, 2025

Today’s Lockdown Drills

Upcoming Dates

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

Sports This Week

February 21, 2025

Upcoming Dates

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

EXTENDED TIME: Our school-wide World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser is underway! Sell chocolate through February 28th! 6th Grade Symphony:

Sports

Spring Sports Parent Night: February 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Keeping Our Students Healthy

February 7, 2025

Upcoming Dates

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

Sports

Keeping Our Students Healthy

Yearbook Sales

January 31, 2025

Upcoming Dates

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

Sports

Spring Sports Begin February 10, 2025

8th Grade High School Registration

Yearbook Sales

8th Graders: Yearbook Dedication Ads

Business Ads

New Car Rider Procedures

January 16, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports

8th Grade High School Registration

Yearbook Sales

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

New Car Rider Procedures

January 13, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sports

PM Car Rider Line Modification

“World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser

December 13, 2024

EXTENDED TIME: Our school-wide World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser is underway! Sell chocolate through February 28th!
6th Grade Symphony: