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

August 22, 2025

Upcoming Dates

  • September 1: Labor Day Holiday, No School for Staff or Students
  • September 10: Quarter 1 Midterm
  • September 29-October 9: Pathfinders
  • October 13 and 14: No School for Students
  • October 14: End of Quarter 1
  • October 17: Quarter 1 Report Cards Available
  • October 21: 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
  • October 22: 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
  • October 23: 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Student Attendance

Parents, please be aware of our school’s Attendance Protocol.

Attendance Matters: Here’s Why

Did you know that missing just two days a month (around 18 days a year) can greatly impact your child’s academic progress and engagement? Children who frequently miss school are less likely to perform on grade level and they are less likely to graduate from high school. When our school’s overall attendance drops, everyone’s success is affected. Students learn better, feel more connected, and thrive when they are in class. Let’s work together to keep our students present, supported, and empowered to succeed!

Infinite Campus – Campus Parent App

Campus Parent Mobile App for ParentsDownload the Campus Parent App to follow your child’s grades, assignments, attendance, and more!

  • Step 1: Create your Parent Portal account using the instructions sent to your email. Didn’t get the email? Check your spam folder or email Kim Blythe, our school’s data manager.
  • Step 2: Download the Campus Parent app (App Store or Google Play) to stay connected.
    When you receive messages from Henderson County Public Schools, they will come from:

    • Phone: 828-671-3465
    • Email: HCPSnoreply@psu450nc.mg.infinitecampus.org
    • Text: 64076
  • Need help getting started on the app? Visit: https://bit.ly/4oOgD1p

Athletics

Fall Sports Information Hub

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Our Fall Sports season is underway! To participate, your child’s Dragonfly Max registration must be complete.  Please complete the following tasks:

  • Log in to your Dragonfly Max profile.
  • Check your main screen to check your percentage of completion.  If you are not at 100% complete and green, you have work to do.  See this image for an example.
  • If your percentage is below 100% and RED, click the “Get Started” button to enter your Task List.  See this image for an example.
  • On your task list, anything that is in red is incomplete and needs your attention.  See this image for an example.

Sports Events

  • Monday, August 25:
    • Boys Soccer at Macon Middle, 4:30
    • Volleyball at Macon Middle, 4:30
  • Tuesday, August 26:
    • Cross Country Meet at Apple Valley Middle, 4:30
    • Wednesday, August 27:
  • Soccer at HOME vs. Smoky Mountain
    • Volleyball at HOME vs. Smoky Mountain
    • Thursday, August 28:
  • Football at Bethel Middle, 4:30

Team Reach Join Codes

Parents, please join your child’s Team Reach group.  This is the best way to share information.  Thank you!

  • Flat Rock Athletics:  FRAthletics
  • Football:  FRFOOTBALL25
  • Volleyball:  frvball25
  • Boys’ Soccer:  FRBoysSoccer25
  • Cheer:  FRCHEER2526
  • Cross Country:  FRXC2025

Counseling Department Needs Assessment

The Counseling Department at Flat Rock Middle School is committed to providing the best possible support for our students. To ensure we are meeting the evolving needs of your middle schooler and our entire student body, we are conducting a Needs Assessment.

Why Participate?
Parent input is invaluable! This assessment is designed to gather your perspectives on the social, emotional, and academic support services we currently offer, as well as identify areas where we can grow and improve. By sharing your thoughts, you directly help us:

  • Enhance our counseling programs.
  • Tailor resources to better serve students’ challenges.
  • Create a more supportive and thriving school environment.

How to Participate
Completing the Needs Assessment is quick and easy! It should take approximately 1-3 minutes of your time.

Please click on the link below to access the survey:

The survey will be open until 8/27/25.

Other Reminders

  • There cannot be any student pick-ups or ride changes after 2:30 each day.
  • $10 agenda fee and $5 locker fee past due – pay homeroom teacher with cash/check, OR pay online at schoolcashonline.com.
  • Add money to your child’s lunch account at https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.

 

August 15, 2025

Upcoming Dates

  • August 19: Fall Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
  • September 1: Labor Day Holiday, No School for Staff or Students
  • September 10: Quarter 1 Midterm
  • September 29-October 9: Pathfinders
  • October 13 and 14: No School for Students
  • October 14: End of Quarter 1
  • October 17: Quarter 1 Report Cards Available
  • October 21: 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
  • October 22: 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00
  • October 23: 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00-9:00

Cafeteria News

  • The 25-26 application for meal benefits is available now! Complete this application online even if you aren’t sure that your family will qualify. Just completing the application can support our child nutrition department. If you have questions, please call the HCPS child nutrition department at 828-891-6310.  https://www.lunchapplication.com/

  • Add money to your child’s lunch account at https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.

Athletics

Fall Sports Information Hub

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Our Fall Sports season is underway!  To participate, your child’s Dragonfly Max registration must be complete.   Please complete the following tasks:

  • Log in to your Dragonfly Max profile.
  • Check your main screen to check your percentage of completion.  If you are not at 100% complete and green, you have work to do.  See this image for an example.
  • If your percentage is below 100% and RED, click the “Get Started” button to enter your Task List.  See this image for an example.
  • On your task list, anything that is in red is incomplete and needs your attention.  See this image for an example.

Sports Events

  • Thursday, August 21:
    • Football Scrimmage @ North Henderson High, 4:30

Team Reach Join Codes

Parents, please join your child’s Team Reach group.  This is the best way to share information.  Thank you!

  • Flat Rock Athletics:  FRAthletics
  • Football:  FRFOOTBALL25
  • Volleyball:  frvball25
  • Boys’ Soccer:  FRBoysSoccer25
  • Cheer:  FRCHEER2526
  • Cross Country:  FRXC2025

Fall Sports Parent Night!

The fall sports parent night will be held on August 19, 2025, at 5:30 pm in our gym.  Please allow approximately one hour for the meeting.

Buses

Please click on the 2025-26 Bus Cheat Sheet for more information about buses.

THANK YOU for your patience and flexibility during our first week as we worked to get all students home safely. We’ve experienced a few mechanical issues this week and we are navigating a severe bus driver shortage, which can cause changes to routes and bus numbers. We’ll keep you informed of any changes as quickly as possible. If you or someone you know is interested in driving a bus, please contact Mr. Dane Lancaster at (828) 697-4775.

Nurse B’s Wellness Drop

Check out Nurse B’s August Wellness Drop for tips on keeping students, staff, and families feeling our best!

Other Reminders

  • There cannot be any student pick-ups or ride changes after 2:30 each day.
  • $10 agenda fee and $5 locker fee due – pay homeroom teacher with cash/check, OR pay online at schoolcashonline.com.
  • $10 Fall Sports Travel Fees were due today for students participating in fall sports.

 

 

August 8, 2025

Hello, Flat Rock Parents! Each week we send a Friday Family News Flash link by text message and email. The News Flash keeps parents informed with important dates, events, and directions.  Please check the News Flash weekly to stay updated!  The News Flash is always available on our website as well.

Upcoming Dates

  • August 11: First Day of School
    • $10 Agenda Fee and $5.00 Locker Fee Due this Week
  • August 14: iReady Diagnostic Window Begins
  • September 1: Labor Day Holiday, No School for Staff or Students
  • September 10: Quarter 1 Midterm
  • October 13 and 14: No School for Students
  • October 14: End of Quarter 1

URGENT: Must Complete by TODAY August 8, 2025

Parent/Guardians must complete the HCPS Google Account Consent & Chromebook User Agreement by August 8, 2025 to keep their student’s HCPS Google Account active. It is critical that parents complete this form. Our students will need to use their account to access classroom assignments and resources throughout the school year. You should have received this information previously from our HCPS Technology Department. As of August 7, 2025, we still have over 200 students whose parents have not completed this agreement. Please complete this as soon as possible.

Lunch Application

The 25-26 application for meal benefits is available now! Complete this application online even if you aren’t sure that your family will qualify. Just completing the application can support our child nutrition department. If you have questions, please call the HCPS child nutrition department at 828-891-6310.

https://www.lunchapplication.com/

Nurse FAQs

Our school nurse, Amy Brown (also known as “Nurse B”), has created a Parent Guide for parents regarding students’ medical needs, medications, and more!  Check out the Nurse FAQs and be sure to reach out to Nurse B if you have any questions.  Her email address is anbrown@hcpsnc.org or you can call her at 828-697-4775.

Athletics

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Our Fall Sports season is underway!  To participate, your child’s Dragonfly Max registration must be complete.   Please complete the following tasks:

  • Log in to your Dragonfly Max profile.
  • Check your main screen to check your percentage of completion.  If you are not at 100% complete and green, you have work to do.  See this image for an example.
  • If your percentage is below 100% and RED, click the “Get Started” button to enter your Task List.  See this image for an example.
  • On your task list, anything that is in red is incomplete and needs your attention.  See this image for an example.

Team Reach Join Codes:  Parents, please join your child’s Team Reach group.  This is the best way to share information.  Thank you!

Flat Rock Athletics:  FRAthletics
Football:  FRFOOTBALL25
Volleyball:  frvball25
Boys’ Soccer:  FRBoysSoccer25
Cheer:  FRCHEER2526
Cross Country:  FRXC2025

Fall Sports Parent Night!

The fall sports parent night will be held on August 19, 2025, at 5:30 pm in our gym.  Please allow approximately one hour for the meeting.

Buses

Please click on the 2025-26 Bus Cheat Sheet for more information about buses.

New Information for the 2025-2026 School Year

________

 

July 15, 2025

Hello, Flat Rock Parents! Each week we send a Friday Family News Flash link by text message and email. The News Flash keeps parents informed with important dates, events, and directions.  Please check the News Flash weekly to stay updated!  The News Flash is always available on our website as well.

Upcoming Dates

  • July 31:
    • 6th Grade Orientation for Students, 8:30-11:30
    • Welcome to the Rock for 6th Grade Parents/Students, 11:30-1:30
  • July 21-25:  Summer Strings Camp
  • August 5:
    • 7th Grade Welcome to the Rock, 4:30-5:30
    • 8th Grade Welcome to the Rock, 5:30-6:30
  • August 11:  First Day of School
  • September 1:  Labor Day Holiday, No School for Staff or Students

URGENT: Must Complete by August 8, 2025

Parent/Guardians must complete the HCPS Google Account Consent & Chromebook User Agreement by August 8, 2025 to keep their student’s HCPS Google Account active. It is critical that parents complete this form. Our students will need to use their account to access classroom assignments and resources throughout the school year. You should have received this information previously from our HCPS Technology Department. As of July 15, 2025, we still have over 500 students whose parents have not completed this agreement. Please complete this as soon as possible.

Lunch Application

The 25-26 application for meal benefits is available now! Complete this application online even if you aren’t sure that your family will qualify. Just completing the application can support our child nutrition department. If you have questions, please call the HCPS child nutrition department at 828-891-6310.
https://www.lunchapplication.com/

6th Grade Orientation

6th Grade Orientation is on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Students should be dropped off in the car rider line between 8:00 and 8:30. Then, we invite parents to come back to Flat Rock from 11:30-1:30 for 6th Grade Welcome to The Rock.  From 11:30-1:30 you can pick up student schedules, meet the teachers, get information about bus transportation, check out our athletics and extracurricular activities, and get signed up to join our Eagle Outlook parent group. Our newest Eagles get very nervous about coming to middle school, but this event helps them feel prepared and excited. Please plan to join us!

Athletics

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The games for all fall sports teams begin soon after we return to school.  All fall sports teams will hold off-season voluntary workouts to condition and prepare for the upcoming season.  Please join your sport’s Team Reach group so you can stay informed about what’s happening! Also, please join the Flat Rock Athletics Team Reach, where reminders of upcoming events are posted.

  • Flat Rock Athletics:  FRAthletics
  • Football:  FRFOOTBALL25
  • Volleyball:  23frmsvolleyball
  • Boys’ Soccer:  FRBoysSoccer25
  • Cheer:  FRCHEER2526
  • Cross Country:  FRXC2025

New Information for the 2025-2026 School Year

_________

 

June 13, 2025

Upcoming Dates

  • June 6-9:
  • July 31:
    • 6th Grade Orientation for Students, 8:30-11:30
    • Welcome to the Rock for 6th Grade Parents/Students, 11:30-1:30
  • July 21-25:  Summer Strings Camp
  • August 5:
    • 7th Grade Welcome to the Rock, 4:30-5:30
    • 8th Grade Welcome to the Rock, 5:30-6:30
  • August 11:  First Day of School

Athletics

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The games for all fall sports teams begin soon after we return to school.  All fall sports teams will hold off-season voluntary workouts to condition and prepare for the upcoming season.  Please join your sport’s Team Reach group so you can stay informed about what’s happening! Also, please join the Flat Rock Athletics Team Reach, where reminders of upcoming events are posted.

  • Flat Rock Athletics:  FRAthletics
  • Football:  FRFOOTBALL25
  • Volleyball:  23frmsvolleyball
  • Boys’ Soccer:  FRBoysSoccer25
  • Cheer:  FRCHEER2526
  • Cross Country:  FRXC2025

2025 Flat Rock Summer Football Camp:  June 6-9, 2025 – Middle School Football Camp Details

2025 East Henderson Summer Football Camp:  July 15-17, 2025 – High School Football Camp Details

New Information for the 2025-2026 School Year