The Flat Rock Logo with words Summer News From The Rock July 1, 2026

Reminders

Important Dates

  • Tuesday, August 4
    • 6th Grade Orientation: Drop Off Students between 7:30-8:00
    • 6th Grade Meet the Teacher: 11:00-12:30 (Parents will join us)
  • Monday, August 10
    • Meet the Teacher:
      • 7th Grade: 4:00-5:00
      • 8th Grade: 6:00-7:00
  • Wednesday, August 12
    • First Day of School

NEW! Bus Information Days

Come to the school on the following days to confirm your child’s bus number, arrival time, and drop-off time.

  • Rising 8th Grade Bus Information Day: Monday, July 27; 8:00-11:00 and 1:00-5:0
  • Rising 7th Grade Bus Information Day: Wednesday, July 29; 8:00-11:00 and 1:00-5:00
  • Rising 6th Grade Bus Information Day: Thursday, July 30; 8:00-11:00 and 1:00-5:00

Fees Notice

Annual Required Fees (Pay August 12-28)

  • $10 Agenda Fee
  • $5 Locker Fee
  • NEW! $10 HCPS Technology Fee (this is in place of the previously optional Chromebook Insurance)

NEW! Food Updates

  • HCPS Meal Prices have increased for the upcoming 26-27 school year.
    • Breakfast: $1.75
    • Regular Lunch: $4.75
    • Mega Lunch: $5.00
  • Complete the 26-27 Free and Reduced Meal Application now to reduce meal costs!
  • Outside food and drink are not allowed.  Students may keep unflavored water with them during the school day.  Items such as, but not limited to, coffee, carbonated beverages, and energy drinks are not allowed.  Students may not have food delivered to the school.

Summer Health Reminder

  • Students entering 7th grade must have one Tdap vaccine and one meningococcal vaccine, in addition to the required childhood immunizations (Dtap, Hepatitis B, MMR, Polio, and Varicella vaccine series).
  • Not sure if your student is up to date? Contact your child’s primary care provider or Nurse B at (828) 697-4775.