RCPS staff unveils 'New chapter, same mission' theme and urges family engagement

A Roanoke City Public Schools staff member said the division's 2026–2027 theme is "new chapter, same mission," and asked families to "keep turning that page with us." The speaker tied the slogan to the district goal of ensuring every student "meets their full potential by knowing them by name, need, and strength," and urged parents and caregivers to stay engaged in school and division activities.

The speaker highlighted family engagement pathways, asking families to attend events, join their school's PTA and use the Community Empowerment Center, which "offers enrollment help, family workshops, adult education, and connections to nearly 2 dozen community partners." The transcript does not specify schedules or staffing for the center beyond noting it opened a year earlier.