RCS is a local school district with 15 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end May 28. Richmond County Schools serves approximately 7,500 students across 15 schools in Rockingham, NC, and its district office is located at 118 Vance Street, Hamlet, NC. Richmond County Schools runs more than one calendar program (Traditional Calendar schools (all schools except Richmond Early College) and Richmond Early College High School) -- this page covers the Traditional Calendar schools (all schools except Richmond Early College) calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 3 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as RCS.