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Welcome Back, Chargers!
We look forward to welcoming students back on August 19th! Be sure to check out our school supply list.
Our Mission
At John P. Fishwick, our goal is for all students to show growth in knowledge, skills, and character and to learn in a safe, responsive, and productive environment. Each grade/team develops and implements cross-curricular instruction to meet annual accreditation standards.
Upcoming Events
Charger Newsroom
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Contact the Main Office if your contact information changes.
Quick Links
RCPS Newsroom
![Supporting Every Student’s Growth: Understanding the New State Accountability System]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765289247/rcpsinfo/jve1gs8lfjkurhe37brf/DSC01477.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765289247/rcpsinfo/jve1gs8lfjkurhe37brf/DSC01477.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765289247/rcpsinfo/jve1gs8lfjkurhe37brf/DSC01477.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765289247/rcpsinfo/jve1gs8lfjkurhe37brf/DSC01477.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765289247/rcpsinfo/jve1gs8lfjkurhe37brf/DSC01477.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765289247/rcpsinfo/jve1gs8lfjkurhe37brf/DSC01477.jpg","width":2200}])
A guide to what the Commonwealth of Virginia’s new school ratings mean for RCPS families.
![Roanoke City Public Schools Earns National Recognition for Student Data Privacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765291194/rcpsinfo/o6ffe0lobzqddtxwbrjh/0N2A0441.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765291194/rcpsinfo/o6ffe0lobzqddtxwbrjh/0N2A0441.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765291194/rcpsinfo/o6ffe0lobzqddtxwbrjh/0N2A0441.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765291194/rcpsinfo/o6ffe0lobzqddtxwbrjh/0N2A0441.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765291194/rcpsinfo/o6ffe0lobzqddtxwbrjh/0N2A0441.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765291194/rcpsinfo/o6ffe0lobzqddtxwbrjh/0N2A0441.jpg","width":2200}])
RCPS is only the third school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this honor.
![RCPS Announces 2026 Teacher of the Year and Finalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764078944/rcpsinfo/gokepxivw6frifuy1vbh/FinalistsDrWhite.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764078944/rcpsinfo/gokepxivw6frifuy1vbh/FinalistsDrWhite.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764078944/rcpsinfo/gokepxivw6frifuy1vbh/FinalistsDrWhite.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764078944/rcpsinfo/gokepxivw6frifuy1vbh/FinalistsDrWhite.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764078944/rcpsinfo/gokepxivw6frifuy1vbh/FinalistsDrWhite.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764078944/rcpsinfo/gokepxivw6frifuy1vbh/FinalistsDrWhite.jpg","width":2200}])
Kaicey Manns is RCPS' 2026 Teacher of the Year!
![Back to School with RCPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747058082/rcpsinfo/ylvlouciunmfsqjwpnoy/Extravaganza_Social_Graphic-Website-01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747058082/rcpsinfo/ylvlouciunmfsqjwpnoy/Extravaganza_Social_Graphic-Website-01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747058082/rcpsinfo/ylvlouciunmfsqjwpnoy/Extravaganza_Social_Graphic-Website-01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747058082/rcpsinfo/ylvlouciunmfsqjwpnoy/Extravaganza_Social_Graphic-Website-01.jpg","width":999}])
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19. Be sure to check out our Back to School Hub for important updates!