Rochelle Water District Members: When the water was turned on yesterday water usage was so great that it drained both tanks. The pump could not keep up. We feel that this was mainly due to the large number of leaks suffered by residents from last week’s weather. Both tanks are currently being filled by water tankers from Brady. When there is enough water to operate it will be turned on in increments giving residents time to locate and fix their leaks as well as flush their toilets. The water will be turned on from 4:30 to 5:30 this afternoon. Again at 7:30 to 8:30 this evening and again as early in the morning as we can manage. Their is still a boil water notice on all water to be consumed.
Thank you,
Preasley Cooper
Rochelle ISD will be going remote tomorrow, Tuesday February 23. Due to the water outage. We will resume regular classes Wednesday, February 24. Thanks for your understanding in this matter.
Rochelle ISD received approximately 40 cases of bottled water from the Salvation Army. If you are in need of drinking water you can stop by the school from 11-5. If you need more information contact Dave Lewis at 324-456-1086.
Rochelle ISD has been notified that the water district is going to shut water off. We have plenty of drinking water and all bathrooms are closed except for one set. We will be able to provide lunch, education and love today. We may have to go virtual tomorrow. We will let you know this afternoon.
With the boil ordinance in place, we want to remind all of our students to bring water bottles tomorrow. We will have water dispensers with purified water available in the halls for students until our water is safe for consumption.
Just got water at the school. Had three leaks but everything is fixed. We will have school Monday morning. Just heard all the kids cry!!
Rochelle ISD is cancelling school for Thursday because of electricity outage and water shortage. Please stay tuned for more updates.
Rochelle ISD administration has decided to cancel school and all extracurricular activities on Wednesday, February 17, because of limited electricity and the lack of water at the Rochelle ISD campus.
Due to power outage and roads Rochelle ISD will not have classes or extracurricular activity for Tuesday, February 16. Please stay safe and warm.
Here are some more great ways the Rochelle students are practicing “21 Days of Kindness!” Hopefully the students are practicing kindness and staying warm during this cold 🥶 snap.
Due to the inclement weather, Rochelle ISD has decided to release students at 12:30 today. Busses and pick-up will start at 12:30. RISD is also cancelling classes for Monday, February 15 due to near zero temperatures. Monday’s cancellation is for all extracurricular activities and in-person and online classes. For further information please contact Dave Lewis at 325-243-5224 or at dlewis@rochelleisd.net
Just want everyone to know that we are monitoring roads and weather radar constantly. I just drove 190 and 1121 and they are mostly dry. There are slicks spots at intersections. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep informed of early release. If you have any question please call me at the school.
We drove out 283, 1121, 377 and 190. There is some moisture. No standing water. School will start at regular time.
Rochelle ISD is aware of the impending weather for tonight. I will be driving the roads late tonight and at 4a.m. tomorrow morning to make a decision based on the weather. Watch the app, Facebook, KNEL and twitter to keep up with the latest RISD news.
Generating plans and ideas for some exciting plans for the end of the year. #ChooseRochelle
Rochelle ISD is doing “21 Days of Kindness” from February 8-28. Research shows that it takes 21 days to form a habit...thus practicing kindness every day for 21 days. Look for more fun and inspiring ways our Rochelle students practice kindness!
#chooseRochelle
Tuesday afternoon we will be hosting our annual awards ceremony for UIL Academic competition in both Elementary and JH. Due to the continued need to remain socially distanced, this ceremony will only be for UIL participating students in both Elementary and Junior High. Students that did not participate as well as outside guests and family members will not be able to attend so that we can remain socially distanced. We will be recording this ceremony and posting it to social media as quickly as we can so that parents, family members, friends, and the Rochelle Community can see all of the amazing things that our UIL team has done.
Elementary and Junior High Academic UIL Participants: Please do not forget to come to school dressed for the assembly.
Congratulations to Laney Woodard for being named the Student of the Month for February and Mrs. Stidham for being named our Employee of the Month for February. Both Laney and Mrs. Stidham will be honored at this Wednesday's school board meeting. #ChooseRochelle
Headed into the start of the 3rd quarter, the Lady Hornets continue to fight hard against Richland Springs: 22-39.
Gifted and Talented (GT) informational letters and referral forms are being sent home with our students today. If you have any questions, please see the website for more information or reach out to our GT Teacher/Coordinator, Mrs. McWIlliams, at the school. Referral forms must be turned in no later than February 11, 2021.