Afton / Piney River Hard to believe with all of the severe storm destruction that moved through on the second part of the weekend that yesterday was beautiful and sunny. Two very popular annual events were held on Saturday. The Rockfish River Elementary Earth Day 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run kicked off the […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia BRL received numerous messages on Tuesday night about cars being broken into at Rockfish River Elementary School during a Christmas program being held there. “I was there with my grand children, my car was not broken into, but the one next to it was! The gentle man was telling us when […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia Students at Rockfish River Elementary School recently got the chance to see the different kinds of jobs people do across the area. We’ve been telling you about the very interesting day they hold each year for many, many years. The day gives students a chance to ask questions and check out […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia In what’s become a long standing annual event, Rockfish River Elementary School held its annual Veteran’s Day remembrance this past Friday – November 11, 2016. We’ve been telling you about the time honored tradition since this first web story back in 2007. Thank you to veterans past and present for your […]
Afton Nelson County, VA By Tyler Rich Mrs. Wendy Dalton’s second grade class at Rockfish River Elementary School showed just how much they care about animals. In response to a language arts project on persuasive posters, one student suggested that the class host a fun run to benefit the Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County, and […]
Afton Nelson County, VA It’s still officially winter for a few more days, but with the recent warm days the students at Rockfish River Elementary got a head start on planting. Olivia Ellis sent us this picture of classmates there putting in a spring vegetable garden at the school’s quad. Won’t be much loinger! Spring […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia For years we have been telling you about Rockfish River Elementary School’s committment to honor and remember veterans. This past Thursday morning RRES Principal, Nita Hughes and her staff continued their tradition of recognizing vets for service and sacrifice to their country. Veteran’s Day is officially recognized nationwide on November 11th.
Afton Nelson County, VA Nelson County 2nd Annual 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Rockfish River Elementary School. 5K Race starts at 8:30 and 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:30. Registration is available ahead of event or day of, from 6:45- 8 am. All proceeds go […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia The faculty, staff, and students of Rockfish River Elementary School invite ALL veterans and their families to join them on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9:45 a.m. to be honored at our annual Veteran’s Day program. This program is open to ALL veterans so invite your friends. Please call the school […]
Afton Nelson County, Virginia Thanks to some funds from the Nelson County School Board, Rockfish River Elementary School has a couple of pretty neat additions to the playground in Afton. This week crews have been installing a new rock climbing wall along with a new swing set. Additional upgrades are planned to the playground throughout […]
