Students across the Randolph County School System (RCSS) showcased their skills, leadership, and agricultural knowledge at the West Central FFA Regional Rally on April 15, 2026—earning top honors and multiple opportunities to advance to the state level. Southwestern Randolph High School led the way with an impressive showing across several events. The Ag Mechanics and Tool teams both earned 2nd place in the region, while Carson Jordan was named the #1 individual in the region for Tools. In horticulture, the Introduction to Horticulture team placed 3rd, with Kyla Farmer earning #1 individual honors. Alyssa Hampton delivered a standout performance, winning 1st place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking, placing in the Top 3 in the state for Service Learning Proficiency, and being elected Vice President of the West Central Region FFA Officer Team. Additional achievements included 2nd place in Senior Poultry Evaluation, 2nd place in Gator Wars, and a 3rd place finish in Dairy Handler by Katelyn Haltom. Providence Grove High School also celebrated strong results. The Senior Dairy Evaluation team placed 3rd in 2026 after earning 1st in 2025, with Troy Blakely previously recognized as the top individual. The school earned 1st place in Senior Hunter Safety, with Jacob Bowman taking top individual honors, along with 3rd place finishes in Junior Forestry, Land Judging, Senior Horse Evaluation, and Employability Skills (Leah Morton). Northeastern Randolph Middle School earned a 2nd place finish in Junior Hunter Safety, while Trinity High School took home 1st place in Spanish Creed. Eastern Randolph High School added to the district’s success with a 3rd place Dairy Handler finish by Hannah Gilcrest. Thanks to their outstanding performances, many of these top three teams and individuals have qualified to compete at the North Carolina FFA State Convention, which will be held June 23–25, 2026, in Raleigh. These accomplishments highlight the dedication of RCSS students and advisors, as well as the strength of agricultural education programs across the district.
April 15, 2026 Update from the Superintendent
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Dr. Gainey
This week is National School Counseling Week. The attached video highlights some of the many activities our school counselors conduct on a regular basis with RCSS students and families.
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On Friday, November 21, at Journey Church in Asheboro, the Randolph County School System hosted the 4th Annual 11th Grade Career Expo. More than 500 RCSS students attended the event. Local businesses and community partners participated by investing in our future workforce.  This expo provides a valuable opportunity for companies to introduce themselves to Randolph County eleventh graders, share potential career paths, and help build a pipeline of future employees.  Thank you to all who came out to support this RCSS event!
Dr. Gainey
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Dr. Gainey
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Dr. Gainey, Superintendent of the Randolph County School System, was interviewed by Brad Jones with WGHP Fox 8 on August 20 to discuss the start of the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.