On September 30, Rocky Mount Academy hosted the annual Powder Puff game, which is a flag football game played by the Upper School girls. While the game is typically played during homecoming week, it was postponed this year due to heavy rain, but the delay didn’t detract from the excitement! At 7:00...

This issue’s spotlight features Addison Shook, who joined the Rocky Mount Academy family for her junior year and is now a senior! Addison says she decided to come to RMA last year for a new beginning, and we can only assume that she has enjoyed her time here since her brother, 4th-grader Bryson Shook,...

In addition to gaining 65 new students this year, RMA added eight new and talented teachers, three of which are now part of our Lower School team. Although the school introduced them over the summer via Facebook posts and the weekly Eagle Update, I wanted to find out more about the newest faculty members...

On September 10th, Rocky Mount Academy hosted a reception in the Commons to honor the latest Turner W. Battle Scholarship recipients, which included both students and–for the first time–teachers. Head of School Beth Covolo, as well as the Heads of Upper, Middle, and Lower School, joined other faculty...

For years, RMA’s Student Government Association has played an integral role in student life, organizing school events and promoting school spirit. Though those responsibilities haven’t changed, this year has brought some exciting changes!  Among these are our new faculty advisors, Mrs. Meadows...

Senior Ethan Kim has earned two important distinctions: he is an “RMA lifer,” meaning he has spent his entire academic career at RMA, and he is also my best friend. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Ethan throughout my RMA experience, and though I might be a little biased, it is undeniable...

For many students, break and lunch are just ordinary parts of their school day and a chance to relax. However, for students with serious food allergies, these are times that can cause anxiety since allergy sufferers have to carefully consider what they can consume or just come into contact with due to...

Ben Waggoner, who has the honor of receiving the first senior spotlight this year, joined RMA in sixth grade and is exactly the kind of student who makes this school great. He is not only an exceptional scholar with “intelligence, creativity, inquisitiveness, and strong skills in problem solving,”...

In addition to 8 new teachers, Rocky Mount Academy has welcomed 65 new students for the 2026-2027 school year! Among those 65 are 15 middle school students and 8 upper school students. Middle school and high school are challenging enough academically, but for new students, the social side of school can...

After serving as Athletic Director for four years, Mrs. Katherine Bryant retired from that position last spring. It was a great loss for RMA, but we’re excited that Mr. Mike Joyner has taken on the role with the goal of further helping RMA’s athletic department grow. Mr. Joyner is deeply ingrained...