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Spring Scholastic Book Fair will take place the week of March 4-8, 2024!
Welcome to the
Rocky Creek Elementary School
Library webpage
RCES Library Mission Statement
The mission of the Rocky Creek Elementary School Library is to encourage lifelong information literacy learning through reading and inquiry. This mission is accomplished by providing a welcoming environment with both real and virtual access to appropriate, high quality resources in print, non-print, and digital formats to all members of the school community.
Rhonda Evans, Librarian
Email: rhonda.evans@gcsd.us
Mary Day, Library Assistant
Email:mary.day@gcsd.us
Library Hours
7:35am-2:30pm
Monday-Friday
Closed during regular school breaks.
Click here to view a tutorial on how to use the Magnolia Database for Elementary Users.
Students can search for books from our school library online!
Once you click on the Destiny Follett link below, you will need to select Rocky Creek Elementary School. Then you can use the “Find” tool to search for books using Keywords, Titles, Author, Subject, or Series.
Or, you scan the QR code to go directly to the Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Student Resources
MackinVIA is a multi-award winning, digital content management system that allows our students to read anytime and anywhere. Does require school login information.
"A secure site for students to find, explore, and learn about anything"(AASL Best Websites 2016). A virtual encyclopedia with pictures, text, videos, and more!
Click here to find any type of reference source you may need from an atlas to a thesaurus. You can also search for information by topic and grade.
Get a preview of some of your favorite books. You can read samples of books or listen to clips of the audiobooks! You can even play games and join in on group chats to discuss some beloved characters!
This is for the science lover in us all. Learn all about animals, space, and our planet through this amazing website. You will not be disappointed!
This website has reading, language, and math resources for grades K-3. Find out fun it can be learning to read!
Fun games and activities for grades K-6. This website is filled with math, engineering, and historical activities.
Explore.org hosts live streaming videos from all over the world allowing learners to observe a variety of animals in their natural habitats.
The science website for kids from the American Museum of Natural History
Interactive simulations for science and math
A childhood favorite in a virtual format
Explore some of the Smithsonian’s most treasured objects and become creators as well.
Professional Resources for Teachers
Google Classroom Teacher Training
MAGNOLIA - Click here for a Magnolia informational video.
Link to the apps most used by your students and school.
Britannica Education Resource Hub
Access free resources for school leaders and teachers, produced by Britannica’s education experts and partners.
Britannica Tutorials for Educators
Thousands of articles at your fingertips! This website has articles relevant to every subject area. You even have the option to print them in a variety of reading levels.
If you are looking for amazing science and social studies resources to enrich your classroom, this is the spot! The SI has everything from lesson plans to virtual field trips.
This site is filled with amazing lesson plans and activities. There are also professional development and parent resources. This an easy "go-to" site for any teacher.
The best thing since sliced bread! Khan is an all-in-one resource with lessons for teachers and online activities for students. This website is a dream resource for anyone in education.
ReadWorks is driven by cognitive science research. FREE content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning from Kindergarten to 12th Grade.
Free Open Educational Resources
We're dedicated to advancing STEM inquiry through technology to equip learners and empower lives.
National Informal STEM Education Network
The National Informal STEM Education Network brings people together to engage in STEM, understand our world, and build a better future for everyone.
FREE, research-based, integrated Computer Science and Data Science modules for Math, Science, Business and Social Studies classes grades 5-12.
First Book Marketplace Free Resources
Library of Congress Digital Resources
Locate and use primary sources from the Library's collections to aid in classroom lessons.
Search through more than 13 million pages of historical US newspapers.
Explore Your State
Visit the different sites below to learn more about our home state of Mississippi.
Contact the RCES Library
2183 Rocky Creek Rd.,
Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: 601-947-3886
Fax: 601-766-9962
PRINCIPAL : Gina Hataway
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Sheila Taylor
Notice of Non-discrimination
George County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic origin, disability, or sex.
GCSD Title IX Coordinator: District Athletic Director/Director of Operations
1-601-947-6993