Rockbridge Elementary School
Principal: Lissette McRea
6066 Rockbridge School Road, Norcross, GA 30093
School Highlights
Rockbridge Elementary is one of Georgia’s most diverse schools, with an international student population. We proudly celebrate the cultural richness our families bring to our school community.
The following school highlights showcase how Rockbridge Elementary School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
PBIS Recognition
Rockbridge Elementary is proud to be a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school. This year, Rockbridge Elementary was Recognized as a Distinguished PBIS School by the Georgia Department of Education. Through PBIS, we consistently celebrate and reinforce positive student behavior. Students are recognized as R.E.S. Mustangs by demonstrating Respect, Engagement, and Safety. To celebrate their efforts, we host quarterly events such as dances, movie-and-popcorn days, PBIS lunches with the principal, and more—nurturing a fun and supportive school culture. Rockbridge Elementary offers students the opportunity to engage in various extracurricular activities.
Pre-K Expansion
Rockbridge Elementary is part of our district’s Pre-K expansion, giving our youngest learners an engaging and academically rich start. With a strong focus on early learning and social‑emotional growth, Rockbridge Elementary’s Pre‑K helps every child begin school with confidence and curiosity.
Community Outreach
Throughout the year, Rockbridge Elementary School collaborates with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Volunteer Gwinnett to host Mobile Food Distribution events, providing essential support to the community and serving nearly 200 families at each event.
Support for Multilingual Learners
Rockbridge Elementary began implementing Instructional Conversations as part of its commitment to supporting multilingual learners. This approach involves small-group, goal-oriented discussions led by students to promote meaningful dialogue around academic content. Instructional Conversations foster language development, expand vocabulary, and encourage collaboration—empowering multilingual learners to build both language proficiency and confidence.
Family Engagement Events
Rockbridge Elementary welcomes families through a series of engagement events, including Family Potluck and Partnerships, Bingo Night, Black History Month Program, STEM and Fine Arts Night, Literacy Night, and the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta.
Parent Workshops
Rockbridge Elementary hosts a series of parent workshops to empower families and strengthen home-school connections. Our Parent Center offers sessions focused on building parent capacity in key areas, including technology training and support, strategies for fostering early literacy at home, and understanding the social-emotional needs of young learners. Families gain valuable tools to support their children's growth and success both in and out of the classroom. Additionally, Rockbridge Elementary is expanding English classes for parents.
Early Literacy Commitment
Rockbridge Elementary continues to successfully meet the state requirements outlined by the Georgia Early Literacy Act. This legislation aims to strengthen early literacy instruction for students in kindergarten through third grade across Georgia. In alignment with the bill, all K–3 teachers at Rockbridge Elementary completed a series of professional learning sessions focused on structured literacy, the science of reading, and foundational literacy skills—ensuring high-quality, evidence-based instruction for our youngest learners.