Dear RPCS Community,

Update:
Please be advised that the Rock Point Chapter House is continuing active Incident Command Center to monitor and support our community.

Again, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of all our families. We are requesting that all RPCS school families text a status update to 505-415-8760 as soon as possible.

In your message, please include:
1. **Family Name:** The name of the family/students you represent.
2. **Flood Impact Status:** Let us know if your household or property is affected by the flooding. Attach photos.
3. **Immediate Needs:** Indicate if you are safe or require assistance or evacuation.
4. **Where you are located**

If you or your family are seriously affected or in need of immediate help, please call the number above right away.
Please stay safe, and do not hesitate to reach out.

Rock Point Community School will NOT have school on Friday, October 16, 2026 due to significant flooding surrounding the school campus and relief efforts. Thank you in advance.

**RPCS Administration**

📢 Rock Point Community Flood Update — October 14, 2026
Due to the recent severe weather and flooding, please stay home when possible and avoid unnecessary travel. Do not drive through flooded roads or washes. Our roads are saturated and need time to dry and stabilize.
🏠 Shelter for affected families
Rock Point Chapter House is open to families affected by flooding. Cots and limited food items will be available.
📸 Report flood damage
If your home has flood damage, please send photos of the damage, your home’s location, your phone number, and your name directly to:
• Mary John: 928-659-4350 or 928-659-4351
• Valinda Shirley: 505-415-8760
This information is needed for the Red Cross to assess the damage and assistance needs. Please do not post your personal information in the comments. Potential financial assistance requires an assessment and is not immediate.
🪏 Sandbags and volunteers
Sandbags are currently being obtained. Apache County will be delivering sand to the Chapter House this afternoon. If you can help fill sandbags, your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Please contact Mary or Valinda to coordinate.
🚧 Equipment and road conditions
Rock Point Chapter, Navajo Nation Division of Transportation (NDOT), and Arizona Department of Transportation are not dispatching heavy equipment into saturated areas at this time. NDOT cannot reach homes in these areas because of ground saturation.
📞 Immediate flood assistance
Call Chinle Police Department Dispatch:
928-674-2111 or 928-674-2112
Dispatch will connect your request with the Emergency Operations Center. The Incident Command Post in Window Rock is coordinating the response with Chinle PD.
According to today’s Incident Command Response Team update shared by our school board member, there is a 30% chance of rain through 6 p.m. today, with improving weather expected tomorrow.

Please give roads time to settle, check on loved ones by phone, and stay safe. Ahéhee’ to everyone helping our community.
RPCS Administration/School Board

RPCS Community Announcement – Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Good morning, RPCS Families,
Due to significant flooding in Rock Point, surrounding areas and upstream communities that contribute to the water flowing through our community, RPCS will have an early release today, Wednesday, October 14, at 1:30 PM.
There will be no school for students tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Please take all necessary safety precautions and do not attempt to travel through flooded, muddy, washed-out, or otherwise unsafe roads. Water levels and road conditions can change quickly. Your family’s safety is our top priority.

UPDATES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
-Early Release: All students will be released at 1:30 PM today, Wednesday, October 14. Please make the necessary arrangements for your children.
-No School for Students Tomorrow: Thursday, October 15, due to significant flooding and unsafe road conditions.
-Bus Routes: Please do not attempt to reach designated bus stops if roads are flooded or unsafe. Notify the school if road conditions affect your child’s transportation.
-Honor Roll Trip: The Farmington trip is postponed until further notice. Honor Roll assembly will also be postponed.
-HS Volleyball: Please watch for additional updates regarding the game against Shonto, as conditions may affect the schedule.
-Bijí: Bijí will continue tomorrow.

We will continue monitoring weather, flooding, and road conditions and will share additional updates as needed. Please stay alert, avoid flooded roadways, and follow all safety advisories.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff.

Please share this announcement with other RPCS families to help ensure everyone receives this important information.
Stay safe,
RPCS Administration

Good morning, RPCS Families,

Due to poor road conditions, please do not attempt to travel through flooded, muddy, washed-out, or unsafe roads. Your family’s safety comes first.

Updates for Today:

● East and West Mesa: Students are excused from school today.
● Other Bus Routes: If road conditions prevent your children from safely reaching designated bus stops, please keep them home and notify the school so their absences can be excused.
● Honor Roll Trip: The Farmington trip is postponed until further notice.
● HS Volleyball: The game against Shonto remains scheduled at this time.

We will continue monitoring conditions and share updates as needed. Please stay safe and watch for school announcements.

Thank you for your cooperation.

RPCS Administration