You may be familiar with WordPress.com. It’s a popular online platform, a competitor to Google’s Blogger, used to publish blog or even full websites. WordPress is a terrific way to create an easy, professional-looking site to use as an instructional and communication tool in your classroom.

As of fall 2009, RCPS has its own WordPress server whose purpose is to host blogs and websites created by Rockingham County Public Schools teachers, staff, and students. No more need for WordPress.com or Blogger.com any longer if you’re in RCPS!

Thanks to Joe Lipscomb, who set up the server and keeps it all running for us!

Establishing an Account

If you want to create your own blog/site on our server, follow these steps:

1. Contact Stephanie Failes in the RCPS Technology Department to request an account.
2. Once your account is created, the blog server will generate and send to you an email to reveal your login link, username, and temporary password.
3. Open the link offered in the email. Enter the username and password provided, as well, to log in.

Step-by-Step Directions

See this page to help you get going initially with your site setup.

Need Help?

This site is intended to answer your questions about how to set up your WordPress site. Feel free to ask questions and we’ll assist!