Celebrating involved parents: Rockdale County Public Schools held its inaugural "Parents are Powerful" rally Feb. 27 as part of the district's National Parent Leadership Month activities, which recognized, honored, and celebrated parents for their vital leadership roles in their homes and communities. About 14 parents in all participated in the rally, held at the Rockdale Career Academy and also planned for Burlington Coat Factory, Wal Mart and Target. (left to right)Back row: Brandi Wells, Conyers Middle School Parent Advisory Council, Kysa Daniels, Shoal Creek Elementary PAC, Camillo DaSilva, Honey Creek Elementary PAC. Front row: Arkeitha Prince, Shoal Creek Elementary PTA, April Fallon, RCPS director of community support, Talisa Upshaw, Flat Shoals Elementary PAC and Salem High School PAC.