Nash County Public Schools

🌟 Students Bring Fairy Tales to Life at the Nashville Courthouse 🌟 Our 4th and 5th-grade students in Mrs. Adkins' class had a truly unforgettable experience during their recent field trip to the Nashville Courthouse! As part of their study of the legal system, students toured the courthouse, met several official officers of the court, and even stepped into the roles of judge, attorneys, witnesses, and jury members. The highlight of the day was a mock civil trial: The Bear Family vs. Gold E. Locks. With great enthusiasm (and a few giggles), students presented their case, examined evidence, and practiced persuasive argument skills—all while learning firsthand about the workings of a courtroom. We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Kelly Shore for helping lead and coordinate this special learning opportunity. Her dedication made this real-world connection to our curriculum both meaningful and fun! It was a day full of learning, laughter, and a little bit of fairy tale justice! #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCounty #NashCountyPublicSchools

🚀🌟 STEM Design Challenge 🚀🌟 Recently, teams from all NCPS middle schools took part in the STEM Design Challenge, sponsored by STEP. We deeply appreciate the chance for students to engage in critical thinking, robotics coding, and K'nex construction, all while integrating concepts from the novel The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. Events like this ignite innovation, creativity, and enhance problem-solving abilities among our students. Rocky Mount Middle School proudly came in 2nd place overall! #STEP #ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMath #RockyMountMiddle #STEMDesignChallenge

👮‍♂️🏫 Partnering for Safety! 🛡️ NCPS employees recently joined forces with our incredible law enforcement partners for a School Safety Training focused on keeping our schools safe and secure. Together, we're committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for every student and staff member. 💙 Thank you to our dedicated team members and community partners who make safety a top priority! 🙌 #NCPS #SchoolSafety #StrongerTogether #SafeSchools #CommunityPartnership #NashCountyPublicSchools

🐟🔬 Exciting learning at Middlesex Elementary! We’re thrilled to share that Middlesex Elementary was awarded the SHAD in the Classroom grant this year! Through this amazing opportunity, 5th-grade students got hands-on with science by dissecting fish similar to shad—crappie, carp, and smallmouth bass. This hands-on activity helped students understand the anatomy of a shad 🐠 and learn directly from Kendall, a conservationist from NC State! 🌿📚 What an unforgettable experience in science, conservation, and real-world learning! 👏💙 #NCPS #MiddlesexElementary #HandsOnLearning #ScienceInAction #ShadInTheClassroom #NCState #STEMeducation

Recently, a group of six ECHS scholars (joined by principal Dr. McGeachy) embarked upon a six-day trip to Iceland. The trip was sponsored by the Nash Community College Global Scholars Club under the leadership of Professor Zack Morgan. During their journey, scholars visited numerous waterfalls, glaciers, and other points of interest. The scholars thoroughly enjoyed this learning experience and better understood why Iceland is known as the land of "Fire and Ice." Pictured L-R: (Dr. Thomas McGeachy, Harley Spires, Shian Shahadat, Mary Boulden, AiIslynn O'Neal, Khloe Howard, and Frederick Lindsey)

Dr. Angie Arrington, Kimyarda Lawson, and others from the Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of The Links, Incorporated joined the 21st CCLC after school program to share information on their monthly global theme Mexico. Students had the opportunity to speak the native language, see and touch artifacts from Mexico, discover landmarks and music from the area as well as experience a Taste of Mexico food sampling. The 21st CCLC program is a three year federal grant awarded to Nash County Public Schools and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region. The program serves students at Nashville, Spring Hope, Middlesex, and Bailey. #SpringHopeElementary #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCounty #NashCountyPublicSchools

Free Sports Physicals Clinic!

📢 Now Accepting Applications! 📢 NEDA applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available! Don't miss this opportunity—apply today! 🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYGr_YsI3eSU1UUzKe9YMsALm3A-HOtUXggJWzeFpbCsQrzQ/viewform

🌟 Infinite Potential Leadership Summit 🌟 The Village: Males to Men Mentoring Program recently hosted its Annual Leadership Summit, giving scholars an inspiring day filled with growth, wisdom, and opportunity! 🙌 Scholars heard powerful messages from community leaders like Chief Robert Hassell, Chief of Police for Rocky Mount, and Board of Education member Mr. Dean Edwards. After the keynote sessions, scholars participated in impactful workshops focused on: 💰 Financial Awareness 🧠 Mental Health & Wellness 🚀 Pathways to Entrepreneurship 🤝 Relationship Building 🍽️ Etiquette A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful event a reality for our future leaders! 💙✨ For a full recap of the event, visit https://youtu.be/PuAe5-dx_k0

🎉 United Way Wins 🎉 Nash County Public Schools is thrilled to receive the Spirit of North Carolina Award from the United Way of North Carolina! 🏆❤️ This prestigious award recognizes organizations that go above and beyond in building a culture of giving, volunteerism, and community impact—and we are proud to be among them! This year, NCPS employees raised an incredible $101,273, marking the largest donation in our district’s history to United Way. 💥 That places us in the top three local contributors to the campaign! Over the past 18 years, we’ve contributed more than $1.2 million toward building a stronger community. Thank you to every team member who helped make this possible—you are truly making a difference. 💙 #NCPS #UnitedWay #SpiritOfNC #CommunityImpact #NCPSGivesBack #NCPSProud #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPSchools #NashCounty #UnitedWayTarRiverRegion

📣 New Resource for NCPS Families! 💙👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Nash County Public Schools is excited to offer Family Engagement on Demand—a FREE and convenient way to support your child’s learning and development at home! 🏡📚 ✅ Watch short learning videos ✅ Join live parenting workshops ✅ Explore topics that help boost student success! 📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to get started: 🔗 https://app.si4allonline.com/#/landing-page/nash-county Let’s partner together to help every child thrive! 🌟 #NCPS #FamilyEngagement #ParentSupport #StudentSuccess #NashCountyPublicSchools

🚀🔬 Check out some snapshots from our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Day with our 8th graders! 📸✨ Students explored hands-on STEM activities at different stations and had a special virtual visit from WRAL’s Kat Campbell, who shared her journey as a meteorologist—perfect for our weather-focused event! ⛈️🌎 She reminded students that STEM is for everyone, no matter your background, gender, or how you look or act. The future of STEM is diverse, inclusive, and full of possibilities! 💡🔭 #NCPSProud #NashCountyPublicSchools #STEM #NashCounty #NCPS #ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMath

📢 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 📢 In accordance with federal requirements, the Nash County Public School System is currently reviewing the following 2025-26 federal grant application: Title VI-A Indian Education Formula Grant The grant application will be available for review at Nash County Public Schools, 930 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC as follows: Monday, April 14, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. All comments received during the public hearing will be considered by the Indian Education Parent Committee for the Title VI-A Indian Education grant. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Morris, Director of Federal Programs at jjmorris@ncpschools.net or 252-462-2533. The Nash County Public School system does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational or employment programs or activities. #PublicHearingNotice #IndianEducationGrant #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCountyPublicSchools #NashCounty #NashCountyPublicSchools

📚🥳 Big News from the Battle of the Books! 🥳📚 We’re so proud to announce that Englewood Elementary, our first-place overall team from Nash County Public Schools, placed 4th at the Regional Battle of the Books competition! 🎉👏 Pictured here is the amazing team alongside their dedicated coach, Mrs. Shari Menning! 🏆✨ Way to go, Englewood! 💙📖 #NCPS #BattleOfTheBooks #EnglewoodElementary #ReadersAreLeaders #NashCountyProud #NCPSchools #NashCounty

🏆 Now Accepting Nominations! 🏆 The Dudley Whitley Memorial “Nash County Outstanding Coach Award” nominations are officially open! 🎉 Know a coach who goes above and beyond? 🌟 Nominate them today for their dedication, leadership, and impact on student-athletes. Visit the link below for the nomination form and more details: https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/page/dudley-whitley-memorial-nash-county-outstanding-coach-award Let’s celebrate our outstanding coaches! 💙 #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPS #NashCounty #NCPSchools

🎉✨ See Our 2025-26 Educator of the Year Nominees! ✨🎉 We are proud to recognize the incredible educators across Nash County Public Schools who go above and beyond each day to inspire, lead, and make a difference in the lives of students. 🍎📚 Swipe through to see the nominees from each of our schools! 💫 Thank you for your dedication and passion—you are what makes NCPS shine! 🌟 #NCPSProud #EducatorOfTheYear #TeacherAppreciation #NashCountyPublicSchools #ExcellenceInEducation #NCPSchools #NashCounty #NCPS

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at NCPS Board of Education Meeting! 🎉 At our April Board of Education meeting, we were thrilled to recognize the incredible accomplishments of our students and staff! 💙💛 📚 Governor’s School Selections: Out of 1,882 state nominations, 8 of our 18 applicants were accepted into this prestigious program! Congratulations to: • Demitri Braxton – Southern Nash High • Denisse Campos – NRM Early College • Noah Johnson – Southern Nash High • Natalia Lopez – Southern Nash High • Camden Winstead – Southern Nash • Autumn Watkins – Southern Nash High • Kasey Wilson – Southern Nash High 🌟 Nash County Hero Awards: A huge thank you to Justin Goods, Kemaree Hinton, and James Pitts, Jr. of SNHS for going above and beyond as exceptional educators and staff members. Your dedication to our EC students and community truly defines what it means to be a Nash County Hero! 🏆 Project AWARE Recognition: Congratulations to Jeannie Kerr, our Director of Project AWARE, for receiving ECU’s 2025 Outstanding Field Agency of the Year Award! Her leadership and commitment to student mental health continue to inspire and uplift our community. 💜 🔧 Brick City Engineering Challenge: Shoutout to the amazing team from Coopers Elementary who competed in this year’s challenge! Led by Principal Courtney Land and coaches Kyla Irvine & Kristi Adkins, students tackled STEM tasks inspired by powerful stories. 🙌 Team members: Liam Bass, Gabby Carter, Cambrie Sherrod, Olivia Harris, Jessie Smith & Carter Jenkins! 💡📘 👏 Let’s continue to celebrate our #NCPS students and staff who make our district shine! #NCPSProud #GovernorSchool #NashCountyHeroes #STEMEducation #ProjectAWARE #BrickCityChallenge #ExcellenceInEducation #NashCountyPublicSchools

🐦✨ Exploring Nature Through Art & Wildlife! ✨🐦 On Tuesday, April 1, students at Red Oak Elementary had an incredible experience with Sylvan Heights Bird Park Education Trainers! 🦜📚 They learned about nature and habitats as part of their art studies on John James Audubon’s Birds of America. 🎨🌿 This hands-on learning opportunity was made possible through an arts grant from the DeLeon Carter Foundation. 🎭🎶 #NCPS #RedOakElementary #ArtsInEducation #BirdsOfAmerica #SylvanHeightsBirdPark

📢 Supporting Our Families! ❤️ Members of the NCPS Federal Programs department, along with the Migrant and ESL programs, joined forces on March 26, 2025, to distribute essential supplies to both our migrant and McKinney-Vento (homeless) families. 📦 Supplies included: 🧼 Hygiene kits 🔥 Heated blankets 🌧️ Rain jackets 🎒 Bookbags with supplies 🧽 Cleaning supplies 🛁 Towels & washcloths 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Impact: ✅ 64 families supported ✅ 152 students received supplies A huge THANK YOU to the North Carolina Homeless Education Program for donating many of these much-needed items! 💙🙌 #NCPSProud #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPS #NCPSchools #Shoutout

Information from the Nash County Health Department!