Nash County Public Schools

🎨✨During the month of February, Winstead Avenue Elementary students will have artwork on display that is inspired by black cultures from all around the world! The opening reception will be on February 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Mills. 🎨✨ #RockyMountMills #BlackHistoryMonth #Art #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCPSchools

Curious about Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Nash County Public Schools? 🚀 Join us for a Connect, Inform, Engage Information Session on Thursday, January 18th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the NCPS Central Office Auditorium Explore the future and discover the possibilities! 📚 NCPS Central Office Auditorium - 930 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC #CTE #EducationMatters #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPSchools #CareerandTechnicalEducation #CareerPathways

Nash County Public Schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, to ensure the safety of the road conditions. Due to recent weather forecasts and prioritizing the safety of our students, families, and staff, Nash County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17. This decision follows the latest update from the National Weather Service in Raleigh. The forecast indicates the possibility of isolated, patchy ice on pavements tonight and tomorrow morning. Furthermore, they anticipate sub-freezing temperatures in the morning, potentially dropping as low as 23 degrees, with a wind chill factor of 12 to 15 degrees. Revised Schedule for January 17, 2024: - Traditional High School: 9:30 a.m. - Elementary School: 10:00 a.m. - Middle School: 10:30 a.m. - Tar River Academy and CITI High School: 11:00 a.m. - Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school. If you ride the bus - please be on the lookout for transportation updates in the morning. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. Please follow this link for updates: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

NCPS Demerger Updates Good Afternoon, We are pleased to announce two upcoming community forums scheduled for the end of January. The first forum will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Winstead Avenue Elementary School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event will focus on discussing the future plans for Englewood Elementary, Williford Elementary, Winstead Avenue Elementary, and Edwards Elementary. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from District leadership and participate in a Q&A session. We encourage all families of those elementary school students and surrounding areas to attend. The second forum is set for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Edwards Middle School, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This gathering will address the prospective plans for families of Edwards Middle and Rocky Mount Middle School students. Similar to the first forum, District leadership will be present to share insights and answer questions. We strongly encourage the attendance of all families with current and future middle school students. In preparation for these meetings, we invite you to complete an anonymous survey available via the link below. The survey is designed to assist in organizing the community engagement forums related to the NCPS demerger. Its purpose is to gather questions beforehand, allowing leadership to address concerns during the forums effectively. These forums will focus on the reorganization plans for our district and are specifically for Nash County residents affected by the demerger. Please note that the survey will close on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Thank you, NCPS - Demerger Team Community Forums Survey Please click here, to access the community forums survey. Please note, that this survey will close on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at midnight. https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/demerger-newsletter/newsletters/ncps-demerger-updates

🌟Employee Spotlight 🌟 NCPS wants to spotlight some of our AMAZING employees. Today, we are highlighting Melissa Flinchum at Red Oak Elementary! Deborah Vance-Glover, a Teacher at Red Oak Elementary, says, “Mrs. Flinchum is the epitome of a GREAT Teacher. She is kind, considerate, and a wealth of information pertaining to Red Oak Elementary School and teaching in general. She is always offering to help in any way possible to make teaching life easier. Mrs. Flinchum creates weekly flashcards and seasonal stories for all of our Kindergarten students ensuring they have the best access to what they are learning.” Join us in celebrating Mrs. Flinchum! 🎉 #NCPS #EmployeeSpotlight #ThankYouNCPS #ThankYouNCPSEmployees #NCPSchools #RedOakElementary

A Retirement Information Session will be held on Thursday, January 18th at 3:30 p.m. in the Central Office Auditorium for NCPS STAFF ONLY. Please note that this event is LIMITED to 30 participants. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Whitley at tjwhitley@ncpschools.net. This event is held for informational purposes only. Link to register: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kGS2U52eFTJfsPTTF2sYWMuftRxL_Eush1H1GNnHI6g/edit?usp=sharing Thank you

January is School Board Appreciation Month. 🌟 Throughout the month, NCPS will be highlighting our AMAZING Board of Education Members so you can get to know them better. 🎓 Meet Mr. Dean Edwards, with five years of dedicated service, Mr. Edwards, a lifelong public servant, found his calling on the school board to create more opportunities for local children. 🎓💙 Fun fact: he's a recipient of North Carolina's Long Leaf Pine and the Kentucky Colonel awards, plus the 2018 Professor of the Year from Perdue Global University! 🏆 Did you know he enjoys going to car shows and volunteering in the community? #BoardMemberSpotlight #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCPSchools #BoardMembers #Education #FunFacts #GettoKnow

Due to inclement weather, Nash County Public Schools have cancelled all ATHLETICS, including practices and games scheduled for tonight, Friday, January 12, 2024.

Join us at the Information Session on Thursday, January 18th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the NCPS Central Office Auditorium (930 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC). #NCPS #CIE #ConnectInformEngage #NCPSchools #CTE #CareerandTechnicalEducation

🗓️ The 2024-2025 Calendars are now available on the district website! 🗓️ Traditional Calendar: https://5il.co/2c1hy NRM Early College and CITI High Calendar: https://5il.co/2c1ia #Calendars #School #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCountyPublicSchools

January is School Board Appreciation Month. 🌟 Throughout the month, NCPS will be highlighting our AMAZING Board of Education Members so you can get to know them better. 🎓 Meet Mrs. Sharonda Thomas-Bulluck, a member of the NCPS Board of Education for the past 4 years. 📚💙 Driven by her teaching background, she joined the board to leverage her classroom experience and propel our students forward. 🍎 Did you know she's the Queen of Holidays, especially Christmas? 🎄✨ Mrs. Thomas-Bulluck goes all out, embracing the festive spirit with enthusiasm. But that's not all—she also loves interior and graphic design! She also enjoys painting, traveling, and cooking. 🖌️✈️🍳 #BoardMemberSpotlight #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCPSchools #BoardMembers #Education #FunFacts #GettoKnow

📚✨ Welcome back to school, Nash County Public School students! 📸🌟 #NewSemester #WelcomeBack #BacktoSchool #Winter #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCountyPublicSchools

Celebrating excellence at the January Board of Education Meeting! 🏫✨ Let's give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing United Way coordinators for contributing to a record donation year. 🌟 And another shoutout to Mrs. Cheri Biggs, one of the district's four Payroll Analysts. She has recently completed all course requirements to be certified as a School Business Manager by the North Carolina Association of School Business Officials. Mrs. Evelyn Bulluck was acknowledged for her dedication to the Board of Education and service to Nash County students for 24 years. 👏 #NCPS #JanuaryMeeting #NCPSchools #BoardofEducation

Nash County Public Schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to ensure the safety of the road conditions. Revised Schedule for January 10, 2024: - Traditional High School: 9:30 a.m. - Elementary School: 10:00 a.m. - Middle School: 10:30 a.m. - Tar River Academy and CITI High School: 11:00 a.m. - Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. All after-school activities and athletic programs will proceed as usual. Please follow this link for updates: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

Nash County Public Schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to ensure the safety of the road conditions. Revised Schedule for January 10, 2024: - Traditional High School: 9:30 a.m. - Elementary School: 10:00 a.m. - Middle School: 10:30 a.m. - Tar River Academy and CITI High School: 11:00 a.m. - Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. All after-school activities and athletic programs will proceed as usual. Please follow this link for updates: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

A big thank you to our School Resource Officers and local law enforcement from Nash County Public Schools. Your dedication to keeping our schools and community safe is greatly appreciated! #LawEnforcementAppreciation #LawEnforcement #ThankYou #NCPS #NashCPSchools #NCPSchools

🌟Employee Spotlight 🌟 NCPS wants to spotlight some of our AMAZING employees. Today, we are highlighting Karen Pearce at Red Oak Elementary! Dawn Hamilton, Art Teacher at Red Oak Elementary, says, “Mrs. Pearce always has a smile to greet everyone. She is approachable to students and staff. She brings joy to our building by always including everyone. She is a great listener and problem solver. She brings joy to Red Oak Elementary. She goes out of her way to make PBIS programs work for everyone. She is a positive person that is a joy to have as a teammate.” Join us in celebrating Karen Pearce! 🎉 #NCPS #EmployeeSpotlight #ThankYouNCPS #ThankYouNCPSEmployees #NCPSchools #RedOakElementary

Congratulations to Sonya Horton, Melvin Ballard, Keil Dawson, and Courtney Land!🎉 #NCPSProud #NewRole #Congrats #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCPSchools #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPSProud

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All School and Administrative Offices will be closed on January 15th #NCPS #NCPSchools #NashCountyPublicSchools #MartinLutherKingJrDay #NoSchool

EARLY RELEASE - January 9, 2024 All NCPS schools will open at their regular times but will have an early dismissal due to inclement weather.