Williford Early Learning Center

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

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

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

EARLY RELEASE - January 9, 2024 All NCPS schools will open at their regular times but will have a 3-hour early dismissal.

Good morning, Bus 221 will not have a driver for the morning or afternoon. We apologize for this inconvenience. The midday portion of this route will have a driver. We thank you for your patience and have a great day!

Good Evening, Bus 221 for Williford Elementary will not have a driver in the morning. There will be a driver for the midday portion. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. Thank you for your patience and have a great evening.

The most recent federal data show that in the 2020-21 school year, at least 14.7 million students nationwide were chronically absent. This means that chronic absence has almost doubled from the more than 8 million students, pre-Covid-19, who were missing so many days of school that they were academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences, and suspensions—can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school. Sources: https://www.attendanceworks.org/chronic-absence/the-problem/ https://depc.org/attendance-matters/

Happy Holidays from NCPS! In case you didn't receive an email. Check out Dr. Ellis' first newsletter, which he wishes the NCPS community a Happy Holiday, via the link below. https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/dr-ellis-newsletter/newsletters/happy-holidays-from-ncps

Happy Holidays from NCPS! In case you didn't receive an email. Check out Dr. Ellis' first newsletter, which he wishes the NCPS community a Happy Holiday, via the link below. https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/dr-ellis-newsletter/newsletters/happy-holidays-from-ncps

NC Law Senate Bill 49 / SL 2023-106 states that from 01/01/24, to include a child in photos/videos/recordings, parents/guardians must Opt-In. This consent allows for yearbook inclusion and school-related social media presence. Non-opted-in students won't feature in new media by the school/district. Find the form in Rooms, under Materials -> "Mandatory" -> "updated model release form".

Good Evening, Bus 98 for Williford for the remainder of the week will not have a bus driver in the morning. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. Please plan accordingly. Thank you and have a great evening.

Where to find the model release form? (the document for images/video/audio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dRiOtCl8s0

Good Evening, Bus 98 for Williford Elementary will not have a driver in the morning. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. Thank you for your patience and have a great evening.

Here's what's happening: If you are an EDGECOMBE COUNTY Resident and have a child/children or family member in a NCPS High School. The deadline is coming up soon for you to make a decision if your high school student will be staying at their school or transferring out. TONIGHT, there is an information session to review this information.

Good Evening, Bus 98 for Williford Elementary will not have a driver in the morning. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. Thank you for your patience and have a great evening.

Good evening: We are dedicated to ensuring that you are well-informed about the demerger and transition plan, as it will significantly impact your child, family member, or a friend. Please share this important update, to help spread this upcoming event. This message is to keep you updated and aware of the ongoing developments of the demerger and plan of transition. Here's what's happening: If you are an EDGECOMBE COUNTY Resident and have a child/children or family member in a Nash County Public School High School. The deadline is coming up soon for you to make a decision if your high school student will be staying at their school or transferring out. Monday, there is an information session to review this information. Monday, December 11 at Rocky Mount High School at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the media center. Bring or tell your parent/guardian and Family! This is where they can learn more and ask questions. Please get in touch with us via this form for any questions: https://forms.gle/JBiqf3UnrgfC3MR76. Demerger landing page, https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/page/ncpsdemerger. Thank you so much. NCPS-Transition Team

Say Something Tips. See It. Report It. All NCPS Middle and High Schools have the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, you can submit a mental health or safety concern on our tips page. To report something visit: https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3000&HF=1&Logo=0&X=1&H=0

Internet Update: At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, a fiber line was cut between Raleigh and Rocky Mount, leading to an interruption in internet and phone services for all NCPS . As of 1:23 p.m., we are pleased to report that all internet and phone lines have been successfully restored. We are grateful for your patience and understanding during this disruption. Thank you! NCPS

Good Evening, Bus 98 for Williford Elementary will not have a driver in the morning. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. Thank you for your patience and have a great evening.