Nash County Public Schools

CONNECTING WITH NCPS DRIVE! Learn how to use PowerSchool, the Parent Portal, and Rooms through the app. We will help you get access and stay engaged! • Southern Nash High School in the Media Center • Thursday, September 14th • 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. #NashCountyPublicSchool #NCPS #ConnectingwithNCPSDrive #StayConnected

"Connecting with NCPS Drive!" Learn how to use PowerSchool, the Parent Portal, and Rooms through the App. We will help you get access and stay engaged. Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Southern Nash High School Digital Center. Who is this for?: All Guardian(s) and Parent(s) of NCPS Students! Schedule Link: https://calendar.app.google/ Appointments can be scheduled in advance, or just walk-in! Please remember to bring a government-issued ID. The NCPS Communication, Planning, and Engagement Department and the Technology Department, is holding a Connecting with NCPS Drive! At Southern Nash High School on Thursday, September 14. In collaboration with Bailey Elementary, Middlesex Elementary, Spring Hope Elementary, Southern Nash Middle, and Southern Nash High School Administrative teams. This event is open to all NCPS parents and guardians in the Nash County community. Our dedicated team will be on hand to assist you with Rooms, PowerSchool, and Parent Portal, ensuring that you are well informed and connected with your child's school and district for all communication services. We look forward to helping you get connected! For any questions, please contact Heather Louise Finch at PR-Dept@ncpschools.net

Nash County Teachers reflect on 9/11 as students https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2023/09/11/nash-county-teachers-reflect-on-9-11-as-students?cid=share_clip By Patrick Thomas Nash County UPDATED 10:30 AM ET Sep. 11, 2023 PUBLISHED 9:47 AM ET Sep. 11, 2023 NASH CO., N.C. — Many of us can remember where we were on Sept. 11, 2001, and who we were with. For some of us, it was our schoolmates. But how do you explain the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil to people who weren’t alive? For one community, that answer requires two Nash County school teachers who were once students in the same school system. Charles Vester is a 7th grade Social Studies teacher at Southern Nash Middle School. He said teaching young people can be exciting. Modern classrooms are full of laptops instead of more traditional textbooks. Vester starts his class with a few prompts to get his 12- and 13-year-olds thinking about the world outside of where they live. “How does where you live affect how you live?” Vester asked the class. Vester believes it is much harder to educate without encouraging some imagination. “A lot of them haven’t traveled outside of Nash County or North Carolina. Trying to make them think or using personal experiences helps with that,” he said. The 36-year-old said one personal experience from his more formative years stick out: Sept. 11, 2001. “You started realizing the Twin Towers in New York had been attacked,” Vester said. “I think 9/11 was a shared experience.” Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center that morning. Vester remembers seeing the terror unfold before his eyes on the television at school during his ROTC period. “Then I swear I recall, on live TV, seeing the second one being hit. We all kind of were like, ‘What just happened? What is going on?’” he said. The country would never be the same. “I think it’s the way we get information now compared to how we did 22 years ago. We got information by turning the TV on,” he said. Vester flipped through a school yearbook from that time. “It’s kind of nostalgic. It brings back a lot of memories,” Vester said. “It’s interesting to go back and look at it. Read it now and reflect back on it. It’s kind of hard to say. I think you kind of look at it from a different perspective than when you were 14 or 15 years old. I think it kind of does re-jog our memory. Brings back those feelings.” It’s a surreal moment in history, Vester shares, with fellow Social Studies teacher and former classmate Matthew Bissette. Bissette said students are curious about what happened and what it was like living through Sept. 11. “Typically the week of, the day before, the day after, the day of, they’ll ask more questions about the day but more about what we were doing because they know we were around for it just like their parents,” Bissette said. At a time before information was at your fingertips, magazine covers and newspaper clippings seemed like relics of history. “You just didn’t know where it was going to end. Feeling all through the rest of your day like, ‘Is it over? Is there more? Are we going to be attacked here?’” Vester said. Some of their classmates wrote about 9/11 in the yearbook. Vester believes it was important to preserve those thoughts, feelings and memories. It’s one-way middle schoolers can access the past in the present. Vester read a poem aloud from one of his former classmates. “They can bomb our buildings, crash our planes, hurt our people, treat us badly. We will still survive. They can wreck our homes. Try us and you’ll see. We’ll forever remain the U.S. of A.: the few, the proud, the free,” he read aloud.

Nash County Schools no longer 'low-performing,' new test scores show Nash County Public Schools is celebrating significant strides in academic success. https://www.wral.com/story/nash-county-schools-no-longer-low-performing-new-test-scores-show/21038887/

Honoring Heroes at the September Board Meeting Mrs. Barbara Jones, a true inspiration, received the NCPS Lifetime of Service Award for her dedication to Nash County Public Schools. We also applaud Mrs. Allison Williams, Mr. Chad Horner, Mrs. Tracy Spence, and Baltazar Rodriguez (not pictured) for their response to the summer tornado. #NCPSHeroes #CommunityStrong #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPS

Thank you to @DollarGeneral Literacy Foundation for our 2023 Youth Literacy grant! Funding received will support The Village: Males to Men Mentoring Program. #dollargeneralliteracygrant #DollarGeneralLiteracyFoundation #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPSchools #TheVillage

Highlights from the Nash County Public Schools Job Fair! 🌟 #NashCountyPublicSchool #JobFair #NCPS

PRESCHOOL SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Nash County Public Schools CTE BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ROUNDUP #NashCountyPublicSchool #NCPS #CTE

The connection between the prioritization of essential life skills and the Nash County Public Schools' Fine Arts Department, specifically the Dance program, is significant from an academic standpoint. 1. Communication: Dance is a form of non-verbal communication. It requires students to express emotions, ideas, and stories through movement. This strengthens their ability to communicate effectively, not only in artistic contexts but also in everyday interactions. 2. Creativity and Problem-Solving: Dance encourages creative thinking and problem-solving. Choreography involves making artistic decisions, considering movement choices, and structuring performances. These skills translate to analytical thinking and innovation in academic subjects. 3. Adaptability: Dance often involves adapting to different styles, music, and choreographic changes. This nurtures students' adaptability and flexibility, preparing them to navigate diverse academic challenges. 4. Teamwork: Many dance routines require collaboration and coordination among dancers. Learning to work as a team to create a cohesive performance cultivates teamwork skills applicable in group projects and academic settings. 5. Discipline and Time Management: The dedication and practice required in dance instill discipline and effective time management—essential skills that enhance academic performance. 6. Confidence and Self-expression: Dance builds self-confidence as students master new movements and perform in front of audiences. This confidence carries over to academic presentations and public speaking. 7. Resilience: Overcoming challenges and striving for improvement in dance mirrors the resilience needed to persevere in academic endeavors. Students acquire these essential life skills by engaging in the Dance program, creating a well-rounded academic experience. These skills contribute to their overall academic success by fostering a strong foundation for personal growth, effective communication, creative problem-solving, and collaboration—all essential for thriving in academic and real-world scenarios. Learn more by checking out our program, https://nashcentralhs.ncpschools.net/o/nchs/page/dancentral

Dear NCPS Family: Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) is launching the "Growing Forward Together" campaign, marking a significant step in our demerger process. This initiative reflects our commitment to education with a seamless transition for our community. This is an invitation to attend either one of the upcoming forums regarding the Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) and Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) Demerger, which goes into effect July 1, 2024. We are inviting impacted families and staff to be a part of our NCPS forum, to learn more about the demerger process. Nash County Public Schools Forum Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Spanish presentation with English interpretation 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. English presentation Location: Fairview Elementary School If you live in Nash County and you are a staff member, or have a child that is K-8th grade, and attends one of the following schools – this is the forum for you: Baskerville Elementary, DS Johnson Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and JW Parker Middle School. Edgecombe County Public Schools Forum Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Location: DS Johnson Elementary School If you live in Edgecombe County, and you have a child that is Pre-K-8th grade attending any Nash County school, join ECPS leaders for a presentation about ECPS's demerger initiatives. Your participation is important. You will learn about what is going on with the demerger process. For detailed campaign information and demerger progress updates, please visit our website (https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/page/ncpsdemerger). Thank you, NCPS Demerger Team

NCPS will reopen on Friday, September 1. This applies to all students, staff, and visitors. Additionally, all scheduled after-school activities for Friday will continue. Please stay connected to our official communication channel https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page for the latest information on school operations. Thank you, NCPS

NCPS closed for all students and staff on Thursday, August 31. Please follow our App announcements visit https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page for real-time information. Thank you and stay safe!

📸✏️🚌🍎 First day of school at NCPS! 🎒 We're all smiles and excitement as we kick off another amazing school year. From new friendships to new adventures, we can't wait to see what this year has in store. Stay tuned for more snapshots from all of our schools! 📚🌟 #NCPSFirstDay #BackToSchool #NewBeginnings #NCPSchools

📚🏈 It's officially back-to-school time, and the anticipation is building! 🌟 Friday Night Lights are back, and TOMORROW marks the first day of school. 📆 Have you downloaded the Nash County Public School app yet? 📲 Stay in the know about everything happening across the district and at your school! 📣 (link in bio for IG and below for meta) #BackToSchool #ncpschools #nashcountypublicschools 📝📱🏫 ps: we are making our way to all of the schools in the next couple of weeks. Say hi! ☺️ - NCPS

Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter is Part 2 of the initial bus email sent on 8/24/2023 regarding our school bus services. This information is intended for those who have submitted the transportation form for the 2023-2024 school year. As previously mentioned, the buses will continue to service all routes, albeit with some delays in reaching the schools. Update on Bus Information: Starting today, Friday, August 25, 2023 - you can login to the link below to find your child's bus information, Some of you may see only "a.m./morning" but it will be the same bus in the "p.m./afternoon." Via this Link: https://ncps.mybusplanner.com/default.aspx You should be able to login with the same email/password you use for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you have immediate concerns, questions, or trouble accessing your Parent Portal, please contact your child's school today. Next Steps: Please ensure your information is updated in the Parent Portal and that you've downloaded the Nash County Public Schools App and selected your child's school. Our Commitment: We want to reiterate our commitment to transparency and open communication with our NCPS families. While we understand that the schools typically communicate this information, we recognize the situation's urgency. Rest assured that we are working tirelessly to resolve these transportation issues for the safety and well-being of our students. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate these transportation challenges together. Your child's safety remains our top priority. Sincerely, NCPS

Hey everyone, we're conducting a test of our emergency alert system on social media. This is just a test, so please don't be alarmed. It's all part of our commitment to keeping you safe and informed. Thank you for your understanding! #EmergencyTest #SafetyFirst

NCPS CURRICULUM NIGHT September 26th @ Arlington Baptist Church September 28th @ Momeyer Baptist Church 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The following stations will be available so parents and/or guardians can obtain more info about NCPS: • Pre-k, Elementary, and Secondary Curriculums • Advanced Programs • Exceptional Children (EC) • English Language Learner (ELL) • Apptegy • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Career and Technical Education (CTE) • Laptops • Parent Portal • Lunch Forms

Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) took pride in hosting the NCBOLD Professional Learning Professional Development Day in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) at Rocky Mount High School in early August. #NCBOLD #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPS

Important Update: NCPS Bus Driver Shortage