The North Carolina Department of Justice is working hard to keep kids safe. Youth today face a variety of challenges –  some that may be familiar to parents and many that simply did not exist in generations past, before fentanyl, cell phones,  and social media. To help support parents, caregivers, and people who work with children and youth, NCDOJ launched a  webinar series: Protecting the Next Generation of North Carolinians. 

We invite you to join the upcoming session on Youth Substance Use, in partnership with the North Carolina Department  of Health and Human Services:  

Wednesday, February 28 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.  

Speakers include:  

• Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW, NC DHHS Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental  Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS)  

• Randy Abbott, Parent Advocate; Recovery Resource Advocate, Alcohol/Drug Council of NC

• Jarmichael R. Harris, MS, LCAS, Director of Scholastic Recovery, Addiction Professionals of NC

• Attorney General Josh Stein, NC DOJ  

This webinar is designed to provide parents, caregivers, grandparents, and others with helpful information and practical  tips to help keep NC kids healthy and safe.  

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, in the last month 65,000 (8.14%) North Carolinians aged 12 to  17 report using drugs, and 9.17% report using alcohol. What is more, since their introduction in 2011, rates of youth e cigarette use in North Carolina have steadily increased, impacting 20.9% of high school students and 6.1% of middle school  students in 2019. 

To learn more about the Protecting the Next Generation of North Carolinians webinar series, which includes previous  sessions on Safe Gun Storage and Online Crimes, scan the QR code or visit the webinar series website.  

https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-the-next-generation-of-north-carolinians-webinar-series/ 

Please join us on February 28th and please share this invitation with others who may be interested.   

Join Us: Essential Drug Education for Parents - Feb 29th, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians:

You're invited to the "New School Drug Ed for Parents" on Feb 29th, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., hosted by Nash County Public Schools.

This vital session, led by Kriya Lendzion, a renowned Addiction & Prevention Specialist, aims to equip you with the latest insights and tools to navigate the challenges of youth substance use. Kriya will discuss the dangers of current drug trends and answer your questions until 7:30 PM.

This event is crucial for parents of 5th graders to college-age students and is suitable for teens to attend with their parents.
Highlights:

- Addressing the 114% spike in youth fatal overdoses.
- Conversations around marijuana and new drug trends.
- Strategies for safe experimentation boundaries.
- Importance of open dialogue to prevent substance abuse.
- Impact of substances on young brains vs. adults.
- Rising overdose rates and effective prevention talks.

A Zoom link will be provided before the event, and a recording will be sent to all registrants. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge for safeguarding your children. 

https://nrmearlycollegehs.ncpschools.net/o/nrmechs/page/echs-application?fbclid=IwAR2bGf4zOAFzUe9rdKVmmfj1WnEBtW1mMO3ROSgf3-zwPzl08S34q8OYbik

https://citihs.ncpschools.net/

To register, visit invent.org/camp. The deadline to register is July 8th!

If you are a parent of a student currently in grades 9th through 12th and will be a rising 10th, 11th, 12th, or 13th grader next year and LIVE in Edgecombe County, this is important information for you.

The process of transferring your child so that they can continue their education at a Nash County Public High School is now underway.

This involves submitting a transfer request form for "legacy" students. It's crucial to stay informed and complete all necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition for your child.

Legacy Student Transfer Documents

If your child is a rising 10th-13th grader in Nash County Public Schools and resides in Edgecombe County, please read this page thoroughly. 

If you would like to Opt-In Your Child to STAY at their current school, please continue to follow the instructions below:

The Transfer process is now open for the legacy students! Simply visit our Scribbles website directly to begin the process. You might be prompted to create an account first.

https://nashncc.scriborder.com/

Please visit the following page for more information, i.e. how-to videos:

https://www.ncpschools.net/page/transfer-process-for-the-demerger

For more information about the Demerger:

https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/page/ncpsdemerger

If you need Rooms Support, click HERE.

https://www.ncpschools.net/page/fafsa-information

3 Different Ways to Access the Model Release Form

For Use of Student’s Name, Picture, or Materials For Publication, Broadcast, Pen-Pal Exchange, Web Site Posting, and Class Projects.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Your child's picture, name, or work may be used in one of the following ways:

• Posted to the school system or school website on the Internet.

• Submitted to publishers for publication.

• Shared with other students in pen-pal projects.

• Broadcast on television, radio, newspapers, and district social media.

• Used in a demonstration project to be presented at conferences or workshops.

• Published in the school yearbook.

I understand that directory information will be provided. I agree that Nash County Public Schools and those whose use of the publication, broadcast, pen-pal exchange, or website is authorized by the schools shall not be held liable for such use, display, on website, conference, or publication. I also understand that the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C.s 1232 g, prohibits the disclosure of any confidential education record regarding my child without my written consent.

Permission is hereby granted for news photographers or videographers to photograph or record my child during the school day and at school-related activities for the expressed purpose of publication and broadcast. Permission is also granted for my child's work or picture to be published on the Internet and shown at conferences. Student work will appear with the student's first name and last name; no home address or telephone number will appear with the work.

By mandate of N.C. Law Senate Bill 49 / SL 2023-106.

How to Sign the Model Release Form: Guardians can sign the form through three different access points. This approach aims to accommodate all guardians and ensure equitable opportunities for all our families.

https://www.ncpschools.net/page/model-release-forms

How to Videos:

Rooms App Model Release Form

How to Find the Updated Model Release Form Inside Rooms

Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) announces Jon Ayden Horne, a senior at Nash Central High School (NCHS), as the recipient of the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship for his upcoming studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) in fall 2024. This marks the first time a NCHS student has achieved this honor, recognizing Horne's leadership, character, academic excellence, and physical vigor, which align with the Morehead-Cain Foundation's values. Congratulations, Jon!

https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/article/1463134

Congratulations to the NCPS District Spelling Bee Winner, Paisley Jackson, a 7th grader at Nash Central Middle School! She will be representing us in the regional spelling bee in March. We would also like to congratulate our second-place winner and alternate, Adeline Hancock, a 4th grader at Nashville Elementary School!

The 100th day of school was on Wednesday, February 7th. Check out some of the photos!