Weekly Parent/Guardian Newsletter

Parent/Guardian Newsletter: Week of May 13-May 17

Welcome to our weekly newsletter, your go-to source for a recap of the exciting happenings in Nash County Public Schools, as well as exciting upcoming events! In this edition, we'll review the highlights of the past few weeks, celebrate achievements, and keep you informed about upcoming events that you won't want to miss. Stay engaged with your school community and be in the know about all the latest news, accomplishments, and activities. Together, let's make every week a success!
Upcoming Events

Graduation Dates

Graduation Dates

Upcoming Dates

📆 Mark your calendars, NCPS families! Here are the upcoming dates for traditional schools:

❌ No School - May 27th

đź•’ Early Release - May 29th & 30th

🎓 Last Day of School - May 30th

Upcoming Dates

Approved Maps for 2024-2025

click below to see your school zone

Click here to learn where your child will be going to school.

instructions on bus planner

Instructions:

  1. Click on the Bus Planner link.

  2. Select School Information

  3. Below you'll select the School Year "2024-2025".

  4. Enter your address to see your proposed school zone location.

Preschool Parents

 đź“˘âť—Attention Preschool Parents 📢❗Preschool student’s last day of school for the 23-24 school year will be May 29th instead of May 30th.

Preschool Parents
Summer Opportunities

Youth Media Camp

YOUTH MEDIA CAMP RETURNS TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. The 4-week camp pays youth 14-19 to learn the basics of documentary film.

Click HERE for more information.

CTE Summer Camps

CTE Summer Camps

🌞 NCPS Career and Technical Education Summer Camps🌞

đź”— Visit this link for more information: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/cte-summer-camps

Camp Invention

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

Camo Invention
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Campa-Palooza

Summer Academic Camp
Other Information

Change is Coming: Updates to the North Carolina Student Information System

The North Carolina State Board of Education has voted to award a new contract to Infinite Campus, initiating a modernization of the North Carolina Student Information System (NCSIS). Nash County Public Schools is part of the Phase 1 rollout.

Key Information:

  • NCSIS (North Carolina Student Information System): A digital platform used statewide for managing student records. 

  • PowerSchool: The current SIS used by NCPS for checking student grades and access to the ParentPortal. (NOT CANVAS OR ROOMS)

  • ISRs (Individual Student Reports): Reports provide detailed information on student progress.

  • PSU (Public School Unit): Nash County Public Schools is a "Public School Unit" aka. "PSU" is state/government verbiage for how they describe a public school system. 

Phase 1 Rollout: Nash County Public Schools is part of Phase 1 of the NCSIS rollout. The updated system will not support digital ISRs in the 2024–25 school year, and ISRs for the 2023–24 school year will no longer be accessible in PowerSchool after June 28, 2024. 

Please download or print any important ISRs before this date or contact the school for a hard copy. 

ISR Distribution: During the 2023–24 school year, digital ISRs won't be available for Phase 1 PSUs beyond June 28, 2024. If needed, schools must provide paper ISRs to students and parents. Contact your school for help downloading a digital copy. 

What to expect in the 2024–25 School Year: Phase 1 PSUs will not be able to release digital ISRs until this feature becomes available in the new system. Paper copies must be distributed until the digital process is developed and implemented. 

What are ISRs??

Visit the following link to learn more. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/testing-and-school-accountability/testing-policy-and-operations/individual-student-reports-isr

Watch the video linked below to learn more about the ISR and HOW TO pull reports.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdogVANc-q8

NEDA (Nash Everywhere Digital Academy) Applications are Now Available

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

NEDA Application

CITI High School Application

Click HERE to apply.

CITI High School Applications
What is Citi high?

Immunization Information

2024-25 School Year Immunization Requirements for rising 7th and 12th grade students.

Immunization Requirements

Rooms Support

If you need Rooms Support, click HERE.

Rooms

Free Sports Physicals Clinic

Free Sports Physical Clinic

Digital Device Survey

NCPS would like all parents to participate in the Digital Device Survey, which will inform state funding. Parents can use a web-based platform to log into Parent Portal, click the last button on the left-hand navigation "Digital Device Survey", and complete the questions and the internet speed test. Click the link below for step-by-step instructions. https://5il.co/2k6tg

Last Weeks Highlights

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week was this past week! We just want to say one more huge THANK YOU to all of our AMAZING Nash County Public Schools teachers!

Board of Education Meeting

The NCPS Board of Education met on Monday, May 6. To watch that meeting visit our YouTube channel, or click HERE.

Educator of the Year

Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) proudly celebrated our Educators of the Year at Benvenue Country Club this week! 🏆✨ It's with great pleasure that we announce the Nash County Public Schools 2024-2025 Educators of the Year! 

🏆NCPS Principal of the Year - Dr. Leon Dupree, Rocky Mount Middle School

🏆NCPS Assistant Principal of the Year -  Melissa Denton, Nashville Elementary

🏆NCPS Teacher of the Year - Jasmine Wilson, NRM Early College High School

🏆NCPS First-Year Teacher of the Year - McKenzie Hinnant, Southern Nash Middle School

🏆NCPS Teacher Assistant of the Year - Twana Daniels, Williford Elementary 

Thank you to our sponsors - Pierce Group Benefits, Davenport Auto, Southern Bank, Herff Jones, Communities in Schools (Rocky Mount), Hedgepeth-Hutson Insurance, Drummonds Florist, and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. 

Click here to the press release.

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Have a Great Week!