Weekly Parent/Guardian Newsletter
Graduations are scheduled as follows:
Early College High School: May 21 at 2 p.m.
CITI High School: May 21 at 4 p.m.
Tar River Academy: June 4 at 6 p.m.
Nash Central High School: June 7 at 9 a.m.
Northern Nash High School: June 7 at 11 a.m.
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy: June 7 at 1 p.m.
Southern Nash High School: June 8 at 9 a.m.
Rocky Mount High School: June 8 at 11 a.m.
For full video coverage of the ceremonies, you may use the link listed below: https://bit.ly/ncpsgrad
For full video coverage of the ceremonies, you may use the link listed below: https://bit.ly/ncpsgrad or scan the QR Code!
📆 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
Instructions:
Click on the Bus Planner link.
Select School Information
Below you'll select the School Year "2024-2025".
Enter your address to see your proposed school zone location.
📢❗Attention Preschool Parents 📢❗Preschool student’s last day of school for the 23-24 school year will be May 29th instead of May 30th.
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.
🌞 NCPS Career and Technical Education Summer Camps🌞
There are a few slots available!
đź”— Visit this link for more information: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/cte-summer-camps
To register, visit invent.org/camp. The deadline to register is July 8th!
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.
2024-25 School Year Immunization Requirements for rising 7th and 12th grade students.
If you need Rooms Support, click HERE.
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
🖼️🎉 Take a look at some of the highlights from MB Hubbard's Spring Art Show and the heartfelt farewells given by students and staff to Mr. Chua. 🌟
Mason Deal, a scholar at Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School, was recognized for receiving the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) People Helping People Scholarship. 🎉📚
Zoie Vincent was selected to represent the Early College on WITN’s Class of 2024 High School Senior Spotlight! 🎉🎉 View the article - https://www.witn.com/2024/04/29/nrm-early-college-high-school-zoie-vincent/?outputType=amp
Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) celebrated the achievements of its top students during the Evening of Academic Excellence held at Brown Auditorium, Nash Community College on Tuesday, May 14. A total of 158 students were recognized and received the Superintendent’s Distinguished Scholar Award for maintaining a weighted GPA of 4.0 by the end of the first semester of their senior year.
Melissa Dancy-Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Accountability, opened the evening by emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving excellence. "You are not here tonight by accident. You have worked hard to reach this achievement," she said.
Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis followed, commending the students for their resilience and high achievement despite the challenges of recent years. "Your academic achievements are something you should be proud of," he said. "It started that first day you walked into your kindergarten class and continued as you progressed through each grade level," Ellis emphasized the district's commitment to high expectations, expressing his confidence in the students' future successes. "Congratulations on everything you achieved so far. I have no doubt we will hear about your accomplishments long after graduation," he said.
Jeff White, Executive Director of Secondary Education, introduced the evening's guest speaker, Kevin Jones, a Nash County Public Schools alumnus. White highlighted Jones' significant contributions to public policy and his dedication to empowering the next generation through the BAC Scholarship Fund. Jones, a 2006 graduate of Nash Central High School and an alumnus of North Carolina A&T State University, shared his journey and the impact of his community service. Recognized by the White House for improving transportation accessibility in underserved communities, Jones has also created more than $200,000 in scholarships and resources for children in the Greater Rocky Mount area. "Mr. Jones is not only homegrown, but he's also a leader who serves his community," White said.
Jones emphasized focusing on your journey to success without getting distracted by others. He advised being careful about how much attention you give to others, as it can derail you. He stressed the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, noting that all relationships influence your pace.
"There's someone, somewhere, who has done what you are setting out to do. So you have to partner with the right people," Jones said.
He encouraged learning from those who have already achieved your goals and reminded the audience that the path to success is not smooth; attention to detail and consistency are crucial. He concluded by highlighting that your reputation will follow you, so be intentional in your actions, especially as you transition from academia to broader life.
Total Number of Students Recognized per School:
Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School - 44 students
CITI High School - 2 students
Tar River Academy - 5 students
Nash Central High School - 14 students
Northern Nash High School - 31 students
NASH Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA) - 4 students
Southern Nash High School - 43 students
Rocky Mount High School - 15 students
