Southern Nash High School

I promise to be an #Upstander and ”Say Something” when I see someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others. #SaySomethingWeek #SaySomethingSavesLives #NCPSchools

Parents Did You Know… Your Child can ride the wave of success with healthy breakfast options at school? Established in 1989, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates how school breakfasts can set students up for daily success. By observing this special week every year, we’re encouraging all K-12 schools to recognize the importance of a healthy start to the day with breakfast to fuel children’s academic success. #NCPS #NCPSchools #NSBW24 #surfsupwithschoolbreakfast

Know the Signs: Preventing Gun Violence and Other Harmful Acts This #SaySomethingWeek, NCPS is raising awareness on learning the warning signs of violence and how to get help. Here are the 3 steps: – Recognize The Signs – Act Immediately, Take It Seriously – Say Something www.sandyhookpromise.org/warning-signs

Winter awards ceremony Monday March 4th 6:00. All winter athletes are expected to attend. If you do not attend you will not receive a senior athletic award on awards night.

Firebird Families! Please see our weekly message! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYEYJxPrzF5L1miSptlMxx8WtNsNoOPQ/view?usp=drive_link

Tomorrow morning!! Tune into Spectrum News on Friday, March 1, 2024 - in a detailed interview, Jeannie Kerr, Project AWARE director at Nash County Public Schools (NCPS), shared insights into the district's efforts to enhance student safety and mental well-being. With new safety legislation effective March 1, Nash County Public Schools has updated its protocols accordingly. Nash County Public Schools, distinguished as one of six districts in North Carolina to receive the Project AWARE grant, exemplifies commitment to creating a secure educational setting. This grant, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed through the Department of Public Instruction, highlights the district's proactive approach to student safety.

NCPS has updated its dress code policy. If an individual believes that they have a cause to file a Title IX Sexual Harassment claim, please contact the following Title IX contacts: Sheila Wallace - Title IX Contact for Personnel Dr. Leondus Farrow, Jr. - Title IX Contact for Students Angela Miller - Title IX Contact for Athletics https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=nash_county&s=160494

To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness, the students and staff personalized "Shout Outs" to each other. We displayed the notes during lunches and are distributing those! We also wore pink on Wednesday to send a strong message to victims of bullying that others care!

Tonight from 6-7pm; join virtually!

FAFSA Form Assistance @ SNHS! Please mark your calendar to get assistance with filling out this important form.

Firebird Families! As we close out, Kindness Month, wear pink tomorrow, February 28, to send a strong message to victims of bullying that others care.

Winter awards will be Monday March 4th at 6:00. All winter athletes are expected to attend. If you do not attend you will not receive a senior athletic award on awards night.

Congratulations Ms. Mejia, SNHS First Year Teacher of the Year!

Bus 212 has no driver this morning. Please make arrangements to get your students to school.

ACT Tuesday Tomorrow! All 11th-grade students will report to their testing sites in the new building. All other students will report directly to 1st-period classrooms. 2nd-period Firebird Focus will be immediately after 2nd period.

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Firebird Families! Check out our Weekly Message https://drive.google.com/file/d/130mpBb6sE3Q82j308om39MRsGiBxsjuA/view?usp=drive_link

Congratulations to Ms. Messer for being selected as the Southern Nash High School Teacher of the Year!!

FAFSA Completion Event: Thursday, February 29th 4-7pm Nash Community College Library

Bus Announcement! Effective Monday, February 26-Students that ride bus 59 in the mornings will now be riding bus 219 for the remainder of the school year in the mornings only. Students that ride bus 59 in the afternoon will continue to ride bus 59 in the afternoons. Students that ride bus 219-please watch your email for morning pickup time adjustments. Thank you!