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Media Release - Nash County Bands Achieve Superior Ratings at Statewide Music Adjudication

March 24, 2025
Nash County Bands Achieve Superior Ratings at Statewide Music Adjudication NASH COUNTY, N.C. (March 24, 2025) — Bands from Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) recently showcas...
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**Public Notice and Media Alert** The Nash Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The March 18, 2025 Nash Board of Education Special Called Meeting will be held remotely and electronically. Nash County Public Schools is committed to providing opportunities for members of the public to view/listen to the meeting in a way that resembles as closely as possible the normal processes for in-person public meetings. Meetings are open to the public. Nash County Public Schools Hybrid Meeting 930 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC 27856 View a live video stream of the meeting with any web browser by clicking www.youtube.com/c/PRDptment. Contact: Board of Education Clerk, Carrie Davis, cbdavis@ncpschools.net or (252) 462-2511 Special Accommodations: Anyone wo requires disability accommodations or may have trouble accessing the live video stream on March 18, 2025 is encouraged to contact Carrie Davis at 252-567-3486 or cbdavis@ncpschool.net prior to the day of the meeting to explore whether alternative arrangements can be made for viewing the meeting. Agenda: • Call to Order (Chair, Franklin Lamm) • Adoption of Agenda (Chair, Franklin Lamm) • Motion to Waive Provision in Remote Participation • Business Items o School Calendars • Adjournment (Chair, Franklin Lamm) ### Media Contact: Heather Louise Finch, Executive Director of Communication/Public Information Officer hlfinch@ncpschools.net

Public Notice and Media Alert - the Nash Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025

March 14, 2025
Revised on 03/16/2025 4:53 p.m. Public Notice and Media Alert Nashville, N.C. (Mar. 14, 2025) –The Nash Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, March...
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Good afternoon, Due to the forecast of inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Nash County Public Schools will cancel all after-school activities on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. If there are any updates, we will keep you informed. Please download the NCPS app to ensure you receive notifications. You may download the App by visiting the following links, Apple Store Google Play Store. For real-time information, please click the following link: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page Thank you, NCPS

inclement weather 03/05/2025

March 4, 2025
Good afternoon, Due to the forecast of inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Nash County Public Schools will cancel all after-school activities on Wednesday, Mar...
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Public Notice and Media Alert - Board of Education Work Session and Regular Meeting on March 3, 2025

February 28, 2025
Public Notice and Media Alert Board of Education Work Session and Regular Meeting on March 3, 2025 The Nash Board of Education will hold the following scheduled meetings on Mon...
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Nash County Public Schools Calendar Feedback Survey To ensure broad community involvement, the NCPS Calendar Committee is seeking feedback on the proposed 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars. The surveys are brief and ask respondents to select their preferred calendar option. The survey will open on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. and will close on Monday, March 17, 2025. Your input will help the Calendar Committee develop a final proposal to present to the Nash County Board of Education on March 31, 2025. · Staff Survey: Take the Staff Survey by clicking the following link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdimMcyYNuzvrK-KsEXf5y4yjCjC1mFsdZ9cUCJvI09eUuhg/viewform?usp=sharing · Parent/Community Survey: Take the Parent/Community Survey by clicking, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc9Wa4qjHIPDqxSchk9rIXNTxlXsJJa0uMhIEd_7vqnt9eZQ/viewform?usp=sharing Letters to NCPS Families & Staff (Spanish): Las Encuestas del Calendario de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Nash Para asegurar una amplia participación de la comunidad, el Comité de Calendario de NCPS está buscando sugerencias sobre los calendarios propuestos para los años escolares 2025-2026 y 2026-2027. Las encuestas son breves y piden a los encuestados que seleccionen su opción de calendario preferida. La encuesta se abrirá el día lunes, 24 de febrero del 2025, a las 12:00 p.m. y se cerrará el día lunes, 17 de marzo del 2025. Su opinión ayudará al Comité de Calendario a desarrollar una propuesta final para presentar a la Junta de Educación del Condado de Nash el día 31 de marzo del 2025. La encuesta del personal: Realice la encuesta del personal haciendo clic en el siguiente enlace, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdimMcyYNuzvrK-KsEXf5y4yjCjC1mFsdZ9cUCJvI09eUuhg/viewform?usp=sharing La encuesta para los padres y la comunidad: Haga un clic para responder a la encuesta de los padres y la comunidad https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc9Wa4qjHIPDqxSchk9rIXNTxlXsJJa0uMhIEd_7vqnt9eZQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Public Notice - Nash County Public Schools Calendar Feedback Survey

February 24, 2025
Nash County Public Schools Calendar Feedback Survey To ensure broad community involvement, the NCPS Calendar Committee is seeking feedback on the proposed 2025-2026 and 2026-20...
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Letter in English: Good afternoon, NCPS Families: Due to inclement weather, all traditional Nash County Public Schools will be closed for students on Friday, February 21, 2025. Staff should follow telework procedures. All Innovative Schools, CITI High School and Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School, will operate on a remote learning schedule. Additionally, all evening activities, including after-school care and athletics, have been canceled. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community. Please stay safe during this time. For real-time information, please click the following link: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page Thank you, NCPS Letter in Spanish: Buenas tardes, Familias de NCPS: Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas, todas las Escuelas Públicas tradicionales del Condado de Nash estarán cerradas para los estudiantes el día viernes, 21 de febrero de 2025. El personal debe seguir los procedimientos de teletrabajo. Todas las Escuelas Innovadoras, CITI High School y Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School, operarán en un horario de enseñanza a distancia. Además, todas las actividades de la tarde, incluyendo el cuidado después de la escuela y los deportes, se han cancelado. Agradecemos su comprensión, ya que damos prioridad a la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad. Por favor, manténgase a resguardo durante este tiempo. Para obtener información en tiempo real, haga clic en el siguiente enla https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page Muchas gracias, Letter in Arabic: صباح الخير، أسر NCPS: نظرًا لسوء الأحوال الجوية، سيتم إغلاق جميع مدارس ناش كاونتي العامة التقليدية للطلاب يوم الجمعة، 21 فبراير 2025. يجب على الموظفين اتباع إجراءات العمل عن بُعد. ستعمل جميع المدارس الابتكارية، ومدرسة CITI الثانوية، ومدرسة ناش-روكي ماونت المبكرة الثانوية وفقًا لجدول التعلم عن بُعد. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، سيتم إلغاء جميع الأنشطة المسائية، بما في ذلك الرعاية بعد المدرسة والأنشطة الرياضية. نقدّر تفهمكم بينما نعطي الأولوية لسلامة طلابنا وموظفينا ومجتمعنا. يرجى البقاء آمنين خلال هذا الوقت. للحصول على المعلومات الفورية، يرجى النقر على الرابط التالي: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page شكرًا لكم، NCPS

Inclement Weather Alert: Friday, 02/21/2025

February 20, 2025
Letter in English: Good afternoon, NCPS Families: Due to inclement weather, all traditional Nash County Public Schools will be closed for students on Friday, February 21, 202...
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Good afternoon, NCPS Families: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 and Thursday, February 20, 2025 will be Remote Learning Days for all of Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). Asynchronous: PreK- Grade 2 - No live instruction, however, office hours will be available. Synchronous: 3rd grade - 13th grade - Live Instruction via Google Meet For all students, remote learning assignments may be accessed through: Canvas, Google Classroom, or other communication from your child’s teachers or principal. Student attendance is required; however, NCPS has procedures in place to ensure students are not negatively affected if they are unable to complete tasks due to a lack of technology, power, or other challenges. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s teacher(s). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. For real-time information, please click the following link: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page Thank you, NCPS Email for Families in Spanish Buenas tardes, Familias de NCPS: El día miércoles, 19 de febrero de 2025, y el día jueves, 20 de febrero de 2025, serán designados como días de aprendizaje a distancia para todas las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Nash (NCPS). En modo no presencial : PreK - 2.º grado - No habrá clases en vivo; sin embargo, se ofrecerán horas de oficina disponibles. . En modo síncrono: 3.º grado - 13.º grado - Las clases se ofrecerán en tiempo real a través de Google Meet Para todos los estudiantes, las tareas de teleaprendizaje se pueden acceder a través de: Canvas, Google Classroom u otras comunicaciones de los maestros o el director de su hijo/a. La asistencia de los estudiantes es obligatoria. Sin embargo, NCPS tiene procedimientos establecidos para asegurar que los estudiantes no se vean afectados negativamente si no pueden completar las tareas debido a la falta de tecnología, electricidad u otros problemas. Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con el profesor de su hijo/a. Gracias por su comprensión y cooperación, ya que damos prioridad a la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros alumnos y personal Para obtener información en tiempo real, haga clic en el siguiente enlace:https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page Gracias, NCPS

Inclement Weather Alert: Wed. 02/19 and Thurs. 02/20

February 18, 2025
Good afternoon, NCPS Families: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 and Thursday, February 20, 2025 will be Remote Learning Days for all of Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). Asynch...
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FAFSA Completion Event – Get Help with Your Application!

February 11, 2025
Good afternoon, NCPS families: Is your child planning to attend college or career school? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway to financial aid, ...
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PowerSchool Data Breach Update

PowerSchool Data Breach Update

February 4, 2025
Good Afternoon, NCPS Families: If you received a notification from Ps-sis-incident@mail.csid.com titled “PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident,” please be aware that it is an off...
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NCPS to Host Hands-On Career & Technical Education Showcase at Nash Community College ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) invites all students and their families to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase: Map Your Journey: Discovering Educational Pathways to Careers. The showcase, hosted in partnership with Nash Community College and area business partners, offers an evening of hands-on career exploration. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Nash Community College's Brown Auditorium. “We are excited to invite all NCPS stakeholders to our showcase,” Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis said. “This event will highlight the many pathways we offer to students in our schools. Please come and experience this exciting event.” Unlike traditional events, this showcase emphasizes interactive, practical experiences that allow attendees to learn by doing. Participants will have the opportunity to: • Engage in hands-on activities to explore career tools and skills. • Take part in family-friendly demonstrations showcasing real-world applications. • Connect with local professionals to learn about career pathways and educational programs. “This event provides students with a valuable opportunity to connect with professionals who can guide and inspire them in potential career paths,” said Chad Thompson, executive director of CTE and Work Based Learning at NCPS. “It also allows them to explore various career fields, helping the student determine whether they like or dislike a particular career. Each time students participate in an event like this, they are more likely to gain meaningful insights and confidence in their career choices.” By participating in this event, students will be better equipped to make informed decisions about their career aspirations. Students will gain a clearer understanding of opportunities available to them. The showcase provides knowledge and insight needed to confidently pursue their goals and shape their future. The event is free and open to the public. Food trucks will be on-site with meals available for purchase. You can learn more about our Career and Technical Education (CTE) by visiting https://www.ncpschools.net/o/nashcte ### Media Contact: Heather Louise Finch, Executive Director of Communication/Public Information Officer hlfinch@ncpschools.net

Press Release - NCPS to Host Hands-On Career & Technical Education Showcase at Nash Community College

February 4, 2025
NCPS to Host Hands-On Career & Technical Education Showcase at Nash Community College ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) invites all students and their f...
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Good afternoon: We are aware that a fraudulent message regarding ICE was sent to some of our families. Please be advised that this message did not originate from Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). It was designed to appear as if it came from NCPS, but it is spam. We take this matter seriously and are actively investigating the situation. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from NCPS, please do not engage with them and report them to us immediately at pr-dept@ncpschools.net. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring clear and accurate communication. Thank you, NCPS

Important Notice Regarding Suspicious Email

February 3, 2025
Good afternoon: We are aware that a fraudulent message regarding ICE was sent to some of our families. Please be advised that this message did not originate from Nash County Pub...
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Good afternoon, NCPS families, This afternoon, we shared an announcement regarding concerns about recent changes in federal immigration enforcement. We encourage you to visit the district’s website or social media to read this important letter. We understand that these changes may bring uncertainty or concern for some of our families, staff, and community members. Please know that our priority remains the well-being, safety, and education of every student we serve. We will continue to follow school safety protocols, district policies, and all state and federal laws that protect the rights, safety, and dignity of every scholar in our schools. Thank you for being a valued part of our community.

Important NCPS Update

January 31, 2025
Dear NCPS Community, Our primary focus remains on the well-being, safety, and education of every student we serve, regardless of their background. We recognize that recent chan...
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Public Notice and Media Alert - Board of Education Work Session and Regular Meeting on February 3, 2025

January 30, 2025
Public Notice and Media Alert Board of Education Work Session and Regular Meeting on February 3, 2025 The Nash Board of Education will hold the following scheduled meetings on ...
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Public Notice and Media Alert Nash Board of Education committee meetings are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Nash Board of Education will hold the following scheduled meetings on Monday, January 27, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m. • Administrative Services & Operations Committee • Policy Committee • Academic Services & Accountability Committee • Student Support Services & Operations Meetings are open to the public. Nash County Public Schools Administrative Building is located at 930 Eastern Avenue Nashville, N.C. 27856 Contact: Board of Education Clerk, Carrie Davis, cbdavis@ncpschools.net or (252) 462-2511 View a live video stream of the meeting with any web browser by clicking www.youtube.com/c/PRDptment. Special Accommodations: Anyone who requires disability accommodations or may have trouble accessing the live video stream on January 6, 2025 is encouraged to contact Carrie Davis at 252-462-2511 or cbdavis@ncpschools.net prior to the day of the meeting to explore whether alternative arrangements can be made for viewing the meeting. ### Media Contact: Heather Louise Finch, Public Information Officer hlfinch@ncpschools.net

Press Release - Nash Board of Education committee meeting Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

January 24, 2025
Public Notice and Media Alert Nash Board of Education Committee Meetings are Scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Nash Board of Education will hold the following scheduled...
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Good afternoon, NCPS Families: We want to hear from you! Please review the proposed calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years below. Any feedback you have on the proposed draft calendars should be sent to your school's parent advisory council members. Please contact your school if you do not know your school's parent advisory council members. 

Share Your Feedback on the Draft 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 School Calendars!

January 16, 2025
Dear NCPS Families: We want to hear from you! Please review the proposed calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years below. Any feedback you have on the proposed dr...
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Nash County Public Schools 2024-25 Student Survey Overview: Participation, Schedule, and Opt-Out Information

November 15, 2024
Nash County Public Schools Student Survey Information Nash County Public Schools students will participate in several surveys during the 2024-25 school year. The results from t...
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Southern Nash to Host Agriculture Appreciation Night with Expo, Donation Drive BAILEY, N.C. — Southern Nash High School will host its first-ever Agriculture Appreciation Night on Friday, Oct. 18, as part of the football game against Rocky Mount High School. The event will celebrate North Carolina’s agricultural heritage while offering the community a chance to connect, learn, and give back. The evening begins with an Agriculture Expo from 5 to 7 p.m., where students, parents, and community members can engage with local businesses, organizations, and colleges in the agriculture industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore careers, learn about innovations in agriculture, and enjoy free giveaways. Throughout the football game, several families involved in agriculture will be recognized, and there will be interactive games to keep the crowd entertained. This year’s event will also feature a new charitable initiative: a pet food donation drive. Southern Nash will collect dog and cat food to support communities in Western North Carolina. Event Information: • Date: Oct. 18, 2024 • Time: 5:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. (Ag Expo) • Game: Southern Nash vs. Rocky Mount • Donation Drive: Dog and cat food for Western N.C. The event is made possible by several sponsors, including: • North Carolina Watermelon Association • AgCarolina Farm Credit • North Carolina Sweetpotatoes • NC Soybean Producers Association • Dean’s Farm Market • Farm Bureau Nash • Girls 'Round Here Southern Nash High School invites the public to come celebrate agriculture, participate in the expo, and support pets in need—all while cheering on the team. ###

Press Release - Southern Nash to Host Agriculture Appreciation Night with Expo, Donation Drive

October 15, 2024
BAILEY, N.C. — Southern Nash High School will host its first-ever Agriculture Appreciation Night on Friday, Oct. 18 , as part of the football game against Rocky Moun...
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MEDIA RELEASE Nash County Public Schools Reports Major Gains in State Rankings and Performance Grades

Press Release - NCPS Reports Major Gains in State Rankings and Performance Grades

September 8, 2024
Nashville, N.C. – Students in Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) made significant academic progress on state assessments during the 2023-24 school year, according to data released b...
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Nash County Public Schools to Begin Random Safety Screenings in Elementary Schools

September 3, 2024
Nash County Public Schools to Begin Random Safety Screenings in Elementary Schools NASHVILLE, N.C. — Starting Sept. 9, 2024, Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) will implement...
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Please keep an eye out for the NCPS Campus Parent User Account Activation Email

August 20, 2024
Good afternoon, NCPS Family: The following email was sent to parents on Monday, August 19, 2024. If you did not receive this email, please be sure to check with your child's scho...
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