
March 3rd–7th we will celebrate Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss! Each day we will be focusing on a different Dr. Seuss book. Help us celebrate the joy of reading with these fun activities!
🚨·Monday, March 3rd: The Cat in the Hat- Wear your favorite hat 🧢🎩
🚨·Tuesday, March 4th: Fox In Socks- Show off your craziest socks 🧦 🧦
🚨·Wednesday, March 5th: Oh, the Places You’ll Go- Wear a college jersey or dress as your future career 🎽👩🏫👮🏽♂️
🚨·Thursday, March 6th: Green Eggs and Ham- Wear something green 🍳💚🍖
🚨·Friday, March 7th: Dr. Seuss’s ABC– Dress as your favorite Letterland character (Grades K-2 will have a Letterland Parade @ 1:30pm. Grades 3-5 will view the parade) 🍎🐱📚


🚨📚🍎🐰🐱K-2 Families— Please join us on Friday, March 7th as we end our week-long celebration of Read Across America Week with our Annual Letterland Day Parade! K-2 families are invited to a presentation with Mr. Jones in the auditorium at 12:30pm, with the indoor parade to follow at 1:30pm. We are excited to see our students share their costumes with you, but most of all their enjoyment in the foundations of reading! 🍎🐰🐱📚🚨



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


📢❄️🚨 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 and Thursday, February 20, 2025 will be Remote Learning Days for all of Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) 📢 ❄️🚨
🚨 Please check ROOMS for specific assignments/information from your child’s teacher.
🚨 Please message staff any time from 8am-3pm via ROOMS or email, but staff will be by their device specifically at the designated times shared to assist with any questions.
🚨 PreK- Grade 2 : No live instruction, however, office hours will be available.
🚨 Grades 3 -5 : Live instruction sessions via Google Meet.
🚨 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.


If you have a child that will be starting as a kindergarten student next school year (2025-2026), please take a moment to complete the parent survey by clicking the link below.
bit.ly/SHESkindergarten2025


Congratulations to our Second Step SEL Superstars for January! These students are going above and beyond in putting into practice the things they are learning each day! Great job, Eagles! 🏅🏆🌟🦅


🩷🍬🍭SHES Valentine Candy Gram Fundraiser🩷🍬🍭
🎀Candy Grams are $1 each🎀


SHES Families-- Take a look at these important dates that will be coming up in February & March 🗓️🗓️🗓️
🚨🚨February 10th & 11th of next week are Teacher Workdays. No school for students.


February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week! We celebrate Mrs. Angela Grover and all that she does for our students and staff at SHES. Thank you, Mrs. Grover! We appreciate you EVERY DAY!


🚨💯🚨The 100th Day of School is Wednesday, Feb. 12th. 🚨💯🚨
To celebrate this day, students may participate in some dress-up fun!
--Option 1– Dress like you are 100 years old
--Option 2– Make a shirt to wear with 100 of something on it
We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity on Feb. 12th!
**See poster for ideas!


The district is currently in the process of updating our strategic plan. As part of this effort, we are inviting all NCPS families to participate in a survey.
The feedback collected will play a critical role in shaping district-level strategic planning, as well as supporting district and school improvement initiatives. Students have already completed their surveys, and we will also be gathering input from families as part of this process.
You can access the survey by clicking the link below:
NCPS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS (Anonymous)
Go to https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nashcountync/winter2025-family/surveys
Select your school from the dropdown menu. No access code is needed.
Your input is invaluable, and we appreciate your participation in helping to guide the future of NCPS.

📢 ❄️🚨SHES Remote Learning Day 📢 ❄️🚨
Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be a Remote Learning Day. Remote learning assignments will be posted in the ROOMS app. Office hours will also be offered by teachers. Please look for detailed information in ROOMS.


📢 ❄️🚨Inclement Weather Update 📢 ❄️🚨
🚨 Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be a Remote Learning Day for all of Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). Remote learning assignments may be accessed through Canvas, Google Classroom or other communication from your child’s teachers or principal. Office hours will also be offered by teachers if permissible. Please look for detailed information in Rooms and/or your student’s learning management system.
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).
🚨 Friday, January 24, 2025: All NCPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay due to the potential for icy road conditions. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school day. Essential personnel should report at their regular time, provided it is safe to do so.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and success of our students.
For real-time information, please click the following link https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page


Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be a Remote Learning Day for all of Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). Remote learning assignments may be accessed through Canvas, Google Classroom or other communication from your child’s teachers or principal. Office hours will also be offered by teachers if permissible. Please look for detailed information in Rooms and/or your student’s learning management system.
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).
Friday, January 24, 2025: All NCPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay due to the potential for icy road conditions. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school day. Essential personnel should report at their regular time, provided it is safe to do so.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and success of our students.
For real-time information, please click the following link https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page


* UPDATE - This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025.
🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟
Join us for a Multilingual Training Session for Guardians to learn about Rooms, our communication platform connecting families with teachers, and school updates.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Winstead Avenue Elementary Media Center
🎓 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to navigate Rooms effectively
✅ Tips for staying updated with your child’s education
✅ Ways to communicate with teachers using the platform
🌐 Special Features:
🌟 Translation Support Available!
Our multilingual team will provide assistance in your preferred language to ensure everyone can participate.
💡 Empowering Families for Success
This session is designed to strengthen communication between home and school, fostering a supportive learning environment for your child.
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn!
For more information, contact us at hadaza@ncpschools.net
📢 We look forward to seeing you there!



🚫 No School: January 17th - January 22nd
Students will report to school Monday through Thursday of this week. Due to high school exams, Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, and switching to second semester, students will be out of school this Friday, January 17th through Wednesday of next week. Students will return to school Thursday, January 23rd.


Nash County Public Schools will operate on an early release schedule Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, as follows:
All Elementary Schools will be released early at 2:00 p.m.
All Middle Schools and Tar River Academy will be released early at 2:30 p.m.
All traditional High Schools will be released early at 1:30 p.m.
CITI High School and Early College High School will be released early at 11:30 a.m
All exams will continue as planned.
All after-school activities and events are canceled due to the weather forecast. This decision, made with guidance from emergency officials, prioritizes the safety of our students, staff, and school communities.
For real-time information, please click the following link https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page


Due to the forecast of below-freezing conditions and the potential for today’s precipitation to freeze on roadways, Nash County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for staff and students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Essential personnel should report at their regular time, provided it is safe to do so.
Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school day.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. All after-school activities and athletic programs will proceed as usual.


Due to the forecast of below-freezing conditions and the potential for today’s precipitation to freeze on roadways, Nash County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for staff and students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Essential personnel should report at their regular time, provided it is safe to do so.
Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school day.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. All after-school activities and athletic programs will proceed as usual.


REMINDER-- Important Dates for January ❄️🗓️❄️🗓️❄️