Friday, we celebrated the hard work, creativity, and problem-solving skills of our SCS Math Fair participants. This event is a testament to the power of mathematics in shaping the way we think, reason, and solve real-world challenges.
Participating Schools:
• Chestnut Grove Elementary
• Germanton Elementary
• King Elementary
• London Elementary
• Mount Olive Elementary
• Nancy Reynolds Elementary
• Poplar Springs Elementary
• Walnut Cove Elementary
This year, the district showcased:
• 41 Individual Projects
• 20 Class Projects
A special thank you to Nancy Reynolds Elementary for hosting our event and providing such a welcoming space for our students to shine.
We are incredibly grateful for our judges:
• Donna Boyles
• Lisa Williamson
• Amber Flippen
• Dr. Kimberley Thompson-Hairston
• Rachel Cain
• Patti Durham
• Amanda Brown
We also extend our appreciation to our runners and support team:
• Lisa Rasey
• Janet Steward
• JoEllen Gruver
Finally, thank you to our dedicated teachers, mentors, and families for your encouragement and support throughout this journey. Your partnership makes opportunities like this possible for our students.
We are so proud of each participant and the mathematical thinking they showcased today. Congratulations to all!
Participating Schools:
• Chestnut Grove Elementary
• Germanton Elementary
• King Elementary
• London Elementary
• Mount Olive Elementary
• Nancy Reynolds Elementary
• Poplar Springs Elementary
• Walnut Cove Elementary
This year, the district showcased:
• 41 Individual Projects
• 20 Class Projects
A special thank you to Nancy Reynolds Elementary for hosting our event and providing such a welcoming space for our students to shine.
We are incredibly grateful for our judges:
• Donna Boyles
• Lisa Williamson
• Amber Flippen
• Dr. Kimberley Thompson-Hairston
• Rachel Cain
• Patti Durham
• Amanda Brown
We also extend our appreciation to our runners and support team:
• Lisa Rasey
• Janet Steward
• JoEllen Gruver
Finally, thank you to our dedicated teachers, mentors, and families for your encouragement and support throughout this journey. Your partnership makes opportunities like this possible for our students.
We are so proud of each participant and the mathematical thinking they showcased today. Congratulations to all!






🏫 Open Doors, Endless Opportunities: It’s Public Schools Week!
This week (February 23–27) is Public Schools Week! We are joining districts across the nation to celebrate the incredible things happening in our classrooms.
Public education is the cornerstone of our community. It’s where 90% of American students learn, grow, and prepare for the future. From the science lab to the art room, and the football field to the debate stage, our public schools offer a place for every child to discover their potential.
We are proud of our students, thankful for our educators, and grateful for a community that supports public education! 📚✨
#PublicSchoolsWeek #PublicSchoolProud
This week (February 23–27) is Public Schools Week! We are joining districts across the nation to celebrate the incredible things happening in our classrooms.
Public education is the cornerstone of our community. It’s where 90% of American students learn, grow, and prepare for the future. From the science lab to the art room, and the football field to the debate stage, our public schools offer a place for every child to discover their potential.
We are proud of our students, thankful for our educators, and grateful for a community that supports public education! 📚✨
#PublicSchoolsWeek #PublicSchoolProud

🔧🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Career & Technical Education! 🎉🔧
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized teachers who earned Teacher Performance Bonuses in Career and Technical Education (CTE)!
These outstanding educators are preparing students for real-world success — equipping them with the skills, certifications, and confidence they need to thrive in college, careers, and beyond. 💼🏗️💻
Thank you for your dedication to hands-on learning and workforce readiness. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom! 👏✨
Recipients:
Wayne Fulp North Stokes High
Carmen Heath North Stokes High
Tracie Moorefield North Stokes High
Leah Barczy South Stokes High
Sawyer Ferguson South Stokes High
Eric Mercer South Stokes High
Keith Smith South Stokes High
Vic Tuttle South Stokes High
Colton Belk West Stokes High
Marcia Childress West Stokes High
Forrest Munden West Stokes High
Jeff Robertson West Stokes High
#StokesCountySchools #CTE #WorkforceReady #TeacherExcellence
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized teachers who earned Teacher Performance Bonuses in Career and Technical Education (CTE)!
These outstanding educators are preparing students for real-world success — equipping them with the skills, certifications, and confidence they need to thrive in college, careers, and beyond. 💼🏗️💻
Thank you for your dedication to hands-on learning and workforce readiness. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom! 👏✨
Recipients:
Wayne Fulp North Stokes High
Carmen Heath North Stokes High
Tracie Moorefield North Stokes High
Leah Barczy South Stokes High
Sawyer Ferguson South Stokes High
Eric Mercer South Stokes High
Keith Smith South Stokes High
Vic Tuttle South Stokes High
Colton Belk West Stokes High
Marcia Childress West Stokes High
Forrest Munden West Stokes High
Jeff Robertson West Stokes High
#StokesCountySchools #CTE #WorkforceReady #TeacherExcellence

🎓🌟 Honoring Excellence in Advanced Academics! 🌟🎓
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized teachers who earned Teacher Performance Bonuses for Advanced Placement (AP) Courses!
These educators go above and beyond to challenge, support, and prepare students for college-level success. Their dedication to academic excellence and student achievement makes a lasting impact both in and beyond the classroom. 📚✨
Recipients:
Nicholas Brandes AP English North Stokes High
Ashley Johnson AP Biology South Stokes High
Jennifer Holmes AP English South Stokes High
Yasmint Jaffe AP Spanish South Stokes High
Richard Smith AP US History South Stokes High
Christine Long AP English West Stokes High
Heather Fowler AP English West Stokes High
Megan Marshall AP Spanish West Stokes High
Ashley Jessup AP US History West Stokes High
Thank you for inspiring our students to reach higher and achieve more! 👏🍎
#StokesCountySchools #APExcellence #TeacherRecognition #AcademicAchievement
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized teachers who earned Teacher Performance Bonuses for Advanced Placement (AP) Courses!
These educators go above and beyond to challenge, support, and prepare students for college-level success. Their dedication to academic excellence and student achievement makes a lasting impact both in and beyond the classroom. 📚✨
Recipients:
Nicholas Brandes AP English North Stokes High
Ashley Johnson AP Biology South Stokes High
Jennifer Holmes AP English South Stokes High
Yasmint Jaffe AP Spanish South Stokes High
Richard Smith AP US History South Stokes High
Christine Long AP English West Stokes High
Heather Fowler AP English West Stokes High
Megan Marshall AP Spanish West Stokes High
Ashley Jessup AP US History West Stokes High
Thank you for inspiring our students to reach higher and achieve more! 👏🍎
#StokesCountySchools #APExcellence #TeacherRecognition #AcademicAchievement

👏📚 Celebrating Excellence in the Classroom! 📚👏
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized our outstanding educators who earned Teacher Performance Bonuses – Elementary Grades 3–8!
These dedicated teachers received bonuses for achieving Top 25% State or Local EOG Reading or Math scores (Grades 3–8) — a testament to their hard work, commitment, and impact on student success. 🌟
Your dedication to helping students grow and excel does not go unnoticed. Thank you for inspiring achievement every single day! 🍎✨
Recipients:
Emily Whitaker 3rd Grade Reading Local Pinnacle Elementary
Kari Davis 3rd Grade Reading Local Pinnacle Elementary
Jennifer Brewster 3rd Grade Reading State and Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Abigail Westmoreland 3rd Grade Reading Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Rachel DelValle 3rd Grade Reading Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Michelle Fulp 3rd Grade Reading State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Annette Joyce 4th Grade Reading Local London Elementary
Shannon Whitt 5th Grade Reading Local Mount Olive Elementary
Melanie Horton 5th Grade Math State and Local Mount Olive Elementary
Ashley Collins 5th Grade Reading Local Nancy Reynolds Elementary
Jana Seivers 4th Grade Math State and Local Pinnacle Elementary
Leah Mabe 4th Grade Reading State and Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Kalin Sprague 5th Grade Math State and Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Kasey Livengood 5th Grade Reading Local Sandy Ridge Elementary
Kasey Livengood 5th Grade Math State and Local Sandy Ridge Elementary
Maria Wood 4th Grade Math Local Sandy Ridge Elementary
Robin Wilson 4th Grade Reading State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Laura Williams 5th Grade Reading State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Laura Williams 5th Grade Math State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Allison Brown 4th Grade Math State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Kristina Bonds 5th Grade Math State Walnut Cove Elementary
Karin Joyce 7th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Anna Hall 7th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Candace Ragan 7th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Patricia Combs 8th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Samantha Surratt 8th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
#StokesCountySchools #ExcellenceInEducation #TeacherAppreciation #StudentSuccess
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized our outstanding educators who earned Teacher Performance Bonuses – Elementary Grades 3–8!
These dedicated teachers received bonuses for achieving Top 25% State or Local EOG Reading or Math scores (Grades 3–8) — a testament to their hard work, commitment, and impact on student success. 🌟
Your dedication to helping students grow and excel does not go unnoticed. Thank you for inspiring achievement every single day! 🍎✨
Recipients:
Emily Whitaker 3rd Grade Reading Local Pinnacle Elementary
Kari Davis 3rd Grade Reading Local Pinnacle Elementary
Jennifer Brewster 3rd Grade Reading State and Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Abigail Westmoreland 3rd Grade Reading Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Rachel DelValle 3rd Grade Reading Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Michelle Fulp 3rd Grade Reading State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Annette Joyce 4th Grade Reading Local London Elementary
Shannon Whitt 5th Grade Reading Local Mount Olive Elementary
Melanie Horton 5th Grade Math State and Local Mount Olive Elementary
Ashley Collins 5th Grade Reading Local Nancy Reynolds Elementary
Jana Seivers 4th Grade Math State and Local Pinnacle Elementary
Leah Mabe 4th Grade Reading State and Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Kalin Sprague 5th Grade Math State and Local Poplar Springs Elementary
Kasey Livengood 5th Grade Reading Local Sandy Ridge Elementary
Kasey Livengood 5th Grade Math State and Local Sandy Ridge Elementary
Maria Wood 4th Grade Math Local Sandy Ridge Elementary
Robin Wilson 4th Grade Reading State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Laura Williams 5th Grade Reading State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Laura Williams 5th Grade Math State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Allison Brown 4th Grade Math State and Local Walnut Cove Elementary
Kristina Bonds 5th Grade Math State Walnut Cove Elementary
Karin Joyce 7th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Anna Hall 7th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Candace Ragan 7th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Patricia Combs 8th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
Samantha Surratt 8th Grade Math State and Local Chestnut Grove Middle
#StokesCountySchools #ExcellenceInEducation #TeacherAppreciation #StudentSuccess

🎶🌟 Big Congratulations to McKenna Bright! 🌟🎶
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized McKenna Bright for her outstanding achievement in making the 9–12 Northwest All District Band!
This honor reflects McKenna’s dedication, talent, and countless hours of hard work. Representing our schools at the district level is an incredible accomplishment, and we couldn’t be more proud! 👏🎺
#StokesCountySchools #AllDistrictBand #StudentSuccess
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognized McKenna Bright for her outstanding achievement in making the 9–12 Northwest All District Band!
This honor reflects McKenna’s dedication, talent, and countless hours of hard work. Representing our schools at the district level is an incredible accomplishment, and we couldn’t be more proud! 👏🎺
#StokesCountySchools #AllDistrictBand #StudentSuccess

👮♂️ Safety, Mentorship, and Community: Celebrating Our SROs! 🏫
Today, February 15, is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
We want to take a moment to recognize the sworn law enforcement officers who serve in our schools. Being an SRO is a unique role that bridges the gap between law enforcement and education. They aren't just here to keep our buildings safe—they are mentors, guest lecturers, and trusted adults for our students.
Thank you to our SROs for your dedication to fostering a safe learning environment and for building positive relationships with our youth. We appreciate your service! 💙
#SROAppreciationDay #SchoolSafety #ThankYouOfficers #SafeSchools
Today, February 15, is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
We want to take a moment to recognize the sworn law enforcement officers who serve in our schools. Being an SRO is a unique role that bridges the gap between law enforcement and education. They aren't just here to keep our buildings safe—they are mentors, guest lecturers, and trusted adults for our students.
Thank you to our SROs for your dedication to fostering a safe learning environment and for building positive relationships with our youth. We appreciate your service! 💙
#SROAppreciationDay #SchoolSafety #ThankYouOfficers #SafeSchools

Please review the roads that school buses will not travel in the morning, Friday February 13th, 2026, due to ongoing hazardous conditions.

✨ Stokes County Schools 2026 Spelling Bee ✨🐝
What an incredible day of competition and school pride! Students from our elementary and middle schools came together to showcase their spelling skills in this year’s Stokes County Schools Spelling Bee.
The competition was fierce and exciting, lasting an impressive thirteen rounds! Our students demonstrated focus, determination, and outstanding academic talent throughout the event.
🏆 First Place: Vincent Jurkiewicz
🥈 Runner Up: Carter Kelly
Congratulations to all of our participants for their hard work and courage in stepping up to compete. We are so proud of each of you for representing your schools so well! 💛📚
#StokesCountySchools #SpellingBee2026 #AcademicExcellence
What an incredible day of competition and school pride! Students from our elementary and middle schools came together to showcase their spelling skills in this year’s Stokes County Schools Spelling Bee.
The competition was fierce and exciting, lasting an impressive thirteen rounds! Our students demonstrated focus, determination, and outstanding academic talent throughout the event.
🏆 First Place: Vincent Jurkiewicz
🥈 Runner Up: Carter Kelly
Congratulations to all of our participants for their hard work and courage in stepping up to compete. We are so proud of each of you for representing your schools so well! 💛📚
#StokesCountySchools #SpellingBee2026 #AcademicExcellence


Please review the roads that school buses will not travel in the morning, Thursday, February 12th, 2026, due to ongoing hazardous conditions.

STOKES COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL OPERATE ON A NORMAL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2026




Weather Announcement:
Stokes County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Stokes County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Stokes County Schools will operate on a normal schedule Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.
Please review the roads that school buses will not travel in the morning due to ongoing hazardous conditions.
Please review the roads that school buses will not travel in the morning due to ongoing hazardous conditions.




🛑 Stop and Share the Love: Feb 9–13! 🚌💨
It’s Love the Bus Week!
From early morning inspections to the last drop-off of the day, our transportation staff works hard to ensure our students get to school and back home safely.
Let's show them some gratitude this week!
3 Ways to Show Love:
1️⃣ A simple "Thank you" when boarding/exiting.
2️⃣ A drawing or card from your student. 🖍️
3️⃣ Patience and caution when driving near school buses!
Thank you to our Roadway Rockstars! 🌟
#LoveTheBus #BusSafety #SchoolTransportation #Community

The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. Due to lingering issues from the recent winter storms, Stokes County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Please review the roads that school buses will not travel in the morning due to ongoing hazardous conditions.
Please review the roads that school buses will not travel in the morning due to ongoing hazardous conditions.




📅 Updated School Calendars
Weather Announcement:
Due to current weather conditions, Stokes County Schools will be closed for students on Friday, February 6th, 2026
It will be a staff option A
(Optional Workday)
Due to current weather conditions, Stokes County Schools will be closed for students on Friday, February 6th, 2026
It will be a staff option A
(Optional Workday)

✨ Kindergarten Registration for 2026! ✨
Stokes County Schools Kindergarten students for the 2026 school year starts soon!
If you have a child ready to start their learning journey, now’s the time to get started.
👉 Visit the Stokes County Schools website for registration details, eligibility, and next steps.
https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/o/scs/page/kindergarten-registration
We can’t wait to welcome our newest students!
Stokes County Schools Kindergarten students for the 2026 school year starts soon!
If you have a child ready to start their learning journey, now’s the time to get started.
👉 Visit the Stokes County Schools website for registration details, eligibility, and next steps.
https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/o/scs/page/kindergarten-registration
We can’t wait to welcome our newest students!
Due to current weather conditions, Stokes County Schools will be closed for students on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
It will be a staff option A
(Optional Workday)

Due to current weather conditions, Stokes County Schools will be closed for students on
Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
It will be a staff option A
(Optional Workday).
Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
It will be a staff option A
(Optional Workday).

