Stokes County Schools

📚 FREE Materials at Pine Hall Elementary! 🎉 Come stock up on books, games, household items and decor —FREE to the community! 📅 Thursday, June 26 | 10 AM – 5 PM 📅 Friday, June 27 | 12 PM – 7 PM 📅 Saturday, June 28 | 8 AM – 1 PM 📍Pine Hall Elementary School 1400 Secondary Road Pine Hall, NC Spread the word and bring a bag! 🛍️

SECU Scholarship 2025 recipients: The State Employees Credit Union scholarship was established to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. Each scholarship is $10,000, payable at $1250 per semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters for a senior to attend one of the 16 UNC campuses. Students must be current high school seniors at an NC public high school, SECU members, North Carolina residents (eligible for in-state tuition), have a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale, be accepted to one of the 16 UNC universities as a full-time undergraduate, and file a FAFSA. The following students were selected and accepted the SECU Scholarship 2025: Elia Jaffee South Stokes High School Samantha Rohrer Stokes County Early College High School

Bill Johnson Scholarship 2025 recipient recognized at the Stokes County School Board of Education meeting: The Bill Johnson Scholarship Fund, which benefits Stokes County students, honors the leadership and vision of William (Bill) Howard Johnson Jr.  Bill, was a product of the Stokes County school system.  On scholarship, Bill graduated from North Carolina State University before serving in Vietnam as a Marine Corps engineer.  Bill returned home from Da Nang, Vietnam, in 1970.  He enrolled in graduate school at NC State.  Shortly after his acceptance, Bill was in an automobile accident, which required a full year of therapy before he was able to return to graduate school.  Bill received his master’s degree in public administration.  He became the Stokes County Manager in 1973.  He switched to the position of health director and remained in this role from 1976 to 1997. His legacy continues through the Bill Johnson Scholarship Fund.   Students must apply and include their GPA, ACT, and SAT scores. They must also list any extracurricular activities or volunteer work, write an essay about their activities or volunteer work and what it meant to them, list any employment and write an essay about the lessons learned through said employment, and include two educator references.  One of our students was selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship: Matthew Dodson Stokes County Early College High School

NC Governor’s School Recipients recognized at the Stokes County School Board of Education meeting: The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. It began in 1963 to provide the state's gifted students with an experience that would broaden their education horizons. Each summer, selected students are invited to Governor’s School for a 4-week residential program. They stay in the campus residence hall and are assigned roommates. Students must be North Carolina residents, attend a North Carolina public or non-public school, and be enrolled in 11th grade at the time of nomination. Students must apply in one of five academic areas, complete two essays, list recent school/community activities and awards, have two recommendation letters, and audition if applying in Choral Music, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater, or Visual Art. The following students were selected to attend Governor’s School this year and have accepted: Sawyer Scott South Stokes High Lucas McKinney Stokes Early College High School Corrine Seamon Stokes Early College High School

📢 Calling all families, educators, and community partners! Join us for the Federal Programs Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, June 19 from 8:30–9:30 AM — held virtually for your convenience! 💻☕ Your voice matters as we discuss how federal funds support student success in our schools. Let's collaborate, share ideas, and shape the future together! 🙌 🔗 Click to join: https://meet.google.com/rde-iwtx-jgx 📞 Dial-in: +1 267-553-6340 PIN: 372 056 973# #StakeholderVoice #CommunityMatters #EducationTogether #FederalPrograms #VirtualMeeting #StokesCountySchools

📚✨ Our incredible 6th–8th grade ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers from all middle schools are collaborating to pace their curriculum with purpose and precision for the 2025-2026 school year! They're focusing on: ✔️ Vertical alignment to build skills and knowledge across grade levels ✔️ Standards-aligned, rigorous instruction that challenges and supports all learners ✔️ Frequent formative and common assessments to inform teaching and accelerate growth and proficiency. Their dedication ensures every Stokes County School middle school student is on a path to success! 👏 #MiddleSchoolMatters #RigorousInstruction #CurriculumAlignment #StandardsInAction #StudentSuccess

Big thanks to Siemens Energy and representatives Dan Shults and George Cotton for visiting CGMS this week! They met with our incredible middle school technology teachers from CGMS, SEMS, and PGMS to provide hands-on support with our brand-new CNC router systems—funded through the middle school grant. This partnership is helping us bring cutting-edge technology and real-world skills into our classrooms. Our students are gaining valuable experience that will prepare them for the future! 🚀👩‍🏭👨‍🏭 #STEMEducation #CareerReady #CNCinTheClassroom #SiemensEnergy #MiddleSchoolInnovation #HandsOnLearning

💪☀️ Stokes Strong: Summer Team Challenge Camp! 🏆🤝 Calling all current 6th–8th graders in Stokes County! Don’t miss this exciting 2-day team-building camp designed to build leadership, communication, and collaboration skills — all while having FUN! 🎯🔥 📍 Location: South Stokes High School 📅 Dates: June 10 & 11 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Come ready to connect, compete, and grow stronger together. Let’s show what it means to be Stokes Strong! 💥 #StokesCountySchools #StokesStrong #MiddleSchoolMatters #SummerCamp #TeamChallenge #LeadershipInAction Sign up here: https://forms.gle/k7BkjNFJkbaD5VLy5 Please contact Sonja Lankford if you have questions: sonja.lankford@stokes.k12.nc.us

🎶✨ A Showcase in Song! 🎤🎼 Under the direction of Mr. Matthew Wells, our talented West Stokes High School student choir delivered an inspiring performance at the Stokes County Schools Board of Education meeting! They performed: 🎵 Joshua Fit the Battle 🎵 I'm Still Standing 🎵 Homeward Bound A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Cathy Moore, our amazing accompanist, for her support and musicianship. 🎹👏 We are so proud of these students for sharing their voices and shining so brightly! 💛 Choir Members Cox, Megan Craven, Abigail Dietlein, Maximos Donaldson, Windy Grinnell, Carlee Hargrave, Dana Luna, Ciara McFarland, Aleigha Meter, Lia Neumeyer, Aliyah Newsom, Trinity Osborne, Cory Paige, Gracie Pena, Lourdes Rood, Kaylee Rood, Lilyan Schell, Elizabeth Schell, Wesley Smith, David Soto, Aubry #StokedToLearn2425 #ChoralExcellence #StudentTalent #MusicEducation

👩‍⚕️📚 Honoring Our Health Science Heroes! 🏅 At this month’s Board of Education meeting, Stokes County Schools proudly recognized four dedicated school nurses who also teach Health Science courses to our students. 💉🩺 Their passion for education and healthcare is shaping the future of our community! North Stokes High School - Traci Moorefield South Stokes High School - Janet Duggins West Stokes High School - Kellie Doby & Elizabeth Kiger 🎖️ In a special moment, Dr. Kathleen Fowler presented each nurse with a certificate and commemorative pin from the Daughters of the American Revolution, honoring their service, leadership, and impact. Thank you for all you do—in the classroom and beyond! 💙 #StokesCountySchools #HealthScience #NurseEducators

👟 Empowered Girls. Stronger Futures. 💫 The Stokes County Schools Board of Education proudly recognized our incredible Girls on the Run participants at this month’s meeting! 🏃‍♀️🌟 These young leaders completed the program with determination, teamwork, and confidence—building not just physical strength, but strong character and friendships along the way. 💖 We’re so proud of their commitment to setting goals and crossing the finish line—together! 🎉 #StokesCountySchools #GirlsOnTheRun #EmpowerGirls #ConfidenceInEveryStep #StudentSuccess

🎉🖍️ Celebrating Creativity & Character! 📝✨ At this month’s Stokes County Schools Board of Education meeting, proudly recognized the winners of the 2026 D.A.R.E. Calendar Picture Contest and the 2024–2025 D.A.R.E. Essay Contest! These students used their voices and creativity to highlight the importance of making safe, responsible choices. 👏 We are so proud of their hard work and commitment to the D.A.R.E. message! 💛👮‍♂️ #StokesCountySchools #DARE #StudentSuccess #CreativeLeaders #DareToBeGreat

🎉📊 Celebrating Math Excellence! 📊🎉 At last night’s Stokes County Schools Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized our K-8 Math Fair winners from across the district! 🏅 These talented students not only showcased their problem-solving skills at the district level, but many also advanced to compete—and place—at the regional and state competitions! We’re so proud of their hard work, critical thinking, and love for math. Congratulations to all of our math stars! 🌟📐 #MathFair #StudentSuccess #ProudDistrict #FutureProblemSolvers

🎓✨ It’s Educational Bosses Appreciation Week! ✨🎓 This week, we celebrate the visionary leaders who guide our schools and districts with purpose, passion, and professionalism. From principals to superintendents and directors — your leadership inspires growth, empowers teams, and drives student success every day. Thank you for being the backbone of our educational community! #ThankYouLeaders #EducationMatters #LeadingWithHeart #InspiringExcellence

Subject: Update on PowerSchool Data Breach and Ongoing Protection Measures Dear Stokes County Families, We want to make you aware of a recent update related to the PowerSchool data breach that was originally reported in January of this year. Recently, several schools and North Carolina Department of Pubic Instruction (NCDPI) employees across the state received messages from threat actors claiming to have access to student and teacher data from that breach. We have been informed that several Canadian school districts have received similar messages as well. Based on the current status of NCDPI’s investigation, they believe that the threat actors have access to the same data tables that were originally compromised. These data tables include student and staff names, contact information, social security numbers (limited student social security numbers), birthdays, medical notes, passwords (limited) and parent/guardian information. NCDPI has already notified appropriate law enforcement agencies, who are actively investigating this incident. We want to assure you that your Stokes County Schools and NCDPI have done everything possible to protect this information. PowerSchool, the vendor responsible for the incident, has taken full responsibility for the breach and is providing support services for those impacted. What You Need to Know: Please do not open any suspicious links or emails related to this incident. - Do not engage with anyone claiming to have this data. - PowerSchool is offering two years of free identity protection and credit monitoring to all affected students and educators through July 1, 2025. NCDPI is advocating for this window to be extended further to ensure everyone has time to enroll. Affected individuals can enroll in identity protection and credit monitoring at no cost to themselves here --> https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach/ Services include: - Two years of complimentary identity protection for all students and educators affected - Two years of complimentary credit monitoring for all adult students and educators affected These services are available regardless of whether an individual's Social Security number was compromised. Additional protection: Impacted users can freeze their identity for free through the North Carolina Department of Justice. LINK: https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/protecting-your-identity/free-security-freeze/ As we continue to work through this incident, we are committed to supporting students, families and staff with transparency and care. Sincerely, Phillip Bradley Rice, Ed.D. Superintendent Stokes County Schools

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day!💐 Today we celebrate the love, strength, and endless dedication of mothers and mother figures everywhere. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, helping with homework, or offering a listening ear — you make the world brighter every day. Thank you for your unwavering love and all the little things that mean so much. You are appreciated more than words can say! 🌷 #MothersDay #ThankYouMom #LoveYouMom

📚✨ Celebrating Over 650 Years of Dedication!✨📚 Last night, Stokes County Schools honored our incredible retirees at a heartfelt retirement reception. With more than 650 years of combined service, this remarkable group was celebrated with words like commitment, encouragement, and mentor—a true reflection of their lasting impact. Each retiree was sincerely thanked for their unwavering service and warmly welcomed to come back in six months… because once part of the SCS family, always part of the family! 💙 As the evening closed, one final reminder echoed in the room: Retirement ends one chapter and opens another. #StokesStrong #RetirementCelebration #ThankYouRetirees #OnceAnEducatorAlwaysAnEducator 2025 Stokes County Schools Retirees Nancy Smith Sherry Tucker Danny Sammons Cathy Holland Brandie Jones Gwen Fletcher Jayne Bennett Cathy King Janet Fowler Susan Martin Paula Sands Sharon Mabe Twila Williams Ben Hall Mike Williams Janet Duggins Robin Moser Donna Chunn Eileen Carter Dawn Duvall Paul Hall Roxanne Hunter Marla Tucker Michelle Boak Tamey Butner Mark Powell Donna Lawson Terrie Keaton Vic Mendenhall Lee Price

🤟 Today is Sign Language Interpreters Day! 🎉 We celebrate and thank the incredible sign language interpreters who bridge communication and create inclusive spaces for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Your work empowers, connects, and inspires! 👐💬 Thank you for making sure every voice is seen and heard. 💙 #SignLanguageInterpretersDay #CommunicationWithoutBarriers #InclusionMatters #ThankYouInterpreters #ASL #DeafAwareness

💪 May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! 🏅 This month, let's celebrate the power of movement and the benefits of staying active! Whether it’s through sports, fitness routines, or outdoor activities, physical activity keeps us strong, healthy, and energized. 🏃‍♂️🏀⚽️ Let’s encourage each other to stay active and make fitness a part of our daily lives! Remember, every step counts, and every move matters. 💚 #NationalPhysicalFitnessAndSportsMonth #StayActive #FitnessGoals #HealthyLiving #SportsForAll #GetMoving

🎨☀️ Summer Art Camp 2025!🎭🖌️ Get ready for a summer full of creativity at The Arts Place of Stokes (502 Main Street, Danbury, NC)! : Camp opportunities: 🌀 Pottery 🎭 Theatre Camp 🎨 Visual Arts 🧶 Weaving 🗿 Sculpture Perfect for young artists looking to explore their talents and make new friends! 📞 Call 336-593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org to register today—spots fill fast! #StokesArts #SummerArtCamp #NCArts