Stokes County Schools

Stokes County Schools Board of Education recognized schools throughout the district for Graduation and Growth Awards for the 2023/2024 School Year. NC Academic Award: Germanton Elementary School King Elementary School Lawsonville Elementary School London Elementary School Mount Olive Elementary School Nancy Reynolds Elementary School Poplar Springs Elementary School Sandy Ridge Elementary School Walnut Cove Elementary School

Weather Announcement: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Stokes County Schools will be closed for students. Optional teacher workday . Staff: Option A

Stokes County Schools Board of Education recognized schools throughout the district for Graduation and Growth Awards for the 2023/2024 School Year. 100% Graduation Club: Stokes Early College High School Exceeded Academic Growth Award: Chestnut Grove Middle School Pine hall Elementary School Piney Grove Middle School Pinnacle Elementary School South Stokes High School West Stokes High School Stokes Early College High School

The Stokes County Board of Education proudly recognizes Mr. Rafael Santana, Custodian at London Elementary School, as the Stokes County Schools February 2025 Employee of the Month! Since joining us in March 2022, Rafael has brought 17 years of expertise in custodial and grounds keeping, previously serving at Novant Health. His dedication, work ethic, and attention to detail make a tremendous impact every day! Thank you, Rafael, for your hard work and commitment to our schools! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #StokesCountySchools

Congratulations to Matthew Dodson, a Senior at Stokes Early College High School, and Taylor Thornton, a 2024 graduate of South Stokes High School, on achieving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award with Boy Scout Troop 408! 🦅 They were proudly recognized by the Stokes County Board of Education for their outstanding accomplishment and dedication to leadership and service. #EagleScout #StokesCountySchools

📢🐝 District Spelling Bee Recap! 🐝📢 Stokes County Schools 2024-2025 Spelling Bee  Twelve incredible spellers went head-to-head in a thrilling 12-round competition, showcasing their hard work and dedication! A huge congratulations to all participants for their impressive spelling skills and perseverance. Champion: Nolan Young - representing Walnut Cove ElementaryAlternate Alternate: Peyton Fulk - representing Poplar Spring Elementary  #SpellingBee #WordMasters #AcademicExcellence #StokedToLearn2425

The Stokes All County Theatre production of Mamma Mia! will be having auditions on Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th at South Stokes High School. All students from any high school in Stokes County are welcome to audition, work backstage, or be involved in the pit orchestra. For show information, audition information, to volunteer for the pit orchestra or to work backstage, please visit www.stokestheatre.weebly.com and follow the links to audition information and to sign up for auditions or to volunteer. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Bulla, theatre teacher, at justin.bulla@stokes.k12.nc.us. There are roles for 6 men, 6 women, plus an ensemble of 20+ men and women. It's a great opportunity to experience theatre, meet new people, and to have the "time of your life!"

National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day School Resource Officers are more than just law enforcement—they are mentors, role models, and advocates for student safety. On National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, we recognize and thank them for their service and commitment to our schools. #ThankYouSRO #SchoolSafety

Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for our bus drivers

Winter Weather Update: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 Due to power outages and trees falling across the county, Stokes County Schools will be closed for students and operate on an optional teacher workday. Staff will report on a 3 hour delay.

Weather Announcement: Due to the latest forecast, Stokes County Schools will have a remote learning day on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

February 2025 EOM Announcement: Mr. Rafael Santana has been selected as the Stokes County Schools February 2025 Employee of the Month. Rafael has been with us since March 2022 serving as a custodian at London Elementary School. With 17 years of experience in the custodial and grounds keeping field, he came to us from Novant Health. He has amazing expertise, and tremendous work ethic. We are very thankful for his hard work and commitment to London Elementary and Stokes County Schools.

PowerSchool Cybersecurity Update: We are writing to update you regarding the recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the software vendor that provides our Student Information System (SIS). PowerSchool initiated the process of notifying individuals whose information was determined to be involved. As previously mentioned, PowerSchool has engaged Experian, a trusted credit reporting agency, to provide complimentary identity protection and credit monitoring services to current and former students and educators that had information exfiltrated from PowerSchool SIS. PowerSchool is doing this regardless of whether an individual’s Social Security Number was exfiltrated. In the coming weeks, Experian (on behalf of PowerSchool) will be distributing direct email notifications to involved individuals (or their parent/guardian, as applicable) for whom PowerSchool has sufficient contact information. Additionally, PowerSchool has worked with Experian to set up a dedicated, toll-free call center to answer any questions associated with these offerings and the incident. All the information regarding the activation of and access to these services will be included in the email sent to you by Experian. Whether or not you receive an email, you may also visit PowerSchool’s website to learn how to activate the offering from Experian, linked here: http://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach/. Protecting our students and teachers remains our top priority. Thank you again for all of your support and understanding during this time.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) informed the Stokes County Schools of unauthorized access to student and staff data contained in PowerSchool, the student information system (SIS) used by most school districts in North Carolina. This incident impacts school systems across North Carolina, the nation, and the world. We are working closely with NCDPI and PowerSchool to determine the specific nature of the data involved. If PowerSchool determines that personal data has been compromised, it will contact the affected individuals directly and provide specific details and guidance. PowerSchool reports that the incident is contained, that they have taken steps to secure the data, and that there is no indication potentially compromised information has been shared or made public to additional parties. Federal law enforcement, NCDPI, and PowerSchool are monitoring the situation closely. PowerSchool has assured us that its systems are operational and that it has implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents. It is important to note that this incident occurred at the PowerSchool company level, and neither the Stokes County Schools nor NCDPI data systems are involved. NCDPI has stated publicly that neither it nor any North Carolina school district could have prevented this incident. Protecting personally identifiable information of our students, families, and staff is critically important, and we take this matter very seriously. We will share updates as additional information becomes available from NCDPI and PowerSchool. We are committed to providing clear information about the steps being taken to address and mitigate any potential impact. Our priority is to keep our community informed and supported throughout this process. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this situation alongside other North Carolina school districts and school districts worldwide.

Love the Bus Month School bus drivers do more than just transport students—they create a safe, welcoming start and end to each school day. February is Love the Bus Month, a time to recognize and thank the dedicated drivers who keep our students safe on the road. #LoveTheBus #ThankABusDriver

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for success in high-demand careers by equipping them with real-world skills and hands-on experience. This month, we celebrate the impact of CTE programs and the educators who inspire future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers. #CTEMonth #CareerReady #StokedToLearn2425

School Counselor Week (February 3-7, 2025) School counselors play a vital role in student success, offering guidance, support, and encouragement every step of the way. During National School Counselor Week, we honor their dedication to helping students navigate academics, careers, and personal growth. #SchoolCounselorWeek #ThankACounselor

Honoring the legacy of Black pioneers in science, medicine, and space exploration! From groundbreaking astronauts to innovative scientists, these remarkable individuals have made history and paved the way for future generations. #BlackHistoryMonth

Project Child Find is a North Carolina initiative designed to locate, identify, and evaluate children from birth to age 21 who may have disabilities and need special education services. It helps families and educators connect with resources, assessments, and early interventions to support children's educational needs. Services are free and available through local school districts and community agencies. Parents, guardians, and concerned individuals can refer a child for evaluation if developmental delays or learning difficulties are observed. This information is also available on the district website. https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/ Click menu, then under departments click exceptional children

Kindergarten Registration 2025: Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025, are requested to call the school in their attendance area to set up an appointment to register their child for kindergarten. All children are required to have an up-to-date shot record and physical when entering school for the first time. Children will participate in an informal screening of academic skills. Please visit the district website for more information: https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/