📣 Attention Stokes County Students, Families & Community! 🎓

Are you ready to explore opportunities that will shape your future? The Stokes County Schools Career Development team is here to help YOU discover career pathways, build real-world skills, and prepare for success after graduation. 🚀

🌟 Whether you’re interested in career planning, workplace readiness, internships, or goal-setting, we’ve got resources and support designed just for you!

👉 Follow our page for updates, events, student highlights, career tips, local business partnerships, and more!

📍 Stay connected and empowered: https://www.facebook.com/LankfordCareerDevelopment

#StokesCountySchools #CareerDevelopment #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #CareerPathways
about 2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Alt text:  Colorful promotional graphic for “Stokes County Schools Career Development.” The background features a blue sky and a mountain resembling Pilot Mountain. Large bold text reads “Stokes County Schools” at the top and “Career Development” in the center. A road in the foreground splits into three labeled paths: “College,” “Skilled Trades,” and “Employment.” Around the road are career-related icons including a graduation cap, book, factory, gears, microscope, paint palette, stethoscope, briefcase, and light bulb. A yellow road sign reads “Your Future,” symbolizing multiple pathways to student success.
☀️ SUN Bucks – Food for Summer🍎

SUN Bucks (Summer EBT Program) provides grocery benefits to eligible families with school-aged children during the summer months.

Eligible students receive a one-time summer payment loaded onto an EBT card that can be used at:
• Grocery stores
• Farmers markets
• Some online retailers

✅ Many children are automatically enrolled.
Families may need to apply if they are not automatically eligible.

Automatic eligibility (no application required) may include students who:
• Attend a National School Lunch Program school and were approved for Free or Reduced-Price Meals
• Participate in FNS (Food Stamps), Work First, certain Medicaid (under 185% FPL), Foster Care, McKinney-Vento, or Cherokee Tribal Food Distribution
• Were approved for SUN Bucks after July 1 and remain enrolled in an NSLP school

📌 Important Reminder:
If your household address, phone number, or email has changed, please update your information with your DSS caseworker and/or your child’s school by March 31, 2026 to ensure timely delivery of benefits and communications.

Families who are not automatically eligible may apply. Before applying, take the interactive eligibility quiz available on the SUN Bucks website.

🔗 Learn more: [https://tinyurl.com/2mrbmwdh](https://tinyurl.com/2mrbmwdh)
📞 NC EBT Call Center: 1-866-719-0141
📧 Email: [dcfw.SunBucks@dhhs.nc.gov](mailto:dcfw.SunBucks@dhhs.nc.gov)

Let’s make sure our students have access to nutritious meals all summer long!
about 2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Sun bucks - Food for summer (three images 1. a woman eating a salad 2. Woman and girl holding a bag of groceries in a store 3. 8 children in a circle, heads touching,  looking down )
📚🏆 Battle of the Books – Elementary District Competition Results! 🏆📚

What an incredible display of teamwork, dedication, and love of reading at this year’s Elementary Battle of the Books District Competition! Our students showcased outstanding knowledge, collaboration, and sportsmanship throughout the event.

🥇 1st Place: King Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Nancy Reynolds Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Mount Olive Elementary

Congratulations to all of our participating students, coaches, and schools for the hard work and preparation that made this event such a success. We are proud of each team for representing their schools with excellence and enthusiasm!

Keep reading and keep achieving!
about 2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
King Elementary  Battle of the books team
NRES Battle of the books team
Mount Olive Elementary  Battle of the books team

📚🏆 Stokes County Schools Battle of the Books – Middle School District Competition Results! 🏆📚

What an incredible day of teamwork and competition at our Middle School Battle of the Books district event!

🥇 1st Place: Southeastern Stokes Middle School
🥈 2nd Place: Chestnut Grove Middle School
🥉 3rd Place: Piney Grove Middle School

Congratulations to all of our students who participated! Your dedication, preparation, and love of reading truly shined. We are so proud of each team for representing their schools with excellence.

about 2 months ago, Kimberley Thompson-Hairston
SSMS Battle of the Books team
CGMS Battle of the Books team
PGMS Battle of the Books team
🎉 March 2026 Employee of the Month Announcement 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Vonda Summerlin, Bus Driver and Nutrition Assistant at West Stokes High School, for being selected as the Stokes County Schools March 2026 Employee of the Month!

Mrs. Summerlin began her career with Stokes County Schools in November 2019 as a bus driver at West Stokes High School. She transferred to King Elementary School in December 2019, where she faithfully served students until November 2023. In December 2023, she returned to West Stokes High School, where she continues to drive a bus and has also served as a nutrition assistant since August 2020.

We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Summerlin’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the students and staff of West Stokes High School. Her positive impact is felt each and every day, and all of Stokes County Schools is better because she is part of our team.

Congratulations, Mrs. Summerlin! 💙

#StokesCountySchools #EmployeeOfTheMonth
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Vonda Summerlin Employee of the month
Today we proudly celebrate Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day!

Behind every safe hallway, clean classroom, working light, and warm building is a dedicated maintenance professional who shows up early, stays late, and takes pride in the details most people never see. Your hard work keeps our facilities running smoothly and creates environments where others can learn, work, and thrive.

From repairing what’s broken to preventing problems before they happen, you are truly the backbone of our organization. Your skill, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

Please join us in thanking our incredible maintenance team for everything they do — today and every day! 👏🔧🏫

#MaintenanceWorkersAppreciationDay #ThankYou #Teamwork #Gratitude
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
a banner that says Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day
📚✨ Read Across America Day – March 3, 2026 ✨📚

Today we celebrate the power of reading! Read Across America Day is a wonderful reminder that books open doors to imagination, knowledge, and endless possibilities.

We encourage everyone to grab a favorite book, discover a new story, and spend time reading together. Whether it’s in the classroom, at home, or at the library, every page turned is a step toward lifelong learning.

Let’s make today a chapter to remember! 📖❤️

#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveToRead #ReadersAreLeaders #LiteracyMatters
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
A photograph taken from a slightly low angle captures a cozy reading corner with an armchair, a side table, and a bookshelf. The deep blue, plush-velvet armchair is on the left, looking soft and welcoming. A thick, white knitted throw blanket is loosely draped over the chair's back and one arm, while an open book and a pair of round-framed reading glasses rest on the seat. To the right of the armchair, there is a small, wooden side table. On it, a golden brass-based lamp with a cream-colored pleated lampshade is lit, casting a warm glow. Next to the lamp, there's a stack of three books with readable spines: the top one is "CIRCE" with a black spine, the middle one is reddish-orange and its title is obscured, and the bottom one is green and titled "NATURE." A ceramic mug filled with a dark liquid sits on a cork coaster nearby. Behind the chair and table, a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf is completely filled with books, the warm lamp light reflecting off their spines. A window with a dark blue curtain frame is on the leftmost edge of the image, showing a dark, blurred view. On the wooden plank floor, a white sheepskin rug sits under the front of the armchair and the table, and on it, an orange and white tabby cat is curled up and asleep.
👑✨ The Realm Rises with Breakfast! ✨👑

It’s National School Breakfast Week (March 2–6, 2026)— a time to celebrate the power of a healthy start to the day! 🥣🍎🥛

Did you know:
⭐ Students who eat breakfast the morning of a standardized test achieve 17.5% higher scores than those who don’t.
⭐ Eating a whole breakfast improves children’s alertness, focus, and memory.
⭐ Students who participate in school breakfast programs show improved attendance and academic performance.
⭐ More than 15 million students participate in the School Breakfast Program nationwide!

A healthy breakfast reduces irritability, supports positive behavior, and helps students build lifelong healthy habits.

Join us this week as we celebrate the importance of school breakfast and the role it plays in fueling student success every single day.

🥞🥛🍓 #NSBW26 #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #FuelForFocus #StrongerStarts
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Colorful 2026 National School Breakfast Week flyer themed “The Quest for School Breakfast” with the slogan “The Realm Rises with Breakfast.” The design features castle and medieval characters (a knight, king, queen, and jester) alongside breakfast foods like toast, milk, eggs, and fruit. Text highlights benefits of school breakfast, including: students score 17.5% higher on standardized tests when they eat breakfast; improved alertness, focus, and memory; better attendance and academic performance; reduced irritability and disciplinary issues; healthier body weight and lifelong eating habits; and support for problem-solving skills. The flyer notes that more than 15 million students participate in the School Breakfast Program nationwide and includes the dates March 2–6, 2026, with a link to schoolnutrition.org/NSBW.
📚🎉 Read Across America Week 🎉📚
March 2 – 6, 2026

Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! This special week is all about inspiring a love of books, encouraging literacy, and building a community of lifelong readers.

Students can look forward to fun activities, themed days, guest readers, and lots of opportunities to dive into a great book! 📖✨

Let’s work together to make reading a daily adventure — at school and at home. We can’t wait to see everyone participating and sharing their favorite stories!

#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveToRead #LiteracyMatters #ReadersAreLeaders
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Gemini said A vintage-style illustration for Read Across America Week, March 2–6, 2026, featuring diverse children reading. The graphic includes a map of the United States, several open books, rainbows, stars, and Dr. Seuss hats, with "CELEBRATE THE JOY OF READING!" at the bottom.
🔥✨ National School Social Work Week | March 1–7, 2026 ✨🔥

Join us in celebrating National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize the incredible impact school social workers have on our students, families, and school communities.

Led by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), this annual celebration shines a light on the vital work school social workers do every day — supporting the whole child, connecting families with community resources, serving as key members of multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for equitable practices that promote student success.

The 2026 theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” honors the strength, dedication, and passion of school social workers nationwide. Throughout the year, they meet complex challenges and rising student needs with resilience and compassion — uniting students, families, educators, and communities to ignite positive change.

Because of their work, schools are stronger, students are supported, and communities thrive. 💙

#NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek #UniteToIgnite #WholeChild #StudentSuccess
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Social Worker Week - theme is Unite to Ignite
🌪️⛈️ NC Severe Weather Preparedness Week ⛈️🌪️

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a great time to review safety plans and make sure we’re ready for any emergency. Being prepared helps keep everyone safe!

📢 Statewide Tornado Drill: March 4, 2026
This drill gives us an opportunity to practice our safety procedures and ensure students and staff know what to do in the event of severe weather.

Please note: If severe weather is predicted on March 4, the tornado drill will be rescheduled for a later date.

Preparedness today helps protect us tomorrow. Stay informed, stay aware, and stay safe!

#SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek #BePrepared #SafetyFirst
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
"An infographic for Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026 highlighting thunderstorm and tornado safety tips: 'Make a Plan' to prepare your home or business; 'Seek Shelter' inside an enclosed building away from windows; and 'Stay Alert' by using multiple ways to receive weather watches and warnings."
💙💛 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 💛💙

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — a time to celebrate inclusion, promote understanding, and recognize the valuable contributions individuals with developmental disabilities make in our schools and communities every day.

We are committed to creating environments where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. By fostering awareness and acceptance, we help build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.

Let’s continue to learn, advocate, and celebrate abilities this month and beyond.

#DDAwarenessMonth #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbilities #StrongerTogether
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Gemini said A vibrant social media graphic with a white central area and a patterned border in blue and gold. The border features abstract shapes, puzzle pieces, hearts, and stars. Large, bold, bubble-style text in the center reads: "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH," with the words "DEVELOPMENTAL" and "MONTH" in blue, and "DISABILITIES AWARENESS" in gold. The overall style is playful and uplifting.
📚🏆 Battle of the Books Results Are In! 🏆📚

What an incredible competition filled with teamwork, dedication, and a love of reading!
🥇 1st Place: Nancy Reynolds Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: London Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Walnut Cove Elementary

Congratulations to these outstanding teams for their hard work and commitment! Your knowledge, collaboration, and sportsmanship truly made this event a success.

A big thank you to our coaches, staff, and families for supporting our readers every step of the way. 📖✨

#BattleOfTheBooks #StudentSuccess #ReadersAreLeaders
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Battle of the books Welcome
Battle of the books team - Nancy Reynolds Elementary 1st place
Battle of the books team - London Elementary 2nd place
Battle of the books team - Walnut Cove Elementary 3rd place
🏆📚 Battle of the Books – Final Results Are In! 📚🏆

What an incredible competition filled with teamwork, determination, and a love of reading!

🥇 1st Place: King Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Poplar Springs Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Sandy Ridge Elementary

Congratulations to all of our amazing students who participated — your hard work and dedication truly shined! We are so proud of every team that competed and showed that readers are leaders! 📖✨
Let’s give a big round of applause to our winners and to everyone who made this event such a success! 👏🎉

#BattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #StudentSuccess
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Battle of the books teams
1st place Battle of the Books KES
2nd  place Battle of the Books PSES
3rd  place Battle of the Books SRES
📚✨ 2026 Pre-K Enrollment is Now Open! ✨📚

It’s time to get ready for an exciting year of learning, growth, and discovery! If your child will be eligible for Pre-K in 2026, we encourage you to begin the enrollment process now.

Our Pre-K program provides a nurturing environment where young learners build foundational skills, develop friendships, and grow socially and academically.

🖍️ Secure your child’s spot today!
📅 Spaces may be limited.

For eligibility requirements, important dates, and enrollment steps, more information can be found here: https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/o/scs/page/nc-pre-kindergarten-program

We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 💙
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
2026 preK Enrollment info
📚🏆 Battle of the Books Champions! 🏆📚

What an incredible competition at the Battle of the Books! Our students showed amazing teamwork, dedication, and a true love of reading. 💙

🥇 1st Place: Mount Olive Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Pinnacle Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Germanton Elementary

Congratulations to all the students who participated—you made us proud with your hard work and sportsmanship! Keep turning those pages and reaching for the stars.

#BattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #StudentSuccess
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Mount Olive Battle of the Books Team
Pinnacle Elementary Battle of the Books Team
Germanton Battle of the Books Team
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!
2 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Math Fair Winners
Math Fair Winners
Math Fair Winners
Math Fair Winners
Math Fair Winners
Math Fair Winners
🏫 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
2 months ago, Kimberley Thompson-Hairston
An infographic titled "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: February 23–27, 2026."  The central image features a large, open blue door. Through the doorway, a diverse group of happy students is walking forward into a bright light, with the text "Endless Opportunities" floating above them.  Surrounding the door are six circular icons representing different aspects of education:  Left side: A science beaker, an atom, and a sports net.  Right side: An art palette, a graduation cap, and an open book.  A dark blue banner at the bottom reads: "Where Every Child Belongs. #PublicSchoolProud #EducationMatters".
🔧🎉 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
3 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Some of the CTE teachers with the BOE members
🎓🌟 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
3 months ago, Stokes County Schools
Stokes County Board of Education  members with a couple of of teachers who were recognized for  Teacher Performance Bonuses for Advanced Placement (AP) Courses