TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS TALK ABOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Students aren't the only ones who look with anticipation on the first day of school. Teachers and principals alike are excited to get back into the classrooms. Amy Quigley, a teacher at Englewood Elementary school said, "The first day of school is always so exciting!! I love getting back in the classroom, laying the foundation for the relationships I will build with my students, and facilitating rigorous and relevant instruction! The possibilities for this school year are endless thanks to NRMS providing our students with one to one technology!...

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ICONNECT PARENT/STUDENT MEETINGS A SUCCESS

Students and parents from across the school district gathered at schools in August to learn just what they can expect when they receive iPads or MacBook Air laptops in September. The iConnect orientations were held across the district to prepare students and parents for the transition. “We have been very pleased to see the number of parents and students attending the iConnect sessions,” said Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of Schools. “The...

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NEW SECURITY PROTOCOLS IN PLACE

Visitors to Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools can expect a new process as they prepare to enter school buildings. Access control systems have been installed at every school in the school system, and the changes took effect on the opening day of school, August 26. “School safety is our top priority,” said Dr. Eric Cunningham, Associate Superintendent of Facilities and Operations. "NRMPS has worked diligently this summer to install access control...

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TEACHERS RETURN

 While August 26th marked a return to school for students, August 21st was the arrival day for teachers.  With much anticipation teachers readied their classrooms and attended meetings and sessions ranging from updates on the new school security system to emergency procedures.  Unfortunately, with only two full teacher work days in advance of the students, a traditional convocation was not on the schedule. However, teachers did...

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NRMPS NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION A SUCCESS

Whether a first time teacher or one who has taught for ten years elsewhere, all new teacher hires at NRMPS were required to attend the New Teacher Orientation in mid-August. For the 2013-2014 school year, NRMPS hired a total of 72 new teachers with 57 of those being first time teachers. The creation of the 3-day training was a result of collaboration between human resources, professional development, curriculum and instruction and the...

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NASH CENTRAL MIDDLE QUIZ BOWL TEAM PLACES 4TH IN NATIONAL BETA CLUB COMPETITION

Nash Central Middle School (NCMS) students, parents and staff recently welcomed home a Junior Beta Quiz Bowl team that ranks among the top in the nation. Bradley Leasure, Austin Luper, Adam Moore, and Trina Phan, made up the foursome that represented Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools and North Carolina during the National Junior Beta Club Quiz Bowl Competition held June 15-16 in Mobile, AL. Team members said they were very pleased with how well...

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NRMPS CELEBRATES HIGHEST GRADUATION RATE ON RECORD

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools celebrates the highest four-year cohort graduation rate on record, of 79.4 percent, which was released August 8, as part of North Carolina’s 2012-13 Cohort Graduation Rate Report. The NRMPS graduation rate jumped nearly 10 percentage points, from 70.8 percent in 2010 to 79.4 percent in 2013. The increase represents nearly a 3 point jump from 2012, when the rate was 76.7 percent. The cohort of students represented...

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DR. ANTHONY JACKSON NAMED REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Members of the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education gathered with school administrators and community supporters July 29 at Rocky Mount High School to learn that Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, had been named the Central Carolina Regional Education Service Alliance (CCRESA) 2013-14 Superintendent of the Year. Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education Chairwoman Evelyn Bulluck said school board members were excited...

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NRMPS CUSTODIAL STAFF RECOGNIZED DURING ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY AND TRAINING

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools custodial staff recently spent a day at Rocky Mount High School completing their annual federally mandated training and receiving some well-deserved awards. The Clean School Awards were presented to NRMPS staff by Daniel Rich, Frontline Manager for Aramark Facility Services. “Custodians are the backbone that keeps things flowing in the school system,” said Rich. “There is nothing a custodian doesn’t do, from unloading...

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