Monday, January 30

Longtime Teacher Retires - After 32 years, Angela Roberts will retire. For decades she has instilled knowledge in the minds of students at Smith High. Her colleagues and students will honor her with a plaque at a reception that begins at 5:00 pm.

Tuesday, January 31

Project Search Application Window Opens - Project SEARCH is looking for its next group of students with disabilities ready to enter the workforce. Project SEARCH?is a national program that serves high school seniors with disabilities. It is targeted at students whose goal is competitive employment. Students work and learn at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital and High Point Medical Center, gaining marketable work skills during three 10-week unpaid internships designed to help them explore a variety of career paths. Families can learn more about the program by attending an interest meeting at 6 pm at the Millis Health Education Center in high point or join virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87634454521?pwd=NFNZazVJMkhLTlpNN3R6cnJFT2Q1Zz09. In addition, interested families can apply here. The application window closes on March 3.

Wednesday, February 1

Marching into History- Students from the A&T Four Middle College at NC A&T will be joined by students from area high schools to celebrate the legacy of the A&T Four. Students will take part in a wreath laying ceremony at the February One Monument before leading a commemorative march to the International Civil Rights Center. The march will begin at approximately 12:00 pm. 

Choice Showcase – Families can learn more about the 47 choice schools and 66 choice programs GCS offers. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, this event will be held in person at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Event Center. Representatives from each school and program will be on-site to answer questions and demonstrate the exciting things students learn in the classroom. There is also an opportunity for new students and their families to go through a mock lunch line and tour a school bus. Information about volunteering and parent engagement will also be available. The choice showcase is from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Media is allowed to get preview video earlier in the day. Please call Gabrielle Brown to coordinate.

Kings and Queens Tea- Kindergartners will dress up in their finest royal attire for a Kings and Queens Tea Party. Students at Frazier Elementary have been learning about monarchies and kings and queens. The young princes and princesses will enjoy refreshments as they celebrate learning in the cafeteria at 1:00 pm.

Thursday, February 2

Hoot Day of Kindness – For the last few weeks, students at Sternberger Elementary have been learning about food insecurities and the importance of helping others. Students collected food items through January and raised awareness of how we can help others. That learning will culminate with a HOOT day of Kindness, organized by GCS Teacher of the Year, Chris Carroll. Throughout the day, students will pack boxes of food to support the Out of the Garden Program.

Interesting Stories and Helpful Information for Families

The federal program covering the costs of school meals has ended. Instead, families must apply online to receive free meals by visiting www.lunchapplication.com.

About Guilford County Schools 

Guilford County Schools, the third largest school district in North Carolina and among the largest of more than 14,000 in the United States, serves nearly 70,000 PK-12 students at 126 schools. With approximately 9,800 employees, GCS works in partnership with parents, businesses, colleges and the community to deliver an education that connects student interests and skills with the careers and economy of our future here and around the world. We provide educational choices to meet individual student needs in a culturally diverse citizenship and new opportunities to help our students grow. For more information, visit the district’s website at www.gcsnc.com.