2013 Classes Begin
August 26th
2013-2014 Open House Schedule
Sixth Grade Orientation, August 22, 6 – 8 p.m. Elementary Open House, August 22, 4 – 6 p.m. Middle School Open House, August 22, 5 – 7 p.m. High School Open House, August 22, 6 – 8 p.m. Ninth Grade Orientation – To be determined by principals
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Superintendent’s Letter, Page 7.
These backpacks are just two of hundreds that will be given out at the second annual Wilson County Schools Back-to-School Fair today at Jones Elementary School. The limited number of backpacks and school supplies will be provided on a first-come, firstserve basis. Photo by Gérard Lange
Today: The 2nd annual Wilson County Schools Back-to-School Fair The second annual Wilson County Schools Back-to-School Fair is today from 9 a.m. to noon on the grounds of Jones Elementary School. Every staff member and school family is invited to attend the event to kick off the 2013-2014 school year. At the event, families can ask questions of Wilson County Schools staff, learn about school system programs and operations, access information about community resources, enjoy entertainment, games and food and register to win prizes. Free backpacks are available to students in need on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Students must be in attendance in order to receive a backpack. “We are so excited about the Wilson County Schools Backto-School Fair,” said Amber Whitley, director of public relations. “It is the perfect way to kick off a new school year. This is the place where families can find out anything they need to know about our schools and departments while also having a good time. This is a great first step for families to make face-to-face connections with Wilson County Schools staff. We want our families to know that we are available to answer any questions and help them
with whatever they need not only at this event but throughout the school year.” School families attending the fair must enter through the main doors at Jones Elementary and proceed to the grounds behind the school. School families in need of backpacks should enter the school from the right wing entrance. A tent and signage will direct families to this area. Doors open at 9 a.m. Because this is an outdoor event, free water is available. Concessions and soft drinks will also be for sale. In the event of rain, the fair will be moved inside the building.
Important information is available for families attending the fair. Under the main tent, every school will have an information booth. Information about these topics will also be available: Student Services, English as a Second Language, Exceptional Children, Career and Technical Education, athletics, Parent Academy meetings, safety and security updates, before and after school care, Drivers Education, AVID, IB, bus routes, free and reduced lunch and school enrollment. Twenty-nine community agencies also have information booths at the event. They are:
Tang Soo Do Karate Center, Wilson Council of International Reading Association, Wilson County DSS, St. John CDC, Inc., Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson, Family Caregiver Support Program, ProMusic Conservatory, Heaven’s Footprints Performing Arts, Eastpointe, Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition, Smile North Carolina, Land of Learning, Wilson Community College, East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America, Girls Scouts, North Carolina Coastal Pines, Yelverton’s Enrichment Services, Inc., Arts Council of Wilson, Deans Farm Market,
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