School News, Events, Fund Raising
Category: Education
Nurse Aide Refresher Course offered at VGCC Franklin Campus
Local nurse aides (CNAs) whose certifications have recently expired or want to brush up on their skills before taking the state exams can take advantage of an upcoming course at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus. The two-week Nurse Aide (CNA) Refresher course is scheduled to be held at the campus near Louisburg, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Oct. 3 through Oct. 13. Susan English will be the instructor. This course prepares students for the North …
Vance County Schools Superintendent Message
To the Parents of Students in the Vance County School System: The Vance County School System is committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. The mission of the State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and post-secondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century. Each of the 16 schools in our school system functions daily to carry out the …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting September 12, 2011
Vance County Board of Education Meeting September 12, 2011 Administrative Services Center at 7:00pm. Activities include: Superintendent’sReport A. Bank Signature Authority for 201 1-2012 Fiscal Year (Attachment Vll.A) * B. Recommendation for Teacher Workdays C. Board Redistricting Board of Education Standing Committees A. Personnel: Ronald B. Kinsley, Chair (Attachment) B. Finance: Gloria J. White, Chair C. Building & Grounds: Ruth M. Hartness, Chair D. Policy: Darlynn P. Oxendine, chair E. Curriculum: Emeron J. Cash, Chair F. Community Relations: Dorothy lV1. Williams, …
Southern Vance High School’s Art Department Swing For The Arts Golf Outing
Southern Vance High School’s Art Department is hosting its second “Swing for the Arts” golf outing on Saturday, October 15 2011 beginning at 8 a.m. at Kerr Lake Country Club north of Henderson. The golf outing is a fund-raising event with proceeds to be used to purchase supplies for art students at the school. Anyone interested in being a part of this fun event is encouraged to contact Glenn Garrison at Southern Vance High School, by calling 430-6000 or by …
Vance County BoE Names New Principal
The Vance County Board of Education has unanimously approved Crystal Richardson as the new principal of New Hope Elementary School. The board took its action during a special meeting held on Wednesday, August 31. Two members of the board, Ronald Kinsley and Dorothy Williams, were not present at the meeting. Richardson, who has been the assistant principal of Clarke Elementary School for the last two years, will officially begin her duties at New Hope on Tuesday, September 6. She succeeds …
Public Schools Have Cut More Than 8 Percent Of Staff Since 2008-09 – Revised
North Carolina public schools have lost 16,677.9 positions and laid off 6,096.7 people since the 2008-09 school year in response to state budget cuts, according to the most recent data reported by local school districts and released this week by the NC Department of Public Instruction. It is also important to note, that over that same period of teacher and educator job cuts, North Carolina public school enrollment has grown. Teacher positions made up 35 percent of the positions lost. …
VGCC Seminar helps Small Businesses use Social Networking sites
A free seminar offered by Vance-Granville Community College will seek to help local small businesses stay competitive in the changing online world of social networking. The Small Business Center seminar, entitled “Facebook and Social Networking to Enhance Your Business,” will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursday, Sept. 15 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. In the seminar, instructor Martin Brossman of Raleigh will show participants how using popular social …
New School Year Teacher Resources from UNC
One of the joys of being an educator is the excitement surrounding the start of a new school year. I remember the eagerness and nervousness of the first day of school that I felt as I young child. I still feel these emotions each year as I eagerly await meeting my new students and diving into our curriculum. In that spirit, I am delighted to welcome you back to school and share LEARN NC’s new resources with you. For those …
Vance County Board of Education Called Meeting August 31
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 5:30 p.m. Administrative Services Center Superintendent’s Conference Room 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, N. C. 27536 On the agenda is a budget work session for Capital Outlay, Child Nutrition and Child Care.
Perdue Reassures Schoolkids While Preparing To Exempt NC From No Child Left Behind
WEAVERVILLE — In a room full of 7th and 8th graders, Gov. Perdue asked,” Does anyone know someone who lost a job?” The sea of hands that shot up proved the point: North Carolina must help its students prepare to be competitive in a global economy. Gov. Perdue visited North Buncombe Middle School, on the second day of classes, and took questions from students at an assembly. Questions covered the basics — “How old are you?” as well as finer …
NC ACT Scores Remain Above the National Average in 2011
North Carolina students maintained a 21.9 average ACT score in 2011, marking the fourth year that the state’s average ACT score was higher than the nation’s, according to the 2011 ACT results released today. ACT test scores are among the factors that colleges and universities use in their admissions process. In 2011, the national average ACT score was 21.1. “I congratulate the students in the Class of 2011 for continuing a strong showing on the ACT,” said State Superintendent June …
VGCC Small Business seminar offers tips to increase sales
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar, entitled “Relationship Sales,” on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. until Noon in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Seminar instructor John Formica of Charlotte will help local businesses learn how to be more effective in sales. His tips will focus on avoiding misunderstandings with potential clients and customers, knowing what buyers find most helpful and most …
Vance County BoE meeting August 23rd cancelled
The Vance County Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2011, has been cancelled.
Latest Kids Count Data Book Ranks North Carolina 38th In Child Well-being
Picture of the Recession’s Impact on North Carolina Children Still Evolving Raleigh, North Carolina –According to data released by the Annie E Casey Foundation in its 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book, North Carolina ranks 38th in key indicators of child health and well-being. The 2011 Data Book paints a picture of mixed progress for North Carolina children. In a state that consistently receives high marks as business-friendly, more children and families now face greater risk of economic insecurity as a …
VGCC evening Computer classes scheduled at Main Campus
Registration will start Sept. 1 for three evening courses being offered by the Vance-Granville Community College Computer Center on the college’s main campus in Vance County. A course on QuickBooks, the powerful accounting system for small businesses, will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sept. 7 through Oct. 26. Students will learn the types of information that businesses need to track and how to enter and track that information in QuickBooks. In addition, students will …
Gov. Perdue Protects Academic Integrity, Accessibility of NC Pre-Kindergarten Program
Gov. Bev Perdue today instructed the state agency in charge of North Carolina’s pre-kindergarten program to preserve the high standards, quality and accessibility of this crucial academic program for at-risk children. The General Assembly’s budget made significant changes to NC Pre-K (formerly known as More at Four). Changes include a 20 percent cut in funding that reduces the availability of the program to at-risk children, and the transfer of the program from the Department of Public Instruction to the Department …
Free Performances in Works for Vance County Students
Despite budgetary issues, the Vance County school system is still trying to provide opportunities for its students. In a partnership with the Henderson Community Concert Series, they are planning to offer free performances by the North Carolina Symphony on October 4th, 2011 and by a flamenco group in March of 2012. These events will be held at the Civic Center on the Vance Granville Community College campus.
Unexpected Budget Cuts Worry School Board
Reporter – Amelia Aycock – At the August 8th, 2011, VCS School Board meeting, the air seemed thick with irritation at unexpected cuts in funding from the state. Approximately $2 million in promised educational funds have been suddenly reverted as the NC General Assembly struggle to create and approve a feasible budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The losses include cuts to driver’s education, which will now cost Vance County students a $35 fee upon successful completion of the program. …
VGCC schedules Health Unit Coordinator training course
Area residents interested in starting a new career in health care can pre-register now for a Health Unit Coordinator course offered by Vance-Granville Community College. The program is scheduled to be offered on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1 until 4 p.m., Aug. 22 through Dec. 12, on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Classes will meet in Building 7, room 7136, with Tonia Starling as the instructor. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to understand …
VGCC Computer classes scheduled at Main Campus
Students can register now for a pair of courses offered by the Computer Center at Vance-Granville Community College, starting soon on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The “Beginner’s Guide to Computers & Internet” class is scheduled for Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Aug. 16 through Sept. 20. Novice students will get an introduction to the common components and many uses of personal computers through the Windows environment. Students will also learn effective ways to make …