The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting (WRAL/FOX 50), today launched the Character Matters Anti-Bullying Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to bring awareness to the issue of bullying and what schools and communities are doing to stop it. The National School Safety Center (NSSC) called bullying the most enduring and underrated problem in U.S. schools. According to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 20 percent …
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Audio: City of Henderson City Council Meeting February 24th, 2014
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Audio: City of Henderson Annual Retreat
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Vance County Middle and High School Weekly News February 24-28, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 26 A Publication for Middle and High Schools February 24-28, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ? Monday, March 3, is a teacher workday at all schools, except Early College High School. There is no school for students. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK …
VGCC to Launch New Software for Hiring Process
Later this month, Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) will launch a new robust web-based software solution to automate and streamline the application / hiring process and to improve communications with job applicants. The software, PeopleAdmin, is a leader in talent management solutions for higher education and government employers. More than 700 organizations utilize PeopleAdmin, including many North Carolina community colleges and universities in the UNC System. Now, applicants will apply for positions at VGCC directly through the college’s website (vgcc.edu). The …
City of Henderson Council Meeting February 24th, 2014
The Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting will be held Monday, 24 February 2014 at 6:00 PM with a Work Session to immediately follow in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536. Attached is the full agenda packet: 20140224_coh_agenda_packet I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKS In order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governance as well as provide for good and …
Remaining NC Charter Schools Advisory Board Evaluation Teams Schedule Webinars to Conclude Review of Applications Including Kerr-Vance Academy
The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board’s Evaluation Teams A, B and D have scheduled webinars to continue their charter application reviews. Evaluation Team A will meet Monday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. – noon. The team will review charter applications submitted by Asheville Math & Science, Gateway Charter Academy and Kerr-Vance Academy Charter. To register for this webinar, please visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/977394697. Evaluation Team B also will meet Monday, Feb. 24, but from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The team will review …
Autism Carnival Fundraiser for Triangle Run/Walk for Autism April 5th, 2014
April 5, 2014 (rain date April 12) Noon – 4:00 pm Crossroads Shopping Center We will be having a bouncy house, speed pitch, basketball, face painting, balloon twisting, train ride and much more. $10.00 attraction card is available for purchase that will be good for 7 attractions of the child’s choice. Hot dogs, cotton candy and baked goods will be available for sale. 98.3 Radio will be broadcasting live during the fundraiser. **The Triangle Run/Walk for …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Crooks Use Tax Form to Sell Scam
Watch out for scammers using a real tax form to try to trick you out of your money. A North Carolina consumer recently got an email with tax form IRS Form W-2G, which is used to report gambling winnings. The form was already filled out with the consumer’s name and address, and it showed that he had recently won $2.5 million dollars in a lottery. Later, the consumer got a call telling him to be ready to pay $485 in …
N.C. continues to lose farms, but rate of land loss slows
RALEIGH — The rate of farmland loss in North Carolina slowed over a five-year period even as the number of farms continued to fall, a review of the federal Census of Agriculture shows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture conducts an agricultural census every five years and released preliminary results of the 2012 survey today. North Carolina had 2,700 fewer farms in 2012 than it did in 2007. The state’s 50,210 farms occupy 8.41 million acres of land. In 2007, there …
VGCC Manufacturing training course starts March 3
Vance-Granville Community College is taking another step towards helping displaced workers get back on the job with Certified Production Technician (CPT) training. As part of the North Carolina Back-to-Work program, CPT classes will run March 3 through May 7. Classes will be held Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The course is based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) curriculum, an industry training system focused on the core technical skills …
American Red Cross Blood Drive February 27th, 2014
The Early High School STEM Program on the campus of Northern Vance High School is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, February 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the media center at Northern Vance. All interested persons are urged to participate in this important community event. For additional information or to register for the Blood Drive, go online to redcrossblood.org and search by sponsor code to “STEM” or contact Dana Bowden, STEM Program coordinator, at 252-738-2260 …
Vance County Public Safety Committe Meeting February 24th, 2014
The Vance County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, February 24, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. Topics to be discussed include volunteer fire department audit reports and the animal shelter.
North Carolina Public Schools Releases Summary Reports on Educator Effectiveness Online
Summary reports of teacher and administrator (principals/assistant principals) performance for the 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13 schools years are available online at www.ncpublicschools.org/effectiveness-model/data. The 2012-13 data also includes ratings for Standard 6 on the teacher evaluation, which uses student growth estimates as a measure of teacher effectiveness. The online data reports are intended to provide a resource that is user-friendly and easily accessible so that parents, educators and other community members can see data reflecting the effectiveness of instruction in their …
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Continuing to Help in Dan River Coal Ash Spill
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is continuing to provide fish and wildlife expertise during the emergency response and remedial phases following the Dan River coal ash spill and will work with others to determine the impacts of the spill, short-term and longer-term, on fish, wildlife, and their habitat. “Biologists and environmental contaminants specialists from our North Carolina and Virginia field offices have initially found layers of coal ash of varying thickness spread out over 70 miles of the Dan …
Henderson City Council Retreat February 19th and 20th, 2014
The Henderson City Council will hold it’s annual retreat tonight, Wednesday evening February 19th at the Henderson Country Club and Thursday 20th, 2014 at the Perry Memorial Library. The agenda for both days are attached. The public is invited to attend, however no meals will be provided to the public. Download the agenda here: 20140219_coh_retreat_agenda
Keep safety first when cleaning up storm debris
RALEIGH — Recent winter storms felled trees and branches across North Carolina. The N.C. Forest Service encourages homeowners and others who prune trees or burn yard debris to use caution and follow some basic steps. Although your trees may look severely damaged, restorative pruning and care may increase the chances of them regaining their original health and beauty. If the basic structure of your trees is intact, it may be in your best interest to save the tree. Tree topping …
VGCC Child Care Center kids learn about Dental Hygiene
Children enrolled in the Child Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus recently enjoyed a visit from Suzanne Cheever, a dental hygienist from the office of Dr. Wilson Hoyle in Henderson. Cheever’s visit on Feb. 5 was planned in conjunction with a unit of study on Dental Health. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Cheever demonstrated dental equipment for the children, giving them an idea of what to expect when they visit the dentist, along with tips on …
VGCC hosts noted Education Innovation expert
Vance-Granville Community College recently welcomed a nationally-known author, innovator and expert in the field of higher education. In January, Dr. Terry O’Banion addressed a convocation of all VGCC faculty and staff, and also offered a break-out session for employees involved in student services and the college’s Quality Enhancement Plan, which deals with academic advising and career planning. O’Banion, president emeritus and senior league fellow for the League for Innovation in the Community College, spoke on the relationship of academic advising …
Vance County Middle and High School News February 17-21, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 25 A Publication for Middle and High Schools February 17-21, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ? For Early College High School students and staff members, Tuesday will be a regular school day. It was changed from a teacher workday to make up for a …