🌿🔬 SCIENCE IN THE WILD – A STEAM Showcase! 🎨⚙️
Join us at Hanging Rock State Park for an exciting day of discovery at this official North Carolina Science Festival event!
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 1005 Visitor Center Drive, Westfield, NC
✨ Hands-on activities and interactive displays for every element of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics)
🥾 Guided hikes
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Bring your students, families, and friends for a fun-filled day where learning meets the great outdoors.
Find more NC Science Festival events at NCSciFest.org
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of science in nature! 🌎🌞
Join us at Hanging Rock State Park for an exciting day of discovery at this official North Carolina Science Festival event!
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 1005 Visitor Center Drive, Westfield, NC
✨ Hands-on activities and interactive displays for every element of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics)
🥾 Guided hikes
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Bring your students, families, and friends for a fun-filled day where learning meets the great outdoors.
Find more NC Science Festival events at NCSciFest.org
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of science in nature! 🌎🌞
🌿 Community Wellness Fair 🌿
Come for an evening focused on health and wellness!
📅 Tuesday, March 31st
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Stokes YMCA
105 Moore Road, King, NC
Important health services for the community:
💉 Vaccines Available
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDgINaUe-3mMuQpvCfM9twFmoCYuXCSweQ7qynkWaI8C9YDg/viewform
🏃♂️ Middle & High School Sports Physicals
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGF7js43z8kk62-Zt7vZMEoDgPoGAS6XaPAnMJC2f2joaIbg/viewform
✔️ Complete the interest form ahead of time to reserve your spot!
Bring your family and take a step toward a healthier you—we hope to see you there!
Come for an evening focused on health and wellness!
📅 Tuesday, March 31st
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Stokes YMCA
105 Moore Road, King, NC
Important health services for the community:
💉 Vaccines Available
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDgINaUe-3mMuQpvCfM9twFmoCYuXCSweQ7qynkWaI8C9YDg/viewform
🏃♂️ Middle & High School Sports Physicals
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGF7js43z8kk62-Zt7vZMEoDgPoGAS6XaPAnMJC2f2joaIbg/viewform
✔️ Complete the interest form ahead of time to reserve your spot!
Bring your family and take a step toward a healthier you—we hope to see you there!
Pinnacle Elementary School and West Stokes High School will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, March 18th 2026, due to a power outage.
The situation is being closely monitored and will be reassessed as more information becomes available and updates will be shared.
Thank you for your understanding.
The situation is being closely monitored and will be reassessed as more information becomes available and updates will be shared.
Thank you for your understanding.
🎓 Ask Me About Paying for College! 💰
Stokes County Schools, in partnership with our community, is hosting two opportunities for families to learn more about financial aid and get help with FAFSA completion!
📌 FAFSA help and support available.
🗓 Tuesday, March 31 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 King YMCA
105 Moore Road, King, NC
🗓 Monday, April 20 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Piney Grove Middle School
3415 Piney Church Road, Lawsonville, NC
Families can also scan the QR code on the flyer to access the FAFSA Question & Support Request Form.
Let us help you take the next step toward college! 🎓✨
#StokesCountySchools #FAFSA #PayingForCollege #CollegeAccess #CFNC
Stokes County Schools, in partnership with our community, is hosting two opportunities for families to learn more about financial aid and get help with FAFSA completion!
📌 FAFSA help and support available.
🗓 Tuesday, March 31 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 King YMCA
105 Moore Road, King, NC
🗓 Monday, April 20 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Piney Grove Middle School
3415 Piney Church Road, Lawsonville, NC
Families can also scan the QR code on the flyer to access the FAFSA Question & Support Request Form.
Let us help you take the next step toward college! 🎓✨
#StokesCountySchools #FAFSA #PayingForCollege #CollegeAccess #CFNC
🚨 Meeting Postponed Notice 🚨
The Stokes County Schools Board of Education meeting has been postponed.
📅 New Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Stokes County Schools Central Office
100 Courthouse Circle
Danbury, NC 27016
⚠️ Note: All afternoon school activities are cancelled today (3/16/2026)
The Stokes County Schools Board of Education meeting has been postponed.
📅 New Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Stokes County Schools Central Office
100 Courthouse Circle
Danbury, NC 27016
⚠️ Note: All afternoon school activities are cancelled today (3/16/2026)
**Weather Announcement**
Due to the potential for severe weather on Monday, and out of an abundance of caution, Stokes County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, March 16, 2026. Monday will be a Staff Option A.
There will not be a two-hour delay. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day. If conditions worsen, we may make the decision to close school campuses for staff as well.
In addition, we will make an announcement regarding the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting no later than 2:00 PM on Monday. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Due to the potential for severe weather on Monday, and out of an abundance of caution, Stokes County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, March 16, 2026. Monday will be a Staff Option A.
There will not be a two-hour delay. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day. If conditions worsen, we may make the decision to close school campuses for staff as well.
In addition, we will make an announcement regarding the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting no later than 2:00 PM on Monday. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
📣 Attention Stokes County Students, Families & Community! 🎓
Are you ready to explore opportunities that will shape your future? The Stokes County Schools Career Development team is here to help YOU discover career pathways, build real-world skills, and prepare for success after graduation. 🚀
🌟 Whether you’re interested in career planning, workplace readiness, internships, or goal-setting, we’ve got resources and support designed just for you!
👉 Follow our page for updates, events, student highlights, career tips, local business partnerships, and more!
📍 Stay connected and empowered: https://www.facebook.com/LankfordCareerDevelopment
#StokesCountySchools #CareerDevelopment #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #CareerPathways
Are you ready to explore opportunities that will shape your future? The Stokes County Schools Career Development team is here to help YOU discover career pathways, build real-world skills, and prepare for success after graduation. 🚀
🌟 Whether you’re interested in career planning, workplace readiness, internships, or goal-setting, we’ve got resources and support designed just for you!
👉 Follow our page for updates, events, student highlights, career tips, local business partnerships, and more!
📍 Stay connected and empowered: https://www.facebook.com/LankfordCareerDevelopment
#StokesCountySchools #CareerDevelopment #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #CareerPathways
☀️ SUN Bucks – Food for Summer🍎
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT Program) provides grocery benefits to eligible families with school-aged children during the summer months.
Eligible students receive a one-time summer payment loaded onto an EBT card that can be used at:
• Grocery stores
• Farmers markets
• Some online retailers
✅ Many children are automatically enrolled.
Families may need to apply if they are not automatically eligible.
Automatic eligibility (no application required) may include students who:
• Attend a National School Lunch Program school and were approved for Free or Reduced-Price Meals
• Participate in FNS (Food Stamps), Work First, certain Medicaid (under 185% FPL), Foster Care, McKinney-Vento, or Cherokee Tribal Food Distribution
• Were approved for SUN Bucks after July 1 and remain enrolled in an NSLP school
📌 Important Reminder:
If your household address, phone number, or email has changed, please update your information with your DSS caseworker and/or your child’s school by March 31, 2026 to ensure timely delivery of benefits and communications.
Families who are not automatically eligible may apply. Before applying, take the interactive eligibility quiz available on the SUN Bucks website.
🔗 Learn more: [https://tinyurl.com/2mrbmwdh](https://tinyurl.com/2mrbmwdh)
📞 NC EBT Call Center: 1-866-719-0141
📧 Email: [dcfw.SunBucks@dhhs.nc.gov](mailto:dcfw.SunBucks@dhhs.nc.gov)
Let’s make sure our students have access to nutritious meals all summer long!
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT Program) provides grocery benefits to eligible families with school-aged children during the summer months.
Eligible students receive a one-time summer payment loaded onto an EBT card that can be used at:
• Grocery stores
• Farmers markets
• Some online retailers
✅ Many children are automatically enrolled.
Families may need to apply if they are not automatically eligible.
Automatic eligibility (no application required) may include students who:
• Attend a National School Lunch Program school and were approved for Free or Reduced-Price Meals
• Participate in FNS (Food Stamps), Work First, certain Medicaid (under 185% FPL), Foster Care, McKinney-Vento, or Cherokee Tribal Food Distribution
• Were approved for SUN Bucks after July 1 and remain enrolled in an NSLP school
📌 Important Reminder:
If your household address, phone number, or email has changed, please update your information with your DSS caseworker and/or your child’s school by March 31, 2026 to ensure timely delivery of benefits and communications.
Families who are not automatically eligible may apply. Before applying, take the interactive eligibility quiz available on the SUN Bucks website.
🔗 Learn more: [https://tinyurl.com/2mrbmwdh](https://tinyurl.com/2mrbmwdh)
📞 NC EBT Call Center: 1-866-719-0141
📧 Email: [dcfw.SunBucks@dhhs.nc.gov](mailto:dcfw.SunBucks@dhhs.nc.gov)
Let’s make sure our students have access to nutritious meals all summer long!
📚🏆 Battle of the Books – Elementary District Competition Results! 🏆📚
What an incredible display of teamwork, dedication, and love of reading at this year’s Elementary Battle of the Books District Competition! Our students showcased outstanding knowledge, collaboration, and sportsmanship throughout the event.
🥇 1st Place: King Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Nancy Reynolds Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Mount Olive Elementary
Congratulations to all of our participating students, coaches, and schools for the hard work and preparation that made this event such a success. We are proud of each team for representing their schools with excellence and enthusiasm!
Keep reading and keep achieving!
What an incredible display of teamwork, dedication, and love of reading at this year’s Elementary Battle of the Books District Competition! Our students showcased outstanding knowledge, collaboration, and sportsmanship throughout the event.
🥇 1st Place: King Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Nancy Reynolds Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Mount Olive Elementary
Congratulations to all of our participating students, coaches, and schools for the hard work and preparation that made this event such a success. We are proud of each team for representing their schools with excellence and enthusiasm!
Keep reading and keep achieving!
📚🏆 Stokes County Schools Battle of the Books – Middle School District Competition Results! 🏆📚
What an incredible day of teamwork and competition at our Middle School Battle of the Books district event!
🥇 1st Place: Southeastern Stokes Middle School
🥈 2nd Place: Chestnut Grove Middle School
🥉 3rd Place: Piney Grove Middle School
Congratulations to all of our students who participated! Your dedication, preparation, and love of reading truly shined. We are so proud of each team for representing their schools with excellence.
🎉 March 2026 Employee of the Month Announcement 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Vonda Summerlin, Bus Driver and Nutrition Assistant at West Stokes High School, for being selected as the Stokes County Schools March 2026 Employee of the Month!
Mrs. Summerlin began her career with Stokes County Schools in November 2019 as a bus driver at West Stokes High School. She transferred to King Elementary School in December 2019, where she faithfully served students until November 2023. In December 2023, she returned to West Stokes High School, where she continues to drive a bus and has also served as a nutrition assistant since August 2020.
We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Summerlin’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the students and staff of West Stokes High School. Her positive impact is felt each and every day, and all of Stokes County Schools is better because she is part of our team.
Congratulations, Mrs. Summerlin! 💙
#StokesCountySchools #EmployeeOfTheMonth
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Vonda Summerlin, Bus Driver and Nutrition Assistant at West Stokes High School, for being selected as the Stokes County Schools March 2026 Employee of the Month!
Mrs. Summerlin began her career with Stokes County Schools in November 2019 as a bus driver at West Stokes High School. She transferred to King Elementary School in December 2019, where she faithfully served students until November 2023. In December 2023, she returned to West Stokes High School, where she continues to drive a bus and has also served as a nutrition assistant since August 2020.
We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Summerlin’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the students and staff of West Stokes High School. Her positive impact is felt each and every day, and all of Stokes County Schools is better because she is part of our team.
Congratulations, Mrs. Summerlin! 💙
#StokesCountySchools #EmployeeOfTheMonth
Today we proudly celebrate Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day!
Behind every safe hallway, clean classroom, working light, and warm building is a dedicated maintenance professional who shows up early, stays late, and takes pride in the details most people never see. Your hard work keeps our facilities running smoothly and creates environments where others can learn, work, and thrive.
From repairing what’s broken to preventing problems before they happen, you are truly the backbone of our organization. Your skill, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed.
Please join us in thanking our incredible maintenance team for everything they do — today and every day! 👏🔧🏫
#MaintenanceWorkersAppreciationDay #ThankYou #Teamwork #Gratitude
Behind every safe hallway, clean classroom, working light, and warm building is a dedicated maintenance professional who shows up early, stays late, and takes pride in the details most people never see. Your hard work keeps our facilities running smoothly and creates environments where others can learn, work, and thrive.
From repairing what’s broken to preventing problems before they happen, you are truly the backbone of our organization. Your skill, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed.
Please join us in thanking our incredible maintenance team for everything they do — today and every day! 👏🔧🏫
#MaintenanceWorkersAppreciationDay #ThankYou #Teamwork #Gratitude
📚✨ Read Across America Day – March 3, 2026 ✨📚
Today we celebrate the power of reading! Read Across America Day is a wonderful reminder that books open doors to imagination, knowledge, and endless possibilities.
We encourage everyone to grab a favorite book, discover a new story, and spend time reading together. Whether it’s in the classroom, at home, or at the library, every page turned is a step toward lifelong learning.
Let’s make today a chapter to remember! 📖❤️
#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveToRead #ReadersAreLeaders #LiteracyMatters
Today we celebrate the power of reading! Read Across America Day is a wonderful reminder that books open doors to imagination, knowledge, and endless possibilities.
We encourage everyone to grab a favorite book, discover a new story, and spend time reading together. Whether it’s in the classroom, at home, or at the library, every page turned is a step toward lifelong learning.
Let’s make today a chapter to remember! 📖❤️
#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveToRead #ReadersAreLeaders #LiteracyMatters
👑✨ The Realm Rises with Breakfast! ✨👑
It’s National School Breakfast Week (March 2–6, 2026)— a time to celebrate the power of a healthy start to the day! 🥣🍎🥛
Did you know:
⭐ Students who eat breakfast the morning of a standardized test achieve 17.5% higher scores than those who don’t.
⭐ Eating a whole breakfast improves children’s alertness, focus, and memory.
⭐ Students who participate in school breakfast programs show improved attendance and academic performance.
⭐ More than 15 million students participate in the School Breakfast Program nationwide!
A healthy breakfast reduces irritability, supports positive behavior, and helps students build lifelong healthy habits.
Join us this week as we celebrate the importance of school breakfast and the role it plays in fueling student success every single day.
🥞🥛🍓 #NSBW26 #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #FuelForFocus #StrongerStarts
It’s National School Breakfast Week (March 2–6, 2026)— a time to celebrate the power of a healthy start to the day! 🥣🍎🥛
Did you know:
⭐ Students who eat breakfast the morning of a standardized test achieve 17.5% higher scores than those who don’t.
⭐ Eating a whole breakfast improves children’s alertness, focus, and memory.
⭐ Students who participate in school breakfast programs show improved attendance and academic performance.
⭐ More than 15 million students participate in the School Breakfast Program nationwide!
A healthy breakfast reduces irritability, supports positive behavior, and helps students build lifelong healthy habits.
Join us this week as we celebrate the importance of school breakfast and the role it plays in fueling student success every single day.
🥞🥛🍓 #NSBW26 #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #FuelForFocus #StrongerStarts
📚🎉 Read Across America Week 🎉📚
March 2 – 6, 2026
Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! This special week is all about inspiring a love of books, encouraging literacy, and building a community of lifelong readers.
Students can look forward to fun activities, themed days, guest readers, and lots of opportunities to dive into a great book! 📖✨
Let’s work together to make reading a daily adventure — at school and at home. We can’t wait to see everyone participating and sharing their favorite stories!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveToRead #LiteracyMatters #ReadersAreLeaders
March 2 – 6, 2026
Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! This special week is all about inspiring a love of books, encouraging literacy, and building a community of lifelong readers.
Students can look forward to fun activities, themed days, guest readers, and lots of opportunities to dive into a great book! 📖✨
Let’s work together to make reading a daily adventure — at school and at home. We can’t wait to see everyone participating and sharing their favorite stories!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveToRead #LiteracyMatters #ReadersAreLeaders
🔥✨ National School Social Work Week | March 1–7, 2026 ✨🔥
Join us in celebrating National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize the incredible impact school social workers have on our students, families, and school communities.
Led by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), this annual celebration shines a light on the vital work school social workers do every day — supporting the whole child, connecting families with community resources, serving as key members of multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for equitable practices that promote student success.
The 2026 theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” honors the strength, dedication, and passion of school social workers nationwide. Throughout the year, they meet complex challenges and rising student needs with resilience and compassion — uniting students, families, educators, and communities to ignite positive change.
Because of their work, schools are stronger, students are supported, and communities thrive. 💙
#NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek #UniteToIgnite #WholeChild #StudentSuccess
Join us in celebrating National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize the incredible impact school social workers have on our students, families, and school communities.
Led by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), this annual celebration shines a light on the vital work school social workers do every day — supporting the whole child, connecting families with community resources, serving as key members of multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for equitable practices that promote student success.
The 2026 theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” honors the strength, dedication, and passion of school social workers nationwide. Throughout the year, they meet complex challenges and rising student needs with resilience and compassion — uniting students, families, educators, and communities to ignite positive change.
Because of their work, schools are stronger, students are supported, and communities thrive. 💙
#NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek #UniteToIgnite #WholeChild #StudentSuccess
🌪️⛈️ NC Severe Weather Preparedness Week ⛈️🌪️
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a great time to review safety plans and make sure we’re ready for any emergency. Being prepared helps keep everyone safe!
📢 Statewide Tornado Drill: March 4, 2026
This drill gives us an opportunity to practice our safety procedures and ensure students and staff know what to do in the event of severe weather.
Please note: If severe weather is predicted on March 4, the tornado drill will be rescheduled for a later date.
Preparedness today helps protect us tomorrow. Stay informed, stay aware, and stay safe!
#SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek #BePrepared #SafetyFirst
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a great time to review safety plans and make sure we’re ready for any emergency. Being prepared helps keep everyone safe!
📢 Statewide Tornado Drill: March 4, 2026
This drill gives us an opportunity to practice our safety procedures and ensure students and staff know what to do in the event of severe weather.
Please note: If severe weather is predicted on March 4, the tornado drill will be rescheduled for a later date.
Preparedness today helps protect us tomorrow. Stay informed, stay aware, and stay safe!
#SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek #BePrepared #SafetyFirst
💙💛 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 💛💙
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — a time to celebrate inclusion, promote understanding, and recognize the valuable contributions individuals with developmental disabilities make in our schools and communities every day.
We are committed to creating environments where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. By fostering awareness and acceptance, we help build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
Let’s continue to learn, advocate, and celebrate abilities this month and beyond.
#DDAwarenessMonth #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbilities #StrongerTogether
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — a time to celebrate inclusion, promote understanding, and recognize the valuable contributions individuals with developmental disabilities make in our schools and communities every day.
We are committed to creating environments where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. By fostering awareness and acceptance, we help build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
Let’s continue to learn, advocate, and celebrate abilities this month and beyond.
#DDAwarenessMonth #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbilities #StrongerTogether
📚🏆 Battle of the Books Results Are In! 🏆📚
What an incredible competition filled with teamwork, dedication, and a love of reading!
🥇 1st Place: Nancy Reynolds Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: London Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Walnut Cove Elementary
Congratulations to these outstanding teams for their hard work and commitment! Your knowledge, collaboration, and sportsmanship truly made this event a success.
A big thank you to our coaches, staff, and families for supporting our readers every step of the way. 📖✨
#BattleOfTheBooks #StudentSuccess #ReadersAreLeaders
What an incredible competition filled with teamwork, dedication, and a love of reading!
🥇 1st Place: Nancy Reynolds Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: London Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Walnut Cove Elementary
Congratulations to these outstanding teams for their hard work and commitment! Your knowledge, collaboration, and sportsmanship truly made this event a success.
A big thank you to our coaches, staff, and families for supporting our readers every step of the way. 📖✨
#BattleOfTheBooks #StudentSuccess #ReadersAreLeaders
🏆📚 Battle of the Books – Final Results Are In! 📚🏆
What an incredible competition filled with teamwork, determination, and a love of reading!
🥇 1st Place: King Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Poplar Springs Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Sandy Ridge Elementary
Congratulations to all of our amazing students who participated — your hard work and dedication truly shined! We are so proud of every team that competed and showed that readers are leaders! 📖✨
Let’s give a big round of applause to our winners and to everyone who made this event such a success! 👏🎉
#BattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #StudentSuccess
What an incredible competition filled with teamwork, determination, and a love of reading!
🥇 1st Place: King Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Poplar Springs Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Sandy Ridge Elementary
Congratulations to all of our amazing students who participated — your hard work and dedication truly shined! We are so proud of every team that competed and showed that readers are leaders! 📖✨
Let’s give a big round of applause to our winners and to everyone who made this event such a success! 👏🎉
#BattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #StudentSuccess
