🗣️ We want your input!
Stokes County Schools is seeking community feedback on the 2026–2027 Traditional School Calendar.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback with the Stokes County Calendar Committee. While the final decision rests with the Stokes County Board of Education, your voice is valued and helps inform this important process.
🔗 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/PzX9Xuue1GFPapwDA
⏰ Survey closes 12/30 at Noon
Stokes County Schools is seeking community feedback on the 2026–2027 Traditional School Calendar.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback with the Stokes County Calendar Committee. While the final decision rests with the Stokes County Board of Education, your voice is valued and helps inform this important process.
🔗 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/PzX9Xuue1GFPapwDA
⏰ Survey closes 12/30 at Noon
🎄✨ Three-Hour Early Dismissal Today!
Stokes County Schools will release early as we head into the holiday break.
Enjoy a safe, restful, and cheerful holiday season!
📚 We’ll see everyone back on January 5th for the start of the Spring semester.
🎭 AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎭
📣 Newsies: The Broadway Musical is coming, and we want YOU!
Stokes County Schools - All County Theatre
🗓 Auditions: January 12 & 13
👥 Open to everyone —
✔️ Singers & non-singers
✔️ Dancers & non-dancers
✔️ Backstage crew
✔️ Technical crew
Whether you’re ready to perform on stage or shine behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in this production!
🔗 All audition details & sign-ups:
👉 www.stokestheatre.weebly.com
📧 Questions? Contact Mr. Bulla, Theatre Teacher:
justin.bulla@stokes.k12.nc.us
✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting show — join the cast or crew of Newsies!
📣 Newsies: The Broadway Musical is coming, and we want YOU!
Stokes County Schools - All County Theatre
🗓 Auditions: January 12 & 13
👥 Open to everyone —
✔️ Singers & non-singers
✔️ Dancers & non-dancers
✔️ Backstage crew
✔️ Technical crew
Whether you’re ready to perform on stage or shine behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in this production!
🔗 All audition details & sign-ups:
👉 www.stokestheatre.weebly.com
📧 Questions? Contact Mr. Bulla, Theatre Teacher:
justin.bulla@stokes.k12.nc.us
✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting show — join the cast or crew of Newsies!
🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Brad Rice! 🎉
We are proud to announce that Dr. Brad Rice, Stokes County Superintendent, has been named the 2026 Regional Superintendent of the Year! 🏆
This recognition reflects Dr. Rice’s unwavering dedication to students, educators, and the entire Stokes County community. His leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence continue to move our district forward and inspire all who serve alongside him.
Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 👏💙
#StokesCountySchools #SuperintendentOfTheYear #LeadershipExcellence #ProudToBeStokes
We are proud to announce that Dr. Brad Rice, Stokes County Superintendent, has been named the 2026 Regional Superintendent of the Year! 🏆
This recognition reflects Dr. Rice’s unwavering dedication to students, educators, and the entire Stokes County community. His leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence continue to move our district forward and inspire all who serve alongside him.
Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 👏💙
#StokesCountySchools #SuperintendentOfTheYear #LeadershipExcellence #ProudToBeStokes
🏆⛳️ STATE CHAMPION ALERT! ⛳️🏆
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly congratulates Sawyer Slate of South Stokes High School for winning the 2025 NCHSAA 1A Boys Golf Individual State Championship!
Sawyer shot an even-par to earn medalist honors on May 13 at Longleaf Golf & Family Club — a phenomenal achievement and a proud moment for the entire Stokes County Schools community.
Please join us in celebrating Sawyer’s hard work, dedication, and remarkable accomplishment. Way to represent Stokes County with excellence! 🎉👏
#StokesCountySchools #StateChampion #Golf #NCHSAA #SouthStokesHigh #ProudToBeSCS
The Stokes County Board of Education proudly congratulates Sawyer Slate of South Stokes High School for winning the 2025 NCHSAA 1A Boys Golf Individual State Championship!
Sawyer shot an even-par to earn medalist honors on May 13 at Longleaf Golf & Family Club — a phenomenal achievement and a proud moment for the entire Stokes County Schools community.
Please join us in celebrating Sawyer’s hard work, dedication, and remarkable accomplishment. Way to represent Stokes County with excellence! 🎉👏
#StokesCountySchools #StateChampion #Golf #NCHSAA #SouthStokesHigh #ProudToBeSCS
🌟 As we head into the holiday season, here are a few key reminders:
🕒 Friday, Dec. 19 — Early Release
🎄 Holiday Break starts right after
📚 Students return Jan. 5 for the start of the Spring semester
Wishing our entire school community a safe, joyful, and restful break!
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that Chestnut Grove Middle School has been named a 2025 PTEC Signature School! 🏆
This honor recognizes our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, innovative practices, and a strong culture of collaboration that helps every student thrive. 🌟
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, students, families, and community for making this achievement possible — together, we are shaping the future of education! 💙💛
#PTECSignatureSchool #ExcellenceInEducation #ChestnutGroveProud
We’re proud to announce that Chestnut Grove Middle School has been named a 2025 PTEC Signature School! 🏆
This honor recognizes our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, innovative practices, and a strong culture of collaboration that helps every student thrive. 🌟
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, students, families, and community for making this achievement possible — together, we are shaping the future of education! 💙💛
#PTECSignatureSchool #ExcellenceInEducation #ChestnutGroveProud
Due to the forecasted temperatures and current road conditions, Stokes County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Our transportation and operations teams will reassess road conditions early in the morning. If it is determined that we need to cancel school, we will notify families and staff before 8:00 a.m.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Stay safe and have a good evening.
Our transportation and operations teams will reassess road conditions early in the morning. If it is determined that we need to cancel school, we will notify families and staff before 8:00 a.m.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Stay safe and have a good evening.
💻✨ Happy Computer Science Education Week!
This week, we’re celebrating creativity, problem-solving, and the students who are learning to shape the future through code. From building apps to designing games to exploring AI, computer science opens doors to endless possibilities — and our students are diving in with curiosity and confidence.
We’re proud to empower every learner with the digital skills they need for tomorrow’s world: critical thinking, collaboration, and the courage to create with technology.
A huge thank-you to our teachers who bring computational thinking to life and inspire students to imagine what’s possible.
Here’s to the innovators, thinkers, and creators in every classroom! 🚀
This week, we’re celebrating creativity, problem-solving, and the students who are learning to shape the future through code. From building apps to designing games to exploring AI, computer science opens doors to endless possibilities — and our students are diving in with curiosity and confidence.
We’re proud to empower every learner with the digital skills they need for tomorrow’s world: critical thinking, collaboration, and the courage to create with technology.
A huge thank-you to our teachers who bring computational thinking to life and inspire students to imagine what’s possible.
Here’s to the innovators, thinkers, and creators in every classroom! 🚀
Due to the winter weather advisory and forecast for Monday, Stokes County Schools will operate on a remote learning day on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Students should follow the remote learning plans provided by their teachers. If you have questions about expectations or assignments, please contact your child’s teacher or school principal for guidance. Staff should refer to communication from their supervisors regarding reporting expectations.
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for tomorrow night will be rescheduled. When a new date is determined, an announcement will be made.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our students. Please stay safe and warm as this weather system moves through our area.
Due to the winter weather advisory and the forecast of substantial winter weather on Friday morning, Stokes County Schools will operate on a remote learning day on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Students should follow the remote learning plans provided by their teachers.
Students should follow the remote learning plans provided by their teachers.
🎉 December 2025 Employee of the Month 🎉
Congratulations, Mr. Michael Richardson!
Principal, Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
Stokes County Schools is proud to recognize Mr. Michael Richardson as our December 2025 Employee of the Month!
Mr. Richardson has been a dedicated member of Stokes County Schools since 2010, beginning his career as a PE teacher at South Stokes High School. Over the years, he has served our students and staff in multiple roles—PE teacher at Chestnut Grove Middle, Athletic Director and PE teacher at North Stokes High, and later Assistant Principal at North Stokes in 2018.
Since July 2021, he has led Nancy Reynolds Elementary with heart, vision, and unwavering commitment. We are incredibly grateful for his leadership and the positive impact he brings to the entire district.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Mr. Richardson and thanking him for his hard work and dedication to the students and families of Stokes County Schools! 🌟
Congratulations, Mr. Michael Richardson!
Principal, Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
Stokes County Schools is proud to recognize Mr. Michael Richardson as our December 2025 Employee of the Month!
Mr. Richardson has been a dedicated member of Stokes County Schools since 2010, beginning his career as a PE teacher at South Stokes High School. Over the years, he has served our students and staff in multiple roles—PE teacher at Chestnut Grove Middle, Athletic Director and PE teacher at North Stokes High, and later Assistant Principal at North Stokes in 2018.
Since July 2021, he has led Nancy Reynolds Elementary with heart, vision, and unwavering commitment. We are incredibly grateful for his leadership and the positive impact he brings to the entire district.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Mr. Richardson and thanking him for his hard work and dedication to the students and families of Stokes County Schools! 🌟
🌟 Giving Tuesday: A Strong Start for Stokes 🌟
We are proud to share the inception of the Stokes County Education Foundation (SCEF), a fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation, a nonprofit fund dedicated to supporting our students, our teachers, and innovative learning across Stokes County Schools.
When you give today, your donation stays 100% local and goes directly toward real classroom needs, from hands-on learning initiatives to teacher-led projects that spark innovation, creativity, and curiosity.
Why now?
Because strong schools build strong communities. The Foundation will help bridge resource gaps, fund innovation, and ensure every student has the tools they need for success.
How you can make a difference today:
💙 Make a Giving Tuesday donation
💙 Share this post to spread the word
💙 Learn more about the mission behind the Foundation
Let’s give our students A Strong Start for Stokes, today and every day.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.shallowfordfoundation.org/stokesed
🔗 Donate today: www.sff.gives/scef
#GivingTuesday #StrongStartForStokes #StokesCountySchools #SupportEducation #YourGivingMakesADifference
We are proud to share the inception of the Stokes County Education Foundation (SCEF), a fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation, a nonprofit fund dedicated to supporting our students, our teachers, and innovative learning across Stokes County Schools.
When you give today, your donation stays 100% local and goes directly toward real classroom needs, from hands-on learning initiatives to teacher-led projects that spark innovation, creativity, and curiosity.
Why now?
Because strong schools build strong communities. The Foundation will help bridge resource gaps, fund innovation, and ensure every student has the tools they need for success.
How you can make a difference today:
💙 Make a Giving Tuesday donation
💙 Share this post to spread the word
💙 Learn more about the mission behind the Foundation
Let’s give our students A Strong Start for Stokes, today and every day.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.shallowfordfoundation.org/stokesed
🔗 Donate today: www.sff.gives/scef
#GivingTuesday #StrongStartForStokes #StokesCountySchools #SupportEducation #YourGivingMakesADifference
Happy Special Education Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible students, families, teachers, and support staff who make our schools more inclusive, compassionate, and vibrant.
Thank you to our exceptional educators who meet every learner where they are — and help them grow beyond what they ever imagined possible.
Here’s to championing strengths, honoring differences, and building classrooms where everyone belongs.
Today we celebrate the incredible students, families, teachers, and support staff who make our schools more inclusive, compassionate, and vibrant.
Thank you to our exceptional educators who meet every learner where they are — and help them grow beyond what they ever imagined possible.
Here’s to championing strengths, honoring differences, and building classrooms where everyone belongs.
📣 Big News for Stokes County Schools!
You may have heard the exciting update — Stokes County now has its very own Education Foundation! 🎉
This new nonprofit is dedicated to supporting our students, empowering our teachers, and bringing innovative ideas to life across the district.
💡 Grant Opportunities Are Coming!
Educators will soon be able to apply for:
✨ Classroom Grants — up to $2,000
✨ Collaborative Project Grants — up to $4,000
🗓 Important Dates
Grant applications will open January 5, 2026 and close March 20, 2026.
Awards are expected to be announced by May 1, 2026.
We can’t wait to see the creative, inspiring proposals that will shape the future of learning in Stokes County! 💙📚
#StokesCountySchools #StokesEducationFoundation #InvestInEducation #SupportingOurTeachers
You may have heard the exciting update — Stokes County now has its very own Education Foundation! 🎉
This new nonprofit is dedicated to supporting our students, empowering our teachers, and bringing innovative ideas to life across the district.
💡 Grant Opportunities Are Coming!
Educators will soon be able to apply for:
✨ Classroom Grants — up to $2,000
✨ Collaborative Project Grants — up to $4,000
🗓 Important Dates
Grant applications will open January 5, 2026 and close March 20, 2026.
Awards are expected to be announced by May 1, 2026.
We can’t wait to see the creative, inspiring proposals that will shape the future of learning in Stokes County! 💙📚
#StokesCountySchools #StokesEducationFoundation #InvestInEducation #SupportingOurTeachers
🦃🍁 Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 🍁🦃
All Stokes County Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Break. 🏫✨
We are thankful for our incredible students, staff, and families who make our school community so special. 💛
Enjoy this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy a meal around the table!
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.
#StokesCountySchools #ThanksgivingBreak #Grateful #ThankfulTogether #FamilyTime
All Stokes County Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Break. 🏫✨
We are thankful for our incredible students, staff, and families who make our school community so special. 💛
Enjoy this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy a meal around the table!
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.
#StokesCountySchools #ThanksgivingBreak #Grateful #ThankfulTogether #FamilyTime
🍎🙌 Happy Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! 🙌🍎
Today we celebrate our amazing substitute teachers — the flexible, dependable, and dedicated educators who step in to keep learning going strong! 💪📚
Whether they’re leading lessons, offering a helping hand, or bringing a smile to students’ faces, our substitutes make a lasting difference each and every day. 🌟
Thank you for your commitment, adaptability, and support — our schools couldn’t do it without you!
#SubstituteTeacherAppreciationDay #ThankYouSubs
Today we celebrate our amazing substitute teachers — the flexible, dependable, and dedicated educators who step in to keep learning going strong! 💪📚
Whether they’re leading lessons, offering a helping hand, or bringing a smile to students’ faces, our substitutes make a lasting difference each and every day. 🌟
Thank you for your commitment, adaptability, and support — our schools couldn’t do it without you!
#SubstituteTeacherAppreciationDay #ThankYouSubs
💛🏫 Happy National Parent Involvement Day! 🏫💛
Today we celebrate the powerful partnership between families and schools! When parents and caregivers stay engaged in their child’s education, students grow more confident, achieve more, and feel supported every step of the way.
Thank you to all the families who volunteer, attend events, help with homework, and cheer from the sidelines — your involvement makes all the difference! 💪💬
Together, we’re building brighter futures — one connection at a time. 💙
#ParentInvolvementDay #FamilyEngagement #StrongerTogether #StudentSuccess
Today we celebrate the powerful partnership between families and schools! When parents and caregivers stay engaged in their child’s education, students grow more confident, achieve more, and feel supported every step of the way.
Thank you to all the families who volunteer, attend events, help with homework, and cheer from the sidelines — your involvement makes all the difference! 💪💬
Together, we’re building brighter futures — one connection at a time. 💙
#ParentInvolvementDay #FamilyEngagement #StrongerTogether #StudentSuccess
November 19th is Career Development Day in North Carolina — a time to inspire students to explore their interests, set goals, and plan for their futures! 💡
Whether they dream of becoming a teacher, engineer, artist, or entrepreneur, every step begins with learning about careers and discovering their strengths. 🌟
Let’s celebrate the power of career awareness, exploration, and growth — and help every student see the endless possibilities ahead! 🚀
#CareerDevelopmentDay #NCCareers #CareerReady #NCStudents #FutureReady
Whether they dream of becoming a teacher, engineer, artist, or entrepreneur, every step begins with learning about careers and discovering their strengths. 🌟
Let’s celebrate the power of career awareness, exploration, and growth — and help every student see the endless possibilities ahead! 🚀
#CareerDevelopmentDay #NCCareers #CareerReady #NCStudents #FutureReady
💙🍎 Happy Education Support Professionals Day! 🍎💙
Today we celebrate the incredible team members who keep our schools running smoothly — bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria staff, office assistants, instructional aides, tech teams, and so many more! 🚌🧹💻
Our Education Support Professionals are the heart of our schools — ensuring students are safe, supported, and ready to learn every day.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students and staff! 🌟
#ESPDay #ThankYouESPs #AmericanEducationWeek #SchoolHeroes #TeamworkInEducation #WeAreEducation
Today we celebrate the incredible team members who keep our schools running smoothly — bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria staff, office assistants, instructional aides, tech teams, and so many more! 🚌🧹💻
Our Education Support Professionals are the heart of our schools — ensuring students are safe, supported, and ready to learn every day.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students and staff! 🌟
#ESPDay #ThankYouESPs #AmericanEducationWeek #SchoolHeroes #TeamworkInEducation #WeAreEducation
