JW Parker Middle School

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Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) takes the safety of its students, staff, and community seriously. In light of a social media threat and as a precautionary measure for safety, we are initiating a soft lockdown for all NCPS. Law enforcement has been informed and is currently investigating the situation. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work diligently to maintain a safe environment for everyone at NCPS. Thank you to law enforcement for keeping our schools safe. Please checkout this page for more updates, https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page . The Rocky Mount Police Department (RMPD) and the Nash County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) are actively investigating this incident. For immediate concerns, questions, or if you have any information please contact Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411 or Nash County Sheriff’s Office at 252-459-4120. Definition of a Soft Lockdown: A soft lockdown is a proactive response to a potential threat when the credibility of the situation has yet to be determined. Law enforcement is conducting an ongoing investigation, and the safety of our school remains paramount. There will be an increased law enforcement presence both within and around the school to ensure the safety and security of our campus. We remain committed to providing updates as the situation progresses.

Important Bus 79 We have been notified that Bus 79 does not have a driver this afternoon. If your child rides this bus, please make alternate transportation arrangements. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Weekly Parent/Guardian Newsletter from NCPS Parent/Guardian Newsletter: Week of January 29-February 2 Welcome to our weekly newsletter, your go-to source for a recap of the exciting happenings in Nash County Public Schools, as well as exciting upcoming events! In this edition, we'll review the highlights of the past few weeks, celebrate achievements, and keep you informed about upcoming events that you won't want to miss. Stay engaged with your school community and be in the know about all the latest news, accomplishments, and activities. Together, let's make every week a success! https://nashdistrictupdates.edurooms.com/engage/weekly-parent-guardian-newsletter/newsletters/parent-guardian-newsletter-week-of-january-29-february-2

Hello, this is Timothy Mudd, principal at Parker Middle School with your weekly message. We are almost halfway through the third grading period. Progress reports will be sent home on February 8th. Please contact the school and speak to Ms. Wright, our school counselor, if you have any questions about grades or promotion. It is very important that students make sure they are meeting the promotion standards because time is running out for them to improve their grades before it is too late. Friday, is our next PBIS out of uniform day. Stuents wishing to participate must pay $3 for the PBIS fund to their homeroom teacher by Thursday in order to dress out on Friday. No money will be collected after Thursday. We will be conducting our 2nd required lockdown drill Tuesday, January 30th at 1:30 PM. The drill will involve law enforcement and will last approximately 30 minutes. This is the last week of the Winter sports season. The basketball teams play at home vs. Red Oak on Monday for homecoming and at home vs. Nash Central on Wednesday. The wrestling team is at Red Oak on Monday for their last match of the season. All sports start at 4:00 PM and admission is $5 for everyone. We hope to see you supporting the Pirates next week. Any student interested in Spring sports, that is baseball, softball, girls soccer, and cross country needs to sign up and have a current physical in order to try out. We thank you for your support and hope you have a great weekend! Go Pirates!

Advanced Placement Information Night Advanced Placement (AP®) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. Students take AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work. Students can typically earn college credit and/or placement into honors or advanced courses when they score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam. 🗓️Thursday, February 1, 2024 ⏰6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 📍NCPS Central Office Auditorium • 930 Eastern Ave., Nashville, NC #APInformationNight #NCPS #NCPSchools #College #Information #NashCPSchools #AdvancedPlacement

Good Afternoon, We have been notified that Bus 79 does not have a driver this afternoon. If your child rides this bus, please make alternate transportation arrangements. We apologize for the inconvenience.

IMPORTANT BUS 79: There is no driver for bus 79 today (1/22/24) or tomorrow afternoon (1/23/24). Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up from school. Thank you and we apologize for the inconvenience.

Weekly Parent/Guardian Newsletter from NCPS Parent/Guardian Newsletter: Week of January 22-January 26 Welcome to our weekly newsletter, your go-to source for a recap of the exciting happenings in Nash County Public Schools, as well as exciting upcoming events! In this edition, we'll review the highlights of the past few weeks, celebrate achievements, and keep you informed about upcoming events that you won't want to miss. Stay engaged with your school community and be in the know about all the latest news, accomplishments, and activities. Together, let's make every week a success! https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/weekly-parent-guardian-newsletter/newsletters/parent-guardian-newsletter-week-of-january-22-january-26

Hello, this is Timothy Mudd, principal at Parker Middle School with your weekly message. We have started the 2nd semester and third grading period. Report cards for the first semester were sent via email to students last week and are available in the parent and student portals. Please ask your child to show you their report card. We also sent home letters last week with students who are not meeting all of the district promotion standards. Please ask your child to see the letter. The letters require a parent signature and should be returned to your child's homeroom teacher. Please contact the school and speak to Ms. Wright, our school counselor, if you have any questions about grades or promotion. It is very important that students make sure they are meeting the promotion standards because time is running out for them to improve their grades before it is too late. Friday, is our next PBIS out of uniform day. Stuents wishing to participate must pay $3 for the PBIS fund to their homeroom teacher by Thursday in order to dress out on Friday. No money will be collected after Thursday. In athletics, the basketball teams play at Nash Central on Monday and at Rocky Mount Middle on Thursday. The wrestling team is at home vs Nash Central on Monday for their last home match of the season. All sports start at 4:00 PM and admission is $5 for everyone. We hope to see you supporting the Pirates next week. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow morning. Go Pirates!

Good morning. We have been notified that Bus 79 does not have a driver this afternoon. If your child rides this bus, please make alternate transportation arrangements. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Good morning, Bus 359 will be delayed about 30 minutes. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Have a great day!

Nash County Public Schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, to ensure the safety of the road conditions. Due to recent weather forecasts and prioritizing the safety of our students, families, and staff, Nash County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17. This decision follows the latest update from the National Weather Service in Raleigh. The forecast indicates the possibility of isolated, patchy ice on pavements tonight and tomorrow morning. Furthermore, they anticipate sub-freezing temperatures in the morning, potentially dropping as low as 23 degrees, with a wind chill factor of 12 to 15 degrees. Revised Schedule for January 17, 2024: - Traditional High School: 9:30 a.m. - Elementary School: 10:00 a.m. - Middle School: 10:30 a.m. - Tar River Academy and CITI High School: 11:00 a.m. - Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school. If you ride the bus - please be on the lookout for transportation updates in the morning. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. Please follow this link for updates: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

NCPS Demerger Updates Good Afternoon, We are pleased to announce two upcoming community forums scheduled for the end of January. The first forum will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Winstead Avenue Elementary School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event will focus on discussing the future plans for Englewood Elementary, Williford Elementary, Winstead Avenue Elementary, and Edwards Elementary. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from District leadership and participate in a Q&A session. We encourage all families of those elementary school students and surrounding areas to attend. The second forum is set for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Edwards Middle School, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This gathering will address the prospective plans for families of Edwards Middle and Rocky Mount Middle School students. Similar to the first forum, District leadership will be present to share insights and answer questions. We strongly encourage the attendance of all families with current and future middle school students. In preparation for these meetings, we invite you to complete an anonymous survey available via the link below. The survey is designed to assist in organizing the community engagement forums related to the NCPS demerger. Its purpose is to gather questions beforehand, allowing leadership to address concerns during the forums effectively. These forums will focus on the reorganization plans for our district and are specifically for Nash County residents affected by the demerger. Please note that the survey will close on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Thank you, NCPS - Demerger Team Community Forums Survey Please click here, to access the community forums survey. Please note, that this survey will close on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at midnight. https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/demerger-newsletter/newsletters/ncps-demerger-updates

Good evening, this is Timothy Mudd, principal at Parker Middle School with your weekly message. There will be no school on Monday, January 15th. We will administer NC Check-In state benchmark assessments on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16th and 17th. These are state assessments and it is important that all students are at school and on time with their charged school laptop. No students can be admitted to the test session once it has started and any student who disrupts the test session or has a cell phone in the test session will be suspended from school. The 2nd PBIS celebration for students who qualified is Friday, January 19th. Students will be notified this week and are allowed to dress out of uniform on Friday if they qualify for PBIS. We have started the 2nd semester and third grading period. Report cards for the first semester were sent via email to students and are available in the parent and student portals. Please ask your child to show you their report card. We also sent home letters today with students who are not meeting all of the district promotion standards. Please ask your child to see the letter. The letters require a parent signature and should be returned to your child's homeroom teacher. Please contact the school and speak to Ms. Wright, our school counselor, if you have any questions about grades or promotion. It is very important that students make sure they are meeting the promotion standards because time is running out for them to improve their grades before it is too late. In athletics, the basketball teams host Edwards on Tuesday for community night and they play at MMA/Patillo on Thursday. The wrestling team wrestles at Edwards on Tuesday and home vs. MMA/Patillo on Thursday. All sports start at 4:00 PM and admission is $5 for everyone. We hope to see you supporting the Pirates next week. We thank you for your support and hope you have a great weekend. Go Pirates!

Due to inclement weather, Nash County Public Schools have cancelled all ATHLETICS, including practices and games scheduled for tonight, Friday, January 12, 2024.

Good morning, Bus 66 does not have a driver this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Thank you and have a great day!

Good morning. We have been notified that Bus 79 does not have a driver this afternoon. If your child rides this bus, please make alternate transportation arrangements. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Good morning. We have been notified that Bus 359 does not have a driver this morning and Bus 79 does not have a driver this afternoon. If your child rides either of these buses, please make alternate transportation arrangements. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Nash County Public Schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to ensure the safety of the road conditions. Revised Schedule for January 10, 2024: - Traditional High School: 9:30 a.m. - Elementary School: 10:00 a.m. - Middle School: 10:30 a.m. - Tar River Academy and CITI High School: 11:00 a.m. - Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. All after-school activities and athletic programs will proceed as usual. Please follow this link for updates: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page