JW Parker Middle School

Good evening, this is Timothy Mudd, principal at Parker Middle School with your weekly message. We will have a progress report pick-up night on Thursday, September 21st from 5:30-6:30 PM. Please plan to come pick up your child's progress reports, talk to your child's teachers, and sign-up for Parent Portal and Rooms. It is important that students start the year strong and we want to make sure you know where your child is at. Friday, September 22nd is a district early release day. School will dismiss at 1:30 PM, please make arrangements to ensure your child is picked up by 2:00 PM on Friday. Also, the district has made the October 20th TWD a regular school day to make up for the day missed in August. Nash County Public Schools is hosting a forum about demerger for families that live in Nash County on September 19th at 5:30 PM at Fairview Elementary School. Edgecombe County Public Schools is hosting a community meeting about demerger for families that live in Edgecombe County on September 27th at DS Johnson, October 25th at Baskerville, and November 29th at Parker all meetings start at 5:30 PM. Edgecombe County Public Schools is also seeking community feedback on the possible school structures for 2024-25. The link to provide your feedback can be found on the ECPS website and social media pages. In sports next week, the volleyball team plays at Edwards on Monday and home vs. Phillips on Wednesday. The football team plays Edwards at Rocky Mount High School on Thursday. Admission to all sporting events is $5 for children and adults. We hope to see you our supporting the Pirates this week. The year is off to a stong start. Please continue to ensure your child is in class by 8:30 AM and stays for the entire day until dismissal at 3:30 PM. We hope to see you next week at our progress report pick-up night. We thank you for your support and hope you have a great weekend. Go Pirates!

Nash County Schools no longer 'low-performing,' new test scores show Nash County Public Schools is celebrating significant strides in academic success. https://www.wral.com/story/nash-county-schools-no-longer-low-performing-new-test-scores-show/21038887/

Good evening, this is Timothy Mudd principal at Parker Middle School with your weekly message. We have exciting news to celebrate! The State Board of Education officially shared the 22-23 school performance data this week. For the first time ever, Parker Middle School students exceeded growth. Parker's academic growth was in the top 15% of all schools, ranking us higher than over 2,300 other schools across the state! In addition, our student's scores in 8th-grade math, math 1, 8th-grade reading, 8th-grade science, overall math proficiency in 6th-8th grade, and overall school proficiency are higher than at any time over the past 10 years. We still have plenty of room to grow and improve, but I want to commend our students and staff for their hard work and growth last year. The best part is that we are only getting started. We continue to raise the bar for all students and staff every day to ensure our students continue to grow. Don't forget to download the NCPS app so that you can stay up-to-date on everything happening at Parker. In addition, the app allows you to communicate with your child's teachers. It is a one-stop shop. Invitations were sent to the parent email address listed in PowerSchool. Please contact the school to update your information if you did not receive your invitation. Finally, fall sports begin next week. The football and volleyball teams travel to Southern Nash on Wednesday. The volleyball game is at Southern Nash Middle and the football game is at Southern Nash High; both games begin at 4:00 PM. Admission to all middle school sporting events is $5.00 for students and adults. We hope to see you out supporting the Pirates next week. Please help ensure your child is at school and in class by 8:30 AM and stays for the entire school day until dismissal at 3:30 PM. We thank you for your support and hope you have a great weekend. Go Pirates!

Good evening, this is Timothy Mudd, prinicpal at Parker Middle School with your weekly message. There will be no school on Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day Holiday. School will resume on a regular schedule, Tuesday, September 5th. Remember that students must be in class at 8:30 or they will be marked tardy, so please help ensure your child arrives to school on time and remains in school until dismissal at 3:30. Students with more than 10 tardies or 10 early checkouts for the school year will receive one day of ISS. Please also remember that all students are expected to meet the school uniform requirements. Students not in uniform will receive a referral and a school consequence. We encourage you to download the NCPS app so that you can stay up-to-date on everything happening at Parker. In addition, the app allows you to communicate with your child's teachers. It is a one-stop-shop. Invitations were emailed out to the parent email address listed in PowerSchool. Please contact the school to update your information if you did not receive your invitation. A number of forms and paperwork were sent home with students this week. Please make sure you have completed, signed, and returned all of the forms including, lunch , Impact Aid, Indian Education, technology use, emergency contact, and any teacher forms. We hope you have a great long weekend! Go Pirates!

Dear NCPS Family: Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) is launching the "Growing Forward Together" campaign, marking a significant step in our demerger process. This initiative reflects our commitment to education with a seamless transition for our community. This is an invitation to attend either one of the upcoming forums regarding the Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) and Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) Demerger, which goes into effect July 1, 2024. We are inviting impacted families and staff to be a part of our NCPS forum, to learn more about the demerger process. Nash County Public Schools Forum Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Spanish presentation with English interpretation 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. English presentation Location: Fairview Elementary School If you live in Nash County and you are a staff member, or have a child that is K-8th grade, and attends one of the following schools – this is the forum for you: Baskerville Elementary, DS Johnson Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and JW Parker Middle School. Edgecombe County Public Schools Forum Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Location: DS Johnson Elementary School If you live in Edgecombe County, and you have a child that is Pre-K-8th grade attending any Nash County school, join ECPS leaders for a presentation about ECPS's demerger initiatives. Your participation is important. You will learn about what is going on with the demerger process. For detailed campaign information and demerger progress updates, please visit our website (https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/page/ncpsdemerger). Thank you, NCPS Demerger Team

NCPS will reopen on Friday, September 1. This applies to all students, staff, and visitors. Additionally, all scheduled after-school activities for Friday will continue. Please stay connected to our official communication channel https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page for the latest information on school operations. Thank you, NCPS

Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter is Part 2 of the initial bus email sent on 8/24/2023 regarding our school bus services. This information is intended for those who have submitted the transportation form for the 2023-2024 school year. As previously mentioned, the buses will continue to service all routes, albeit with some delays in reaching the schools. Update on Bus Information: Starting today, Friday, August 25, 2023 - you can login to the link below to find your child's bus information, Some of you may see only "a.m./morning" but it will be the same bus in the "p.m./afternoon." Via this Link: https://ncps.mybusplanner.com/default.aspx You should be able to login with the same email/password you use for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you have immediate concerns, questions, or trouble accessing your Parent Portal, please contact your child's school today. Next Steps: Please ensure your information is updated in the Parent Portal and that you've downloaded the Nash County Public Schools App and selected your child's school. Our Commitment: We want to reiterate our commitment to transparency and open communication with our NCPS families. While we understand that the schools typically communicate this information, we recognize the situation's urgency. Rest assured that we are working tirelessly to resolve these transportation issues for the safety and well-being of our students. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate these transportation challenges together. Your child's safety remains our top priority. Sincerely, NCPS

Hey everyone, we're conducting a test of our emergency alert system on social media. This is just a test, so please don't be alarmed. It's all part of our commitment to keeping you safe and informed. Thank you for your understanding! #EmergencyTest #SafetyFirst

NCPS CURRICULUM NIGHT September 26th @ Arlington Baptist Church September 28th @ Momeyer Baptist Church 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The following stations will be available so parents and/or guardians can obtain more info about NCPS: • Pre-k, Elementary, and Secondary Curriculums • Advanced Programs • Exceptional Children (EC) • English Language Learner (ELL) • Apptegy • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Career and Technical Education (CTE) • Laptops • Parent Portal • Lunch Forms

Important Update: NCPS Bus Driver Shortage

Hello, this is Timothy Mudd, principal at Parker Middle School, with your weekly message and important back-to-school information. The start of school is right around the corner. Our 6th-grade orientation is Monday, August 21st at 5:30 PM in the gym. This is for all rising 6th graders and their families. We invite you to come learn about the transition to middle school, pick up your schedule, meet your teachers, tour the school, and buy Parker apparel. Open House for our 7th and 8th grade students and families is Thursday, August 24th, between 5:00-7:00 PM to pick up your schedule, meet your teachers, and buy Parker apparel. The first day of school for students is Monday, August 28th. If your child will need bus transportation, you must complete the transportation request form. The form is on our website, the district website, and was sent out from the district. You can also come to the school to complete the form. If you did not complete the form by August 18th, your child will not have bus transportation to start the year. Please remember that all students at Parker must follow the uniform guidelines. That means a solid black, yellow, white, or navy blue polo shirt and black, navy blue or khaki pants, shorts, or skirts. Pants, shorts, and skirts cannot have more than 4 pockets, can have no holes, must go past mid-thigh, and cannot be athletic wear like leggings, sweatpants, tights, etc. Additionally, any outerwear worn over the shirt must be solid black, grey, yellow, white, or navy blue and can only contain 2 logos. No pictures or photo images are allowed. Students may purchase Parker Middle School shirts and hoodies at orientation or open house that comply with the uniform policy. All of our uniform requirements can be found on our webpage or by calling the school. We thank you for your support and hope to see you at orientation or open house this week. Please contact the school at 252-937-9060 if you have any questions about the upcoming school year. Go Pirates!

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Hello, this is Timothy Mudd, principal at Parker Middle School with your weekly message and important back-to-school information. The start of school is right around the corner. Our 6th grade orientation is Monday, August 21st at 5:30 PM in the gym. This is for all rising 6th graders and their families. We invite you to come learn about the transition to middle school, pick up your schedule, meet your teachers, tour the school, and buy Parker apparel. Open House for our 7th and 8th grade students and families is Thursday, August 24th, between 5:00-7:00 PM to pick up your schedule, meet your teachers, and buy Parker apparel. The first day of school for students is Monday, August 28th. If your child will need bus transportation, you must complete the transportation request form by August 18th. The form is on our website, the district website, and was sent out from the district. You can also come to the school to complete the form. If you do not complete the form by August 18th, your child will not have bus transportation. Please remember that all students at Parker must follow the uniform guidelines. That means a solid black, yellow, white, or navy blue polo shirt and black, navy blue or khaki pants, shorts, or skirts. Pants, shorts, and skirts cannot have more than 4 pockets, can have no holes, must go past mid-thigh, and cannot be athletic wear like leggings, sweatpants, tights, etc. Additionally, any outerwear worn over the shirt must be solid black, grey, yellow, white, or navy blue and can only contain 2 logos. No pictures or photo images are allowed. Students may purchase Parker Middle School shirts and hoodies at orientation or open house that comply with the uniform policy. All of our uniform requirements can be found on our webpage or by calling the school. We thank you for your support and hope to see you at 6th grade orientation or open house. Please contact the school at 252-937-9060 if you have any questions about the upcoming school year. Go Pirates!

📣 Attn: All middle & high school guardian(s), parent(s), & students! Some changes are on the horizon with the new Evolv Technology + a single entry point to your school. Our dedicated team and your school's administration have spent the summer perfecting maps & directions to ensure a smooth & effortless process. While adjustments may be needed, we'll navigate this transition together and make it a success! Your School Will be Updating You Soon!

📲 Stay connected with your child's school like never before! Download the Nash County Public Schools app today and have all the information you need at your fingertips. 📚✉️ #NCPSchools #ParentCommunication #engagement #nashcountypublicschools

You've all worked so hard this year, and now it's time to relax, recharge, and have some well-deserved fun in the sun! Whether you're planning an exciting trip, spending time with loved ones, or simply enjoying some downtime, we hope your summer is filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories! Let's not forget the excitement that awaits us when we return to school! Mark your calendars because the first day of school is on August 28th!

Have a great Summer, Pirates!