Edgecombe County Public Schools

📚☀️ Friendly Reminder! ☀️📚 RTA Camp is in full swing as of June 16, 2025, and we’re excited to help our young readers grow this summer! If your 2nd or 3rd grader received an invitation, we encourage you to send them! RTA Camp is a fun, engaging, and focused way to strengthen reading skills and prevent the summer slide. Let’s keep the momentum going and support our students in becoming confident, lifelong readers!

📣 Attention Edgecombe County Residents! 📣 There are still 2 more opportunities to share your input on proposed redistricting map options as Edgecombe County Public Schools works to redraw electoral board districts following the addition of four new schools in the recent merger. Your voice matters — join us at one of the remaining sessions and help shape the future of our schools! 🗓️ Remaining Meeting Schedule (both will begin at 6:00 p.m.): ➡️ June 24 – D.S. Johnson Elementary School ➡️ June 30 – SouthWest Edgecombe High School Let’s build a stronger future together — we look forward to hearing from you!

Read to Achieve Summer Learning Camp Edgecombe County Public Schools is excited to offer the Read to Achieve Summer Learning Program for current 2nd and 3rd graders! This engaging summer camp is designed to help students strengthen their reading skills and prevent the "summer slide." *Camp offered to students who received an invitation to attend* Students will enjoy: ✅ Whole group, small group, and one-on-one reading instruction ✅ Fun enrichment activities ✅ Outdoor play and learning Learn more here: https://5il.co/3iylw

Make plans to support the the JW Parker Middle Volleyball Team at their Summer Car Wash Bash on June 14th from 10AM–2PM! Fun, food, and fresh rides — all for a great cause!

That’s a wrap on another incredible school year in Edgecombe County Public Schools! To our amazing students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and caring community — THANK YOU for making this year one to remember. From first-day jitters to final exams, field trips, celebrations, and everything in between, we’ve grown, learned, and achieved so much together. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer break! Whether you're traveling, relaxing, working, or soaking up sunshine right here at home — we hope your summer is filled with happiness and fun!

Attention Edgecombe County Residents! Edgecombe County Public Schools is hosting a series of community meetings to gather your input on proposed redistricting map options as we work to redraw electoral board districts following the addition of 4 new schools in the recent merger. Your voice matters — join us at the session most convenient for you and help shape the future of our schools! Meeting Schedule (all begin at 6:00 p.m.): ➡️ June 10 – North Edgecombe High School ➡️ June 12 – Tarboro High School ➡️ June 24 – D.S. Johnson Elementary School ➡️ June 30 – SouthWest Edgecombe High School Let’s build a stronger future together — we look forward to hearing from you!

🎉 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for our amazing students! 🎉 Just a reminder — all schools will dismiss 3 HOURS EARLY. Thank you for an incredible year!

☀️🎉 Congratulations to our May Attendance Winners! 🎉☀️ We’re proud to celebrate the schools with the highest attendance for the month of May! 🏆 Martin Millennium Academy (K–5) 🏆 Phillips Middle School 🏆 Edgecombe Early College High School Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making attendance a priority. Let’s keep showing up, finishing strong, and shining bright! 🌟

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Tarboro for their continued support of our JROTC programs! Their recent donations to the Tarboro High School and SouthWest Edgecombe High School JROTC units are deeply appreciated. Pictured are Master Sergeant Lester of SouthWest Edgecombe, Master Sergeant Garrett of Tarboro High School, and Greg Sessoms, President of the Rotary Club—three dedicated leaders committed to empowering our students. JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) is a program within high schools that provides students with an opportunity to learn about leadership, citizenship, and military skills. It aims to instill values like responsibility, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment while preparing students for future college or career paths.

Congratulations to Emily Lemus of Edge Academy of Health Sciences, the 2025 North Carolina History Day Teacher of the Year for the Senior Division! Ms. Lemus inspires her students to dive deep into history and lift each other up through learning. She’s now in the running for the National History Day Teacher of the Year Award, to be announced at Nationals in June!

Due to the possibility of a tornado touching down in the Pinetops area early this morning, all schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This delay will give us time to assess road conditions and check for any potential damage to our schools to ensure the safety of all students and staff. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Stay safe, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Empowering Young Minds Through Engineering! This week, several ECPS elementary teachers and technology staff proudly represented our district at the 2025 K-5 Building Engineers Conference in Greenville, NC. At this hands-on event, the team explored exciting ways to bring engineering, innovation, and design thinking into K-5 classrooms—using tools like coding, robotics, and makerspace materials to ignite curiosity and creativity. They returned energized with fresh ideas, strategies, and resources to make STEM learning more inclusive, engaging, and accessible for all students. The future engineers of Edgecombe County are in great hands!

Last evening, three exceptional ECPS educators were honored at the "Rooted in Learning NC" celebration at the NC Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh! Hosted by the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, this special Teacher Appreciation Week event recognized more than 70 educators from across the state for their dedication to learning and growth. NC Superintendent Mo Green and NC Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, spoke at the event, uplifting the vital role teachers play in shaping North Carolina’s future. We are so proud of our ECPS representatives—thank you for rooting your work in purpose, passion, and excellence! Pictured (left to right) - 2025 ECPS Beginning Teacher of the Year Emily Lemus from Edge Academy of Health Sciences, 2025 ECPS Teacher of the Year Tamika Farmer from GW Carver Elementary,& 2024 ECPS Teacher of the Year Rachel Brackney from SouthWest Edgecombe High School.

🍎✨ It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the heart of ECPS—our incredible teachers! ✨🍎 From early mornings to late nights, you inspire curiosity, build confidence, and make classrooms feel like home. Whether you're teaching ABCs, solving algebra, guiding science experiments, or cheering from the sidelines, your impact reaches far beyond the school walls. To every ECPS teacher: THANK YOU for showing up, shining bright, and making a difference every single day.

🥗🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🥪🎉 Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Today, we honor our amazing ECPS Child Nutrition staff—the everyday heroes who ensure our students receive healthy, delicious meals with a smile! Their hard work and dedication play a vital role in supporting student success and well-being across all of our schools. Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our School Lunch Heroes for everything they do to nourish and care for our students each and every day!

On Monday, students at Stocks Elementary School were treated to a special visit from a small ensemble of the North Carolina Symphony! During the interactive session, scholars explored the different parts of musical instruments, discovered various ways they can be played, and dove deeper into key musical concepts like melody, harmony, and steady beat—topics they’ve been learning throughout the year in music class. Visuals helped bring famous composers to life, making the experience both educational and fun! This ensemble has also shared their talents with students at Coker-Wimberly, Carver, and Martin Millennium Academy earlier this school year. Plus, all ECPS 4th and 5th graders had the opportunity to attend the NC Symphony’s annual Education Concert, enriching their music education even further. We are so grateful for our continued partnership with the North Carolina Symphony and their commitment to inspiring our students through the power of music!

We are thrilled to celebrate our Attendance Winners across the district! Congratulations to Stocks Elementary School, West Edgecombe Middle School, and SouthWest Edgecombe High School for leading the way with the highest attendance percentage for April! Your commitment to showing up every day makes a huge difference in learning, growth, and success. A special shoutout to our amazing students, families, and educators for making attendance a priority. Remember—every day counts!

We Need Your Voice! Edgecombe County Public Schools is asking all families to complete the NC Digital Learning Dashboard Parent Survey! This short survey will help us better understand how technology is supporting student learning — and identify any family needs for internet access and devices at home. ✅ The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. ✅ Your input directly impacts future technology and infrastructure decisions. ✅ Every family's voice matters! Please take a moment to complete the survey today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGzgHEZjBpTOmACg2hvMP7_Ye0CIY3aWGv5YUfoeHA0mgBow/viewform

🌸 Spring Break is almost here! 🌸 Just a reminder: There will be no school for students this Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 28. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a safe and restful Spring Break!

Calling all 6th–12th grade students! Check out the Youth Resilience Retreat — a 5-day camp full of fun, friendship, and personal growth, hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region! 📅 April 21st–25th 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily 📍 The Impact Center at Word Tabernacle Church 💲 $25 per participant 🚍 Transportation provided from all Clubhouse locations 🎨 Yoga, painting, nature walks, and more! Only 50 spots available — scan the QR code to register now! 📞 Questions? Contact Kyler Daniels at 252-813-8813 or kdaniels@bgcnec.org.