WHAT'S HAPPENING
Request for Bids
Weldon City Schools is accepting proposals for architectural services at the office of Weldon City Schools, Board Room, 301 Mulberry Street, Weldon, North Carolina 27890, until 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 24, 2012, for remodeling of the science labs and locker rooms at Weldon High School, 415 County Road, Weldon, North Carolina.
Applicants must have liability insurance of $1,000,000 or more. Weldon City Schools retains the right to make ad-justments to the de-sign as presented.
Interested parties may contact James Williams, via email at williamsj@weldoncityschools.k12.nc.us no later than May 24, 2012.
21st Century Community Learning Summer Program
Weldon City Schools will be sponsoring a 21st Century Community Learning Summer Program "Energizing Success" beginning July 2 - 26, 2012. The program will provide reading and math enrichment activities along with Karate, Basketball, Softball and Cheerleading Camps. The program will run Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (Space is Limited)
The camp is FREE! Transportation, Breakfast and Lunch will be provided!!
Applications are being accepted on-line for students and staff at the links below:
Parents please complete student’s application at the following link:
Click here to access the 2012 Summer Program Application.
Employees interested in summer employment may complete application at the link below by selecting tutor (certified teachers) or non-faculty coach (Enrichment Positions ex. Cheerleading, Softball, Basketball, and Karate): http://schooljobs.dpi.state.nc.us/Home
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Terry Alston, Program Director alstont@weldoncityschools.k12.nc.us or Ms. Akeliah Robinson, Administrative Assistant robinsona@weldoncityschools.k12.nc.us at (252) 536-4821 ext. 232 or 235.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Update
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.466) is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Weldon City Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2012-2013 school year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program. All comments will be considered prior to submission of the amended Project to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project is open to the public for review and comments during the weeks of May 14, 2012 through May 25, 2012 in the office of Cynthia Debreaux, Director of EC Programs located at Weldon City School Administrative Offices at 301 Mulberry Street, Weldon, North Carolina 27890.
Weldon STEM High School FIRST Robotics Team
Congratulations are in order for the students and mentors of the Weldon STEM High School FIRST robotics team # 3811 for their tremendous progress in this year's 2012 North Carolina Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) held in the Dorton Arena on the NC State Fairgrounds on April 5-7. Last year, the team finished 53rd out of 54 contestants, this year the team finished 18th out of 53 teams (http://www2.usfirst.org/2012comp/events/NC/rankings.html ). Keep up the good work!
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Weldon City Schools will start pre-kindergarten registration for students who will be 3 and 4 years old on or before August 31, and live in the Weldon City Schools district.
Registration can be completed from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Weldon Preschool Center, 805 Sycamore Street Weldon, NC. Do not bring your child with you to registration. Bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and medical record. You must also bring a copy of the parent picture ID, proof of income and proof of residency in the Weldon City Schools district such as a rental agreement or utility bill.
North Carolina law requires that a record of current immunization be present prior to children admission to school. If your child’s immunization record is not current you must take the necessary steps before registering them for school.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Linda Richardson-Jarratt at 252-536-0294, Cynthia Debreaux at 252-536-4821 ext. 245 or Endia Roberts at 252-536-4821 ext. 230.
Youth Empowered Solutions Training
Youth Empowered Solutions (YES) offered a youth advisory training for youth by youth. The training was for high school aged youth and was interactive and fun. The focus of the training was on understanding what a school based heath center is and becoming advocates for social justice. The students are anxious to get into the community and do advocacy work. The training was held at the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education in Raleigh, North Carolina. In attendance was Grady Williams, III, 11th grader at Weldon STEM High School and Jade Gary, 8th grader at Roanoke Valley Early College.
Pictured Left to Right: Grady Williams, III and Jade Gary
Charger School Based Health Center Contest Winners
The Weldon City Schools School Based Health Center recently held an awareness campaign that included a drawing to encourage student participation. All schools were included in the contest. The winners of $25.00 Gift Cards are LaDonna Brasson, 3rd Grade Teacher and Zianne Squire, Kindergarten Student.
Charger School Based Health Center
The Charger School Based Health Center is funded by Kate B. Reynolds Foundation. It will open on January 17, 2012 to all Weldon City Schools’ registered students and staff members. Services rendered will be primary health care, preventive care for asthma, diabetes, and obesity along with any acute care needs.
The Charger School Based Health Center staff will include a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse. The hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All major insurance policies will be accepted. Applications are available on-line and at all schools.
For more information please contact:
Terry D. Alston, Health Center Coordinator
(252) 536-4821 ext.232
alstont@weldoncityschools.k12.nc.us
Glenda Branch, Nurse Practitioner
(252) 536-0116
glenda.branch@rhgnc.org
Link to the School Based Health Consent Form: WCSBH Consent Form (Updated 2-14-2012).pdf
2011-2012 Principal of the Year - Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter
Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter was selected as the 2011-2012 Principal of the Year for Weldon City Schools. The Wells Fargo Principal of the Year Award was introduced in 1984 to recognize outstanding leadership in North Carolina's schools and the role of the principal in establishing an environment conducive to the pursuit and achievement of academic excellence. Wells Fargo sponsors the award in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the Chapel Hill-based Center for School Leadership Development. The Principal of the Year awards program recognizes principals at the local, regional, and statewide levels. To advance in competition, the nominee must prepare an in-depth written portfolio for review by a selection committee in each education region.
A reception was hosted at the Weldon City School Board of Education on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. In attendance were school board members, Mayor Julia Meacham, school staff, district staff and
Dr. Smith-Woofter’s family members.
In Photo: Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter
In Photo: Left to Right: Dr. Pattie Cotton, Board of Education Chair; Mr. Terence Wyche, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter, Roanoke Valley Early College Principal (Weldon City Schools Principal of the Year); Mrs. Julia Meacham, Mayor of Weldon and Dr. Elie Bracy, III Superintendent.