Veterans Day Commemorations

November 11 – Who: Ragsdale High JROTC

Flag raising to kick off Jamestown Veterans Committee’s Veterans Day event at 11:00 am.

Wrenn Miller Park in Jamestown

-Who: Grimsley High JROTC

Veterans Dinner at 4:30 pm

Greensboro Elks Lodge, 2201 W Cornwallis Dr. Greensboro

-Who: Page High JROTC

Color Guard presentation at the Marine Corps League fundraiser from 7:00 am to 11:00 am

Friendly Center, Greensboro

November 12 – Who: Grimsley JROTC

Participating in NC ALS Chapter Walk at 9:00 am.

Center City Park, Greensbor

Events

Monday, November 14

Dual Generation Workforce Initiative – The first cohort of the Dual-Generation Workforce Initiative (DGWI) will begin their studies. The program will train and certify parents and guardians for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry pathways. The free program and childcare are available thanks to our partnership with GuilfordWorks.

Native American Heritage Month Demonstration- GCS has Native students from 30+ Tribes and Nations! Throughout the month, students will learn about different aspects of Native culture. Archer and Wiley Elementary will host an assembly featuring GCS American Indian Education Coordinator Stephen Bell and local powwow dancers. The event at Archer begins at 9:00 am. The event at Wiley begins at 1:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 15

Oak Ridge STEMFEST – Oak Ridge Elementary is hosting its first Family STEM night. Oak Ridge Families and business partners in the community will get a hands-on experience with the robotics and science programming at the school. The event is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Hometown Grant Kickoff- Weaver Academy students and staff will have an event to celebrate a grant award. Teacher Amanda Browning received $10k from the Carolina Panthers and the Dairy Alliance as part of its Hometown Grant program. The program promotes healthy eating and physical activity. Student-athletes will hand out smoothies to classmates and staff. Media availability is between 11:30 am and 1:15 pm.

Board of Education Meeting- The Guilford County Board of Education will receive an update on school safety at its regular meeting. The board will also recognize the GCS Employee of the Month. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm in the 3^rd Floor Council Chambers at High Point City Hall on S. Hamilton Street.

Thursday, November 17

Mobile Immunization Clinic – The Guilford County Department of Public Health has scheduled a second round of mobile immunization clinics for students. State law requires 7^th graders to have one dose of the Tdap and MCV vaccines. 12^th graders are required to have a booster dose of the MCV vaccine. Students who do not show proof of the required vaccinations are excluded from class. Students attending the school-based immunization clinics must have a signed permission form. Students who participate in neighboring high and middle schools and need immunizations are encouraged to attend. 

Giving Season Story Ideas

Middle School Food Drive- Students at Northeast Middle are participating in a canned food drive to help school community members for the Thanksgiving holiday. Students collected and raised more than 2,000 cans of food, and families will pick up the meals on the 18^th.

High School Food Drive- Students at Eastern High have been collecting food items to provide thanksgiving meal boxes for 20 families in the Eastern High Community.

Supporting Teacher Projects- Donors Choose is an excellent way to support GCS teachers this giving season. More than a hundred teachers have listed projects families and organizations can support. GCS is a district partner with Donors Choose. The Site has helped facilitate funding of more than 4,000 projects for our educators.

Helpful Information for Families

The federal program covering the costs of school meals has ended. Families must apply online to receive free meals by visiting www.lunchapplication.com.

About Guilford County Schools 

Guilford County Schools, the third-largest school district in North Carolina and the 50th largest of more than 14,000 in the United States, serves nearly 70,000 PK-12 students at 126 schools. With approximately 9,800 employees, GCS works in partnership with parents, businesses, colleges, and the community to deliver an education that connects student interests and skills with the careers and economy of our future here and around the world. We provide educational choices to meet individual student needs in a culturally diverse citizenship and new opportunities to help our students. For more information, visit the district’s website at www.gcsnc.com.