Monday, October 17 

College Application Week- Many NC colleges and universities will waive application fees. Representatives from WSSU, Clemson, UNCG and more have been visiting district schools to inform students about the programs and scholarships they offer. High school counselors will host computer lab time for students to complete college applications throughout the day. Additionally, the College Foundation of North Carolina will host virtual sessions to assist students with the application process. 

First Class Picture- Students at the A&T Four Middle College at NC A&T will take their school body picture. It will be the first time the young men take a class photo as students under the new school name. This annual event holds a more significant impact this year as they walk in the shadows of the legacy that the A&T Four has left behind for others to carry on in the name of equality, perseverance, and change. The students will be staged on the steps of Dudley Hall at 10:00 am. 

Mindfulness Monday – Students at the Middle College at UNCG will take a moment to decompress, reflect and reset. Counselors will be on hand to help students address mental health challenges they may be experiencing during the first period of school. Please contact 336-370-8307 for more information. 

Wednesday, October 19 

School Bus Safety Training – Guilford County Schools, will hold its first of two safety training sessions. October 17 -21 is School Bus Safety Week. Transportation officials will have a school bus evacuation training at Brooks Global Studies. This will be Lynette Ratliff’s last evacuation training. Ratliff is retiring after 35 years of service. She started as a bus driver and rose to the rank of supervisor. The training begins at 9:15 am. If you plan to cover this event, RSVP to Gabrielle Brown at 336-370-8307 

Unity Day – Students and staff across the district will wear orange for Unity Day. This day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and encourages people to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.  

Southern Guilford High – Students will participate in different activities during lunch, including writing special messages, creating a group mural, and encouraging students to get to know each other.  

CTE Futures Day –  The GCS CTE Department is sponsoring a career event for 5^th-grade students at restart schools. The purpose of this event is to allow students to become aware of and explore various career options. The event is from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Greensboro Coliseum. 

Thursday, October 20 

Governor’s School Virtual Session –  The Guilford Parent Academy is holding a virtual information session about Governor’s School. The event will educate families about the free summer opportunities for high school juniors. Those who participate will learn about the education process and get a chance to hear from GCS students who participated last summer. To register, call 336-279-4924 or email [email protected].   

School Bus Safety Training – Guilford County Schools will hold its last of two safety training sessions. October 17 -21 is School Bus Safety Week. Transportation officials will have a school bus evacuation training at Oak View Elementary School at 1:30 pm. 

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.  

 We want to make sure every student is safe and healthy. Unfortunately, the World Health Organization estimates that 25 million students have missed routine vaccinations due to the pandemic. The state of North Carolina requires 7^th graders have one dose of their Tdap and MCV vaccine and 12^th graders to have an MCV booster dose or risk exclusion. Immunizations can be obtained by visiting your primary healthcare provider or the Guilford County Department of Public Health. 

 Call 336-641-3245 Appointments are strongly encouraged?. 

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 Soar to Greatness. For more information, visit the district’s website at www.gcsnc.com.