Hyde County Schools

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With Graduation Season all in this month, we are getting ready to bid farewell to the great Class of 2024 in our school system. We have been told only a few of our seniors have applied, so we need to make sure all seniors and their parents are aware of this opportunity to earn Federal dollars to help your child go to college or university if that is the path they are following after graduation. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. FAFSA is the First Step to ALL Financial Aid. And with the Next NC Scholarship, most students from households with incomes of $80,000 or less will qualify for at least $3,000/year to attend a NC community college that covers all tuition and fees. For students planning to go to a UNC institution, they can get $5,000/year that covers more than half, if not all, tuition and fees. And for students going to a NC private college there is a state need-based scholarship for them, too. But it all starts with FAFSA! It is not too late, Seniors and their parents! Go ahead and fill the FAFSA application online as soon as possible! Our school counselors are a great source of support if help is needed in completing the application! Check out these websites for more information and to apply! https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa https://nextncscholarship.org/

Updated Time and Location for May BOE Work Session on Tuesday, May 21st 2024

Summer Opportunities for students signed up for the 21st Century Summer Program

A part-time job opportunity for students in Grades 09-12 on the mainland! Click on link to apply: https://bit.ly/StudentJobs2024

Happy National School Counseling Week to all of our counselors at Mattamuskeet and Ocracoke Schools! You ladies, ROCK!

Mainland students, parents, community members!! Let's walk! Interested participants need to register by scanning the QR code. Once they have created a profile, they can then return to that page and “sign in.” Then they go to the challenges tab in the app (little trophy icon, second tab on the bottom) and find challenges to join. Of course, this one will be 'Walking Into Winter - Mattamuskeet School' You will also need to connect their devices, which will sync their steps from a wearable (Apple watch, Garmin, Fitbit, etc.) to their mobile device, or they can just use their mobile device. Let's all walk together to a much healthier lifestyle!

With Ms. Todd’s now vacant spot being a Democratic one, the Democratic Party of Hyde County was not able to appoint or recommend candidates at this time. Therefore, The Hyde County Board of Education is opening up a call for any resident of Ocracoke Island interested in serving as the Ocracoke representative on the Board of Education. We ask that you please send an email of interest to Dr. Melanie Shaver, mshaver@hyde.k12.nc.us by no later than this Friday, February 2nd. You will receive a confirmation of your submission. These interested citizens also need to plan to attend the next Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 6th at 5:00pm at either of the meeting sites (O.A. Peay School or Ocracoke School Commons) for an interview process conducted by the current board members so they may decide who will receive the favorable appointment.

Hyde County Mainland! Mark your calendars!! If your child is eligible for PreK next school year or Kindergarten if he/she is not already attending our PreK Program, please make plans to bring your child and yourself for the Registration/Screening Day! This year, we have a Western Theme and all children along with parents will also have special treats for participating! We are talking an actual petting farm, games, and treats to enjoy their visit! Spread the word! More info on the flyers!

EARLY RELEASE DAY -TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH OCRACOKE SCHOOL DISMISSAL: 12:00PM MATTAMUSKEET SCHOOL DISMISSAL: 12:30PM

You are all invited to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Hyde County Industrial Arts Center. See details in image.

Are you in a profession different from teaching but always been interested in it? Are you a Teacher Assistant wanting to become fully licensed to teach? How would you like to get PAID to earn a Master's Degree at East Carolina University (ECU) to become a Teacher? I am sure $41,000 would be real handy! Then check out these flyers with more details and next steps to jump on this opportunity!

Schools will only be open Monday and Tuesday this week (Nov 20-21). The rest of the week, schools will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy the well deserved break! Enjoy family, friends and great food!

If you are interested in your child receiving funding to offset college costs after graduation while working with a great organization, please make plans to participate in this virtual informational meeting this coming Monday, Nov 20th at 6:00pm! Hyde County CARE Corps Student/Parent Interest This virtual opportunity is for Hyde County parents and students to learn more about this awesome opportunity to get funding for college and be involved in the Americorps program. Here is the link to the ZOOM conference call. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81531066886

Superintendent’s 2023 Christmas Card Contest Calling all artists! Once again Superintendent Shaver is hosting her Annual Christmas Card Contest. The winning design will be featured on the cover of this year’s Hyde County Schools Christmas card. Students from all grades are encouraged to enter. Artwork must be original and student-created (no parent artwork or assistance, please). Winning entry will receive a $25 gift certificate! The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 8th. Submissions may be turned in at either school campus’s main office so they may be scanned to jmorales@hyde.k12.nc.us or they may directly be emailed to jmorales@hyde.k12.nc.us Break out your art supplies and Christmas tunes and put your skills to the test! Entry Guidelines & Judging Criteria ID: Please write full name of student, grade level and school on the back of the design, in a separate sheet, or in the body of the email sent for submission. Media: Drawings, paintings, and digital designs* will be accepted Size & Orientation: Landscape orientation. Winning entry will be scaled into as 5x7 card. Creative Idea/Visual Message: Christmas-centered idea that is unique, expressive, and appropriate Use of Space: Entire area is used and composition is arranged well Colors: Solid, bright, contrasting to produce unity and will print well *Digital Design File Requirements: Canvas Size: 7in wide x 5in tall (504px x 360px) Resolution: 300 dpi Bleed: 0.125 on all sides File type: JPEG, PDF or PNG

Summer Programming Parent/Caregiver Survey The Office of Learning Recovery and Acceleration (OLR) is interested in hearing about students’ summer programming experience from the perspective of parents and caregivers. The feedback collected will help provide school districts and charter schools with information for continuous improvement of summer programs. This survey is anonymous and will remain open until December 17, 2023. Survey Link [English]: https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LlpxyDYdCRpZye Survey Link [Spanish]: https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3K0TNKZCtIt1jLw Guidance Document: https://docs.google.com/.../1tREoDMNvJIGyoQsIoVru5nw.../edit

October is National Principals' Month School principals are dedicated and empathetic leaders who create an environment that fosters learning, growth, and development. They constantly strive to improve the school experience for their students and put their needs first. They serve as a source of inspiration, motivation, and encouragement for the school community, preparing students for the challenges of the real world. Without school principals, the education system would not be as excellent as it is today. We should appreciate and thank them for their commitment to improving our schools. We are blessed to have Ms. Etheridge and Ms. Cole lead our schools. Their contributions do not go unnoticed!

Check out this video from our District Literacy Coach: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFs2LYVjvs/Kc2mY8qz_axJXU8_RzlG-g/watch?utm_content=DAFs2LYVjvs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink As referenced in the video, here is the website for "Literacy at Home": https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/parents-corner/literacy-home-digital-childrens-reading-initiative As additional resource for your review, please check out this link "Partnering with Families and Caregivers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-XWnekmX1LZoTV5a6C_5IYnxezYH6R57/view

Do you want to join our school family by driving our precious cargo to/from school and on athletic/field trips? Here are different opportunities to get you started with your bus driving certification and they are all free! Virtual Class July 24-26 August 7-9 August 21-23 September 11-13 In Person Class Sept. 6-8, 2023 8:00- 4:00 in Beaufort County Dec. 6-8, 2023 8:00 – 4:00 in Beaufort County If interested, you must call Tammy Sadler at 252-926-3281 ext. 3500 to register for both virtual or in person classes.

The Hyde County Board of Education Meeting Calendar has now been released. Check it out and make sure you attend or tune in to the livestreams so you can stay on top of everything Hyde County Schools! https://www.hyde.k12.nc.us/page/meeting-calendar