Red Oak Middle School

Good evening 8th Grade Families! There will be a parent information meeting for any rising 9th grade students attending Northern Nash High School on Thursday March 7th at 5:30pm.

Tomorrow morning!! Tune into Spectrum News on Friday, March 1, 2024 - in a detailed interview, Jeannie Kerr, Project AWARE director at Nash County Public Schools (NCPS), shared insights into the district's efforts to enhance student safety and mental well-being. With new safety legislation effective March 1, Nash County Public Schools has updated its protocols accordingly. Nash County Public Schools, distinguished as one of six districts in North Carolina to receive the Project AWARE grant, exemplifies commitment to creating a secure educational setting. This grant, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed through the Department of Public Instruction, highlights the district's proactive approach to student safety.

NCPS has updated its dress code policy. If an individual believes that they have a cause to file a Title IX Sexual Harassment claim, please contact the following Title IX contacts: Sheila Wallace - Title IX Contact for Personnel Dr. Leondus Farrow, Jr. - Title IX Contact for Students Angela Miller - Title IX Contact for Athletics https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=nash_county&s=160494

Bus 231/62 does not have a driver this afternoon. Please make arrangements for your child. Sorry for the inconvenience.

The day to wear Pink is Wednesday February 28th. Wear a Pink shirt and get a uniform free day!

All students and staff are encouraged to wear Pink Shirts to celebrate World Kindness Day. All staff and students that wear a Pink Shirt may also be uniform free. Thank you !

Bud 92 is running late this morning. (45 mins).

Bus 90 Does not have a driver this morning. Sorry for the inconvenience

Bus 92 does not have a driver this morning. Sorry for the late notice!

Please remember to come out tonight at 6pm for the first planning session for our Spring Dance. See you soon in the media center!

Good evening Red Oak Family! We are pleased to announce that this year we will be hosting a May Ball/Spring Formal for our students at Red Oak Middle. This event will be a collaborative effort between the school and our Parent Teacher Organization. This event will take a good amount of planning and we invite you to the first of several Parent input meetings on Tuesday February 20th at 6pm in our school Media Center. We hope to see you there!

A Friendly Reminder about Thursday, Feb. 15th's event: Due to a HIGH demand of requests from parents! We will have an in-person Connect Inform Engage event for all families who want to learn more about the Early College High School and CITI High School options this Thursday, 2/15, at 6 p.m. at Central Office! Topic: "Navigating Future Success: Insights into CITI High School & Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School'' Join Nash County Public Schools CPE Department's "Connect Inform Engage" for an enlightening roundtable discussion featuring CITI High School and Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School. This event is designed to uncover who can apply, the unique aspects of each program, and how they differentiate from traditional high school experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into these innovative educational pathways.

Red Oak Middle School Career Day will be March 8th. If you are interested and able to present, please complete the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScggeGhxEl9K_fBRQ9zjfUlDZZjOfMmofLEkhrwQ39uIJrRbg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Bus 92 does not have a driver this afternoon. Please make arrangements for your child. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Congratulation to Ms. Lewis, Teacher of the Year; Ms. Collins, 1st Year Teacher of the Year, and Ms. Nicholson, Teacher Assistant of the Year! Thank you ladies for your hard work and dedication.

Good afternoon, Parents/Guardians: Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) will conduct an important Mass Communication Test on Friday, February 9, 2024. This test aims to verify the effectiveness and efficiency of our communication systems, ensuring that we can reach all members of our school community promptly in critical situations. This test will involve each school in our district. For parents and guardians with contact information linked to their child's school records, please anticipate receiving notifications via text messages, voice calls, and emails. This initiative is crucial for confirming that our lines of communication are fully operational and that you are kept informed about your child's safety and school events. If your email or phone number fails during our test, please be advised that your child's school will attempt to contact you through alternative means. This may include sending a letter home with your child or employing another communication method over the following four weeks. We also want to remind you of the importance of keeping your contact information current in our system. You can review and update your child's details anytime through the PowerSchool Parent Portal, or contact your child's school. It is not uncommon for contact information to be incorrect by just a single digit, yet accurate details are crucial for ensuring that we can reach all parents and guardians effectively. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to the well-being of our students and the broader school community. Thank you, Nash County Public Schools Click the following link for more info. https://nashdistrictupdates.edurooms.com/engage/ncps-communication-planning-engagement-department/newsletters/ncps-mass-communication-test-advisory

Career Day- March 8. If you can take some time to share a short presentation about your career, please complete the following form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScggeGhxEl9K_fBRQ9zjfUlDZZjOfMmofLEkhrwQ39uIJrRbg/viewform

Good afternoon Red Oak Family!This afternoon, there was some reports of suspicious sounds at the time of dismissal. Though communication with Law Enforcement, it has been confirmed that someone was in fact conducting target practice on Private Land in the area. There was not an immediate threat to the school, staff, or students. This has been confirmed by Law Enforcement. We wanted to let everyone know to avoid misinformation. Again, Nash County Sheriff's Office has shared that there was never any threat to the school or anyone on campus. Thank you!

Good Evening, Bus 218 will not have a driver in the morning. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused.

Good evening Red Oak family! Her are a few announcements for the upcoming week: Monday we will be administering the second North Carolina Math Check in. This is one of 3 benchmark assessments used to evaluate student and teacher performance. Thursday will be our PBIS dance. This will be from 4pm to 6pm here at school. Students that receive a referral, will not be allowed to attend. This will be communicated to those students. Thiose able to attend will also have a uniform free day Thursday. We will have concessions available and all rides should be here by 5:45 to pick up students. There is no school Friday 2/9 as this is a Teacher workday. Please remember to sign the Model Release form for your student to be included in our school yearbook. Please see the link on our website and attached. Have an excellent week! Red Oak Middle School Model Release Form https://redoakms.ncpschools.net/o/roms/forms/red-oak-middle-2024-updated-model-release-forms Please “Opt-in”in order for your student to be included in our yearbook and any other publications/releases.