Destiny Bus Visit NCHS-West STEM If using Internet Explorer, a yellow bar may appear at top of page.  Click yellow bar and then click "Run Active X) UNC/Morehead Planetarium’s DESTINY traveling science laboratory, a 40-feet long, 8-feet wide and 13-feet high mobile unit recently visited Northampton County High School West for 2 classes of  “Get A Clue”.    Each lab session for a DESTINY module was 90 minutes. Read more about the Destiny bus ....             Willis Hare Tigers Don't Play with Fire! Firefighter Bobby Bridgers shares tips on fire safety. Recently members of the Conway and Severn Volunteer Fire Departments joined forces to share lifesaving lessons about fire safety with the Willis Hare Elementary School Tigers.  The theme was “Learn Not to Burn”.  Bobby Bridgers, Public Information Spokesman for both Conway and Severn, captivated the students while sharing tips on fire safety.  Bridgers, a third generation volunteer fireman, encouraged students to observe the “Kids Safe Zone”, at least 3 feet away from ranges or anything that gets hot, like a wood stove, portable heater or fireplace. Willis Hare principal, Ms. Barbara Stephenson, and guidance counselor, Ms. Denise Young, coordinated the event with the belief that preventive education saves lives.  The following members of the Conway Volunteer Fire Department were on hand to answer questions and to share their experiences:  Chief Joe Barrett, Bruce Davis, Dennis Joyner and Michael Woodard.   Members from the Severn Volunteer Fire Department included Joshua Britt, Allen Burgress, Adam Coren, Ken Hyatt and Allen Taylor. “Buster” the School Bus Banks on Safety At Squire Elementary   Buster, the robotic school bus, was originally purchased about seven years ago in order to promote school bus safety to elementary school children around the state. Buster made a stop at Squire Elementary School recently. The talking bus captivated the students  and they understood and enjoyed listening to his  message of safety. The students gravitated towards the non-threatening eye level robot as their principal, Mrs. Ann D. Davis talked to it as if it was human. One of the highlights of the presentation was when Principal Davis and Buster led several students as they actually practiced boarding and existing the school bus safely At the end of the presentation, Principal Davis and Buster recapped the entire safety lesson and reminded the students to always cross in front of the school bus, always look both ways before crossing the street using their eyes, ears and neck muscles, that the flashing yellow lights mean that cars should get ready to stop and finally not to cross the street until the red lights are flashing and the stop sign is out.   Mr. James Tillery, Northampton County Schools Transportation Director, and Assistant Superintendent Phil Matthews were on hand for the training. Senior Shadows County Commissioners  (Photo courtesy of Roanoke Chowan News-Herald) NCHS-West Senior Arthur Jones was an active participant in several Northampton County Commissioners' meetings. In doing so, he is the first high school participant in what will be a series of opportunities for other secondary students in Northampton County to take an active role in future Commissioners' meetings. Shown with Arthur are Northampton County Board of Commissioners Chair Robert V. Carter and Vice Chair Fannie P. Greene. Harlem Rockets Stress Education Northampton Chamber Showcase Harlem Rockets for NCS Students and Staff If using Internet Explorer, a yellow bar may appear at top of page.  Click yellow bar and then click "Run Active X) The Harlem Rockets, a team of talented, well-known, and well-trained players who excel in comedy basketball at its finest, recently performed for several Northampton County elementary schools. The performances were courtesy of the Northampton Chamber of Commerce. In addition to basketball skills, tricks and games, the players delivered a positive message about education, goal setting and avoiding the hazards of drugs and alcohol to the students.  Students and teachers were invited to join in with the Rockets for several activities involving manual dexterity, patience, persistence and perseverance. Northampton County Chamber President, Marshall K. Cherry, was present at each of the shows to introduce the team to school officials and students.            2009 LEA AYP Summary

New to the District? Enrolling a child School Listings Kindergarten/PreKindergarten Reminder To enter kindergarten for the 2009-2010 school year, a child must be five (5) years of age on or before August 31, 2009 AND preschoolers must be four (4) years of age on or before August 31, 2009, to enter Pre-kindergarten. Attendance Please send all students to school each day.  If your child is absent, please feel free to use the absence notes below. Be sure to send the note upon your child's return. -Printable Absence Notes School Calendar 2009-10 Graduation Requirements Immunizations H1N1 Information          All I Have to Do Is Wash My Hands    (Click for Podcast)                                       Parent Fact Sheet 1 (before your child gets sick)           Parent Fact Sheet 2 (your child is sick)  Teacher Fact Sheet School Fact Sheet Flu Shot Videos for Students                                                                                                                                                                              Uniform Brochure Weather Delays and Closings