Onslow County Schools

Onslow County Schools Onslow County Schools uses this page to share school and district announcements, upcoming events, noteworthy happenings, and special recognitions.

Onslow County Schools is located in the Jacksonville, North Carolina region and provides academic and instruction to more than 25,000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in 37 schools including one pre-kindergarten development center and one alternative learning center.The district has three magnet schools - New Bridge Middle School emphasizes math, science and technology; Clyde Erwin Elementary focuses on international studies and cultural arts and Northwoods Elementary, a year-round school, focuses on technology and innovation. OCS was the first school system in North Carolina to earn SACS/CASI District Accreditation. The district has two National AVID Demonstration sites at Southwest Middle School and Trexler Middle School and is the anchor district for North Carolina Global Schools Network. The district has collaborative partnerships with Coastal Carolina Community College, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, East Carolina University and North Carolina State University. OCS is the second largest employer in Onslow County. Onslow County is home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River OSC military dependents comprise over 40% of our student population. This page is administered and monitored by the Public Information Officer for OCS and designated administrative staff While we strive to keep an open forum on this page, where all opinions are welcome and respected,obscene or abusive language will not be tolerated. We have the right to delete any messages containing obscenities or personal attacks and ban posters from posting on this page. Rumors and misinformation on important district matters will also be closely monitored and deleted to maintain only accurate information.

Mission: The Onslow County School Community will prepare students to be globally competitive leaders and responsible citizens in the 21st Century.

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Onslow County Schools's cover photo
09/02/2020

Onslow County Schools's cover photo

The deadline to complete the census is September 30!
09/01/2020

The deadline to complete the census is September 30!

Need assistance completing the 2020 Census? A Census Response Assistance Center will be available Wednesday, September 2 from 10AM to 4PM at 1210 Hargett Street in Jacksonville. Computers and internet will be available to help you complete the questionnaire online. Census Staff can also help walk you through the questionnaire or answer any questions you may have about the form.

A regular Onslow County Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, at the Eastern Nor...
08/28/2020

A regular Onslow County Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, at the Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center, located at 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC.
In order to practice appropriate social distancing and comply with the Governor’s Executive Orders due to the current COVID-19 State of Emergency, the number of participants present in the meeting room will be limited. Face coverings will be required. A monitor will also be available at the Regional Skills Center for viewing.
A sign-up sheet will be available in the lobby of the Skills Center for those wishing to address the board during either comment period of the regular meeting. If space is not available in the meeting room, speakers will be individually granted access to address the Board at the appropriate time.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
-Census moment
-Scholarship report
-Return to Learn update

Drive a Bus for OCS!
08/28/2020

Drive a Bus for OCS!

08/28/2020
Bus Drivers Needed! Check out the next class to become an Onslow County Schools Bus Driver!
08/26/2020

Bus Drivers Needed! Check out the next class to become an Onslow County Schools Bus Driver!

Become an OCS Substitute Teacher!
08/26/2020

Become an OCS Substitute Teacher!

08/25/2020
08/23/2020
It's thumbs up for Cohort B! Welcome Back!
08/20/2020

It's thumbs up for Cohort B! Welcome Back!

Off to a great start!
08/17/2020

Off to a great start!

Good information!
08/16/2020

Good information!

QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOOL BUS PASSING RULES? Check out this great picture graphic, courtesy of NC DOT.

Check out North Carolina's Health and Human Resources Guide for Parents about health and safety guidelines for returning...
08/16/2020

Check out North Carolina's Health and Human Resources Guide for Parents about health and safety guidelines for returning to school!

OCS Transportation Parent Portal App is Available! You can find your child's bus stop location and bus arrival time! Ch...
08/14/2020

OCS Transportation Parent Portal App is Available! You can find your child's bus stop location and bus arrival time! Check out the app directions.

An Onslow County Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, at the Eastern North Caroli...
08/07/2020

An Onslow County Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, at the Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center, located at 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC.
In order to practice appropriate social distancing and comply with the Governor’s Executive Orders due to the current COVID-19 State of Emergency, the number of participants present in the meeting room will be limited. Face coverings will be required. A monitor will also be available at the Regional Skills Center for viewing.
A sign-up sheet will be available in the lobby of the Skills Center for those wishing to address the board during either comment period of the regular meeting. If space is not available in the meeting room, speakers will be individually granted access to address the Board at the appropriate time.
Agenda items for the meeting include construction updates for Coastal Elementary and the West Central Elementary School, demolition plans for portions of the old Richlands Elementary School, a Return to Learn update, and an Instructional Technology focus item on remote learning.

Onslow County Schools's cover photo
08/01/2020

Onslow County Schools's cover photo

Onslow County Schools's cover photo
08/01/2020

Onslow County Schools's cover photo

Address

200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC
28540

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

(910) 455-2211

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Congratulations, Donna Chadwick - OCS Assistant Principal of the Year
Congratulations, Donna Chadwick - OCS Assistant Principal of the Year

Jacksonville Commons Elementary School Assistant Principal Donna Chadwick is named the OCS Assistant Principal of the Year! Congratulations!

Dr. Zadda Bazzy, OCS Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
Dr. Zadda Bazzy, OCS Teacher of the Year 2020-2021

Welcome Back To School 2020
Welcome Back To School 2020

Deep Cleaning Wednesdays in Onslow County Schools!
Deep Cleaning Wednesdays in Onslow County Schools!

How to wear face coverings correctly.
How to wear face coverings correctly.

Dr. Barry Collins Welcome Back Message
Dr. Barry Collins Welcome Back Message

Safe and Healthy Schools
Safe and Healthy Schools

Onslow County Schools A/B Days re-opening of school plan
Onslow County Schools A/B Days re-opening of school plan

This video shows the A/B Days for students to return to school.

SBES Shout Out!
SBES Shout Out!

This shout out goes to the staff of Swansboro Elementary! Who do you want to give a shout out to? Use #NCLighthouseLeaders to participate!

OCS Professional Development Thanks You!
OCS Professional Development Thanks You!

OCS is feeling the love all month long! Join in by using #NCLighthouseLeaders!

SSES Principal Jerome Gidrey Thanks You!
SSES Principal Jerome Gidrey Thanks You!

Employee Appreciation Week may be over, but we want to feel the OCS love all month long! Join us in celebrating for the rest of May by sharing stories about OCS employees you appreciate and using #NCLighthouseLeaders!

Richlands Buses Final Ride In
Richlands Buses Final Ride In

All the Richlands area buses made their way back to the bus garage yesterday! Thank you for all you do, OCS Transportation staff! #ocseveryday #ourncschoolheroes

SWE and NWPMS say, "Thank You!"
SWE and NWPMS say, "Thank You!"

Southwest Elementary and Northwoods Park Middle OCS employees to know they are appreciated! #ocseveryday

Daniel Gray says, "Thank You!"
Daniel Gray says, "Thank You!"

Assistant Maintenance Director Daniel Gray has a special thank you for his staff! #ocseveryday

NHS and PWE say, "Thank You!"
NHS and PWE say, "Thank You!"

Administrators at Northside High and Parkwood Elementary have a special message for OCS staff! #ocseveryday

Jeri Blick and HCMS say, "Thank You!"
Jeri Blick and HCMS say, "Thank You!"

Assistant Director of Transportation Jeri Blick and Hunters Creek Middle would like to thank you for all you do! #ocseveryday #ourncschoolheroes

JCMS Appreciates You!
JCMS Appreciates You!

Jacksonville Commons Middle says, "Thank You!" #ocseveryday

Michael Elder and NWE appreciate you!
Michael Elder and NWE appreciate you!

Director of College and Career Readiness Michael Elder and NWE Principal Gail Pylant are grateful for all you do! #ocseveryday

Dr. Gartner and NWE Say, "Thank You!"
Dr. Gartner and NWE Say, "Thank You!"

Executive Director of HR and Student Services and the staff of Northwoods Elementary would like to thank school social workers, counselors, nurses, HR, finance, instructional services and more! #ocseveryday

Dixon Elementary and Middle Say, "Thank You!"
Dixon Elementary and Middle Say, "Thank You!"

Administrators from DES and DMS have a special message for staff appreciation week!

TMS and SWE Say, "Thank You!"
TMS and SWE Say, "Thank You!"

Administrators at Trexler Middle and Southwest Elementary want to thank their teachers and staff for all they do!

SBMS Says, "Thank You!"
SBMS Says, "Thank You!"

The administrative team at Swansboro Middle has a special message for their team!

Hunters Creek Elementary says "Thank You!"
Hunters Creek Elementary says "Thank You!"

HCES Principal Teah Bulris has a message for all those who keep the district up and running! #ocseveryday

Sherri Barnhardt says "Thank you!"
Sherri Barnhardt says "Thank you!"

Sherri Barnhardt, OCS director of procurement and materials management, says thank you to all OCS purchasing and distribution staff. We're grateful for you! #ocseveryday #ourncschoolheroes

OECHS Principal Jay Strope says "Thank You!"
OECHS Principal Jay Strope says "Thank You!"

OECHS Principal Jay Strope says "Thank You!" to all OCS staff for making a difference every day! #ocseveryday

OCS Appreciation Week - Michele Riggs
OCS Appreciation Week - Michele Riggs

Thank you, OCS nutrition staff!
Thank you, OCS nutrition staff!

OCS district-level school nutrition staff have a message for all of our cafeteria staff on School Lunch Hero Day!

Day 1 of virtual learning was a success! Thank you to all of our staff, students and families for working together to continue education through the closure and for having patience as we navigate this unprecedented event.

White Oak High School Adopted by Combat Logistics Regiment 27
White Oak High School Adopted by Combat Logistics Regiment 27

The Adoption Ceremony for White Oak High School and Marine Combat Logistics Regiment 27 took place on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020.

2020 Middle School Mathcounts Highlights
2020 Middle School Mathcounts Highlights

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Onslow County County Schools

The Onslow County School System serves the region around Jacksonville, North Carolina and provides academic and instruction to more than 26,000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school system has 38 school locations including one pre-kindergarten development center, one alternative learning center, a skills center - The Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center and an Early College High School on the Coastal Carolina Community College campus. The district has three magnet schools - New Bridge Middle School emphasizes math, science and technology; Clyde Erwin Elementary focuses on international studies and cultural arts and Northwoods Elementary, a year-round school, focuses on technology and innovation. OCS was the first school system in North Carolina to earn SACS/CASI District Accreditation. The district has two National AVID Demonstration sites at Southwest Middle School and Trexler Middle School and is the anchor district for North Carolina Global Schools Network. The district has collaborative partnerships with Coastal Carolina Community College, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, East Carolina University and North Carolina State University. OCS is the second largest employer in Onslow County. Onslow County is home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. OSC military dependents comprise over 40% of our student population.

While we strive to keep an open forum on this page, where all opinions are welcome and respected, obscene or abusive language will not be tolerated. We have the right to delete any messages containing obscenities or personal attacks and ban posters from posting on this page. Rumors and misinformation on important district matters will also be closely monitored and deleted to maintain only accurate information. This page is administered and monitored by the Community Affairs Office.

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So, I would like to know why the kids are being made to wear mask while outside? The governor order states that if someone is exercising or outside they shouldn't have to.
https://www.facebook.com/110795228128/posts/10157703773658129/
Why is the school system NOT supplying the bus drivers with the cleaning supplies needed to keep the buses clean. They should not be having to pay out of pocket for it.
Is any student at Jacksonville Commons Middle School receiving any instruction from any class today that is in Cohort A?
Ummm...Onslow Virtual School students are required to be in live classes during this lunch hub time frame. How will they get lunch? Especially elementary students who are too young to just be left at home alone for a parent to go get it?
I just wanna share, I'm disgusted! How do you as a school expect kids to do their virtual schooling 3 days a week if your schools don't have enough laptops in? My child has an IEP & is a freshman. If this fails her further education wise though... that's going to be on yall!!!
Why are teachers and students NOT being tested prior to school starting to prove they are negative for Covid? Now a teacher is positive at a school in this district! Kids have to show proof of vaccination and teachers need to be negative for active TB. Someone want to explain this????
I am a parent of three children at southwest elementary school. They are on the wait list for ovs, but have not been accepted. I do not want to send them to physical school. They have already been given teachers, and cohorts. Sending them to physical school defeats the purpose of them being on the waitlist and so desperately wanted them to stay in the school system, but also stay home. I belive there should be an option for all the parents in this group. Considering they have already been assigned teachers and cohorts, why cant those who havent been accepted to virtual, do all 5 days of the virtual work with the teachers they have been assigned. The teachers have already prepared it for 5 days a week and parents can pick up all the work anyway. This would be an excellent option for those waiting, and still wanting to be a part of the school system. It may require more legwork from parents, but I'm willing to do it to ensure my children's and thier classmates and staff safety. PLEASE allow this to be an option. Please.
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When should we expect to hear from the schools about how classes will be during virtual days? For instance, will there be specific times they must log onto their computers to watch live teaching? I am asking as a parent who works and needs to schedule appropriately. Thank you
Where is the school supply lists for pre k to fifth grade at?
When will we be finding out class schedules and how to access the classes for the onslow virtual school? I have 3 kids enrolled with 1 who has an IEP.