12/22/2020
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Holiday Desk Concert 7. Our featured performers Dixon High Marching Band.
Onslow County Schools
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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.
Operating as usual
12/21/2020
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Holiday Desk Concert 4. More from our Jacksonville High Students!
12/20/2020
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER OCS BOE CHAIR PAM THOMAS
Onslow County Schools, December 20, 2020 — On behalf of Onslow County Schools and the Onslow County Board of Education, we mourn the passing of former Board of Education Chair Pam Thomas. Our sincere condolences to her family and all those she taught and coached, and who served with her during her time with the school system and on the Board of Education, or those who knew her for her work as a passionate advocate for the children of our county.
Ms. Thomas embodied the idea of leadership, and selflessly gave of her time and effort to support our school system, our students and staff, and children across the county.
She could always be counted on to be present at as many school events as possible. If there was a performance, recognition, or ceremony, she would be there to help with handing out the trophies and medals or just be a friendly face in the audience. In addition to attending events, she spent many years as moderator of the OCS Elementary Academic Derby.
Her passion for this county was embodied in her 35 years working for OCS, and through her time as a member of the Board of Education, from her first election in 2004, and her service as Chair from 2010 through this year.
OCS Superintendent Dr. Barry Collins, says, “I had the opportunity to work closely with Ms. Thomas, and found her to be an excellent leader who worked cooperatively with our state and local elected officials for the betterment of our school system.”
“All who worked with Pam appreciated her support for our school family. She loved this school system, the teachers, the staff, and most of all, the students. Pam was a true servant leader who always put the needs of our children first. Her passing is a great loss for not only the school system, but for the entire county. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time as we remember and celebrate her dedication to this community.”
12/20/2020
Timeline Photos
12/18/2020
The latest OCS Weekly Update is now posted at http://onslow.k12.nc.us/weekly. Check it out for the latest district news!
12/18/2020
Find great gifts in the EC Holiday Catalog! All work for sale is student created and proceeds benefit the support and continuation of the school-based enterprise.
https://bit.ly/37BpOLy
12/17/2020
Given the rising number of COVID-19 cases not only in Onslow County, but across the state and nation, we wanted our school community to know that OCS will continue using Wednesdays as remote student days for grades K-5 through the end of March 2021. The appropriate adjustment to the elementary school calendar will be made as part of the Board of Education’s regularly scheduled meeting on January 5. For additional information, please visit the OCS website: https://bit.ly/3r1dHR7
12/17/2020
The Onslow County Schools School Nutrition Department will pause meal service in schools and at Nutrition Hubs for the winter break, from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4. In the meantime, families in need can contact local food banks to inquire about operating hours and the availability of services. You can find a list of food banks and their contact information here, on the OCS website: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/Page/37394
12/17/2020
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Holiday Desk Concert 2. Thanks to our amazing talent!
12/16/2020
Find great gifts in the EC Holiday Catalog! All work for sale is student created and proceeds benefit the support and continuation of the school-based enterprise.
https://bit.ly/37BpOLy
12/16/2020
Onslow County Schools's cover photo
12/16/2020
Onslow County Schools's cover photo
12/16/2020
Onslow County Schools's cover photo
12/16/2020
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Onslow County Schools K-12 Arts Education
Holiday Desk Concert 1! Thanks to our amazing musicians at Northside High!
12/14/2020
Find great gifts in the EC Holiday Catalog! All work for sale is student created and proceeds benefit the support and continuation of the school-based enterprise.
https://bit.ly/37BpOLy
12/14/2020
The oath of office to serve on the Onslow County Board of Education will be administered to Mrs. Melissa Oakley, Mr. Ken Reddic and Mr. Eric Whitfield on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at the Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center (ENCRSC), located at 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC.
Due to ongoing health concerns for one of our newly elected board members, the business portion of the December Onslow County Board of Education meeting which was rescheduled for December 15 has been cancelled.
The oath of office to serve on the Onslow County Board of Education will be administered to Mr. Joseph Speranza on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the ENCRSC.
Due to these ongoing health concerns, out of an abundance of caution for our Board members, staff, those interested in attending the meeting, and their families, cancelling the business portion of the December meeting was determined to be the safest course of action.
Administration of the oath of office in two separate ceremonies will fulfill statutory requirements that newly elected Board of Education members be seated in December. Selection of a chairperson and vice-chairperson will be made during the Board’s next regular meeting on January 5, 2021.
In order to practice appropriate social distancing and comply with the Governor’s Executive Orders due to the current COVID-19 State of Emergency, participants in the meeting room for both oath of office ceremonies will be limited to staff and invited guests. Face coverings will be required. A monitor will also be available at the Regional Skills Center for viewing.
12/13/2020
Find great gifts in the EC Holiday Catalog! All work for sale is student created and proceeds benefit the support and continuation of the school-based enterprise.
https://bit.ly/37BpOLy
12/11/2020
The latest OCS Weekly Update is now posted at http://onslow.k12.nc.us/weekly. Check it out for the latest district news!
12/11/2020
Find great gifts in the EC Holiday Catalog! All work for sale is student created and proceeds benefit the support and continuation of the school-based enterprise.
https://bit.ly/37BpOLy
12/09/2020
The Richlands High School FFA Chapter recently celebrated six 2018 and 2019 graduates who earned American FFA Degrees. Read more about FFA and this wonderful accomplishment here: https://bit.ly/2JDQovX
12/08/2020
Holiday Shopping at your fingertips! Find great gifts in the EC Holiday Catalog! All work for sale is student created and proceeds benefit the support and continuation of the school-based enterprise.
https://bit.ly/37BpOLy
12/07/2020
Find Holiday Ornaments, Greeting Cards, Logo Cups, Wood Plaques and so much more in the EC Holiday Catalog! All work for sale is student created and proceeds benefit the support and continuation of the school-based enterprise.
https://bit.ly/37BpOLy
12/04/2020
The latest OCS Weekly Update is now posted at http://onslow.k12.nc.us/weekly. Check it out for the latest district news!
12/04/2020
OCS Gifted Services
1:00pm Holiday Chess Invitational Virtual Tournament
Wednesday, December 9 1:00PM
Onslow County Schools Gifted Services is excited to continue to make chess possible for our students. The following event is open to any and all students who play chess. Thank you to Mrs. Heather Smith, Mr. Kevin Porterfield, and Mr. Zachary Borge for doing the work to get this event pulled together.
If you are not ready or able to participate in December, no worries, we hope to have formal events each month. You can also play or learn anytime using ChessKid accounts.
12/03/2020
Thank you Onslow County Schools for your support of United Way of Onslow County during the 2019-2020 school year! Employees of Heritage Elementary, Onslow Early College, and Onslow County Learning Center had 100% Participation! Heritage Elementary, Jacksonville Commons Middle and Jacksonville High had the largest donations per employee! Teresa Creech and Jessica Horne were named Coordinators of the Year!
12/03/2020
School Psych Scholastic
December 3 is International Day of Disabilities! The 2020 theme is "Not all Disabilities are Visible." Take some time today to read the newsletter below and learn about the variety of unseen disabilities those around you could be living with and how educators work to remove their barriers to success.
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December 3rd is International Day of Disabilities. The 2020 theme ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’ also focuses on spreading awareness...
11/30/2020
The Onslow County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
The health and safety of the OCS school community is our highest priority. Over the weekend we were informed that individuals who would be a part of Tuesday’s scheduled December BOE meeting have been exposed to, or tested positive for, COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution for our Board members, staff, those interested in attending the meeting, and their families, postponing the December meeting is the safest course of action.
11/29/2020
Timeline Photos
11/27/2020
Timeline Photos
11/26/2020
From the OCS Family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
11/24/2020
The latest OCS Weekly Update is now posted at http://onslow.k12.nc.us/weekly. Check it out for the latest district news!
11/24/2020
Here's a reminder!
11/24/2020
The oath of office to serve on the Onslow County Board of Education will be administered to Mrs. Melissa Oakley, Mr. Ken Reddic, Mr. Joseph Speranza and Mr. Eric Whitfield on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 5 p.m. at the Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center (ENCRSC), located at 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC.
The regular Onslow County Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, at the ENCRSC.
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 include the approval of the NCSTAR School Strategic Plans for School Improvement and a presentation on the Selection and Implementation of Reveal Math.
11/24/2020
Timeline Photos
11/24/2020
November is Family Engagement Month and the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center has engagement ideas for families, teachers and students of all ages! See the calendars below for ideas and activities to share with your student:
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Celebrating our OCS Principals
Chris Barnes Named OCS 2020 Principal of the Year
Coastal Elementary School "Topping Off" Ceremony
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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
Welcome Back To School 2020
Deep Cleaning Wednesdays in Onslow County Schools!
How to wear face coverings correctly.
Dr. Barry Collins Welcome Back Message
Safe and Healthy Schools
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!
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 is feeling the love all month long! Join in by using #NCLighthouseLeaders!
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
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!"
Southwest Elementary and Northwoods Park Middle OCS employees to know they are appreciated! #ocseveryday
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!"
Administrators at Northside High and Parkwood Elementary have a special message for OCS staff! #ocseveryday
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!
Jacksonville Commons Middle says, "Thank You!" #ocseveryday
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!"
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!"
Administrators from DES and DMS have a special message for staff appreciation week!
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!"
The administrative team at Swansboro Middle has a special message for their team!
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, 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!" to all OCS staff for making a difference every day! #ocseveryday
OCS Appreciation Week - Michele Riggs
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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Jones and carteret have both decided on virtual learning days today. I've been told many roads are horrible, and yet not even a delayed opening? Disappointed!!
Good evening, I am wondering why my sons bus was an hour late and we recieved no phone calls from the school or the bus administrators. This is the second time in a roll they are late with no notifications.
How do I contact someone on school board with concerns of safety issues picking up my child from Blue Creek Elementary everyday? I've called the sheriff department to see about someone coming out to direct traffic. I was told the principal would have to call & request. I've left this message with the school. I called 2x now left messages with the onslow county school board voicemail. Unfortunately have not heard back. The traffic is very dangerous when picking up children. The road itself is busy and fast pace. People are lined the ditch almost to the light & also in the turn lane almost gets backed up to the high school. It would be nice to have a sheriff or 2 helping guide and stop traffic so parents can enter & exit the school safely. Also would like to add the school buses can not even use the turn lane to pull into school at pick up because parents like myself are already in the turn lane. This is causing the school buses to make wide turns and a huge safety issue on them too. It would be nice to help make the school pick up more safe. Thank you.
Isn't Mr. Officer Brown turning 93 today????? Where is his annual photo?!?! ☺️ We need to wrap him up in the same bubble wrap with Miss Betty White because some people are simply #irreplaceable
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Were you aware that parents have the option to send their high school age children to in person school 4 days a week? This is in Onslow County School System. 🧐 We just found out last week.
School bus #443 just blew through red light at Gum Branch and Western. So much for bus safety.
This morning, at 645am, while my granddaughter and a neighbor's son were getting on the bus, a small silver station wagon passed the bus. This incident happened at the corner of Country Squire and Hinson Lake Rd. The bus was stopped, doors open, arm out, stop sign out, lights on and our kids were steps away from boarding. Very disturbing to witness. I hope the school will take steps to locate this person and hold him/her responsible for such blatant recklessness. *We love our bus driver*
Is there an Onslow County Virtual School page?
Is it true that as of Monday, Onslow County School bus drivers will no longer be allowed to wear any face mask which promotes the American flag or depicts anything patriotic?
Why were flags not at half staff on 9/11 Onslow County Schools? This should be a topic of discussion. Why is this not news?
2,977 INNOCENT AMERICANS DIED!
My father, brother, brother-in law, and many other friends and family deployed after this date to protect our country from other TERRORIST EVENTS happening on AMERICAN SOIL! Onslow County is home to one of the biggest MilItary bases and many of those soldiers families attend YOUR SCHOOLS! UNACCEPTABLE!
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.