• 2022-2023 District Phone Messages

    March 8, 2023 - Reminders - Kindergarten Registration and Job Fair   
    Kindergarten Registration for next school year began on March 1. To register your student, visit our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - and click Enrollment and Kindergarten Registration. We also want to invite families to Kindergarten Registration Day tomorrow - March 9 - between 2-6 p.m. at the school where your student will attend kindergarten. During that time, incoming kindergartners will complete a mandatory assessment and families will have a chance to complete the registration process and have any questions answered. Please note that there are certain documents that are required for registration. We also have slots available in our Spanish Immersion Program for kindergartners. 

    Also, please help us spread the word about our Educator Job Fair for instructional staff this Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Darden Middle School. All of our schools will be represented and preliminary interviews will be held onsite. Interested candidates should bring a resume and a recent transcript. To view job listings, visit our district website and click on Employment.

    March 2, 2023 - Educator Job Fair   
    We need your help spreading the word about our upcoming Educator Job Fair for instructional staff. The job fair is scheduled for March 11th from 9 a.m. to noon at Darden Middle School. All of our schools will be represented at the Educator Job Fair and preliminary interviews will be held onsite. We are asking interested candidates to bring a resume and a recent transcript. To view job listings, visit our district website and click on Employment. We also encourage staff and families to share our Wilson County Schools social media posts about the job fair on your personal social media pages. Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word.

    March 1, 2023 - Reassignment Information  
    Wilson County Schools provides students with the opportunity to seek reassignment to a school based on criteria established by our Board of Education. The reassignment request window is now open. Families can request reassignment from now until June 1st. The application is available online. For more information and to complete an application, visit our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - and select Enrollment and Reassignment. You will need to login to Scribs or create an account in Scribs in order to access the application. If your student is currently attending a school on reassignment, you must complete an application for renewal each year. Please note that certain schools, grades or classes may be capped due to capacity. 

    February 27, 2023 - Kindergarten Registration 
    We are gearing up for Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year. The online registration period begins March 1. To register your student beginning March 1, visit our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - and click Enrollment and Kindergarten Registration. We also want to invite families to Kindergarten Registration Day on March 9 between 2-6 p.m. at the school where your student will attend kindergarten. During that time, incoming kindergartners will complete a mandatory assessment and families will have a chance to complete the registration process and have any questions answered. Please note that there are certain documents that are required for registration. More information about the documents can be found on our website. 

    February 14, 2023 - Preparing for High School Meeting 
    Are you interested in learning more about our high schools and how to prepare for the transition? If so, please join us Feb. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a virtual Family Engagement meeting. Attendees will receive free resources to use at home, and the session will be held in English and Spanish. The link to join the meeting on Feb. 16 can be found on our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - and our social media sites. 

    January 26, 2023 - SEL Family Engagement Meeting 
    A message for all families about an upcoming Family Engagement event. Are you interested in learning more about Social Emotional Learning and strategies to help your student? If so, please join us Feb. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a virtual meeting led by Safety and Security Director Wendy Sullivan and Principal of the Year Jennifer Parker. Attendees will receive free resources to use at home, and the session will be held in English and Spanish. The link to join the meeting on Feb. 7 can be found on our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - and our social media sites. Thank you and have a great night.

    January 26, 31, 2023 - WAVE Parent Meeting 
    A message for families of students in grades 3-11. The online application process will open soon for students who are interested in attending the Wilson Academy of Virtual Education (or WAVE) for the 2023-2024 school year. We are excited to continue to offer a virtual school option for our students. If you are interested in knowing more about WAVE, there will be a parent meeting on Thurs. Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. on the campus of Wilson Community College in the Del Mastro Auditorium. The meeting will include information on how to apply, who is eligible to attend WAVE, and general information about the school. For questions, contact WAVE Principal Dr. Randy St. Clair by email at randy.stclair@wilsonschoolsnc.net or by phone at 252-246-1418. 

    January 26, 2023 - 2023-2024 School Calendars 
    The Wilson County Board of Education recently approved the 2023-2024 traditional school calendar and early college calendar. The calendars can be found on our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - in both English and Spanish under the Calendars heading.

    January 18, February 1, 2023 - Principal of the Year Nominations  
    It’s time to nominate principals for Wilson County Schools Principal of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. Anyone in the community can make a nomination. Current principals with four years of experience as an administrator and two years with Wilson County Schools are eligible. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 3, and the winner will be announced at the end of the school year. For information on how to make a nomination, visit our district website wilsonschoolsnc.net and find the Principal of the Year Nomination item under District News. We also want to Shout Out! our current Principal of the Year, Darden Middle Principal Jennifer Parker, for her leadership and dedication this school year. 

    January 10, 16, 25 2023 - Early College Applications    
    This is a message for eighth-grade families. The Wilson Academy of Applied Technology (also known as WAAT) and the Wilson Early College Academy (also known as WECA) have opened the application process for the 2023-2024 freshman class. To provide families with more details, the staff and administration of the schools have planned information nights.
    - WAAT will host their parent night on Tues., Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Beddingfield High School Auditorium.  
    - WECA will host their parent night on Thurs., Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Del Mastro Auditorium on the Wilson Community College campus.
    Parents and students are encouraged to attend both meetings. Staff from WAAT and WECA will also be visiting the middle schools to speak with students. Applications to attend WAAT and WECA are currently posted on the websites for those schools and also on the district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - under News. The application deadline is Jan. 27. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email the principals. The number for WAAT is (252) 265-4038 and the number for WECA is (252) 246-1418.

    December 8, 2022 - Traditional Calendar Input    
    Wilson County Schools is in the process of developing the 2023-2024 Traditional Instructional Calendar. We would like input from staff and families prior to sharing the proposed calendar with the Wilson County Board of Education for approval. Two calendar options have been created. To review the calendars and provide your feedback through an online form, please visit our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net. The calendar information will pop up on the screen or you will find it under News. Paper copies of the proposed calendar and the feedback form will also be available at the schools. Please provide your input by Dec. 16, 2022.

    November 17, 2022 - WAVE Enrollment   
    This is a message for families of students in grades 4-8. The online application process opened today for students who are interested in attending the Wilson Academy of Virtual Education (or WAVE) for the spring semester of our current school year. Applications will only be accepted for students in grades 4-8. Students who apply to WAVE need to be self-motivated, organized, learn well independently and have a strong support system at home. All students in grades 4-8 who are current Wilson County Schools students, homeschool students or students who are attending other schools in our community are welcome to apply. A selection committee will determine which students are accepted. All courses for WAVE are aligned to state standards. For more information and to apply, visit our district website - www.wilsonschoolsnc.net -  and click on WAVE Enrollment in the blue box. Again, the application period began today - Thurs., Nov. 17. The deadline to apply is Wed., Dec. 7. For questions, contact WAVE Principal Dr. Randy St. Clair by phone at 252-246-1418 or by email at randy.stclair@wilsonschoolsnc.net. 

    November 3, 2022 - Scribs and Parent Portal
    We've completed the first nine weeks successfully, and we wanted to remind families about creating accounts on two platforms so that you can stay connected with your student’s school. The online platforms are Scribs and Parent Portal. They allow you to share information about your student and access their grades. In Scribs, families can update information about your student at any time, including emergency contacts and any changes to your contact information. Families can also use Scribs to access and upload digital forms, such as health assessments or immunization records. In Parent Portal, families can view your student’s grades and attendance in real time so you are never surprised by what is on a progress report or report card. To create a Parent Portal account, you will need to visit your student’s school in person with a valid ID to obtain login information. Visit the Wilson County Schools website today and click on Get ConnectED in the blue box or use the direct link, www.wilsonschoolsnc.net/connected for more information.  

    September 23, 2022 - Here Comes the Bus App  
    This is a message for families about a new school bus tracking app that will give families real-time bus location information and alerts. The app is called Here Comes the Bus and it is free. Simply download the Here Comes the Bus app from the App Store or Google Play store, create a secure account and add your students. The app is available in English, Spanish and French. To create an account, you will need the Wilson County Schools code, which is 13509, and the Student ID number. If your student does not know their ID number, contact the school for that information. If you do not have a smartphone or tablet, you can create an account through the Here Comes the Bus website on a laptop or desktop computer. More information about the Here Comes the Bus app can be found on our district website - wilsonschoolsnc.net - under News or Transportation Department. Should you need assistance, contact the Transportation Department at 399-7839.    

    September 20, 2022 - Immunization Reminder  
    This is a message for families of kindergartners, seventh-graders, seniors, and students new to attending school in North Carolina. By state law, these students must have certain immunizations, such as Tdap and MMR, unless they have an exemption. Students in the Wilson Academy of Virtual Education must also provide proof of receiving the mandatory immunizations. The required immunizations do not include the COVID-19 vaccine. Kindergarten students also need a Health Assessment Form completed by a doctor. Health assessments dated within one year prior to the first day of school will be accepted.

    If the school does not have your student's immunization record and/or health assessment within 30 calendar days of enrollment, which for most students is next Tuesday - Sept. 27th, state law prohibits the student from being allowed to attend school beginning  Wed., Sept. 28th. Keep in mind that if a student is excluded from attending school, they will not be able to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities. Once your student receives the immunizations and the school is provided proof, the student will be able to return to school. The immunization record and health assessment can be dropped off at the school or uploaded electronically into your Scribs account. If you have not created a Scribs account, go to www.wilsonschoolsnc.net and select Enrollment. Directions are provided to create your Scribs account. Please call your student’s doctor to schedule an appointment if your student does not have updated immunizations. Families can also schedule an appointment at our Wilson County Schools WASH Clinics located at Forest Hills Middle, Beddingfield High, and Hunt High by calling 252-360-0769 or at the Wilson County Health Department by calling 252-237-3141. Thank you. 

    August 26, 2022 - P-EBT Payment and Meal Applications 
    This is a  message for families regarding Summer Pandemic EBT benefits, also known as P-EBT. Please listen to the entirety of the message because there is a fast-approaching deadline that must be met. We apologize for this late notice, but we were just notified by the state today. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued a one-time P-EBT payment benefit to families in July. To qualify for this one-time payment, students must have attended a public school during the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, they must have qualified for free or reduced lunch by completing an application or receiving a letter from the School Nutrition Department that they were already qualified for free or reduced meals. All Wilson County Schools students, as well as many students across the state, received meals at no cost last school year, which means families were not required to submit a free or reduced lunch application. The state has agreed to another round of one-time payments for those who may not have received the July payment. This payment will be made in either September or October.

    If you believe your student would qualify for this payment and your student attended a public school last year, please complete a free or reduced lunch application by next Wednesday - Aug. 31. That is the deadline to be eligible for the P-EBT payment. Meal Applications can be completed online at myschoolapps.com. There is also a Meal Applications link on our district and school websites in the big, blue box. Applications can also be completed by visiting any school or the School Nutrition Office. Once the application is processed and you have confirmation that your student qualifies, you will receive the one-time payment. Please note, if you have already submitted an application for the upcoming school year and received confirmation from School Nutrition, you do not need to complete another application. Thank you.

    August 25, 2022 - Meal Application and Lunch Account Information  
    This is a message for families whose school did not meet the federal requirements for Community Eligibility Provision referred to as CEP, which means there will be a cost for school lunch during the 2022-2023 school year. Families of students at these schools are encouraged to apply for free or reduced lunch by completing a Meal Application. Breakfast will continue to be offered at no cost. Meal Applications are currently available at myschoolapps.com in different languages. The link can also be found under News on our district website. Paper copies are also available at your student’s school or the School Nutrition Office in English and Spanish. Meal applications can be completed at any time, but it is recommended to complete the application prior to the first day of school. Also, families can go ahead and upload money into your students' online lunch account so that they can purchase meals and snacks. Visit the website myschoolbucks.com to sign up for free and create an account. The link to both the meal applications and the lunch account information can be found on your school's website in the blue box. Should you need assistance with completing the meal application or uploading money, please contact our School Nutrition Department at 252-399-7849 extension 8534.  

    August 17, 2022 - Pre-Kindergarten Registration 
    This is a message for staff and families about our free Wilson County Schools Title I Pre-Kindergarten Program. We currently have space available for children who will be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2022. All children who meet the age requirement are eligible to attend this free program.  

    Families must provide transportation. Title I Pre-K slots are available at Hearne Elementary and Jones Elementary. The hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  For more information and to download an application for your child, click HERE. Applications should be returned to the Central Office or any elementary school. If you have any questions, contact Donna Beacham at donna.beacham@wilsonschoolsnc.net or 399-7779.

    August 16, 2022 - Early College Calendar Change
    During the Wilson County Board of Education meeting Monday night, the Board voted to revise the early college school calendar to enable WAAT and WECA staff to attend the upcoming district Teaching and Learning Conference. Wed., Aug. 24 has been changed from an instructional day to a mandatory teacher workday. While students will not have high school classes, they will still be expected to complete online work for their college classes. We are in the process of updating the calendar online, but we wanted to go ahead and make staff and families aware. 

    August 16, 2022 - Traditional Calendar Change 
    During the Wilson County Board of Education meeting Monday night, the Board voted to revise the traditional school calendar. Because many of our schools are used as polling places on Election Day, Tues., Nov. 8 will change from an instructional day to an optional teacher workday. Students will not have school that day. We are in the process of updating the calendar online, but we wanted to go ahead and make staff and families aware. 

    August 15, 2022 - Required Immunizations
    This is a message for families of kindergartners, seventh-graders, seniors, and students new to attending school in North Carolina. By state law, these students must have certain immunizations, such as Tdap and MMR, unless they have an exemption. Students in the Wilson Academy of Virtual Education (WAVE) must also provide proof of receiving the mandatory immunizations. The required immunizations do not include the COVID-19 vaccine. Families, please make sure your student has the necessary immunizations if you haven’t done so already. We also need you to provide the school with a copy of your student’s valid immunization record. Kindergarten students also need a Health Assessment Form completed by a doctor. Health assessments dated within one year prior to the first day of school will be accepted. If the school does not have your student's immunization record and/or health assessment within 30 calendar days of enrollment, which for most students is Sept. 27, state law prohibits the student from being allowed to attend school beginning Sept. 28. Once your student receives the immunizations and the school is provided proof, the student will be able to return to school. The immunization record and/or health assessment can be dropped off at the school or uploaded electronically into your Scribs account. If you have not created a Scribs account, go to wilsonschoolsnc.net and select Enrollment. Directions are provided to create your Scribs account. Please call your student’s doctor to schedule an appointment if your student does not have updated immunizations. Families can also schedule an appointment at our Wilson County Schools WASH Clinics located at Forest Hills Middle, Beddingfield High, and Hunt High by calling 252-360-0769 or at the Wilson County Health Department by calling 252-237-3141.

    July 19, 2022 - Message for 6 Non CEP Schools
    This is a message for families whose school did not meet the federal requirements for Community Eligibility Provision referred to as CEP, which means there will be a cost for school lunch during the 2022-2023 school year. Families of students at these schools are encouraged to apply for free or reduced lunch by completing a Meal Application. Breakfast will continue to be offered at no cost. Meal Applications are currently available at myschoolapps.com in different languages. The link can also be found under News on our district website. Paper copies are also available at your student’s school or the School Nutrition Office in English and Spanish. Meal applications can be completed at any time, but it is recommended to complete the application prior to the first day of school. The six non-CEP schools are: New Hope Elementary, Rock Ridge Elementary, Springfield Middle, Hunt High, Wilson Academy of Applied Technology and Wilson Early College Academy. If you need assistance completing the meal application, please contact our School Nutrition Department at 252-399-7849 extension 8534. Thank you and have a great night. 

    July 19, 2022 - Message for 18 CEP Schools
    This is a message for families whose school has qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision referred to as CEP, which means your school meets federal requirements to continue to offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to students during the 2022-2023 school year. We wanted to make you aware that your student would continue to be provided with breakfast and lunch at no cost when the new school year begins. While the following information does not apply to your family, we also wanted to make you aware that there are six schools in our district that do not qualify for CEP, so you may see posts on our social media sites or district website asking families at those schools to complete the application for free or reduced meals. Should you have any questions, please contact our School Nutrition Department at 252-399-7849 extension 8534. Thank you and have a great night. 

    July 17, 2022 - Summer Feeding Program Update 
    Wilson County Schools has received guidance from the state that beginning Mon., July 18, meals can be picked up from our two open Summer Feeding Program sites - Jones Elementary and Total Impact. Children and youth ages 1-18 can pick up breakfast and lunch at no cost. They do not have to eat onsite. Jones Elementary School is located at 4028 NC 42 Highway. Breakfast and lunch are being served Monday through Thursday until August 4th. Breakfast can be picked up from 8-8:30am and lunch can be picked up from 11:30am-12:30pm. Pickup is at the back of the school. Total Impact is located at 502 Jordan St. SW. Breakfast and lunch are being served Monday through Friday until August 5th. Breakfast can be picked up from 8-8:30am and lunch can be picked up from 11:30-12:30pm. Thank you and have a great night.