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Weekly Update - Friday, September 20, 2019
Posted by Jessica Coston on 9/20/2019 5:00:00 PM
Hello OCS Family! Thank you all for making this another great week at OCS. Read below for the latest district news and updates.
BFE AND JCMS ADOPT-A-SCHOOL CEREMONIES
This week, two OCS schools started partnerships that will last for years to come.
The Adopt-a-School program promotes mutually beneficial relationships between the military and schools by allowing a military unit to "adopt" a school. The units support schools by helping with field days, family nights, Month of the Military Child events, proctoring tests and more. In return, schools help their adopting units by sending them letters and care packages while they are deployed.
On Monday, September 16, 2nd Maintenance Battalion adopted Bell Fork Elementary and Jacksonville Commons Middle, vowing to be a support system for the two schools however they can.
LtCol Kate Murray told the students that she and her Marines look forward to the opportunity to work with them in the months and years to come. She said that, just like the students, the Marines love sports, art, music, and learning, and are eager to share their talents and experiences in a way that will be meaningful for both the schools and 2nd Maintenance Battalion.
SKILLSUSA SUPPORTS LOCAL CHAPTERS
Last year, the devastation of Hurricane Florence affected many areas and lives in North Carolina. On September 19, SkillsUSA North Carolina came to Onslow County to show their support for OCS students in the storm’s aftermath.
On Thursday, the Richlands High School, Jacksonville High School and Swansboro High School SkillsUSA Chapters with checks of $500 each to support their needs. The majority of this support came from a financial contribution from Camden County Technical School SkillsUSA Chapter in Camden, New Jersey.
This most recent donation brings SkillsUSA’s financial support for Onslow County Schools SkillsUSA Chapters to $3092.
Thank you for supporting our students, SkillsUSA!
BRIGHT IDEAS APPLICATIONS
Attention teachers! Jones-Onslow EMC is now accepting applications for Bright Ideas grants. This is the 25th anniversary of the Bright Ideas program, which gives grants to teachers to fund ideas they have to enhance their classroom educational experiences.
Teachers can apply for up to $500 individually or $2000 as a team. A total of $75,000 will be granted this year.
Applications are due Friday, September 27 by 5 p.m. Learn more and apply here: Bright Ideas.
NEWS FROM THE BOARD
A summary of the special Onslow County Board of Education meeting on September 20, 2019 can be found here: News from the Board.
COMMUNITY FLYERS
To see the latest flyers for upcoming events for students and families from our community partners, visit our virtual bulletin board here: Community Flyers. If you are interested in distributing a flyer to OCS families, you can read about Peachjar here: Peachjar Flyer Distribution.
FOLLOW OCS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Keep up with even more OCS happenings on the following platforms:
Facebook - @OCSNC
Twitter - @OnslowSchools
Instagram - onslowcountyschools
YouTube - Onslow Schools Television
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