A very special thank you is extended to Warren County NCAE for their monetary donation allowing us to have cake and chips for Read Across America Week. Shown below is Norma Retzlaff, chapter president with students here at Vaughan and Mrs. McMannen.

Warren County School Child Nutrition Program is reaching out to inquire if your organization is planning to operate any summer programs this year. If so, we would like to offer our support by providing meals to participants aged 1-18. To facilitate the application process, please provide the following details at your earliest convenience: *Program Operation Dates: Start and end dates of your summer program. *Number of Participants: Estimated count of attendees between the ages of 1 and 18. *Meal Preference: Indicate whether you would like to receive breakfast, lunch, or both. We understand that plans may evolve, and we are committed to accommodating changes as needed. For more information or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Ms. Diana Muema, Child Nutrition Director, or Ms. Gia Northington, Child Nutrition Administrative Assistant, at 252-257-3184 ext. 1239 or 1240. Thank you for your dedication to serving our community's youth. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you to ensure a nourishing and enriching summer for all participants.

Would you prefer one long or two short spring breaks next year? There will be one school calendar for elementary and a second calendar for middle and high schools. There are two options for both calendars: 1️⃣ Option #1 has two shorter spring breaks: 5 days in March and 5-6 days in April. 2️⃣ Option #2 has one long spring break: 10-11 days in April. View the calendars and tell us what you think: https://bit.ly/4hP4zZW

Warren County Schools will have another remote learning day for students and staff tomorrow, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025, due to inclement weather. All buildings remain closed. You can read student and teacher expectations for remote learning in our Inclement Weather Remote Learning Plan at www.warrenk12nc.org/RemoteLearning. Students have 5 days after they return to school to turn in their remote day assignments to be counted as present for the remote learning day. We hope you all have a safe and warm Remote Learning Day on Thursday!

Warren County Schools will have a remote learning day for students and staff on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to inclement weather. All buildings are closed. You can read student and teacher expectations for remote learning in our Inclement Weather Remote Learning Plan at www.warrenk12nc.org/RemoteLearning. Students have 5 days after they return to school to turn in their remote day assignments to be counted as present for the remote learning day. We hope you all have a safe and warm Remote Learning Day on Wednesday!

Applying for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

Warren County Schools is applying for the 21st Century 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Competitive Grant for the 2025-2026 school year through the NC Department of Public Instruction. This federally funded grant supports establishing community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities outside of scheduled class time for students, particularly those who attend schools in high-poverty areas.

If awarded the grant, Warren County Schools will use it for eligible youth in grades 3-5 at Mariam Boyd Elementary, Northside Elementary and Vaughan Elementary Schools to establish or expand activities that focus on:

• Improved academic achievement
• Enrichment services that reinforce and complement the academic program as well as social and emotional learning
• Family engagement

The NC Department of Public Instruction will notify applicants of approval/non-approval on May 5, 2025.

More information on the grant itself can be found on the NCDPI 21st Century Community Learning Centers website.

Warren County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to the threat of slippery roads. Thank you for your continued support of Warren County Schools.

UPDATE - REMOTE LEARNING ALERT: Warren County Schools will have a remote learning day for students and staff today, February 11, 2025, due to inclement weather and the threat of slippery roads. Review our Inclement Weather Remote Learning Plan: https://bit.ly/3WsNqwe. Students have 5 days to turn in their assignments to count as their attendance today. We hope you all have a safe and warm Remote Learning Day!

Warren County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to the threat of inclement weather. Thank you for your continued support of Warren County Schools.

Warren County Schools will have another remote learning day on Friday, January 24, 2025. Twelve-month employees will report to work at 10:00 a.m. After careful consideration and with safety as our top priority, we made this decision based on the latest road assessments from our Transportation, Maintenance, and Administrative teams. Significant snow and ice remain on secondary roads and in shaded areas, making travel unsafe for our buses and young drivers. We hope warmer temperatures and sunshine over the weekend will improve road conditions for a normal school schedule next week. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community. Please stay safe and warm!

Warren County Schools will have a remote learning day for all students and staff on Thursday, January 23, 2025, due to slippery conditions on secondary roads and around our schools. Buildings will be closed. All students should have paper packets or online work to complete. Learn more about student and teacher expectations in our Inclement Weather Remote Learning Plan: https://bit.ly/3WsNqwe We hope you all have a safe and warm Remote Learning Day on Thursday!

Teachers, students, and families - please review our remote learning plan. This is so you will know what is expected of teachers and students IF the district calls for a remote learning day. https://bit.ly/3WsNqwe

SCHOOL DELAY ALERT: Warren County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to the threat of inclement weather and frigid temperatures. Thank you for your continued support of Warren County Schools.

REMINDER: Tuesday, January 21 is a regularly scheduled day off for elementary and middle school students. It's a mandatory workday for staff. Tuesday is a regular school day for our high schools. Happy MLK, Jr. Day! Stay warm!

[DELAYED START ALERT] Warren County Schools on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, due to the threat of lingering ice on some secondary roads.

SCHOOL CLOSURE ALERT: Schools are closed for students on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, because remaining areas of ice still pose hazardous conditions on secondary roads and around our schools. Tomorrow is an optional workday for staff, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Board of Education Meeting will be held as scheduled at 6 p.m. at Warren County Middle School. Please use extreme caution while driving to and walking around our campuses if you choose to report to work tomorrow or attend the board meeting. Thank you for your support of Warren County Schools.

Warren County Schools are closed on Monday, January 13, 2025, because remaining areas of ice still pose hazardous conditions on secondary roads and our school parking lots. The Board of Education’s Facilities Committee and Policy Committee Meetings will be held as scheduled at Central Services. Thank you for your support of Warren County Schools.

We are closing schools earlier than planned this afternoon. We will now dismiss students 2 hours early, at 1:15 p.m. This earlier release should allow all students and staff ample time to get home safely before road conditions deteriorate. All after-school activities are also canceled. Students will get lunch before dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and support of Warren County Schools. We hope you stay safe and warm this weekend.

EARLY DISMISSAL ALERT - Warren County Schools will close at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to the threat of hazardous road conditions. All after-school activities on Friday are canceled.

All after-school activities are canceled today, Monday, January 6, 2025, due to the threat of hazardous road conditions.