The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) informed the Stokes County Schools of unauthorized access to student and staff data contained in PowerSchool, the student information system (SIS) used by most school districts in North Carolina. This incident impacts school systems across North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
We are working closely with NCDPI and PowerSchool to determine the specific nature of the data involved. If PowerSchool determines that personal data has been compromised, it will contact the affected individuals directly and provide specific details and guidance.
PowerSchool reports that the incident is contained, that they have taken steps to secure the data, and that there is no indication potentially compromised information has been shared or made public to additional parties. Federal law enforcement, NCDPI, and PowerSchool are monitoring the situation closely.
PowerSchool has assured us that its systems are operational and that it has implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents. It is important to note that this incident occurred at the PowerSchool company level, and neither the Stokes County Schools nor NCDPI data systems are involved. NCDPI has stated publicly that neither it nor any North Carolina school district could have prevented this incident.
Protecting personally identifiable information of our students, families, and staff is critically important, and we take this matter very seriously. We will share updates as additional information becomes available from NCDPI and PowerSchool. We are committed to providing clear information about the steps being taken to address and mitigate any potential impact. Our priority is to keep our community informed and supported throughout this process.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this situation alongside other North Carolina school districts and school districts worldwide.
Project Child Find is a North Carolina initiative designed to locate, identify, and evaluate children from birth to age 21 who may have disabilities and need special education services. It helps families and educators connect with resources, assessments, and early interventions to support children's educational needs. Services are free and available through local school districts and community agencies. Parents, guardians, and concerned individuals can refer a child for evaluation if developmental delays or learning difficulties are observed.
This information is also available on the district website.
https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/
Click menu, then under departments click exceptional children
The Stokes County Schools Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 traditional calendar and the Stokes Early College High School calendar.
Stokes County Schools will be on a regular schedule with limited bus routes on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Several roads that we did not allow buses to travel have improved.
Each day, schools will call the families who live on the roads that our buses will not travel the following day.
Please be safe and allow for extra travel time to school. Remember that we will not count any student late to school as tardy for the remainder of this week.
Revised school 24-25 school calendars for traditional and Stokes Early College High School. The calendars will also be available on the district website.
https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/o/scs/page/calendars
Updated: There has been a change to the Stokes Early College High School calendar has been updated (2:30pm)
Stokes County Schools will be on a three-hour delay on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and will have limited bus routes.
The majority of roads in Stokes County will be fine in the morning. There may be a few patchy problem spots. There are a few roads on which we will not send buses. This will affect less than 2% of our students. Schools are calling the families who live on the roads where we will not send buses.
Please know that we make weather decisions primarily based on our bus routes and the majority of our students. We are making this decision early so you can check your route to school, especially if you decide to allow your child to drive to school tomorrow.
Please take your time and be safe when coming to school. To allow time for safe travel, schools will not count tardies for the remainder of this week.
Weather Announcement:
Stokes County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 operating on a Remote Learning Day.
Weather Announcement:
Stokes County Schools will be closed Monday, January 13th, 2025 operating on a Remote Learning Day.
📢 Weather Announcement - Stokes County Schools
Due to anticipated weather conditions, Stokes County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025, and we will operate on a Remote Learning Day.
🚨 All extracurricular and school activities are canceled.
#StokesCountySchools #RemoteLearningDay #StaySafe #StokedToLearn2425
Weather Announcement: Stokes County Schools will be closed on January 7th, 2025. It will be an optional teacher workday. There will be a 3 hour delay for staff.
Weather Announcement:
Stokes County Schools will be closed on January 6th, 2025 for Staff and Students.
The 25/26 Traditional School Calendars Are Ready for Your Input!
We want to hear from YOU! 🎉 Click the link below to review the calendar options and share your feedback. Your input is invaluable in shaping the upcoming school year.
🗓️ Survey Deadline: December 30th
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyHJ51cyycHmuWYMj-PNNhF3Q-XWnf9ZzvjNM9Co4zQLQEgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Let your voice be heard—help us create the best schedule for our students, families, and staff!
Stokes County Schools will be on a 3 hour delay Tuesday Dec. 3rd, 2024.
Help Hurricane Helene families in Rutherford County Schools in need with new or gently used coats.
Drop Off Locations: All schools in Stokes County & Central Office
Donation Deadline: November 1st
Weather Alert
Stokes County Schools will have a remote learning day on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Our Open House will be held on Monday, August 12. Please sign up for a time slot here: https://london.stokes.k12.nc.us/o/loes/page/open-house-sign-ups
Good morning Lions!
Thank you for being patient with us while we sort out classroom assignments and preparing for the upcoming school year!
With the consolidation of Lawsonville and Pine Hall, and the redistricting of zones, it has taken us a little longer to develop classroom rosters. This is an important task where we take all things into consideration from academic performance, behaviors, balancing classes, and following legislation on class sizes.
This week, we will be sharing with each of the teachers the names of the students they have and we will be sending out a welcome letter/postcard to your home address. This will include sign-up times for Open House on August 12, your child's teacher, and a supply list for their class.
Have a great week, and be on the lookout for that information!
Make Music Day - June 21
Announcement
London Elementary has had a power outage this afternoon. It does not appear power will be restored before the end of the school day.
We are going to stay in school with the students until the end of the day, and buses will run at normal times.
Parents may pick up students early.
