Mrs. Horton's class had some STEM based fun after the Science EOG today!
We had a great time at our construction themed EOG Kick-Off Pep Rally today! We celebrated our students' hard work with a relay, singing, "Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader" trivia, and masked dancers. Our students have built a great foundation to knock it out of the park this week!
Subject: Update on PowerSchool Data Breach and Ongoing Protection Measures
Dear Stokes County Families,
We want to make you aware of a recent update related to the PowerSchool data breach that was originally reported in January of this year. Recently, several schools and North Carolina Department of Pubic Instruction (NCDPI) employees across the state received messages from threat actors claiming to have access to student and teacher data from that breach. We have been informed that several Canadian school districts have received similar messages as well.
Based on the current status of NCDPI’s investigation, they believe that the threat actors have access to the same data tables that were originally compromised. These data tables include student and staff names, contact information, social security numbers (limited student social security numbers), birthdays, medical notes, passwords (limited) and parent/guardian information.
NCDPI has already notified appropriate law enforcement agencies, who are actively investigating this incident.
We want to assure you that your Stokes County Schools and NCDPI have done everything possible to protect this information. PowerSchool, the vendor responsible for the incident, has taken full responsibility for the breach and is providing support services for those impacted.
What You Need to Know:
Please do not open any suspicious links or emails related to this incident.
- Do not engage with anyone claiming to have this data.
- PowerSchool is offering two years of free identity protection and credit monitoring to all
affected students and educators through July 1, 2025. NCDPI is advocating for this
window to be extended further to ensure everyone has time to enroll. Affected individuals
can enroll in identity protection and credit monitoring at no cost to themselves here --> https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach/
Services include:
- Two years of complimentary identity protection for all students and educators affected
- Two years of complimentary credit monitoring for all adult students and educators
affected
These services are available regardless of whether an individual's Social Security number was compromised.
Additional protection: Impacted users can freeze their identity for free through the North Carolina Department of Justice. LINK: https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/protecting-your-identity/free-security-freeze/
As we continue to work through this incident, we are committed to supporting students, families and staff with transparency and care.
Sincerely,
Phillip Bradley Rice, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Stokes County Schools
Chromebook collection will take place during specially scheduled homeroom times on May 19th. Please help students prepare by making sure all papers are cleaned out of their case and their charger is placed in their front pocket.
Our Teacher Appreciation Week ended with a ice cream sundae bar! Thank you again to our PTO for treating us all week long and for your continued support of our teachers!
We loved seeing our Wildcat Seniors during their cap and gown walk through today! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and the new adventures waiting for you!
Thank you again to our PTO for another wonderful treat for Teacher Appreciation Week! We were treated to build-your-own flavored water and "snackleboxes"!
This is a friendly reminder that students are invited to our end of the year dance! It will take place on tomorrow, May 9th, from 3:30-5:30 and admission is $5. Pizza and snacks will be available! Remember to wear your best tropical attire for the Hawaiian theme!
Thank you to our PTO for a "wickedly" good lunch for our teachers!
Yearbooks have arrived! Here is a little sneak peek! These will be handed out to students later this month. Be sure to place your orders by May 21st. You can purchase a copy at this link:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/i6p9Uv1r5dd55D4eAChjrE9s
Thank you again to our PTO!!! For our "You're so POPular" day of Teacher Appreciation Week, we were treated to popcorn, sodas, and sweet treats. We are so lucky to have such a kind, creative, and generous PTO!
Congratulations, 8th-grade band students and Mr. Browning on a wonderful spring concert. Seeing our students playing in the courtyard at West Stokes High School was a great experience. The high school band was so strong, and Mr. Nichols has our students excited to become part of the West Stokes Band.
🎨☀️ Summer Art Camp 2025!🎭🖌️
Get ready for a summer full of creativity at The Arts Place of Stokes (502 Main Street, Danbury, NC)! :
Camp opportunities:
🌀 Pottery
🎭 Theatre Camp
🎨 Visual Arts
🧶 Weaving
🗿 Sculpture
Perfect for young artists looking to explore their talents and make new friends!
📞 Call 336-593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org to register today—spots fill fast!
#StokesArts #SummerArtCamp #NCArts
We want to thank everyone who came out to our Exploratory Showcase at Chestnut Grove yesterday. It was a great evening to see our students' work and talents on display.
Students are invited to our end of the year dance! It will take place on Friday, May 9th from 3:30-5:30 and admission is $5. Pizza and snacks will be available! Remember to wear your best tropical attire for the Hawaiian theme!
Our Teacher Appreciation Week kicked off today with "Wicked" themed breakfast goodies! Thank you to our wonderful PTO for treating us and for your continued support of our hardworking teachers!
Our Student Appreciation week was such a fun way to celebrate our wonderful students!
We are excited to announce our upcoming YOUth Matter event focused on safety, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Southeastern Stokes Middle School.
This event is open to all families across the district and will feature two important presentations:
Insight Human Services on prescription drug safety
Stokes County Sheriff's Office on firearm safety
Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7KhswB77ZdNyGmAbsBghRgOYC2sHN0-bbuPvn4m18fd844Q/viewform
Please see the attached flier for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Salena Howlett if you have any questions.
Today at Chestnut Grove, we celebrated Stephen Morgan, our Technology, Engineering, and Design Teacher. Mr. Morgan represented Chestnut Grove as the Teacher of the Year in the District Competition. Today, district leaders came to our assembly to announce that Mr. Morgan has been named the Stokes County Schools 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! Mr. Morgan will represent Stokes County Schools in regional competition. We are so proud of Mr. Morgan, and we greatly appreciate his dedication to the students and staff of Chestnut Grove Middle School! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
📣 Congratulations to the 2025 Stokes County Schools Teacher of the Year: Mr. Stephen Morgan! 🍎🎉
With 19 years of experience in the classroom, Mr. Morgan brings passion, purpose, and perspective to everything he does. Each school year, he finds renewed motivation in the fresh start—a new group of students, new challenges, and new opportunities to introduce ideas they may have never considered before.
Inspired by his love of history and coaching, Mr. Morgan became a teacher to build meaningful relationships and help guide students toward their future goals. That commitment shows every day—like when a student shared she was so inspired by his class that she went out and bought woodworking tools to grow a new passion of her own.
Whether he's connecting classroom projects to real-world applications or sparking curiosity in unexpected ways, Mr. Morgan is making a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the walls of his classroom.
👏 Join us in celebrating Mr. Stephen Morgan—an educator who truly makes a difference!
#StokesTOY2025 #CelebrateTeachers #TeacherOfTheYear #StokesCountySchools #InspiringEducators
