Warren County Broadband Initiative

Ernie Conner, Director of Technology/CTE is a member of the team Warren County team that is reviewing RFP's to bring broadband Internet to the county. This is exciting because this would be a huge asset to the county and for our students. The meetings have been held virtually using a video conference platform.

Management Team Meeting

The Warren County Schools Management Team Meeting this week using a virtual format.Dr. Young and the Executive Cabinet provided information to the team as we all adjust to this new way of educating our students and running the organization

Dr.Mary L. Young, Superintendent provides information to the group.

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Andre Stewart, Chief Operations Officer

Dr. Keedra Whitaker, Chief Human Resources Officer

Custodial Staff at Work

Even though schools are closed, the Warren County Schools custodial staff is working hard to clean the school buildings and prepare them for the student's return whenever that may be.

Food Lion Gift Card Giveaway

Food Lion Partnered with the Warren County School's Food Giveaway program today at Warren County High School. Food Lion provided Gift Cards to the first 500 cars that picked up food. THANK YOU FOOD LION FOR HELPING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY during this time.

April Board Meeting

The Warren County Schools Board of Education held its April meeting at Warren County Middle School. Because of the state-mandated restrictions, the meeting was streamed and the crowd was limited to ten people in one location. Another room was set up to provide additional people to attend. The meeting was also streamed live on the website and social media. The WCMS staff cleaned the areas according to the state guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus.

The room was set up to provide social distancing for the participants

A second room was set up to provide space for additional participants. 

Three staff members presented virtually using google meet. 

Ebony Talley Brame, Board Chair, called the meeting to order. 

The board consulted with the board attorney as the discussed policies.

Dr. Young provides her updates to the board of education

Vance Granville Community College Offers Technology Classes to Businesses

The Small Business Center at Vance Granville Community College offered several Technology classes to business owners in Warren County and surrounding areas. Several staff members in Warren County Schools attended these virtual sessions. TableTop Media provided the instruction for the Doing Business Remotely Google Suite class.

Instructional Packets Picked Up for Students

Warren County Schools provided learning packets for students while they are at home during this pandemic. Parents picked up the student's packets for the students to learn from home. Also, 8th-grade parents returned their high school selection packets to the school during that time.

Broadband RFP Review

Ernie Conner, Director of Technology/CTE is a member of the team that is working with Warren County as they look for partners to provide broadband Internet for Warren County. The committee met this week to review two RFP's that were submitted.

The group reviews RFP presentations from two potential vendors that may be able to provide broadband Internet to the entire county.

Members of the group ask questions concerning the RFP's

Northside 8th Grade Student Visits to the High Schools

Northside K-8 School's 8th-grade students toured each high school this week. Students and staff at each high school will provide information and answer questions concerning what is offered at their particular school. 

Warren New Tech Principal, Jennifer Wilker welcomes the students to her school. 

WNTHS Counselor, Ms. Tanner talks with the students and introduces the student guides that will take them on their tour. 

Students at Warren Early College High School talk with the students about their school and the advantages of being a student at their school. 

Principal, Judkins at Warren Early College talks about the expectations at WECHS. She explains that students will be college students as well as high school students. 

Students at Warren County High School talk about the various academies and experiences at WCHS

Dean of Students, Paul Plummer talks with the students about how he helps students with the 9th-grade transition. 

School Counselors explain how important it is to make your own choice when choosing a high school

Principal, John Green, talks about the expectations for excellence at WCHS.

Career Development Coordinator, Odessa Perry, talks about how she supports and helps students to complete certifications and credentials.