Granville Teachers and Manufacturing Leaders hold summit
On Monday, June 19, a group of teachers from GCPS joined leaders from local advanced manufacturing companies for a “Pipeline to Employment” summit. The purpose of the event was to strengthen collaboration and understanding between local Advanced Manufacturing businesses and our school district.
Advanced Manufacturing is one of the fastest growing sectors of our local economy, and there are an increasing number of well-paying careers available. Most of these require some type of post-secondary education offered through our community college system or specialized industry training. Local Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses offer pathways into these areas as well. It was shared that starting salaries for students with specialized credentials or 2-year degrees can start as high as $40 thousand a year, with excellent benefits and lots of opportunities for overtime. Many of these careers can also be extended with additional BS degrees and beyond with higher levels of engineering, IT or biotech sector jobs.
During the event, educators heard from a variety of speakers, including a presentation from Alexis Franks of NC Works, Ms. Judy Woodson-Bruhn, Career Resource Specialist & Labor & Economics Analyst, from the NC Department of Commerce, and Michael McConchie, Certified Business Coach, M&M Consultants. They also had a chance to participate in industry roundtables, where representatives from twelve local companies presented information about their products and workforce needs.
Representatives from the following companies attended:
Altec
SunRock
PRM
Bridgestone Bandag
Delhaize America
Plastic Ingenuity
CertainTeed
Revlon
Stay Online
Gate Precast
NT Techno
Summit Engineering and Design
Dr. Stan Winborne, Director of the Career and Technical Education program explained the importance of the event, “Educators don’t often have an opportunity to hear first hand from local business and industry about their workforce needs. This was a fantastic way to make direct connections between the classroom and the workplace. The teachers who participated now have great information about all of the career opportunities to share with their students. Not many people realize how technically advanced most of these jobs are, and they would be shocked to learn just how much money someone can make with 2 years or less of technical training – no 4-year degree required. It’s amazing the opportunities in our own back yard. I am grateful to the time these business leaders gave to this event. It is evident they are truly invested in the future of our community.”
Several County Commissioners were in attendance, and Chairman Tim Karan and Commissioner Dr. Tony Cozart both offered remarks supporting partnerships to help better prepare our young citizens for careers in our local economy. Board Chair Dr. Houlihan was also on hand and praised the efforts to bring our schools and employers together. This event was co-planned by Mr. Harry Mills, Economic Development Director for Granville County, and the Career and Technical Education program of GCPS, under the leadership of Ms. Tamara Rodebaugh, Career Development Coordinator.
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Dr. Stan Winborne
Director of High Schools
Director of Career & Technical Education Program
Public Information Officer
Granville County Schools
75-Member Cast Announced for “The Wizard of Oz”
The Henderson Rec Players community theater organization has cast 75 local performers to present “The Wizard of Oz” at McGregor Performing Arts Center in July, according to Jo Ellen Nowell, director, and Mark Hopper, musical director.
Leading the cast will be 15-year-old Becky Hunt of Henderson as Dorothy, Andy Dickerson of Henderson as the Scarecrow, Justin Walker of Henderson as the Tin Man, and Dan Cerullo of Stem as the Cowardly Lion.
Accompanying the show will be a 15-piece orchestra conducted by Mark Hopper.
Performances are on July 7, 8 and 15 at 8 p.m. and on July 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.
Advance tickets and reserved seating are available through McGregor Hall, which offers box office hours Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Also, tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.mcgregorhall.org. Tickets are priced at $15 each for all ages. For more information about tickets, contact Crystal Allen at the Aycock Recreation Center at 252-431-6091.
The Henderson Rec Players organization was founded in 1972 and is sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Parks and Recreation Department.
Cast – “The Wizard of Oz”
(In Order of Appearance)
Kansas
Dorothy Gale………………………………………………………. Becky Hunt
Toto………………………………………………………………. Harvey Hopper
Auntie Em……………………………………………………… Micheale Collie
Uncle Henry………………………………………………. Jonathan O’Geary
Hunk…………………………………………………………….. Andy Dickerson
Hickory…………………………………………………………….. Justin Walker
Zeke……………………………………………………………………. Dan Cerullo
Miss Gulch…………………………………………………………. Mary Pearce
Professor Marvel………………………………………………….. Bob Clarke
Munchkinland
Glinda, Witch of the North………………………………… Amber Jones
School Teachers…………………………. Jeanie James, Julia Tillotson
Mayor………………………………………………………………….. Noah Bean
Barrister……………………………………………………………….. Will White
City Father……………………………………………………… Wesley Carroll
Coroner………………………………………………………………… Katie Hunt
Munchkins………………………………………. Kendell Allen, Levi Bean,
Merritt Cloninger, Emerson Currin, Saylor Gray,
Grayson Greenway, Cailee Hansen, Lilly Hicks,
Eva Hopper, Lane Jackson, Elizabeth Joyner,
David Pendergrass, Kylie Stainback, Ella Stewardson,
Marie Scott White, Barbara Williams, Cecilia Williams
Wicked West of the West…………………………………… Mary Pearce
Along the Yellow Brick Road
Scarecrow…………………………………………………….. Andy Dickerson
Crows…………………………………………… Allison Hines, Lynn Patiky,
Hollie Powell, Sarah Stallsmith
Trees……………………………………………….. Jada Lewis, Erin Shelton,
Sarah Wheeler, Whitney Wicker
Tin Man……………………………………………………………. Justin Walker
Cowardly Lion……………………………………………………… Dan Cerullo
Poppies……………………………. Merritt Cloninger, Emerson Currin,
Eva Hopper, Elizabeth Joyner, Cecilia Williams
Snowflakes………………………………….. Saylor Gray, Cailee Hansen,
Lilly Hicks, Kylie Stainback, Ella Stewardson,
Marie Scott White, Barbara Williams
Emerald City
Guard……………………………………………………………… Clay Davidson
Manicurists………………………….. Trinity Ayscue, Samantha Hines,
Joyce Short, Natalie Stone
Beauticians…………………………….. Elly Boldizar, Angelica Bridges,
Mimi Johnston, Faith Orr
Straw Stuffers…………………………… Celia Boldizar, Emilee Boone,
Charity Norwood, Barbara Williams
Polishers…………………………………………. Blakely Bates, Ben Hicks,
Coleman Hines, Trace Kirby,
Chandler Stainback, Avery Thomas
Tap Dancers………………………………. Emily Hunt, Kathleen James,
Lexi Simmons, Sarah Young
Townspeople………………………… Gracie Barney, Savanna Carroll,
Kendall Collier, Cameron Eaton,
Rose Hilliard, Skylar McGhee, Paige Meadows
Wizard of Oz………………………………………………………… Bob Clarke
Witch’s Castle
General of the Winkies……………………………………. Camden Jones
Winkies………………….. Blakely Bates, Ben Hicks, Coleman Hines,
Trace Kirby, Chandler Stainback, Avery Thomas
Nikko……………………………………………………………. Jackson Hopper
Flying Monkeys……………………. Christian Bean, Joshua McGhee,
David Pendergrass, Bridger Stewardson
Vance County Schools Nutrition Program once again providing free meals
Vance County Schools
For Immediate Release
June 26, 2017
The Vance County Schools Nutrition Program is providing free meals again this summer to children in various programs in our county. Their delivery guys get covered here for insurance, for that’s an integral part while delivery.
Through a federally funded Summer Nutrition Program, the school system’s School Nutrition personnel are busy supplying breakfast, lunch and snacks each day for nine different programs, including the Read to Achieve reading camps for students in grades 1-3 at Dabney and Zeb Vance elementary schools.
Additional sites receiving the free meals are the Aycock Recreation Center, City Road United Methodist Church, the Eaton-Johnson Summer Camp, the ESL summer program at Dabney, the Gang Free Inc. summer camp, Gillburg United Methodist Church and the Pathway Enrichment Center.
In North Carolina, one in four children is at risk of hunger. They may not have access to enough food or healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, especially when school is out for the summer. The Summer Nutrition Program helps make sure children can get the nutritious meals they need. All children 18 and under can receive free summer meals.
An alarming number of children (approximately 35 percent) in Vance County live in poverty and do not have access to enough food at home. With this knowledge, school system officials for the past two school years have provided free breakfasts and lunches each school day to any students who want them. This is made possible through a federal school lunch program which Vance County qualifies for because of the high poverty rate in the county.
Many students depend on school meals. When school is not in session, these students are in peril of not being able to eat regular meals. The Summer Nutrition Program is a way to combat these risks. A lack of meals puts children at risk for illness and other health issues.
Each of the nine sites served by the Summer Nutrition Program applied to receive the meals. Phyllis Newcomb, director of the school system’s School Nutrition Program, reviews each application to ensure it meets eligibility requirements. A wide variety of meals are provided for breakfasts and lunches. Representatives from each site must pick up their meals from Dabney Elementary School in approved containers capable of keeping meal items cold and/or hot during transport.
The school system also is working with officials from St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson to provide usage of the cafeteria at Pinkston Street Elementary School as a distribution site for the church’s Mobile Lunch Program.
This program will operate July 11 through August 2 to provide free meals to children in various apartment complexes around Henderson. The meals are delivered to the apartment complexes between 11:30 a.m. and noon each weekday at eight different locations. The locations include Springwood Apartments, Woods Apartments, Wickford Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments, Lincoln Heights Apartments, North Henderson Heights Apartment, Cedarhurst Apartments and Highland Green Apartments. Food for these meals is provided by the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
H/V Chamber Welcomes New Teacher Bag Donations
New Teacher Bag Donations
We need your help to welcome our new teachers to Vance County!
Snacks, gum, candy, water bottles, notepads, pens, pencils, coupons etc. are just a few of the things we need to pack in the bags. Make sure your business name and contact information is on the items you donate. This is a great way to advertise your business to a new group coming into the Vance County area.
We will be packing 150 bags and these will be distributed to new teachers at all Vance County Public schools, Kerr-Vance Academy, Henderson Collegiate, Vance Charter, and Crossroads Christian.
If you would like to make a donation, please contact Melanie Mann at 252-438 8414 or info@hendersonvance.org.
Deadline for donations is this Friday, August 25th.
E.M. Rollins Prepares for Students as a Year-Round School
Vance County Schools
For Immediate Release
June 26, 2017
Construction and cleaning crews are busy in June preparing E.M. Rollins Elementary for its first year-round school year for 2017-2018.
Teachers begin work on July 17 and students start classes for the new year on August 1.
Work is ongoing to replace the heating and air-conditioning systems throughout the school. The school’s music room is being completely r
refurbished. State-of-the-art technology will be included in classrooms throughout the school.
E.M. Rollins educators and support staff members will be ready on the first day of classes to provide students with comprehensive STEAM instruction. That involves project-based learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
E.M. Rollins will be a leader among Vance County Schools in providing music, band, art, drama and more enrichment instruction in the arts to its students.
The school will serve students from throughout Vance County in pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade. The school year will include four nine-week sessions for instruction for students. Each nine week session will be followed by a three-week break for students. The students at E.M. Rollins will have their holiday breaks at the same time as students in other local schools.
E.M. Rollins is “Inspiring the Future” and is promoting its new STEAM focus as an educational approach that is “Different by Design.”
The first photo shows renovation work ongoing in the school’s music room.
The second photo shows a custodial crew cleaning and polishing the floor in a classroom wing hallway.