-Press Release, NC Education Lottery
Michael Allen, principal at Joe Toler-Oak Hill Elementary School in Oxford, is known for always going above and beyond for his students. He helps to create a safe, nurturing school environment where every single child feels special.
Allen is rarely in his office. He can usually be found in the cafeteria serving food, or at the gym leading a game with the students. Whether he’s giving out gifts as Santa for Christmas or greeting each student at the drop-off area, Allen always finds a way to bring joy to his students.
Michael Allen (shown holding checks), principal at Joe Toler-Oak Hill Elementary School, was selected as one of the 10 winners of the Education Lottery’s School Heroes program. (Photo courtesy GCPS)
“Mr. Allen is an outstanding N.C. School Hero,” said Trina Vaughan, a parent at the school. “He is an unselfish, compassionate individual who cares very deeply about the youth in our community.”
Allen’s dedication to his job and his school led to his selection as one of the 10 winners of the Education Lottery’s School Heroes program.
“I feel honored and humbled. I don’t think I do any more than anyone else,” said Allen. “This is what I do. I’m here for the kids. If we make it hard for the kids to come to school and enjoy school, we’re not doing our jobs. I hope we will continue doing what’s good for the children.”
The North Carolina Education Lottery created the N.C. School Heroes program to showcase the positive impacts teachers, principals, and other school workers have in public schools every day. From 6,000 nominations, ten heroes were chosen with each receiving a $10,000 award and $10,000 for their school.
Students and teachers filled the bleachers in the school’s gym, opening the presentation with the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, they cheered and applauded as their hero received his award.
“There are thousands of heroes like Michael Allen doing amazing work in our public schools,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Teachers, cafeteria workers, custodians, school resource officers, all make a big difference for our students every day. We’re glad our School Heroes program shines a spotlight on their great work.”
Money raised by the lottery assists many of those School Heroes, including $386 million this year that supports the work of school support staff such as office assistants and custodians. Additional money will help build and repair schools, support the N.C. Pre-K program for “at-risk” four-year-olds, provide college scholarships and grants based on financial need and help meet school transportation needs.
For details on how funds made a difference in Granville County, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com.
Reminder: Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers to Perform This Sunday!
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center will feature The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Show starts at 2 p.m.
A Part of the Music at McGregor Series
The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers, founded in 1998 by Joel F. Reed, promote choral artistry by modeling the highest quality choral standard and performing a breadth of literature, including music from the southern Appalachian region.
The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center will feature The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Show starts at 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center)
The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers are currently 25 singers who rehearse monthly in preparation for the ensemble’s performances. Many of the members are professional musicians, working in public and private schools, colleges and churches. Others are professionals from the business and medical communities who reside in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and are, for the most part, alumni and retired faculty of Mars Hill University.
The ensemble has performed regularly in the North and South Carolina areas including conferences of North Carolina American Choral Directors Association and National Association for Music Education.
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Time Change for Vance Commissioners’ Budget Work Session
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
Please note this a time change from the previously scheduled 6 p.m. meeting.
Go ‘In the Wild’ at Blessed Hope Baptist’s Vacation Bible School
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Lauren Elliott, Blessed Hope Baptist Church
Blessed Hope Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 6 until 9 p.m. nightly Sunday, June 9 – Thursday, June 13, 2019. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. each evening.
There will be classes, crafts, missions and recreation for ages 4 – adults. Bring the whole family and join us as we go “In the Wild.”
Blessed Hope Baptist is located at 741 Dabney Road in Henderson, NC.
Join Downtown Oxford for Music & Movies on Main St.
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority
Come to Historic Downtown Oxford to dine, shop and explore Main Street this summer for:
Music on Main Series:
“The Konnection Band” on Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
“Carolina Soul Band” on Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m.
“Wood & Steel” on Friday, August 23 at 6 p.m.
FREE Community event where you can bring the family, a lawn chair and dancing shoes to show off those dance moves!
Movies on Main:
Thursday, June 6 – 8:30 p.m. – Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG)
Thursday, July 11 – 8:30 p.m. – 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
Thursday, August 8 – 8:30 p.m. – Small Foot (PG)
For more information, visit Downtown Oxford’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VisitOxfordNC/
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 06/03/19
/by CharleneTown Talk 06/03/19
/by CharleneNews 06/03/19
/by CharleneSenator Thom Tillis Visits Vance County High School
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Vance County Schools
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina was welcomed to Vance County High School by students and school administrators during the afternoon of May 30.
He spent quite a bit of time in the school’s media center meeting with students from the high school and the Early College High School. Those students who met with him are Student Council leaders from the two schools.
He also met with Ruby Zuniga Trejo of STEM Early High, and Xavier Wilson of Vance County High, both of whom won the Student Spotlight award this school year.
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, center, presents a U.S. Flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., to students at Vance County High School. (VCS photo)
Sen. Tillis and his staff in Washington, D.C., will serve as hosts during part of an all-day trip that all 16 Student Spotlight award winners from our schools will participate in on June 19, as they travel with their parents to our nation’s capital.
Jesus Rodriguez and Rosolind Williams, both students at Vance County High School and members of the Air Force Junior ROTC, accepted the U.S. Flag from Sen. Tillis.
Principal Kristian Herring of STEM Early High presented the senator with a STEM Sharks t-shirt and Principal Rey Horner of Vance County High presented him with a Vance Vipers hat and framed banner from the Vipers’ basketball conference championship.
Sen. Tillis also visited the school’s Vance Virtual lab and spent some time at one of the 20 digital learning stations to experience the three-dimensional software used by students in their studies of science, health, geography and more.
Vance Commissioners to Hear on Proposed Budget, Senior Center Relocation
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
Agenda items:
1. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes)
2. Budget Hearing FY 2019-20 Economic Development Appropriations
3. Budget Hearing FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget
4. Water District Board
a. Public Hearing – FY 2019-2020 Water Budget
b. Monthly Operations Report
5. Committee Reports and Recommendations
a. Properties Committee – Eaton Johnson Renovation – Architect Contract, Inclusion of Senior Center
b. Public Safety Committee – Fire Contracts, Fire Association Concerns
6. Finance Director’s Report
a. Surplus Property
b. Fiscal Year-End Closeout Authorization
c. Reimbursement Resolution – New DSS and Senior Center Facility
7. County Manager’s Report
a. Fireworks Permit – City of Henderson
b. Henderson Vance Industrial Park Phase 3 – Land Swap
c. County Zoning in Middleburg Town Limits
d. Volunteer Fire Department Contracts
8. Consent Agenda Items
a. Budget Transfers
b. Tax Refunds and Releases
c. Monthly Reports
d. Minutes
9. Miscellaneous
a. Appointments
b. Voting Delegate and Alternate – NACo Annual Conference
10. Closed Session
a. Legal Matter
b. Economic Development Matter
Click here to view current and prior Board agendas.
Granville County Principal Named N.C. School Hero
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, NC Education Lottery
Michael Allen, principal at Joe Toler-Oak Hill Elementary School in Oxford, is known for always going above and beyond for his students. He helps to create a safe, nurturing school environment where every single child feels special.
Allen is rarely in his office. He can usually be found in the cafeteria serving food, or at the gym leading a game with the students. Whether he’s giving out gifts as Santa for Christmas or greeting each student at the drop-off area, Allen always finds a way to bring joy to his students.
Michael Allen (shown holding checks), principal at Joe Toler-Oak Hill Elementary School, was selected as one of the 10 winners of the Education Lottery’s School Heroes program. (Photo courtesy GCPS)
“Mr. Allen is an outstanding N.C. School Hero,” said Trina Vaughan, a parent at the school. “He is an unselfish, compassionate individual who cares very deeply about the youth in our community.”
Allen’s dedication to his job and his school led to his selection as one of the 10 winners of the Education Lottery’s School Heroes program.
“I feel honored and humbled. I don’t think I do any more than anyone else,” said Allen. “This is what I do. I’m here for the kids. If we make it hard for the kids to come to school and enjoy school, we’re not doing our jobs. I hope we will continue doing what’s good for the children.”
The North Carolina Education Lottery created the N.C. School Heroes program to showcase the positive impacts teachers, principals, and other school workers have in public schools every day. From 6,000 nominations, ten heroes were chosen with each receiving a $10,000 award and $10,000 for their school.
Students and teachers filled the bleachers in the school’s gym, opening the presentation with the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, they cheered and applauded as their hero received his award.
“There are thousands of heroes like Michael Allen doing amazing work in our public schools,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Teachers, cafeteria workers, custodians, school resource officers, all make a big difference for our students every day. We’re glad our School Heroes program shines a spotlight on their great work.”
Money raised by the lottery assists many of those School Heroes, including $386 million this year that supports the work of school support staff such as office assistants and custodians. Additional money will help build and repair schools, support the N.C. Pre-K program for “at-risk” four-year-olds, provide college scholarships and grants based on financial need and help meet school transportation needs.
For details on how funds made a difference in Granville County, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com.