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Solar+ Schools Award Provides Solar Educational Program At NGMS

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Northern Granville Middle School is one of nine schools across the state that will install a solar array, thanks to NC GreenPower with backing from the State Employees Credit Union.

The Oxford middle school is a recipient of the Solar+ Schools Award for 2024 – valued between $55,000 and $75,000to create a solar educational package including a fully-funded 20-kilowatt solar array, STEM curriculum, teacher training and more, according to information from Courtney Currin, GCPS public information officer.

The solar array will provide educational opportunities for students through an included weather station and data monitoring equipment. Additionally, the solar arrays will have an energy impact on Granville County Public Schools and, possibly, the community.

Superintendent Dr. Stan WInborne said he is excited about the opportunity for the district and students. “In GCPS, we are doing all we can to increase efficiency and effectively use taxpayer dollars to provide a sound education for our students. The Solar+ Schools Award at NGMS is just another way that we can make this happen.”

STEM Early High School in Vance County also received a 2024 Solar+ Schools Award.

Granville County Public Schools

Dr. Brenda Williamson Named Principal of Merged Granville Co. Middle Schools

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 7, the Granville County Board of Education voted to close Mary Potter Middle School and convert the campus to an educational support facility effective with the 2019-2020 school year.

Next academic year, students currently attending Mary Potter Middle School will merge with the students at Northern Granville Middle School’s school campus to create one single, unified middle school campus for the northern part of the county.

As the student population shifts from MPMS to NGMS next year, teachers and support staff will likely follow. GCPS administration has been working closely with staff to ensure all employees are supported in this process and are placed in appropriate positions throughout the district.

In order to move forward with beginning the transition for this merger of schools next academic year, Superintendent McLean has announced that the Principal for Northern Granville Middle School will be Dr. Brenda Williamson. “Principal Williamson has provided incredible leadership at Mary Potter Middle this year and we are excited about all she will accomplish at NGMS. She will begin in this role effective July 1, 2019.”

In the meantime, Principal David Hackney will continue to be the Principal at Northern Granville Middle School for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. “We are very proud of the hard work and dedication of Mr. Hackney at NGMS,” reported Dr. McLean. “I fully expect him and his staff to finish the year strong and have very successful academic results for their students. He has done a very good job serving the students of this community.”

Superintendent McLean went on to say that the task of combining these two schools will require a significant team effort from all staff at both schools, working closely together. “Dr. Williamson not only needs to finish strong at MPMS this year, but she will also begin the work of planning and implementing all that needs to be done to effectively transition our students, staff and resources together in time for next year.”

Dr. McLean further added, “Now that we will only have one larger middle school in the northern part of our county, it is more important than ever that this be a flagship school, offering the very best in academics, extracurricular and enrichment opportunities for our students. We are very excited about the future of Northern Granville Middle School – it truly will be “U-Knighted for Excellence!”

A team of administrators, staff, parents and students will soon begin the work of providing guidance and support to Dr. Williamson in this process. The district and both schools welcome parent and community support during this process.

Granville County Public Schools

Granville Board to Hold Special Meeting on School Closure/Consolidations

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Granville County Public School’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., at the Central Service Building, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, NC.

The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to deliberate and discuss the information gathered through study and public hearings on the school district budget shortfall and possible closure of Joe Toler – Oak Hill Elementary School and the consolidation of Mary Potter Middle School and Northern Granville Middle School.

Granville County Public Schools

Public Hearing on Possible Middle School Consolidation Slated for Dec. 18

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., at Mary Potter Middle School. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to address calendar adjustments due to recent inclement weather, review highlights of the study of potential consolidation of Mary Potter Middle School and Northern Granville Middle School, and address Board member questions regarding the potential consolidation.

The Board will also meet in a Closed Session for Attorney-Client Privilege in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 on this evening.

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Mary Potter Middle School, the Board will hold a public hearing on the possible consolidation of Mary Potter Middle School and Northern Granville Middle School. Members of the public wishing to speak on this topic may sign up beginning at 6:30 p.m. Each speaker who has signed up prior to 7 p.m. will be given the opportunity to address the Board on this topic for up to four minutes.

Dywanda Pettaway

Clerk to Board of Education

Granville County Public Schools

Four Granville Co. Public Schools to Begin Year-Round Schedule

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-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools and the Granville County Public Schools website

Dr. Alisa McLean, superintendent of Granville County Public Schools (GCPS), will welcome students on Monday, July 16, 2018, for the first day of school for students on the new year-round calendar.

McLean will welcome students at Butner-Stem Middle School on Monday, July 16 at 8:15 a.m., and will be touring classrooms at West Oxford Elementary School starting at 12:45 p.m. that same day.

According to the GCPS website, Dr. McLean conducted a series of conversations last fall with the community, and an overwhelming interest was expressed for a choice of a year-round school schedule.

The Granville County Board of Education moved forward with the recommendation and four Granville County public schools will offer a year-round schedule for the 2018-19 school year: Butner-Stem Elementary School, Butner-Stem Middle School, West Oxford Elementary School and Northern Granville Middle School.

Each of these schools will operate with two separate calendars – one group of students on a traditional calendar, and one on a year-round schedule.

Pizza with the Principal (Northern Granville Middle)

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— submitted by Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer with Granville County Public Schools

“Pizza with the Principal”

Meet Northern Granville’s New Principal, Mr. David Hackney

What’s Right for Your Child?

Northern Granville Middle School will be conducting a series of community informational meetings on the Year-Round Schedule. Mr. Hackney will be available to address any questions and enlighten you about the wonderful possibilities of the alternative schedule.

Please feel free to attend any of the meet and greets listed below.

All meetings start at 6pm

Tuesday April 17, 2018 @ Northern Granville Middle School (Media Center)

Tuesday May 1, 2018 @ Richard H. Thornton Library

For questions, please contact Mr. Hackney at hackneydl@gcs.k12.nc.us

Granville Little Theatre To Present Hello, Dolly!

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Greetings beloved Patrons,

We are so excited to bring Hello Dolly to the stage for you!  Our opening night is this week on Friday.  We have been busy perfecting the show, locating a new venue, and making final plans for our awesome supporters!  …  Yes, I said locating a new venue.

Unfortunately, there was a conflict with the use of City Hall Auditorium.  However, the show must go on!!!  We will be performing Hello Dolly in the auditorium of Northern Granville Middle School at 3144 Webb School Road, Oxford, NC 27525.  The up side to our last minute venue change is that we can accommodate more than double the amount of patrons!  So, please help us get the word out!  We would love to have a packed house for all shows! We appreciate you all and can’t wait to see you at the show!!!

Warm Regards,
Cast and Crew of Hello Dolly and the GLT Board Members

Details:

Hello, Dolly!
March 24th – 25th & 31st – April 1st @ 7:30 p.m. and March 26th & April 2nd @ 2:30 p.m., 2017
School Shows: March 30th @ 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

​Directed by: Kevin Holmes
Assistant Director: Ben Shelton
Music Director: Joey Humbert
Choreographer: Genianne Elliott
Technical Director: Channing Elliott
Stage Managers: Ann Lawrence-Holmes & Daniel Gierisch
Set Design: Rick Lue
Creative Consultant: Mitchell W Butts
Producer: Kim Pryor
​For Tickets go to:
https://events.ticketprinting.com/event/22744