Vance County Schools Public Information Officer Terri Hedrick can be heard live on WIZS each Monday afternoon between 4:35pm and 4:55pm.
August 10, 2015 — New Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson was officially sworn in one week ago. At the Vance County Board of Education meeting August 10th, Dr. Jackson took part in a ceremonial swearing in and oath of office. It took place at the VCS Administrative Services building on Graham Avenue. The meeting started at 7pm.
Vance County Schools will host two “Meet the Superintendent” events for parents, students, school system employees and community residents to meet new Superintendent Anthony Jackson.
The events will be held on Monday, August 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Northern Vance High School and on Wednesday, August 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Southern Vance High School. Both events are floating receptions with Dr. Jackson available to meet everyone, talk about the new school year and answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
All local residents are invited to attend one or both events.
In other news, there are close to 100 new school teachers in Vance County this year. August 10th was their first day, and a breakfast was held in the cafeteria of Northern Vance High School. Superintendent Jackson headlined those welcoming the new teachers.
Orientation sessions continue on Tuesday and Wednesday at Northern Vance for all the new teachers here in Vance County.
Thursday, August 13th, all employees return to work to start the new school year. All 10, 11 and 12-month employees. All 1,100-plus Vance County Schools employees will join in a convocation on Thursday at 8:30am at Northern Vance to celebrate the new school year.
Entire Show from August 10, 2015