| As of today, the last day of school for students is June 7, 2013. |
Upcoming Events
6/3/2013
- June Board Meeting6/7/2013
6/10/2013
District Announcements
New "Net News" is Now Online
June Board of Education Meeting
The June regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2013, 7:00 pm, at the Central Office annex.
Ashe County Educational Office Professionals Student Scholarship Fundraiser
Reading Basket
Kindle Fire and Cover
$25 Amazon Gift Card (Food Lion)
$15 Kindle Fire Gift Card (Ingles)
$35 Walmart Gift Card
2 Parkway Theatre Tickets
Ashe County Cheese/Crackers
and much more…
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5
Drawing will be held Friday, May 31
Bid Advertisements for Air Conditioners
We are taking bids for air conditioning in the school's kitchens. The projects will be funded with the Qualified Schools Construction Bonds.
Advertisement for Bid 1 - Electric
Advertisement for Bid 2 - HVAC
Approved Ashe County Schools Calendar for the 2013-14 School Year
Ashe County Schools Teacher and Assistant of the Year
Endowment Fund Information for 2013
Ashe County Schools Endowment Fund Information and Grant Recipient List for 2013
The Ashe County Board of Education partnered with the North Carolina Community Foundation in June 2000 to create a designated endowment to support educational endeavors beyond those funded by tax dollars. Annual distributions help to fund new and innovative approaches to learning. Mini grants awarded to local teachers since 2003 total $50,288, including the 2013 awards of $8400. The Ashe County Board of Education will sponsor its 12th annual golf tournament this summer at Mountain Aire Golf Course. Proceeds are forwarded to the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF).
MISSION STATEMENT
The Ashe County Board of Education Endowment Fund encourages new and innovative approaches to student learning that are not supported through the traditional funding of public education.
OBJECTIVE
To provide funding by grants that will enrich student learning and educational opportunities over and above the resources provided by local, state and federal funding for schools
Agriculture Education Program at ACHS - Spring Plant Sale
What: Ag Ed Plant Sale
When: Starts Monday 5/13 and lasts until all plants are sold (8:00am-5:30pm each day at the ACHS greenhouse)
Prices: Cell pack of bedding plants: $1.25 (4-6 plants in a cell pack)
Hanging baskets: $5.00
Mixed Containers: $8.00
Vegetable plants: $.25 per plant
We will offer flats of bedding plants (Marigolds, Salvia, Impatiens, Coleus, Petunias), hanging baskets (Fuchsia, Impatiens, Petunias, and some mixed varieties), mixed containers (round and rectangular with a variety of plant species), perennials (cone flower, sedum), and some vegetable plants (tomatoes and peppers). Anyone and everyone is welcome to come a see what we have to offer.
End-of-the-Year Testing and Events
Elementary testing schedule
· Extend 2 Testing—May 13-14
· EOG Grade 5 Science—May 23· EOG ELA and Math—May 28-29
Middle school testing schedule
· MSL Grade 7 Science—May 23
· EOG ELA and Math—May 28-29
· EOG Grade 8 Science—May 30
High school testing schedule
· MSL/Common exams—May 29-30
· EOC Alg 1, Eng 2, Bio—June 4-6
Friday, May 31—Senior Awards Day—9:00 am in the auditorium
Tuesday, June 4—Ashe County Middle School Awards Day—7th grade @ 9:00 am and 8th grade @ 1:00 pm
Friday, June 7—last day for students—early release—11:00, 11:15, 11:30
Friday, June 7—High School Graduation Ceremony—7:00 pm—Project Graduation immediately following at Mountain View
Thursday/Friday, June 6 & 7—6th grade promotion ceremonies
· Blue Ridge—10:00 am (June 6)
· Mountain View—8:30 am (June 7)
· Westwood—8:00 am (June 7)
Monday, June 10—last day for teachers
Attention Parents - Immunization Information
May Employee of the Month
Sherrie Phillips
Westwood Elementary School
The nomination read – Mrs. Sherrie goes above and beyond for her students and their parents. Mrs. Sherrie genuinely cares about her students. She is not only a teacher but a mentor to everyone she comes in contact with. I appreciate all that she has done for my child and what she will do for the other children who are lucky enough to have her for a teacher. Thanks just doesn’t seem enough for a teacher. Thanks just doesn’t seem enough for a person who seems to eat, breathe and love her calling in life. Teaching is not a job but a calling and Mrs. Sherrie exceeds the standard. Thank you for the impact you have had on my daughter and me personally.
Ashe Idol Winners
front row: K-3 winner - Noah F. 4-6 winner - Nick C.
back row: 7-9 winner - Abby M. 10-12 winner - Heather T.
EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Board Meetings - April and May, 2013
Common Core Standards
Public Service Announcement from Appalachian District Health Department Regarding Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Health for All: Promote. Prevent. Empower.Many states are seeing higher than expected cases of whooping cough. As of July 20, 2012, nearly 18,000 pertussis cases have been reported to CDC for 2012. Click here for more information.
With Pertussis cases on the rise in NC, Appalachian District Health Department provides vaccines for children and adults through the NC Immunization Program. Click here for more information.
WHISTLEBLOWER LINKS
Department of Public Instruction Fraud HotlineRecovery Fraud Hotline
Know Your Rights Under the Recovery Act!
Reporting Waste and Fraud
US Education Department Office of Inspector General Hotline 1-800-MIS-USED
