👉Today's Kindness Challenge: We want to spread some positivity across the Newton-Conover community today! Share this post to your profile and tag someone who made you smile to let them know they're appreciated. 🏷️Don’t forget to tag us too!😀❤️

Shuford Elementary is shining bright! 🌟🍎
Last night at the Board of Education meeting, Principal Jonathan Tharpe took the opportunity to highlight the incredible team members who help keep the heart of Shuford beating strong. It’s all about the people who go above and beyond for our students! 🐾💛
Please join us in celebrating:
District Spelling Bee Representatives! 🐝🏆 We are so proud of these talented wordsmiths for their hard work, focus, and for representing Shuford with such excellence!
The EC Staff 🛡️✨ – For your tireless dedication, patience, and the specialized care you provide to ensure every student succeeds!
The Cafeteria Staff 🍳🥗 – For fueling our scholars with healthy meals and warm smiles every single day. You are the backbone of our school!
Food Lion Community Partner 🦁🛒 – We are so grateful for your generous support and commitment to our Shuford family. Community partners like you make all the difference!




Please join us in congratulating:
✨ Kelly McCaslin – For the incredible achievement of earning her National Board Certification! 🥇
✨ Tabetha Reynolds – For her dedication to professional growth by renewing her National Board Certification! 🔄⭐
National Board Certification is one of the highest honors in the teaching profession, requiring years of reflection, hard work, and proven impact on student learning. We are so lucky to have this level of expertise and passion serving our students! 🛡️🙌

Big things are happening at South Newton Elementary! 🌟🍎
Last night was a special evening at the Board of Education meeting as we celebrated some of the incredible people who make South Newton's community so bright. Please join us in congratulating the following honorees:
✨ Staff Excellence
A huge round of applause for these staff members. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students and your hard work every single day.
🐝 Student Leaders & Achievers
We are so proud of our young leaders who represent the best of SNES, such as our amazing Spelling Bee Representatives and our Safety Patrol – Way to go! 🐝⚠️
🤝 Community Partners
Success is a team effort, and we are beyond grateful for our community supporters: Christ Alive Church ⛪ and Good News Club Volunteers 💛
Thank you all for your commitment to our students and for making South Newton a wonderful place to learn and grow.



We are so incredibly proud of Layton and wish him the best of luck as he goes on to compete at the state spelling bee on March 1st at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte!

👉TODAY'S KINDNESS CHALLENGE: Who is the teacher or staff member you’ll never forget? Share a story about someone from NCCS who impacted your life years ago! 🏷️Be sure to tag Newton-Conover City Schools! 🍎♥️

We were incredibly proud to recognize some of our AP and CTE teachers to the Board of Education! Their hard work has translated into exceptional student results and well-deserved bonuses.
📚 Our AP Teachers – Who led their students to high proficiency scores on AP testing! Your dedication to college-level rigor is preparing our students for the next big step.
🛠️ Our CTE Teachers – For their outstanding work in student credential completion! You are giving our students the real-world skills and certifications they need to jumpstart their careers. 🏗️💻
This recognition is a direct result of your commitment to seeing every student succeed, whether they are heading to a university or straight into the workforce. Thank you for being the mentors and leaders our students need! 🏅🍎

We are popping the confetti today for our incredible Elementary and Middle School teachers and proud to present them to our Board of Education! 🎊✨
A huge congratulations is in order for those educators who received bonuses for ranking in the Top 25% for Reading and/or Math EOG scores across the district and/or state! 📈📚
This achievement is a testament to the countless hours, innovative lessons, and unwavering belief these teachers pour into their students every single day. Seeing this level of academic growth and excellence is what it’s all about!
To our award-winners: Thank you for setting the bar high and for being such a vital part of our students' success stories. You are truly making a difference! 🌟💪

Success doesn't happen by accident—it takes vision, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. We want to give a special round of applause to the leaders of the schools that:
📈 Met Growth – Keeping the momentum moving forward!
🚀 Exceeded Growth – Going above and beyond for every student!
🎓 Achieved High Graduation Rates – Ensuring our students are ready for the world!
Our principals work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our teachers and inspire our students. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and for making our district a place where everyone can thrive! 👏💙

Huge shoutout to our incredible North Newton Beta Club! 🦅✨
These amazing students stood before the Board of Education to deliver a special appreciation presentation, and they absolutely crushed it! 🎤👏
It’s one thing to serve our community, but it’s another to lead with such poise and professionalism. Watching our students express their gratitude to our district leaders with such heart and clarity makes us so proud they are part of our North Newton family. 💙🤍

It takes immense dedication, practice, and heart to reach this level. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you represent our music program! 🎼👏

☀️YELLOW DAY!!☀️
BRIGHTEN SOMEONE'S DAY!! Light up our town with kindness by WEARING YELLOW THIS FRIDAY (FEB 20) in support of Random Acts of Kindness Week! Post your photos on Facebook and help us spread a little sunshine. Email your pictures to nccs.communications@n-ccs.org so we can share them with our followers! ☀️💛

👉TODAY'S KINDNESS CHALLENGE: We want to see our students making a difference at home or out in the community! Post a photo of your student helping out! 🏷️Be sure to tag Newton-Conover City Schools! 📷❤️

At Newton-Conover City Schools, we’re challenging our families to support those who support us!
👉TODAY'S KINDNESS CHALLENGE: Take a moment to thank a School Resource Officer or local police officer for keeping our schools safe and our community strong! Post your shout-out on Facebook!

It’s National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we want to give a massive shout-out to our dedicated SROs here at Newton-Conover City Schools.
These officers do so much more than just patrol the halls. They are mentors, bridge-builders, and familiar faces that our students and staff rely on every single day. Their commitment to fostering a positive and secure learning environment makes a world of difference in our community. Thank you for all you do to keep our schools safe!

It’s always a little sweeter when Valentine’s Day falls on the weekend! 🍬✨
❤️ We’re sending lots of love to all our students, staff, and families across the district. We hope you’re enjoying a relaxing day filled with treats, family, and friends! 🍫👨👩👧👦💕


Our 2026-2027 District Calendar has been officially board-approved! 🗓️✅
Planning ahead for the next school year? You can now view and download the full calendar, including start dates, holidays, and teacher workdays, on our website here:
🔗 https://www.newton-conover.org/page/n-ccs-yearly-district-calendars
Thank you for your continued support of Newton-Conover City Schools! 🐾📚



