This week is Fire Prevention Week. Additional information can be found at NFPA.org
Have you seen it? Check out our billboard on Business 321. #groundedandgrowing
Mrs. Hager brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Assistant Principal role at North Newton Elementary School. She taught for many years at Thornton Elementary and became the Instructional Coach at North Newton Elementary School when it opened. Mrs. Hager has also served as an Intervention Specialist for N-CCS where she provided support for our most at-risk students at the elementary school level. Mrs. Hager’s compassion, passion, and vision make her very unique and perfectly suited to serve as Assistant Principal at NNES!!
Mrs. Rozzelle moved into the administrative ranks at Shuford Elementary School after a successful run as a 5th grade teacher. A 2009 graduate of Newton-Conover High School, Cayley is a shining example of the type of alumni N-CCS produces!! Cayley’s knowledge of Shuford Elementary and its school community will make her adjustment smooth. She will be an excellent resource to both staff and students at Shuford.
South Newton Elementary students had special visitors greeting them this morning. Members of the N-CHS football team assisted with morning duty. We would also like to thank Dr. Gabriel for providing breakfast for the players. #groundedandgrowing
Mr. Jonathan Tharpe (N-CHS Class of 2000) is in his 1st year as Assistant Principal of South Newton Elementary School. Mr. Tharpe returns to Newton-Conover City Schools after serving as Assistant Principal in the Catawba County Schools. Prior to serving in Catawba County Schools, Mr. Tharpe served as a Teacher at North Newton Elementary School as well as in the role of Varsity Basketball Coach at Newton-Conover High School. Mr. Tharpe is very knowledgeable in the area of intervention and is a great relationship builder. He is a huge asset to the South Newton Elementary community!
Mr. Penley is the prototype of a high school principal. He loves everything about high schools: teaching & learning, performing arts, athletic contests, prom, clubs, pep rallies, etc…..and his students and staff know that he loves high school. More than that, his students and staff know that he loves them. He led the high school to 3 consecutive years of meeting or exceeding growth and to the first letter grade of B in the history of Newton- Conover High School. In 21-22, N-CHS had no subgroups that did not at least meet growth. Mr. Penley has been recognized as Principal of the Year for our school system. Mr. Penley and N-CHS are synonymous with each other.
This week in N-CHS football history, to commemorate 100-years of Red Devil football, we recognize the 2008 state champion team. N-CHS beat Tarboro 51-28. This was the first NCHSAA state football crown. The Red Devils travel to West Lincoln tonight to continue conference play. Kick-off is at 7:30pm.
Today we would like to wish a Happy National Coaches Day to all of our coaches in Newton-Conover City Schools. Today we honor them for their contributions to Red Devil athletics and our student-athletes.
Ms. Clemons has been a burst of energetic leadership at Shuford Elementary School. During her tenure, Shuford has met or exceeded growth every year that the state has recognized the achievement. Additionally, Shuford has been recognized as a National Title I School of Excellence!! Along with her wonderful staff and students, her focus on Personalized Learning has been a key driver to the school’s success. Ms. Clemons has been named the Newton-Conover City Schools Principal of the Year as well as the North Carolina Principal of the Year for 2019-2020!!!! This is an unbelievably rare recognition for a principal. She is only the 2nd statewide Principal of the Year in the history of Newton-Conover City Schools.
Mrs. Moseley is in her third full year as Principal of South Newton Elementary School. Previously she served in N-CCS as Assistant Principal at Newton-Conover High School, where she led a variety of processes and initiatives successfully. She has grown the parent/school partnership and is truly embracing the South Newton community as a whole. Her strong work ethic and vision for student success is an asset to N-CCS and to South Newton Elementary School.
Mr. Weese is in his third year as Principal of Conover School. Mr. Weese has previously served as Assistant Principal at Newton-Conover High School (and at Conover School). He has strong organizational skills and a deep background in working with exceptional children. Both of these traits will serve him well as he continues to lead this truly unique school. Mr. Weese genuinely appreciates the beauty of Conover School and understands its value to Catawba County as a whole.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Lenoir Ryhne University is having Education Day Saturday, October 8th at their home football game.
Mrs. Leah Hayes is in her 1st year as principal of North Newton Elementary School. Mrs. Hayes returns to N-CCS after serving as principal of Banoak Elementary School. A proud 1992 graduate of Newton-Conover High School, Leah is an excellent example of the type of quality graduates we produce in N-CCS!!! Leah is very kind, patient, and has a servant’s heart. All of these attributes will serve her well as she leads this fantastic school!!
Mr. Cannon is a product of Newton-Conover City Schools (N-CHS Class of 2002) and has spent his entire career serving the students of Newton-Conover City Schools. Under his leadership, South Newton Elementary School had the highest growth in our school system in the 18-19 school year. As a former teacher at Newton-Conover Middle School, Mr. Cannon’s journey has come full circle as he has returned for his fourth year as principal. He is successfully leading N-CMS through the pandemic. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and we are fortunate to have him as a leader in our system.
Mr. Whitener is entering his fifth year as principal of Discovery High School. Mr. Whitener led North Newton Elementary School successfully for five years prior to coming back to his first love, high school. Mr. Whitener was formerly a math teacher at Newton-Conover High School. He is very focused on student growth and on growing the Discovery High School brand. DHS is in good hands under the leadership of this former N-CCS Principal of the Year.
Newton-Conover City Schools is blessed to have excellent leadership in our schools. During this unprecedented time, the expertise of our building leaders has been in high demand as they seek to creatively solve unique challenges our schools have been facing. October is National Principal Appreciation Month. During this month, N-CCS would like to recognize not only our Principals, but also our Assistant Principals and Instructional Coaches who provide tireless support to our staff and students. Please join us in thanking these folks for their exemplary service!!!
We would like to wish a Happy National Custodians Day to all our wonderful custodians! Our custodians are the first ones to arrive; the last ones to leave and keep our buildings clean and safe! We appreciate you!
Due to the likelihood of heavy rainfall and high winds that are forecasted to occur in the morning and throughout the day tomorrow, Newton-Conover City Schools will operate via Remote Learning Day for Friday, September 30, 2022.
Kid Connection will open at 6:00 am (North Newton Elementary site only) and remain open throughout the day.
There will be no school-sponsored events for Friday evening or Saturday.
This week in N-CHS football history, to commemorate 100-years of Red Devil football, we recognize our longest standing coach, Coach Don Patrick. Coach Patrick led the Red Devils for 25 years! The Red Devils take on East Burke tonight at home, kick-of at 7:30pm.
