Parent Update-May 20, 2024

Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• May 24-June 7, End-of-Grade Testing, Grades 3-5, 7-8

• May 28, PTO Mobile Dairy Lab (Rescheduled Event)

• June 6, Grade 5 & Middle Grades Promotion Ceremonies

• June 7, Last Day of School

News you can use!

• SIL Title I Program Annual Review Please take a few moments to complete this short survey to help inform our review of Title 1 implementation. Each year, Title I schools are required to hold a formal Annual Review meeting before the end of the school year and share correspondence of this meeting to families. The purpose of the Annual Review Meeting is to thoroughly review our school’s Title I program and inform the development of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for the following school year. Little River conducted its overview during our May School Improvement Team meeting on May 13 and will share with the community via posting of School Improvement Team minutes. School Improvement Team will continue review during our July School Improvement Team meeting as a part of our Comprehensive Needs Assessment to help inform our School Improvement Plan goals for 2024-2025.

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD

Parent Update-May 6, 2024

Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• May 10, Early Release Day

• May 24-June 7, End-of-Grade Testing, Grades 3-8

• June 6, Grade 5 & Middle Grades Promotion Ceremonies

• June 7, Last Day of School

News you can use!

• Superintendent Search-The search for the district’s next superintendent is underway and DPS needs to hear from you. Families are invited to attend upcoming community meetings scheduled for May 6th through May 8th. These meetings will provide a vital opportunity for you to share your thoughts, concerns, and aspirations regarding the qualities and characteristics you believe are essential for our next superintendent. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us at one of the following community meetings: Registration links and other information about the search, including a community survey, are available at DPSNC.net.

• Monday, May 6 at Old Northern High School at 6:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 7 at Hillside High School at 6:00 p.m.

• And Wednesday, May 8 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability at 6:00 p.m.

• Parents of 8th Graders-Early High School Graduation for Rising 9th Graders The N.C. State Board of Education has created a policy that allows students to graduate high school with 22 credits in three years. Please review the state guidance Accelerated Pathway for Graduation and Process for Early Graduation from HS to see if this is the right path for your high schooler. Additionally, the NCDPI Early Graduation FAQs may be helpful. Contact Dr. Hogans for questions.

• Spring Photos: This is a friendly reminder about Spring Photos this week. If you haven't already, please remember to turn in students' money for spring photos. You may also purchase them online, visit www.strawbridge.net 

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD