Show how strong your Eagle Pride is with this WCHS Homecoming-themed crossword puzzle!

Don’t miss the action when the WCHS Eagles take on the North Edgecombe Warriors on Saturday, Sept. 14! Get your tickets here!

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The NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) presented state test results for the 2023-24 school year to the State Board of Education on Sept. 4. While NCDPI continues to classify Warren County Schools as a Low Performing District, there are some areas of improvement to celebrate.

How scores are calculated and categorized
As a reminder, 80 percent of the NCDPI school performance grade comes from the percentage of students performing at or above grade level. Only 20 percent of the grade reflects how much students’ test scores improved from the previous year, also known as their growth rate. Schools can show growth, while still not meeting proficiency targets.

Warren County Schools 2023-24 school performance results at a glance:

DISTRICT RESULTS

* For the third consecutive year, the district’s overall student performance score has increased to 29.5 percent in 2023-24.
* Our overall English II proficiency score improved to 54 percent in 2023-24 from 50 percent the year before.
* The district’s overall proficiency score in 5th-grade science jumped to 41.4 percent in 2023-24 from 25.8 percent in 2022-23.
* Our district’s overall math proficiency score improved from 22.7 to 25.8 percent.

The most significant jump was in high school Math III scores, increasing from 23.5 in 2022-23 to 40 percent in 2023-24.

Other math proficiency score improvements

SCHOOL RESULTS

Warren Early College High School (WECHS) earned an A grade and exceeded its expected growth in academic performance for the second straight year in the school’s history.
Warren County High School (WCHS) met its growth targets, improved its overall student performance score, and maintained a D grade.

Seventy-eight percent of WCHS students graduated within four years, and when given five years, the graduation rate jumps to 82 percent.

Vaughan Elementary (VES) maintained a D grade even though NCDPI reports the school did not meet its growth targets. However, VES 5th graders nearly doubled their science proficiency scores from 38.4 percent in 2022-23 to 73.7 percent in 2023-24. That significant improvement is not calculated in the overall student performance scores because the school’s 5th-grade class was smaller than 30 students.

AREAS OF FOCUS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT

* Only 29.5 percent of our students are performing at or above grade level.

* NCDPI identifies five of our six schools as low-performing (all but WECHS).

* Mariam Boyd Elementary (MBES), Northside Elementary (NES), and Warren County Middle (WCMS) schools have an F school performance grade.

* MBES, NES, VES, and WCMS did not meet student improvement (growth) expectations.

* Most reading-level proficiency scores across the district declined.

INITIATIVES IMPROVING OUR PROFICIENCY RATES

* Elementary schools rearranged class schedules in 2023-24 to teach core subjects in the morning when students are typically more alert and engaged. This strategy helped improve elementary science scores.

* We’re providing tutoring throughout the school year and enhanced summer learning opportunities to help students performing below grade level.

* We’ve hired Instructional Coaches and Master Teachers to show classroom teachers proven strategies to help students learn difficult concepts and subjects.

* We’re using data-driven instruction to identify students’ individual strengths and areas where we need to improve that student’s understanding.

* The district is working to foster partnerships with community organizations and volunteers to provide students with additional learning opportunities, experiences, and individualized support (or attention).

* We’re strengthening relationships between school staff and students’ families so we can all work together to meet our children’s physical, mental, and emotional needs.

“For Warren County Schools to truly reflect our students’ capabilities, we need parents, teachers, staff, and the community to work together to ignite children’s passion for learning so each one can meet their true potential,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis.

Warren County Schools acknowledges our need to significantly improve the levels of teaching and learning in our schools. We also believe the state’s grading and classification system does not accurately reflect our district’s academic performance. Two of our six schools are too small for students’ scores to be included in the state’s formula to calculate student proficiency and academic growth. VES and WECHS have several classes with less than 30 students, so their scores aren’t included in their proficiency or growth scores. Both scores would be higher if VES and WECHS student achievement results were included.

NCDPI notes that the information in the School Report Card, while important, cannot tell you the entire story about a school. Other important factors — the extra hours put in by teachers preparing for class and grading assignments, the school spirit felt by families, the involvement in sports, arts, or other extracurriculars – are crucial aspects of a school community, but are not reflected in these test results and classifications.

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Ed. Note: Warren County Schools students, teachers, and staff are to be commended for their efforts and their success in making noticeable strides in reaching their objectives. We know it is not easy. As a community, we are proud of you all, and we look forward to seeing how the new initiatives impact proficiencies.

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Homecoming weekend is approaching, and the alumni from Warren County High School will be celebrating in a major way!

From a meet and greet to after-parties and of course, the Homecoming game , this weekend is loaded with entertainment and good vibes only!

Check out what’s happening and experience what will go down in history as the Greatest High School Homecoming on Earth!

Click the event name for details

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

WC PRE-HOMECOMING
The Deck Entertainment Complex @ 6pm
Homecoming celebrations are starting early with food, drink specials, and hookahs!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

HOMECOMING PARADE
Downtown Norlina @ 4:30pm
Come out and support Warren County Schools for the WCS Homecoming Parade.
The parade starts at the Norlina CarWash at 4:30pm. Don’t miss it!

WCHS ALUMNI MEET AND GREET
Warren County Courthouse Square @ 6pm
Get acquainted with fellow WCHS alumni at the Meet and Greet in Warrenton. Vendors and food trucks.

HOMECOMING BASH
Warren County Armory Civic Center @ 8pm
Music by DJ Lux Luther and DJ Dooley. Sponsored by Time Out Sports Bar.

SOARING IN THE WEEKEND
The Deck Entertainment Complex @ 8pm
Hosted by Nino the Gentleman with DJ Reece, and special guests Lamar Brace and Tia Catillia.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

WCHS HOMECOMING TAILGATING
Warren County High School @ 9am
What’s a football game without tailgating? Join local vendors and food trucks to get you ready for the Big Game! Plus, a raffle sponsored by 4-H W.A.Y. (Warren Advocating for Youth).

WCHS HOMECOMING GAME
Warren County High School @ 2pm
Our mighty Eagles will be taking on North Edgecombe High. Don’t miss former (but forever in our hearts) band leader Taylor Whitehead and the VSU Trojan Explosion Band! Get your tickets here!

WARREN COUNTY’S DUBFEST
Warren County Armory Civic Center @ 4pm
Join DJ Mike Dub, DJ Paul of Fame, The Wax Bully, and special guest DJ Brian Dawson for a dynamic DJ performance! Shop with local vendors and get a bite to eat with food trucks while enjoying both indoor and outdoor accommodations.

WCHS ALUMNI + FRIENDS TAKEOVER
The Deck Entertainment Complex @ 6pm
Following Saturday’s game, unwind and enjoy drink specials at The Deck in Norlina.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

WORSHIP SERVICE
Coley Springs Baptist Church @ 11am
Alumni are invited to worship service with the Coley Springs congregation.

WCHS HOMECOMING BRUNCH
Southern Charm Event Center @ 11am
Hosted by Demond Jordan, enjoy line dancing, food by Whut A Wing & More, music by DJ In$trumental and Randall McCall Bullock, and more!

SUNDAY DINNER
Smashd @ 1pm
Complete Homecoming weekend with a home-cooked meal at Smashd.

HOMECOMING: A STAGE PLAY
McGregor Hall @ 3pm
Writer/Director Jametrice Alston-Jones returns to the stage with her latest production from Rock and Fortress Productions.

Let us know in the comments which class you rep! Ahem… C/O 2002

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Show your Eagle Pride this football season!!!

2024 WCHS EAGLES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
AUGUST 23: vs Vance County
AUGUST 30: vs JF Webb
SEPTEMBER 6: vs Kipp Pride
SEPTEMBER 14: vs North Edgecombe (Homecoming)
SEPTEMBER 20: vs Rocky Mount Prep
SEPTEMBER 27: @ Southeast Halifax
OCTOBER 4: @ Northampton
OCTOBER 18: vs Wilson Prep
OCTOBER 25: @ Northwest Halifax
NOVEMBER 1: vs Weldon (Senior Night)

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The Warren County Board of Education recently approved several leadership hires:

• Chief Academic Officer: Kisha Clemons (approved on 8/8/23)
• Chief Operations Officer: Dr. Dennis Carrington (approved on 8/8/23)
• Director of School Performance: LaTonya McNeill (approved on 7/25/23)
• Warren County High School Principal: Dr. Cynthia Simons (approved on 8/8/23)

Dr. Simons will be continuing the work started by WCHS Interim Principal Elaine Hanzer. As a retired school administrator, Ms. Hanzer has worked the maximum amount allowed by the state while receiving retirement benefits. Her last day will be August 31.

“These highly qualified educational leaders will help continue our critical mission of improving Warren County Schools, how we educate and support our students, how we empower our staff, and how we connect with our community. These are not only key instructional leaders, but are also transformational leaders as we reimagine our schools and how we educate students in the twenty-first century.” – Superintendent Keith Sutton

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Longtime Warren County High School Band Director Taylor Whitehead returns to Warren County’s 40th Anniversary Homecoming with the Virginia State University “Trojan Explosion.”

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If you’re in the Warren County area this weekend, and notice an influx of individuals donning maroon, shouting, “EAGLE PRIDE,” don’t be alarmed! It’s Homecoming weekend, and this year, it’s the 40th anniversary of Warren County High School.

So, alumni from 1982 to current-day, hundreds could be partying all weekend long!

WCHS Homecoming Parade
Begins at Warren Plains Road and ends at Hyco Street
4:30pm

WCHS Alumni Meet and Greet
Warren County Courthouse Square
5-8pm
Meet and greet, Class of 82 recognition, Eagle Hall of Fame induction, food trucks (Soulbachi, Simes & Sims, King’s Kitchen, Moot’s Mobile), alumni vendors, live music, and more!

All Class Reunion
The Deck Entertainment Complex
5pm
Hosted by the Class of 2002, alumni from all 40 classes at WCHS are invited to attend. Drink specials. $10

Main Street Bar Crawl
Time Out Sports Bar, Bragging Rooster, Locorum Distillery, Sir Archie’s Cigar Bar
8pm- until
Go from bar to bar enjoying what downtown Warrenton has to offer! Side note: Be sure to try the Eagle Rum at Locorum.

WCHS Homecoming Eagles Party
Time Out Sports Bar
8pm- 1am
Time Out Sports Bar is taking it a step further with Eagles-inspired drink specials!

WCHS Tailgating Party
Warren County High School parking lot
9:30am-1pm
It’s a pregame celebration. Join Eagles fans and shop with vendors and grab a meal from Lawrence & Perry Que, Time Out food truck, and others!

WCHS Homecoming Game
Warren County High School
2pm
Cheer on the WCHS Eagles football team!

WCHS Homecoming Alumni Dance
Warren County High School
8pm
Two amazing DJs (DJ MIC DUB and DJ Paul of Fame). One epic night!

WCHS Homecoming Alumni Outdoor Worship Service
Perfecting Praise Ministries
10:45am
Join Bishop J. Terrell Alston for an uplifting message and music by the WCHS Alumni Choir and DJ MIC DUB.

Be safe. Drink responsibly. Have fun!

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Whether it’s to improve a course grade, meet grade-level reading requirements, get ahead in a subject, or just because you love learning – we’ve got a great camp just for you!

Camp Warren offers four different Summer Learning opportunities, based on students’ needs, interests, and grade level.

Camps last four days and follow the daily schedule of Monday-Wednesday 8am-2pm and Thursday 8am-1pm.

All summer learning programs are free for Warren County Schools students. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided.

Credit Recovery Camp (Grades 9-12)

JUNE 13-30, 2022
For high school students who need to improve a course grade from the 2021-22 school year in order to successfully pass the class.
Warren County High School

Read to Achieve Camp (Grades 2-3, by invitation only)

JUNE 27-JULY 28, 2022
Required for 3rd grade students who have not met Read to Achieve requirements for promotion to 4th grade.
Highly encouraged for 2nd grade students who have not met Read to Achieve requirements.
Warren County Middle School

Summer Bridge Camp (Grades K-12)

JULY 11-28, 2022
For any student not involved in Read to Achieve Camp. Summer Bridge Acceleration Camp involves reading, science, technology, engineering, math, quilting, career exploration, Let’s Get Fit, and much more.

• Grades K-5 at Mariam Boyd Elementary
• Grades 6-8 at Warren County Middle School
• Grades 9-12 at Warren County High School

Career Empowerment Camp (Rising Grades 6-12)

The Career Empowerment Camp provides all middle and high school students an opportunity to explore and pursue high paying, high demand career options, with a pathway to additional education after high school, military service, or securing a job after graduation.

• Grades 6-8 at Warren County Middle School
• Grades 9-12 at Warren County High School

Activities

• Certifications
• Virtual Job Shadowing
• Coding
• Next Junior Chef
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and NASA-sponsored Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

JUNE 13-16, 2022

Warren County High School (rising 9-12 graders)

• Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
• The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
• Next Jr Chef
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and NASA-sponsored Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

Warren County Middle School (rising 6-8 graders)

• Career Exploration
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and NASA-sponsored Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

JUNE 27-30, 2022

Warren County High School (rising 9-12 graders)

• Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
• Next Jr Chef
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and NASA-sponsored Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

Warren County Middle School (rising 6-8 graders)

• Career Exploration
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and NASA-sponsored Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

JULY 25-28, 2022

Warren County High School (rising 9-12 graders)

• Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
• The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
• Next Jr Chef
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and NASA-sponsored Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

Warren County Middle School (rising 6-8 graders)

• Career Exploration
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and NASA-sponsored Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

Applications are due May 27, 2022.

For more information about CAMP WARREN, visit the Warren County Schools website here.

: Warren County Schools

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Henderson Pediatric Dentistry is proud to offer the Dr. Rhonda L. Kearney, DDS, MS Scholarship.

Dr. Kearney aims to have a positive impact on the lives of the youth by delivering healthy smiles in her practice and offering this $1,000 scholarship in support of their future aspirations.

Seniors graduating from high schools in Warren, Vance, and Granville counties are eligible to apply.

Deadline is Thursday, April 28, 2022.

For the application and additional details, visit their website at hendersonpedo.com/scholarship.

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