South Edgecombe Middle School

We Need Your Voice! Edgecombe County Public Schools is asking all families to complete the NC Digital Learning Dashboard Parent Survey! This short survey will help us better understand how technology is supporting student learning — and identify any family needs for internet access and devices at home. ✅ The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. ✅ Your input directly impacts future technology and infrastructure decisions. ✅ Every family's voice matters! Please take a moment to complete the survey today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGzgHEZjBpTOmACg2hvMP7_Ye0CIY3aWGv5YUfoeHA0mgBow/viewform

🚍✨ Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week! ✨🚍 This week, we celebrate and thank our incredible bus drivers for their dedication, patience, and commitment to safely transporting our students every day. Rain or shine, they go the extra mile to ensure every child gets to school and home safely. Let’s show them some love! 💛🙌 #ThankYouBusDrivers #BusDriverAppreciation #GoingTheExtraMile 🚌💙

This week is National School Counseling Week. Thank you Mrs. Langley for all do at South Edgecombe!

Thank you to Sheriff Atkinson and all members of the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Department for the very generous donation of baseball cleats to the South Edgecombe Middle School Athletic Department. The students, staff, and administration at SEMS appreciate the continuous support that Sheriff Atkinson and his team provides each day.

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the ECPS app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after January 15th! Download for Android https://aptg.co/bk0tYK Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/RKFnBs

STAR Teacher of the Month!

This afternoon, we were honored by a special visit from Mr. Eddie Pettaway, who brought his annual delivery of beautiful mums to brighten our central office and schools. Mr. Pettaway, a cherished former custodian who dedicated many years to serving our schools, continues to show his love and commitment to our community through this thoughtful gesture. His ongoing kindness not only enhances our work environment but also serves as a powerful reminder of the positive impact one person can make. We are deeply grateful for Mr. Pettaway's enduring dedication and the inspiration he brings to us all. Thank you, Mr. Pettaway, for your unwavering support and for always lifting our spirits!

Reminder: No School on Monday, September 2, 2024! As we enjoy the long weekend, let's take a moment to honor and appreciate the hardworking individuals who keep our communities running strong. Thank you to our dedicated labor force! For more important dates, check out our school calendars here: https://www.ecps.us/o/ecs/page/district-calendars

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Digital Learning Survey: We appreciate the support of families in helping gather information to help support the digital teaching and learning needs of our students and teachers. This information gained from the survey will be used to help target areas of need and ensure that all of our students have adequate access to devices and the internet to access learning. The survey is anonymous and information gathered will be kept private and confidential. Digital Learning Survey Link: https://forms.gle/SyuJeWFZToPMT4Y76

Under the guidance of ECC instructor Kevin Strickland, construction students at SouthWest Edgecombe High School are adding the final touches on their “dogdominium.” They're gearing up to showcase their incredible work at next week's North Carolina SkillsUSA competition in Greensboro, NC! This student competition celebrates leadership and practical skills in trades.

This week, 6th grade students visited Medoc Mountain State Park where they were able to go on a hike, explore their surroundings, and engage in outdoor activities as they summarized their reading of the novel "Hatchet". Thank you to Friends of State Parks for their support in funding this trip! #LearnOutdoors #WildcatsRead #WildcatsAchieve

This week, 6th grade students visited Medoc Mountain State Park where they were able to go on a hike, explore their surroundings, and engage in outdoor activities as they summarized their reading of the novel "Hatchet". Thank you to Friends of State Parks for their support in funding this trip! #LearnOutdoors #WildcatsRead #WildcatsAchieve