Piney Grove Middle

🚨 Important Message for Families Enrolling New Students 🚨

As we transition to Infinite Campus, we are experiencing some growing pains. Many families who began the Online Registration (OLR) process for new students may have received a message saying they’d get a follow-up email to complete the application — but unfortunately, that email was never sent due to a system issue.

💡 If you started the OLR and are still waiting for a confirmation email, please restart the process from the beginning to ensure your application is received.

📣 We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through these technical challenges.

🔗 Visit https://850.ncsis.gov/campus/OLRLogin/psu850stokes... to get started today! Links to enroll can also be found on school and district websites. SCS NEW students Online Registration Infinite Campus Help Guide - http://bit.ly/4lMK5TA

🗓 The Parent Portal for existing students will open on August 5th, 2025 to complete annual updates.. Information on how to access will be posted on Facebook and Websites. Let’s get ready for a great year!

📢 Mark Your Calendars! 🏫🎉

Join us for the Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, July 26th, 2025 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Stokes County Health Department!

✔️ Free health screenings
✔️ Immunizations
✔️ Sports physicals
✔️ Fun activities for kids and more!

Let’s get our students healthy, happy, and ready for a great school year! 🎒🩺✨
#BackToSchool #StokesCounty #HealthyStart

📢 Calling all families, educators, and community partners! Join us for the Federal Programs Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, June 19 from 8:30–9:30 AM — held virtually for your convenience! 💻☕ Your voice matters as we discuss how federal funds support student success in our schools. Let's collaborate, share ideas, and shape the future together! 🙌 🔗 Click to join: https://meet.google.com/rde-iwtx-jgx 📞 Dial-in: +1 267-553-6340 PIN: 372 056 973# #StakeholderVoice #CommunityMatters #EducationTogether #FederalPrograms #VirtualMeeting #StokesCountySchools

💪☀️ Stokes Strong: Summer Team Challenge Camp! 🏆🤝 Calling all current 6th–8th graders in Stokes County! Don’t miss this exciting 2-day team-building camp designed to build leadership, communication, and collaboration skills — all while having FUN! 🎯🔥 📍 Location: South Stokes High School 📅 Dates: June 10 & 11 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Come ready to connect, compete, and grow stronger together. Let’s show what it means to be Stokes Strong! 💥 #StokesCountySchools #StokesStrong #MiddleSchoolMatters #SummerCamp #TeamChallenge #LeadershipInAction Sign up here: https://forms.gle/k7BkjNFJkbaD5VLy5 Please contact Sonja Lankford if you have questions: sonja.lankford@stokes.k12.nc.us

North Stokes Football Camp is June 21st. If you are would like to attend, please see attached application.

Summer Camp Opportunity- This 2-day team building camp will be held at South Stokes on June 10 and 11 from 9 am - 2 pm. Please use the following link to register. https://forms.gle/k7BkjNFJkbaD5VLy5

Subject: Update on PowerSchool Data Breach and Ongoing Protection Measures Dear Stokes County Families, We want to make you aware of a recent update related to the PowerSchool data breach that was originally reported in January of this year. Recently, several schools and North Carolina Department of Pubic Instruction (NCDPI) employees across the state received messages from threat actors claiming to have access to student and teacher data from that breach. We have been informed that several Canadian school districts have received similar messages as well. Based on the current status of NCDPI’s investigation, they believe that the threat actors have access to the same data tables that were originally compromised. These data tables include student and staff names, contact information, social security numbers (limited student social security numbers), birthdays, medical notes, passwords (limited) and parent/guardian information. NCDPI has already notified appropriate law enforcement agencies, who are actively investigating this incident. We want to assure you that your Stokes County Schools and NCDPI have done everything possible to protect this information. PowerSchool, the vendor responsible for the incident, has taken full responsibility for the breach and is providing support services for those impacted. What You Need to Know: Please do not open any suspicious links or emails related to this incident. - Do not engage with anyone claiming to have this data. - PowerSchool is offering two years of free identity protection and credit monitoring to all affected students and educators through July 1, 2025. NCDPI is advocating for this window to be extended further to ensure everyone has time to enroll. Affected individuals can enroll in identity protection and credit monitoring at no cost to themselves here --> https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach/ Services include: - Two years of complimentary identity protection for all students and educators affected - Two years of complimentary credit monitoring for all adult students and educators affected These services are available regardless of whether an individual's Social Security number was compromised. Additional protection: Impacted users can freeze their identity for free through the North Carolina Department of Justice. LINK: https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/protecting-your-identity/free-security-freeze/ As we continue to work through this incident, we are committed to supporting students, families and staff with transparency and care. Sincerely, Phillip Bradley Rice, Ed.D. Superintendent Stokes County Schools

Immunization requirements that impact rising 7th grade students: Students entering 7th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine for individuals who have not already received those vaccines. Please see attached letter for more information.

🎨☀️ Summer Art Camp 2025!🎭🖌️ Get ready for a summer full of creativity at The Arts Place of Stokes (502 Main Street, Danbury, NC)! : Camp opportunities: 🌀 Pottery 🎭 Theatre Camp 🎨 Visual Arts 🧶 Weaving 🗿 Sculpture Perfect for young artists looking to explore their talents and make new friends! 📞 Call 336-593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org to register today—spots fill fast! #StokesArts #SummerArtCamp #NCArts

We are excited to announce our upcoming YOUth Matter event focused on safety, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Southeastern Stokes Middle School. This event is open to all families across the district and will feature two important presentations: Insight Human Services on prescription drug safety Stokes County Sheriff's Office on firearm safety Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7KhswB77ZdNyGmAbsBghRgOYC2sHN0-bbuPvn4m18fd844Q/viewform Please see the attached flier for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Salena Howlett if you have any questions.

💰 Bite of Reality at Piney Grove Middle School 💡 Thanks to Jon Hamby and Members Credit Union for sponsoring today’s Bite of Reality event — a hands-on, real-world simulation that gives students a glimpse into adult life and financial decision-making. Students were challenged to manage budgets, balance wants vs. needs, and make smart choices in areas like housing, transportation, childcare, and more. 🎯 The goal? To empower students with critical thinking skills, healthy spending habits, and the tools to plan for a successful financial future. #BiteOfReality #FinancialLiteracy #RealWorldReady #StokesProud #MembersCreditUnion #StudentSuccess

PGMS Spring Football Workout Dates After school till 5:00 have a ride to pick you up no later than 5:30 Thursday May 1st Monday May 5th Tuesday May 6th Thursday May 8th Monday May 12th Tuesday May 13th Monday May 19th Tuesday May 20th Players only need to have shorts, tshirts, and cleats each day. If you need any of these items please let me know. Any questions or problems please email: Head Coach - Matthew Wise matthew.wise@stokes.k12.nc.us Or Asst. Coach - David Martin david.martin@stokes.k12.nc.us Or text 276-692-6167

Water Day for making your AR goal for the year will be May 16th. Field Day will be on May 21st.

Little Folks Festival Saturday April 5th 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hosted at Mount Olive Elementary School Address: 2145 Chestnut Grove Road King, NC

PGMS: Friday is the last day for 8th grade yearbook ads and NJHS doughnut orders.

Weather Announcement: Friday, February 21st, 2025 Stokes County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay.

🚨 Important Announcement: School Closure 🚨 Weather Announcement - February 20th, 2025 Due to the unexpected snow, Stokes County Schools will close today. We will not run buses today. Secondary parents: If your children were already on buses, their school will contact you to let you know at which elementary school they are located. Elementary school will start dismissal at 9:15. Please be safe traveling to pick up your child. We will supervise your child until you arrive. If you cannot pick up your child by 11:00 am, please contact your child’s school to make further arrangements. I apologize for the late notice and the inconvenience. Please be safe.

Weather Announcement: February 20th, 2025 Due to unforecasted burst of snow, some of the secondary roads are impacted. There will be a 3 hour delay for Middle and High Schools. If your student is on a bus they will continue to the school. Elementary schools o a normal schedule.

Weather Announcement: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Stokes County Schools will be closed for students. Optional teacher workday . Staff: Option A