Goldsboro, NC – With the first day of classes already underway for two schools on the Non-Traditional Academic Calendar, and quickly approaching for the district’s other 31 schools, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) wants to share the following updates to help students and families take the first steps towards a successful school year.

Back to School Updates
Parents are encouraged to go to the school district’s website www.waynecountyschools.org and click on Parent Engagement & Rights to find information about academic calendars, lunch menus, bus routes, Open House schedules, and more!

First Day of School
The first day of school for schools operating on the traditional academic calendar is Monday August 26 and the first day of school for Carver Height Elementary students is Wednesday, August 21.

Open House
Next week, each school will conduct an Open House to provide students and families the opportunity for families to meet teachers, learn about classroom curriculums and expectations, familiarize themselves with school campuses, and pick up supplies lists and daily schedules. As schedules can vary, parents are encouraged to go to the school district’s website www.waynecountyschools.org and click on Back to School Updates under  Parent Engagement & Rights to view the Open House Schedule for their child’s school.

New NC SIS Parent Portal
WCPS is upgrading to the State’s new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus. This system offers enhanced features for parents to monitor their child’s educational progress with a user-friendly mobile experience. The Campus Parent and Campus Student portals provide real-time access to grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules. These tools are designed to facilitate seamless communication between parents, teachers, and students, keeping everyone informed about school activities.

Volunteer Application Portal

Each year, countless volunteers give of their time and talents to assist in our schools. Volunteers can serve in many capacities, including answering phones, making copies for teachers, serving as tutors, serving as testing proctors, and much more!  Parents are encouraged to go to the school district’s website www.waynecountyschools.org and click on Become a Volunteer to apply.

Student Safety: Bus Stops, Crosswalks, & School Zones
With thousands of students traveling to and from school on yellow school buses, the school district has the following tips for motorists sharing the roads:

• Never pass a school bus while its amber lights are flashing
• Give yourself extra time in the morning and afternoon to compensate for bus slowdowns
• Always keep an eye out for children at bus stops
• Slow down when passing students on the side of the road
• Watch out for students walking to or from school in the morning and afternoon.
• Slow down for crosswalks and school zones

 “We look forward to the start of all of our schools later this month,” states Dr. Marc Whichard, Superintendent. “Consistent with last year, we have three priorities for the upcoming year that I have conveyed to all of our school administrators. We will continue placing a heightened focus on student discipline, clean and maintained buildings, and bell-to-bell teaching. I believe these efforts made a significant impact last year and will continue to impact the quality of our schools for our students, staff, families and community members who visit our campuses in the coming year.”