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BCS Board to Meet in Special Called Session
The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in a special called session on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually. The purpose of this meeting is to take action on
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What Plan A Could Look Like for BCS
Bladen County Schools’ approach to reopening under Plan A will depend on parent and staff sentiment, staff capacity, and any fiscal considerations or limitations
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NCDHHS Launches COVID-19 Exposure Notification App
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of a COVID-19 Exposure Notification app called SlowCOVIDNC. The app will help North Carolinians slow the spread of the virus by alerting
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Governor Announces Changes to Student Learning
On September 17, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina students in grades K-5 would be allowed to return for in-person classroom instruction under ‘Plan A’ if a school system can do so safely
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BCS Identifies Positive COVID Case
The safety and well-being of Bladen County Schools’ staff is always our number one priority. We are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of all our staff. Bladen County Schools are following CDC and DHHS guidelines as we continue to monitor
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BCS Identifies Positive COVID Case
Bladen County Schools has learned on Wednesday, September 16 that an employee at Clarkton School of Discovery has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy requirements, we cannot
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Board Approves New Principal, AP, and Directors
The Bladen County Board of Education has made several new position approvals during the June, July, and September Board meetings.
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September Board of Education Virtual Meeting
The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in its regular monthly board meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually.
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Welcome Back Students on September 14
We are looking forward to welcoming your child back to school for in-person learning beginning Monday, September 14. Students identified as A day will attend school in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays; students identified as B day will attend school in-person on
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BCS Identifies Positive COVID Case
The safety and well-being of Bladen County Schools’ staff is always our number one priority. We are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of all our staff. Bladen County Schools are following CDC and DHHS guidelines as we continue to monitor
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DPI's September Newsletter for EC Parents
Many parents have heard the term “contingency plan” as schools begin to re-open, but many are still confused as to what they are. Information about contingency plans, IEPs, and assistive technology are part of this month's topics.
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Senate Passes Hold Harmless Bill for Districts
The North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 1105 on Wednesday, September 2 which includes $1.05 billion in federal funds for COVID-19 relief as well as a provision that will prevent districts from
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Free Meal Delivery To Continue Until December 31
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue
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State Health Director Memo: Extending Deadlines for School Immunizations
A new Executive Order issued on 8.12.20 by Governor Roy Cooper and a State Health Director Memo issued by State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Tilson suspends but does not waive documentation deadlines for proof-of-immunization and
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BCS Now Offers EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Bladen County Schools' Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential evaluation, referral, and counseling service provided, free of charge, to all eligible employees and dependent members of their household. Employees also have access to a wide variety of tools
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National School Lunch Program Begins September 1; Summer Feeding Ends August 31
Monday, August 31 will be the last day that Bladen County Schools will provide free meals to children ages birth to 18 years old through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP); aka - the summer feeding meal
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ICYMI: Meal Delivery By Bus Program Is Rolling
Buses are on the road beginning at 11 AM each day making stops and delivering meals. As a reminder, the meal delivery by bus program will
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Project AWARE: A Spectrum of Opportunity in School Based Mental Health Service Provision
Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) is a collaboration between the NC Department of Public Instruction and the NC Department of Health and Human Services to develop processes and procedures for connecting youth and families to mental health services
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State Experiences 2nd-day of Technical Glitches
Parents, educators, and students are all doing the best that we can and deserve technology that works. While we are limited in terms of what we can do immediately, rest assured that DPI
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ECAC: A Planning Guide for NC Families Who Have A Student With A Disability
ECAC's Return to School Planning Guide features specific worksheets to help NC families as they prepare for how their children with disabilities will receive the services and supports outlined in their IEPs.
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