Updated 3/29/11
Nicholas County Schools-Mandatory Training Module
Educating and Preparing Students to Succeed After High School
August 15, 2011 - May 31, 2012
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
The school year started off well and as would be expected very busy. I was happy to report to employees that Nicholas County ranked 19 of 55 counties in the state in academic achievement last year as reported by the West Virginia Department of Education. That is an increase from 27th ranking in 2007. In addition, student attendance was a record high, dropout rate was down, and discipline referrals were down for 2010-2011. This emphasizes that Nicholas County employees and students are serious about learning and doing a good job every day. There have already been successes to celebrate this year which are listed for your review in the highlights to the right.
Beginning in January, the Superintendent’s Message on the website will take on a different format. In an attempt to provide the public more current information, it is anticipated that updates and information will be provided monthly and in shorter segments.
As we enter the holiday season and have concerns of our students being exposed to drugs at such an early age in our communities, I wish to share the following message with you as was recently printed in the Nicholas Chronicle. I sincerely mean every word I have written. I ask that each parent reading this discuss the dangers of drugs with your children and take the message to heart. It is not meant in a chastising manner but as concern for our children.
“As Christmas is quickly approaching, I make a personal plea to all parents. There is one gift that is long lasting that all parents can give their children – a drug free home. Wrapped gifts under the Christmas tree fade away, get lost, or are worn out. But the habits and behaviors a child learns young last a lifetime. Those habits and behaviors can have a positive or negative effect on your child. If your child is exposed to drugs in the home in any manner, give your child the best Christmas gift ever and begin to clean up the situation. In nearly 40 years in education, I have had only a handful of parents who have ever said that they didn’t care about their children. I know that you love and care about your child so if you personally have a problem with drugs, please seek assistance for yourself. In doing so, you will give your child a Christmas gift for which they will love you for the rest of your life, not to mention the positive quality of life you will have given your child.”
Sincerely,
Beverly Kingery
Superintendent
MISSION:
Nicholas County Schools educates students for success in life.
CORE BELIEFS:
Our students do great work through:
- Great teaching and personalized learning;
- Continuous improvement by accountability; and
- Collective efforts of multiple individuals.
GOALS:
- Engage our students in excellence.
- Provide a safe and healthful learning environment that promotes citizenship, wellness, self-discipline, personal responsibility, and character.
- Prepare all students to be successful after high school graduation.
Right To Know
The Nicholas County Board of Education is required to notify parents that they have the right to request and receive information on the professional qualifications of their children's classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. If you have any questions, please contact the school principal.
Nicholas County Board of Education
Beverly Kingery, Superintendent
Dr. Lloyd K. Adkins, President
Philip Berry, Vice President
Barbara Taylor
Bob M. O'Dell
Jason A. Swager
Nicholas County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer