Brunswick County Schools

Happy Principals Month from Brunswick County Schools! This October, we celebrate our incredible principals who lead with passion, inspire our students, and support our dedicated teachers every day. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to creating a positive learning environment. Your leadership makes a difference in our schools and community! #PrincipalsMonth #BrunswickCountySchools #LeadershipMatters #BrunswickBuilt

Brunswick County Schools Make Notable Academic Strides in 2023-2024 NCDPI Accountability Data Shows BCS Continues to Rank Among NC’s Best BRUNSWICK COUNTY (September 13, 2024) - Brunswick County Schools students demonstrated impressive academic progress on state assessments for the 2023-2024 school year, according to accountability data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on September 4, 2024. Highlights of the 2023-2024 accountability data for Brunswick County Schools included the following: • 68.42% of schools received a school performance grade of C or better • Three BCS schools moved up a full school letter grade (Town Creek Middle School, Shallotte Middle School, and Southport Elementary School) (The school performance grade is made up of the school’s 80% achievement score and 20% growth score.) • 42.11% of schools Met or Exceeded Growth (8 schools) • 21.05% of schools Exceeded Growth (4 schools) (Academic growth is an indication of the progress that students in the school made over the previous year.) • BCS four-year graduation rate is 85.2% compared to 83% last year (This is based on the percentage of students who graduate with their cohort in four years or less.) In 2024, Brunswick County Schools ranked in the top third of the state specific to the percentage of students scoring at grade level proficiency in the following categories (out of 115 school districts): • Third-grade Reading • Fifth-grade Reading • Third-grade Math • Fourth-grade Math • Fifth-grade Math • Third-grade – Eighth-grade Math Composite • Math 3 (Top 10 in NC) • Biology (Top 10 in NC) Out of 233 schools in the southeast NC region, four BCS schools ranked in the top third of all schools based on academic growth: • Brunswick County Early College High School (7th) • Union Elementary School (24th) • Waccamaw School (42nd) • Southport Elementary School (49th) Two BCS schools also ranked in the top half of the 233 schools in the southeast NC region based on academic growth: • Town Creek Elementary School (93rd) • Lincoln Elementary School (99th)

Today, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost and the courage shown on September 11, 2001. This day is a somber reminder of the importance of unity, resilience, and compassion. At Brunswick County Schools, we recognize the impact of this day on our community and our nation. We extend our heartfelt thoughts to the families who have been affected and stand together in support and remembrance. Let us use this day to reflect on the values that strengthen us as a community and to inspire the next generation with the principles of empathy and solidarity.

FOCUS Broadband recently awarded $28,538 in grant funds to 13 educators to support programs that expand educational opportunities for students in Brunswick County! We appreciate their partnership and support of Brunswick County Schools!

📢 Exciting News from Town Creek Elementary School!📢 We’re thrilled to share that our ribbon-cutting celebration for the new eight-classroom building addition at Town Creek Elementary School was a huge success! The new space is now officially open, and we’re so excited for our students and teachers to enjoy this modern, innovative environment. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone and the bright future it holds for our community. To learn more about the new addition, please click the link below. https://lnkd.in/e5GngrJr #TownCreekElementary #RibbonCutting #BuildingBrightFutures #CommunityCelebration #BrunswickBuilt

📢 Big News at North Brunswick High School! 📢 We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our brand-new building on the campus of NBHS! Join us as we celebrate this major milestone and the enhancement of our school facilities. The new building features 18 cutting-edge classrooms, a band suite, modern collaborative learning spaces, an assistant principal's office, restrooms, teacher workrooms, and will greatly enrich our students' educational experience. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this dream a reality— the Brunswick County Board of Education, Barnhill Contracting Company, and supportive community partners. Your efforts and commitment to providing our students with the best academic facilities are deeply appreciated! Here’s to new opportunities and a bright future ahead! #NorthBrunswickHS #GrandOpening #NewBuilding #FutureReady #BrunswickBuilt

📰 BCS in the News 📰 BCS planning to build more schools https://lnkd.in/expMnyN4

🎉 Welcome Back, Teachers! 🍎 We're so excited to kick off another incredible school year with you! Your dedication, creativity, and passion make a world of difference in our students' lives. As we gear up for new challenges and opportunities, let’s embrace the new school year with enthusiasm and a spirit of collaboration. Here's to fresh starts, inspiring moments, and making this school year the best one yet. Together, we’ll make magic happen! 🌟 ✏ #WelcomeBackTeachers #NewSchoolYear #BrunswickBuilt

At today's North Carolina State Board of Education meeting, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt recognized Brunswick County Schools as a southeast region leader in Kindergarten-Third Grade literacy data! Great things are happening in Brunswick County Schools! #BrunswickBuilt

Brunswick County Schools is seeking an attorney or firm to serve in the capacity of School Board Attorney. The district is seeking an attorney or firm well versed in education law, particularly federal and state statutory and case law governing public education, civil service, human resources, and general municipal matters in North Carolina. Additionally, the attorney or firm should be able to provide a broad range of legal services and prepare legal documents required by the Board of Education and the Superintendent in the day-to-day operations of Brunswick County Schools. The deadline for proposals is 2:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024. For more information, please click the link below. https://lnkd.in/e6yNkc4A