I hope this update finds you well! We have been working hard in the Lower Academy and it is showing in all of the wonderful work. 

Thank you everyone for being so patient with the 2-5 carpool line! Please remember if you are in the 2-3 line students are not permitted to enter or exit on the passenger side due to safety concerns. 

Please make sure you are checking your Talking Points and Infinite Campus for updates from your child's teacher. They share valuable information through newsletters to keep you up to date on school events and classroom happenings. 

Thank you again for choosing Neuse Charter School to be your school of choice! Have a great week! 

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Fall Festival! It was a fantastic event filled with laughter, games, and community spirit. We appreciate all the families, staff, and volunteers who made it such a success.

Important Updates: 
 K–2 Character Parade – October 30 at 12:30 PM
Our youngest learners are invited to join in on the fun by dressing up as their favorite book character! Families are welcome to attend and cheer on our creative students as they parade around the campus.
 Red Ribbon Week – Begins October 27
We’ll celebrate Red Ribbon Week with special dress-up days and classroom activities promoting healthy choices and positive habits. Please take a look at the flyer for dress-up days!
Teacher Workday – October 31
There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 31. However, Ivy Camps is offering childcare for families in need of coverage that day. Please reach out to them directly for registration information.



Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm — we’re looking forward to another wonderful week at Neuse Charter!

Happy Monday! Wonderful things are taking place at NCS! The end of the first quarter is approaching quickly on October 8th! Time flies when you are learning! 

The updated 2025-2026 Family Handbook can be found here as well as on our school's website. Please take a look! 

Please be on the lookout for communication from your students teacher in regards to a parent teacher conference. NCS has set aside the teacher workdays October 9th and 10th as parent teacher conference days. 

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. So many wonderful things are happening at NCS! 
NCS Lower Academy is proud to announce the recipients of the Cougar with Character Award for the month of August! Each of these students was nominated by their teachers for consistently demonstrating the character trait of Kindness.
We are so proud of our students for setting a positive example and living out the values of Neuse Charter School. Congratulations to all of our honorees!

Kindergarten: Hudson Warren, Brooklyn Grady, Brianna Soika, and Mia Scalice
1st Grade: Tasani Godwin, Jack Bradner, and Emma Godwin 
2nd Grade: Aubrey Hardin-Renfrow, Vinson Summey, and Brantley Parrish 
3rd Grade: August Allen, Madeline Striegel, and Kennedy Farish 
4th Grade: Piper Beach, Harper Hedrick, and Magdieli Castro
5th Grade: Lennon Martinez, Della Rae Edwards, Olivia Martin, and Kaitlyn Pascassio 

Reminders:

• ​Friday, September 19, 2025, is a teacher workday
  
• Sometimes a child's nervous system needs: a walk, a snuggle, a bubble bath, a good snack, a listening ear, an understanding voice, an afternoon nap, a moment to be alone, a good belly laugh, a pause, some music, their favorite toys, grass between their toes, and a hug. 

Happy third week of school! Everyone is working so hard and learning so much. If you are not receiving messages from NCS, please contact the front office and make sure your information is correct in our system. 

If you have not had the chance to read IMPORTANT REMINDERS from Dr. Blackwell, please do so! 

Please make sure you are adhering to the carpool signs, directions, and rules. 

Thank you for choosing NCS! 

Thank you so much for all of those who attended Open House! If you missed the presentation or need a refresher please click on the link: docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XZ2DGnEgev966BDCqVCrVdC_-PhRRYdEoM1w3COfPug/edit?usp=sharing

Hello NCS Families, 

We have so much happening in the last few weeks of school. Please read this update very carefully! 

1. EOGS will be taking place on Monday, May 5th, and Wednesday, May 7th. 5th grade will take the Science EOG on Friday, May 9th. Please review this preparation sheet carefully and ensure your student is prepared. Students who are on time and present each day of the EOG will receive a treat from Mrs. Dunn upon completion of testing.  EOG reminders
   
2. Lower Academy Yearbooks have arrived and are available for pickup in the front office. Parents are required to come into the front office and pick up their student's yearbook. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you did not preorder a yearbook, you can fill out this Yearbook Order Form to be added to the waitlist. You will receive notification from the business office if and when one becomes available. 
   
3. Field Day is Thursday, May 15th. Field Day
   

            

Thank you for your continued support! 

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