08/10/2026
🎉 What an incredible start to the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉
Friday, Stokes County Schools staff came together for the annual Convocation to celebrate the beginning of a new school year filled with purpose, passion, and possibility.
We were inspired by heartfelt reflections from our Principal of the Year, Adam Smith, and Teacher of the Year, Sawyer Ferguson, who shared personal stories about the people and experiences that have shaped their journeys and reminded us of the lasting impact educators have on students every day.
Superintendent Dr. Brad Rice shared the district's vision for the year ahead:
✨ Excellence in Each School – Opportunities for Each Student ✨
This vision will guide our work as we strive to provide every student with the support, opportunities, and excellence they deserve.
A special highlight of the morning was recognizing Lanette Moore for her incredible dedication and more than 50 years of service to Stokes County Schools. Her unwavering commitment to generations of students, staff, and families is an extraordinary legacy, and we are deeply grateful for the lasting impact she has made on our district.
We also proudly recognized our outstanding 2026–2027 School Teachers of the Year:
🍎 Chestnut Grove Middle – Lauren Dudley
🍎 Germanton Elementary – Brianna LeSerra
🍎 King Elementary – Amber Stogner
🍎 London Elementary – Lori Booze
🍎 Mount Olive Elementary – Melanie Robin Horton
🍎 Nancy Reynolds Elementary – Jordan Vickers
🍎 North Stokes High – Paul Curtis
🍎 Piney Grove Middle – Stephanie Ellis-Wise
🍎 Pinnacle Elementary – Emily Whitaker
🍎 Poplar Springs Elementary – Melanie Wall
🍎 Sandy Ridge Elementary – Donna Stowe
🍎 Southeastern Stokes Middle – Hannah McKinney
🍎 South Stokes High – Sawyer Ferguson
🍎 Stokes County Academy – Hannah Hunter
🍎 Stokes Early College – Jennifer Spargo
🍎 Walnut Cove Elementary – Anna Joyce
🍎 West Stokes High – Jeff Robertson
A special thank you to the students and staff who helped make Convocation such a memorable event:
🎶 Musical Selections were provided through a collaborative performance by the North Stokes High, South Stokes High, and West Stokes High School Bands. Thank you to these talented student musicians and their directors for sharing your gifts and setting the tone for an inspiring morning.
Thank you to the South Stokes High School Marine Corps JROTC, under the direction of Gunnery Sergeant Alan Largen, for their professional and dignified Presentation of Colors. Your dedication and service were greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to each of these exceptional educators, and thank you to every member of the Stokes County Schools family for your dedication to our students and community.
Here's to a fantastic school year! Let's make 2026–2027 our best yet! 💙💛
-2027
