10/04/2026
Good Evening Panther Parents and Guardians,
This is Dr. Lott, Assistant Principal of Vick Elementary with this week's parent announcements.
All students and families are invited to the Career Pathway Summit on Tues., Oct. 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lee Technology Center and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology, located at 4815 Ward Blvd. We are excited to partner with Wilson Community College for this event. Come learn more about Career & Technical Education pathways that lead to amazing careers in computer science, health science, agriculture education, finance, public safety and more! There will be hands-on activities, demonstrations from industry leaders, FREE Pelican’s SnoBalls and door prizes that include a MacBook, Airpods and an iPad 11! For more information, visit the Career Pathway Summit news item on our district website.
Mark Your Calendars: Our next family engagement night will take place on Monday, October 26 from 6:00-7:30 PM. The theme will be Vick-O-Treat: Read, Treat, and Repeat.
Volunteer System Requirement: To participate in field trips or eat lunch with your child, you must complete and be approved in our volunteer system. This simple step helps us maintain a safe environment for all students. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Morning Arrival:
Doors open at 7:30 AM (students cannot enter before this time)
Students arriving after 8:00 AM will be marked tardy
Breakfast served until 8:10 AM
Student Dismissal:
Walkers: Wait across the street at the crossing guard area (not in the parking lot). Students will be escorted out at 2:55 pm.
Car riders: Stay in your vehicle—staff will come to you for car tag number or child's name
Do not park and walk up to the school for safety reasons.
Bus Riders: All of our buses generally depart Vick by 3:15 PM. Buses begin loading at 2:55 PM. Our buses depart in the following order each day: 168 (first), 231, 195, and 196 (last). In the event of a late bus, we will send out a message via Blackboard Connect and/or Social Media. Be at your child’s stop on time each afternoon!
We encourage you to download the Here Comes the Bus app on the Wilson County Schools website. You can access it here: https://www.wilsonschoolsnc.net/departments/transportation-services/here-comes-the-bus-app
The WCS Code is 13509
Transportation Changes:
Call the front office at 252-399-7886 before 2:30 PM for any daily transportation changes
Need a car tag? Contact the front office
Communication:
Don't forget to sign up for your child's teacher's ClassDojo account
Stay connected with the school via social media: Facebook and Instagram
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Vick Elementary a place where every Panther can thrive and succeed! Remember our Motto: By Building Readers and Growing Leaders, we are changing the narrative at Vick Elementary School!