January is School Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board Appreciation Month in North Carolina. School Board Members play a vital role in our communities and schools, contributing hundreds of hours each year toward the advancement of public education. As elected officials, they are tasked with the enormous job of governing school districts, and their actions and decisions affect the present and future lives of children in the schools. The time spent in Board Meetings represents just a small fraction of the hours School Board Members spend in leading their districts. They attend seminars and training sessions to keep abreast of the latest trends in educational leadership; they are deeply involved in community activities; they visit schools and attend extracurricular events; and they spend a great deal of time listening to the concerns of staff, students, parents, and the public at large. We take this opportunity to thank our School Board Members for their hard work and commitment to improving outcomes for students at home and across the state. Thank you!
MLK Day, National Day of Service – January 19, 2026
The Martin Luther King federal holiday is a National Day of Service. It was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities—it is a “Day On, Not a Day Off.” Our appreciation goes to the students, staff, and citizens who devoted January 19th to helping improve their communities and commemorating Dr. King’s legacy as a leader and advocate for the betterment of all people.
Another Honor for TCS School Nutrition Department
Janette Broda, Director of School Nutrition, was invited to serve as a guest speaker at the annual No Kid Hungry Summit held in Washington, DC on January 12–13. (Please see photos on our website.) She presented during a session titled “Reaching the Last Mile: Strategies for Serving Ultra-Rural Populations,” where she shared the innovative ways our District provides meals to children during the summer months.
Our District was the only one from North Carolina represented at the summit. This invitation reflects the strong reputation of our School Nutrition Department and the impactful work being done each day to ensure students have access to nutritious, high-quality meals. It was an honor to showcase our efforts and commitment to serving students and families.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – January 9, 2026
January 9th is the annual National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) and a time to honor the dedicated public servants who put their lives on the line daily for their communities. We are grateful for our strong partnerships with the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Department, the Brevard Police Department, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and our School Resource Officers for all they do to keep our students, staff, and communities safe every day.
Kindergarten Rally – March 26, 2026
The annual Kindergarten Rally will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Transylvania Parks & Recreation (1078 Ecusta Road, Brevard). Starting school is an exciting experience for young children, and we want to ensure it is a positive one. All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2025 are eligible to start kindergarten this Fall.
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