Revlon and JF Webb High School Renew Historical Partnership
Revlon and JF Webb High School Renew Historical Partnership

The Revlon, Inc. manufacturing facility in Oxford NC is the largest employer in Granville County and has had a long, proud history of partnering with the JF Webb High School community.  Since the 1990s, Revlon has worked with the Warrior family to build connections to help bridge secondary schooling to the world of work.

As a world leader in the manufacturing and sales of cosmetics and beauty products, Revlon Inc. boasts cutting edge technology and manufacturing processes at their Oxford operation center.  Caitlin Hammon, Sr. Director - Bulk Processing, Preweigh, Warehouse, and Receiving, of Revlon, offered her thoughts, saying “Revlon is excited to be working with the local high school students and providing career opportunities and/or guidance for their future careers within the community.”

Left to Right:  Lauren Bennett (Chamber of Commerce), David Richardson (GC BOE Chairman), Tamara Rodebaugh (Career Development Coordinator, GCPS), Blondina Small (Acting Principal JF Webb HS), Dave Hamilton (VP of Global Engineering at Revlon Inc.), Harry Mills, (Granville County Economic Development Director), Caitlin Hammon (Sr. Director - Bulk Processing, Preweigh, Warehouse, and Receiving), Dr. Alisa McLean (Superintendent, GCPS)

JF Webb High School students have long enjoyed the proximity of such a cutting edge company.  Students have benefited from a variety of opportunities, ranging from facility visits, internships and co-op and apprenticeship opportunities.  In addition, Revlon has opened its doors to faculty and staff to on-site visits to help educators better understand the opportunities and demands of the manufacturing workforce.

Superintendent McLean offered her thoughts, stating, “JF Webb is so fortunate to have a world-class manufacturing facility in its back yard.  For years our students have been able to take advantage of this partnership, and we are so glad to join in a renewed commitment to this effort.  It is simply a phenomenal asset for our students and our community.”

Short term projects already in the works are for Revlon, Inc to send guest speakers to JF Webb HS classrooms, offer tours to staff and students, and participate in special events taking place at the high school campus.  The goal is to bring the two families together to help improve the broader community and expand opportunities for our citizens.

JF Webb Virtual Enterprise
Virtual Enterprise

Congratulations to the Second Period J.F. Webb VE Class on placing second in the NC Business Plan Competition! Representing the class in the competition were Abigail Humphries, Maryland Herrera and NyAsia Fields.

GCHS: Kerr Ferderation Event
GCHS FFA

Granville Central High School at the Kerr Federation Events held in Roxboro, NC

Congratulations!
Congratulations

Congratulations are in order for Derek Morales & Allan Gomez both qualified to participate in the state championship in Cross Country.

Lane Prochaska was named the Conference Player of the Year

Pictured from Left-Right:

Lane Prochaska-Derek Morales-Allan Gomez

Reading Skill Programs
Reading Skills

This summer, help your child become a confident, enthusiastic reader in the Summer Reading Skills Programs, offered by North Carolina State University's Office of Professional Development, in conjunction with the Institute of Reading Development.

Strengthen Skills, Build Confidence, Enjoy Reading

These programs teach key reading skills for every grade, from phonics and sight words for younger children, to comprehension, textbook strategies and writing skills for older kids, and everything in between.

Guided by a knowledgeable and supportive teacher, students in these programs experience reading success again and again, developing their skills and building confidence in outstanding books at the right level of challenge for each age.

Your child will build the skills, confidence, and motivation he or she needs to become an avid, enthusiastic reader, who enjoys reading for school and for pleasure.

How the Programs Work

Your child will attend weekly live online classes that build skills and provide great experiences with terrific books – books that are filled with interesting characters, exciting storylines, and engaging themes. Between classes, your child will practice reading and complete fun interactive lessons that develop core skills and build confidence.

An Institute of Reading Development teacher will provide all the support and instruction your child needs to grow as a reader and student. Your child will get a jumpstart on the next school year and be ready to make it a big success!

Let’s Discuss Your Child’s Reading Development.

Call to speak with a reading program advisor.

1-800-266-3991

A variety of weekday and weekend options are available.

WiFi at Granville Athletic Park - By Brandon White
Wifi

OXFORD — In an effort to give more residents Internet access, the Granville County approved the use of Wi-Fi hotspot services from Open Broadband LLC at the Granville Athletic Park, which were installed last week.Assistant County Manager Korena Weichel said that the Granville Athletic Park was an ideal location for the hotspots given the number of visitors the complex normally receives for special events and athletic competitions like baseball and soccer games.“This was a great opportunity for the county to provide one additional hotspot for people who don’t happen to have Wi-Fi,” Weichel said. “When you’re in the park, there are certain locations in which you will be able to receive a signal.”Granville County’s Wi-Fi initiative began back in 2019 when the Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Open Broadband to place hot spots and broadband equipment around the area.Officials selected the Granville County Expo Center and the GAP as the two properties to host Wi-Fi hotspots. The free public Wi-Fi installation at the Expo Center was completed in 2019, with residents being able to access it from the parking lot.Wi-Fi coverage at the Granville Athletic Park will include the spectator areas on the baseball and soccer fields, along with the shelter near the concession stand. Once the Phase III expansion is done, hotspots will be installed at the new tennis courts and playgrounds.With technology becoming more integrated with daily life, Weichel understands the importance of Wi-Fi, particularly in rural areas, and believes that the hotspots at the Granville Athletic Park help get the county closer to its intended goal of having more widespread broadband access.“We’re just doing what we can to take some public spaces and the park is a county-owned park, so we’re able to put the hotspots there on our own dime,” Weichel said. “We want to give folks additional options as to where they can go to hook onto a hotspot.”Outside of the hotspots, Granville County has also been facilitating two broadband projects at Oak Hill Tower and Wilton Tower. After installation and a testing period, Open Broadband will contact residents on Granville County’s waitlist about service availability.Although there are several factors that have slowed down the process, Weichel said the county government remains committed to serving the needs of residents and is determined to have the broadband projects done in the near future now that hotspots have been put in place at the Expo Center and the Granville Athletic Park.“We don’t have any other public locations identified at this time, so the focus is now on getting the Open Broadband installations pushed through,” Weichel said. “We’ve had some delays with the company because they’ve kind of spread themselves thin, and we’re also trying to get some tower climbers scheduled and get all of the equipment in, so that will be our push going forward.”Anyone who wishes to get on the Internet at the Granville Athletic Park can do so by finding the network with the same name. No password is required.

Dr. Michael A. Myrick Receives State Leadership Award
Dr. Myrick wins an award

On Friday, September 25, Jack Hoke, the Executive Director of the NC School Superintendents Association, presented our very own Dr. Michael Myrick with the Dr. Sam Houston, Jr. Leadership Award. This prestigious annual award is presented to graduates of the North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development’s Aspiring Superintendent Program, a program which is designed to empower transformational education leaders for North Carolina’s public schools. The award is named in honor of Dr. Samuel Houston who is President and Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center. Dr. Houston served as superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District for ten years where he opened the first year round school in North Carolina. Dr. Houston has been a champion for strategic planning, student performance and accountability, meeting the needs of the 21st century workforce, skills for the STEM world and building education partnerships. Dr. Houston also served as the first executive director of the University of North Carolina Center for Leadership Development. Dr. Myrick has served the students of Granville County Public Schools as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Student Services for the past seven years. He has also held numerous leadership positions at the district level and is a former high school and elementary school principal. He began his career in education teaching high school English classes in Halifax County. He earned his BA from Elizabeth State University, and his Masters and Doctoral Degrees from Virginia State University. He is also the immediate past president of the Rotary Club of Oxford. He is married to his wife of 20 years, Florence, and has two children, Andrew and Jadyn, who both attend Granville County Public Schools.Upon receiving this honor, he commented, “I was excited to be selected to participate in the Aspiring Superintendents Program, which is one of the premier professional development opportunities for senior-level administrators. Participation in the program was an honor, but I was humbled to be one of only four recipients selected to receive the 2020 Dr. Sam Houston Leadership Award. The distinction is one that I will cherish for years to come.”Superintendent Dr. Alisa McLean also shared her remarks, saying "Dr. Michael Myrick is deserving of this esteemed award. Our district is extremely proud of him."

GEF Grants Awarded!
Carole Griffin

The Granville Education Foundation Awards $50,500 in Grants to Granville County School Teachers The Granville Education Foundation (GEF) recently awarded over $50,500 in grants to Granville County School teachers. This year, 48 grant applications were received and GEF awarded 26 grants in 11 different schools. Teachers were eligible to submit grant applications that were reviewed and scored by GEF Grant Committee members. The grant applicants name and school were made anonymous before the grant committee members read and scored the grant. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the GEF “Prize Patrol” visited and celebrated the grant recipients in person and via Zoom.

“My second experience with Prize Patrol was a bit different this year due to COVID-19, but I am thrilled we were still able to host this wonderful event. This day was filled with surprises, excitement, and tears of joy for many deserving teachers and students. We secretly notified the school principals we would be awarding the grants, but the teachers were unaware. Balloons and grant acceptance letters were delivered to the schools in advance to prepare for the virtual celebrations. It was delightful to witness these very happy Granville County School teachers receive their grants!” said GEF Executive Director, Jennifer Cufalo Carpenter. “Our grant funding goes directly into the classrooms for these teachers’ innovative projects, which is exciting not only for the teachers receiving the grants, but for their schools, their students, and for our GEF Board of Directors. We are excited about these projects and look forward to hearing how these grants impact our Granville County Students”, says Susan Hiscocks, President of the Granville Education Foundation Board of Directors.

GEF will remain in contact with the grant recipients throughout the 2020-2021 school year to gather the progress of their grant projects. Please join us in congratulating the following schools and teachers on their success.

2020-2021 Success Through Technology Grants (eligible to apply for an amount up to $5,000): West Oxford Elementary School – Karla Gravitt
Wilton Elementary School – Tasha Blalock
Creedmoor Elementary School – Kathy Clement
Granville Central High School – Audra Neunkirchner
J.F. Webb High School – Carole Griffin
Creedmoor Elementary School – Victoria Jones
Tar River Elementary School – Holly Navo

2020-2021 Experience Grants (eligible to apply for an amount up to $1,000):
Mount Energy Elementary School – Kelly Herman
Creedmoor Elementary School – Niekietta Grillo

2020-2021 Performing & Visual Arts Grant (eligible to apply for an amount up to $1,500):
Northern Granville Middle School – Sherria Grubbs
Granville Central High School – Brent Hammer 2020-2021

Lela Eaton Creative Teaching Grants (eligible to apply for an amount up to $1,000):
Mount Energy Elementary School – Kelly Herman
J.F. Webb High School – Lori Puryear
Stovall-Shaw Elementary School – Tammy Hughes
Tar River Elementary School - John Fiedler
J.F. Webb High School – Mary Lundquist
J.F. Webb High School – Amanda Baker
Mount Energy Elementary School – Farrah Preddy