Monday, August 24th marked the first day of school for most Pitt County Schools students. Innovation Early College High School and Pitt County Early College High School began earlier in August, and Dual Enrollment students at Pitt Community College started the week of August 17th.
A new school year brings excitement, fresh beginnings, and countless possibilities for students, families, and community partners across Pitt County.
Students: A Fresh Start and New Opportunities
A new school year opens the door to growth, discovery, and connection. For many students, it also means transitioning to a new school—whether entering middle school or high school.
Students can:
- Explore a new activity
- Build new study habits
- Set school year goals
Each new year is a chance to learn, grow, and dream bigger.
Families: Engaging in the School Community
Families play a vital role in student success, and the start of the school year offers many ways to get engaged.
Families can:
- Join parent groups such as PTA, PTO, or Boosters
- Follow school social media to stay informed
- Meet the teacher and share hopes and goals for the year
- Support study habits at home
- Connect with school leadership and explore roles like SIT (School Improvement Team)
- Advocate for public schools at all levels
Strong family engagement strengthens every classroom.
Community Partners: Supporting Schools Together
Community partnerships enrich schools and expand opportunities for students. A new school year is the perfect time to strengthen existing relationships—or build new ones.
Community partners can:
- Attend PPS-PC sponsored Community Leader School Tours in October
- Connect with administrators to learn how your organization can help
- Sponsor school events
- Attend PPS-PC sponsored Public Schools 101 to deepen understanding
- Attend the Education Network Reception on September 17th
- Advocate for public schools
Partnerships make schools stronger—and communities thrive when schools thrive.
A Shared Commitment
Public schools are a public good. Strong public schools lead to a stronger community, and this new school year offers countless opportunities to engage, support, and uplift the students and educators who make Pitt County extraordinary.
