MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Hoke County Schools Community,

On behalf of Hoke County Schools, I am pleased to welcome you back to the 2021- 2022 school year! I hope you had an enjoyable and safe summer break. I am looking forward to a busy and exciting beginning of the school year. As our schools return to face-to-face instruction 5 days a week, we are eager to see everyone back on campus and to start our learning journey together. This year’s theme, Resilient and Ready, underscores our commitment to working together to overcome the challenges that have presented themselves over the past 18 months. We have equipped ourselves with effective tools and strategies and are ready to provide a high-quality education for all students.

Over the past year and a half, Hoke County Schools has proven that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. This year we will continue to work closely with the Hoke County Health Department and follow the guidance of NCDHHS and the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit to ensure all employees and students are safe at school. As always, we will monitor the data closely and make the necessary adjustments needed to prevent academic interruptions as much as possible. Masks for all students and staff indoors and on school transportation, regardless of vaccination status, are an important part of our protection against the spread of COVID-19, as well as healthy hygiene behavior, physical distancing, and enhanced cleaning protocols.

As we kick off the school year, we are excited to introduce the Hoke County School’s new vision and mission statements that were crafted using feedback from our community and staff stakeholder feedback sessions. These statements will guide our work and ensure the alignment to goals and strategies needed to prepare students for career, college, and life.

Vision Statement

The Hoke County School System, as a trusted community partner, will ensure an inclusive and supportive environment that cultivates positive relationships and authentic learning opportunities, which inspire and empower future-ready students.

Mission Statement

Hoke County Schools creates a student-focused learning community that fosters high expectations for all stakeholders, promotes lifelong learning, provides individualized support, and prepares students for success.

I would like to welcome our new students, families, and staff members to our Hoke Schools family and thank our returning staff and families; thank you for choosing Hoke County Schools. Many of our team members worked diligently throughout the summer during our extended learning summer camps, provided professional development, and prepared for the new school year. Our district will continue to thrive because of the unwavering commitment from our amazing Hoke County Schools employees, and we are eager to move forward on our path toward a successful school year.

I am honored and deeply privileged to be serving as the Superintendent of Hoke County Schools. I look forward to a successful school year and as always, thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times. I wish everyone a great first day of school.

Sincerely,

Debra Dowless, Superintendent

Hoke County Schools

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