
🌟 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME, ASHLEY EADES! 🌟
Please help us give a warm North Stokes High School welcome to our new Assistant Principal, Ashley Eades! 💚
Ashley brings 10 years of experience in education and an impressive background in both teaching and school leadership. She earned her degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina Central University and holds master’s degrees in Library Science and School Administration from Appalachian State University.
Before joining the North Stokes family, Ashley taught 7th Grade EC Inclusion at Meadowview Magnet Middle School in Surry County. She previously served as a Media Coordinator at Surry Central High School and taught 7th Grade ELA and Social Studies in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. We are excited to have her experience, knowledge, and passion for students here at NSHS!
Ashley has been married to her husband, Ty, for almost 24 years, and they have two children. Their son, Jay, 20, is a senior at UNC Wilmington, and their daughter, Evey Sam, 17, is a senior at Surry Early College. Their family also includes two beloved fur babies, Trout and Betty! 🐾🐾
When she isn't busy at school, Ashley loves to travel, play mahjong with her friends, and support her son when his band is playing locally. 🎶✈️🀄
Ashley shared, “I’m excited to join the North Stokes family because I’m looking forward to meeting new people, making connections, and being part of a community where everyone supports each other.”
We are thrilled to have you join us, Ashley! Welcome to North Stokes High School! 💚💚
Once a Viking, Always a Viking! 🏴☠️💚
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Our students recently took on a hands-on project that put their design, math, problem-solving, and construction skills to work!
Students started by identifying a need and then:
📏 Took measurements of an actual hammer
✏️ Created their own design
📋 Developed a material list
📐 Designed a cut list
🧮 Applied construction math
🪚 Used a square, compound miter saw, band saw, and belt sander
🔧 Used a pneumatic nailer to assemble their finished product
This project truly encompassed every facet of the process—from recognizing a need, developing a design, calculating materials and measurements, to producing a functional product.
We are proud of the creativity, teamwork, and hands-on skills our students demonstrated! 💚
This is learning by doing! 👏🔨
#NorthStokesHighSchool #NSHS #VikingPride #CTE #HandsOnLearning #Construction #LearningByDoing #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking 💚

Want to show your NSHS Viking pride and support our Powder Puff girls? Now is your chance! 💪🏽🎀🏈
👕 POWDER PUFF SHIRTS ARE PRE-ORDER ONLY!
Get yours ordered now (School Cash Online) so you’ll be ready to cheer from the sidelines!
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Come out and support our North Stokes girls as they take the field! 🏈💚
🔥 Will the SENIORS take the win this year?
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🔥 Or will the NEW FRESHMEN shock everyone and take it?!
There’s only one way to find out… COME TO THE GAME! 🎀🏈
Game: September 28 @ 6:00 pm
💚 Once a Viking, Always a Viking!
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Ladies, are you ready to hit the field and show us what you’ve got? 💪🏽🏈
Girls who are interested in playing in the North Stokes PowderPuff Football Game need to sign up using the form below!
📝 SIGN UP TO PLAY: Sign-ups will close on September 21, 2026
PowderPuff Player Sign-Up Form
https://forms.gle/nZksVmfSvWkWs6WG8
Get your friends together, represent your class, and get ready for some Viking football fun! 💚🏈
If you have questions, please see Mrs. Hunter.
Let’s play, Vikings! 💚
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Our Foods 1 students are getting hands-on during their Nutrition Unit! Students recently used a BMI/body composition machine to learn more about the different components that make up the human body.
The activity provided students with information about weight, body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, body hydration, daily calorie needs, metabolic age, and visceral fat. 📊
This hands-on experience helped students connect classroom nutrition concepts to real-world information while learning that health is about much more than a number on a scale. Students were able to explore how nutrition, activity, and overall wellness can impact the body.
We love seeing our students learning through meaningful, real-world experiences! 💚
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🌅 Class of 2027: Senior Sunrise is almost here! 🌅
Kick off your final school year bright and early with your classmates! Get your custom senior jeans ready, gather your friends, and join us to watch the sunrise together.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, August 21st
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM
📍 Location: The Football Field
🧺 What to Bring: Blankets or chairs
🧁 Provided: Muffins will be served!
Set those alarms early and come ready to start senior year off right. Tag your senior crew below so no one sleeps in! 👇✨
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2027 #SeniorYear #MakeMemories #SeniorJeans #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking


Phones are currently down at North Stokes High School. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to get the issue resolved.
Thank you for your understanding! 💚
#NorthStokesHighSchool #NSHSVikings #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking

Mrs. Hunter is creating a space where students can read, relax, play, and connect! 💚
The library now has puzzles, Connect 4, and comic books available for students to enjoy. Whether they want to challenge a friend to a game, work on a puzzle, or explore a comic book, there’s something for everyone!
The goal is to make the library more than just a place to check out books—it’s a place where students can engage, socialize, unwind, and have fun while they’re here. 📚✨
🎲 Help Us Build Our Game Collection!
Mrs. Hunter is looking for donations of card games, board games, puzzles, and other fun activities that students can enjoy in the library. If you have gently used games or activities sitting at home that you no longer need, consider donating them to the NSHS Library!
Every donation helps us create more opportunities for students to connect, have fun, and enjoy their time in the library. 💚
Stop by the library and see what’s new!
💚 North Stokes Vikings — Once a Viking, Always a Viking!
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Learning comes to life in Mrs. Heath’s Child Development classroom! Students recently participated in a creative, hands-on activity where they designed and decorated “My Ideal Family” picture frames.
This activity allowed students to explore the concept of family and the many different ways families can look and function. As students created their frames, they were encouraged to think about the qualities, relationships, traditions, and values that are important in a family. Through discussion and creative expression, students were able to connect classroom concepts to their own ideas and experiences.
Activities like this help students develop more than just artistic skills. They encourage self-expression, communication, critical thinking, decision-making, and an understanding of relationships and family dynamics. Hands-on projects also provide students with opportunities to learn in a meaningful way while working collaboratively and sharing ideas with their classmates.
We love seeing our Vikings engaged in learning that connects classroom content to real-life experiences! Thank you, Mrs. Heath, for creating meaningful learning opportunities for our students. 💚
#NSHS #NorthStokes #ChildDevelopment #HandsOnLearning #FamilyStudies #CreativeLearning #VikingPride #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking




Please join us in welcoming Mr. Taylor to North Stokes High School! 🏫🛠️
Mr. Taylor joins us from RJ Reynolds High School, where he taught Drafting, Architecture, and Engineering for the past three years. With 22 years of teaching experience, he has taught Construction, Carpentry, Project Management, Drafting, and more. Before entering education, he worked in the commercial construction industry, bringing valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
When he’s not teaching, Mr. Taylor enjoys spending time with his family, working with classic automobiles, enjoying outdoor activities, collecting vinyl records, and reading classic literature—especially Hemingway. 📚🎶🚗
Mr. Taylor is married to his wife, Amanda, and they have two daughters, Jessica, a UNC Wilmington graduate, and Mary Elizabeth, a UNC Charlotte graduate.
He is especially excited to start the Carpentry program at North Stokes and share his knowledge, skills, and opportunities with his students. He looks forward to getting to know the North Stokes community and becoming a Viking!
Welcome to the Viking family, Mr. Taylor! We are excited to have you on board! 💚⚔️
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🎭 Stokes County Schools All County Theatre is excited to announce auditions for The Wizard of Oz!
🌟 Who: Students in Grades 3–12 from any Stokes County School
📅 Audition Dates: August 26, 27 & 28
Whether you love acting, singing, or performing, this is your chance to be part of a magical production and make unforgettable memories!
🎟️ Reserve your audition time and find audition information at:
www.stokestheatre.weebly.com
Questions? Contact Mr. Bulla at justin.bulla@stokes.k12.nc.us
Don't miss your chance to journey over the rainbow! 💚👠🌪️
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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day? Stokes County Schools is seeking dedicated individuals to help safely transport our students and support their success.
We're currently hiring:
🟡 Full-Time Bus Drivers (with full benefits)
🟡 Part-Time Bus Drivers
🟡 Substitute Bus Drivers
🟡 EC Bus Monitors
🎓 No CDL? No problem! Bus driver training and certification are FREE and provided through Stokes County Schools and the DMV.
If you're ready to drive the future and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
📞 Contact the Stokes County School Bus Garage at (336) 591-7169 to learn more or apply today.
Together, we're putting Students First every mile of the way.
#StokesCountySchools #NowHiring #DriveTheFuture #MakeADifference #SchoolBusDriver #EducationCareers #StudentsFirst

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Sapp, our new Art teacher, to North Stokes High School!
Ms. Sapp is excited to begin teaching art at North Stokes. She has been teaching for six years, previously teaching in Cumberland County, and is proud to now be teaching in the Stokes County community where she grew up.
She attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), where she majored in Animation. Outside of school, Ms. Sapp is a mom to a wonderful three-year-old daughter, and her husband teaches in Winston-Salem.
Ms. Sapp loves playing video games and finding creative inspiration in them. She looks forward to sharing her love of art and creativity with her students and making it a great year at North Stokes!
Welcome to North Stokes, Ms. Sapp! We’re so excited to have you as part of the Viking family! 💚🎨
#NSHS #StaffSpotlight #WelcomeToNorthStokes #VikingPride #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking


Hello, Vikings! Please join us in welcoming one of our newest members of the North Stokes family! 💚
A true Viking for life, Mrs. McHone graduated from North Stokes High School in 2016 and has spent the past 10 years working as a CNA/nurse. Now, she is bringing her experience and passion back home for her first year in the classroom as our Health Occupations teacher! 🩺💚
She is married to her husband, Matthew, who is also a North Stokes graduate. Together, they have three children—a son and two daughters. Their oldest is starting Kindergarten at Sandy Ridge Elementary this year! 📚✏️
We are so excited to welcome her back to the school she once called home. She is looking forward to sharing her knowledge, experience, and passion for healthcare with our students.
Welcome back to North Stokes! Once a Viking, always a Viking! 💚⚔️
Hello, Vikings! Please join us in welcoming Ashley Tate, our new Exceptional Children’s teacher at North Stokes High School! 💚
Ms. Tate joins us from Piney Grove Middle School, where she taught Exceptional Children’s ELA for the past 7 years. She brings an impressive 17 years of teaching experience, including experience teaching elementary AIG and EC, as well as middle school EC.
When she’s not teaching, Ms. Tate enjoys spending time with her son and cat, working on puzzles and word games, playing trivia, going for walks, listening to music, exploring new places, and learning new things. She’s also trying her hand at beekeeping! 🐝
Ms. Tate says she is excited to join the North Stokes community and is looking forward to a great year!
Welcome to North Stokes, Ms. Tate! We’re so glad you’re here! 💚
#NorthStokesHighSchool #NSHS #VikingPride #WelcomeToNorthStokes #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking

Mark your calendars! School Pictures will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at North Stokes High School. 💚🏹
Picture packages are available starting at $25, with several options to choose from. You can also purchase additional prints and options à la carte.
✨ ONLINE ORDERING:
Visit strawbridge.net and use code FM523650 to order your pictures online.
📌 Picture Day: September 16, 2026
📍 Location: North Stokes High School
💻 Order Online: strawbridge.net
🔑 Order Code: FM523650
📢 Bonus: When you order online, you can get a FREE name and year on prints in packages!
Please see the flyer for complete package and pricing information.
Let’s get those Viking smiles ready! 😁💚
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Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Amy Reeves to the North Stokes High School family!
Mrs. Reeves began her teaching career at Nancy Reynolds “back in the 1900s,” as her boys like to remind her! 😄 She went on to teach at Mount Airy Middle School and Copeland Elementary before taking some time to be a stay-at-home mom.
She returned to teaching in 2020—just in time to experience teaching kindergarten online during a pandemic! “That was an adventure!” she says.
Mrs. Reeves is married to her husband, Tommy, and they have two sons, Sam and Charlie, who are both currently studying at UNC Charlotte. Go Niners! 💚💛
She is excited to enter the high school world and share her love of mathematics with our students. She is looking forward to getting to know the North Stokes community and becoming a Viking! 🏹💚
Welcome to North Stokes, Mrs. Reeves! We are so glad you're here!
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