2026-2027 Parent Weekly Updates

This week is FALL SPIRIT WEEK. We hope to see everyone participating.

If you are new to AVID this year, you should have received an invitation last week via Class Dojo inviting you and your child to our annual AVID Signing Night on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00-7:30pm in the school cafeteria.

This is a chance for your child to officially be recognized as an ‘AVID Scholar’ as well as a chance for both students and parents to sign the AVID agreement AND a chance for you to hear all about what your child does in AVID.

Students are asked to dress in business casual attire--if possible (i.e. dress pants/skirt, dress, dress shirt or collared shirt, etc.) Light refreshments will be served. Please let us know whether or not you are able to attend by completing the RSVP form that is linked in the flyer below. (Click on the link below to open the flyer, then click on the link that is located on the flyer to RSVP.)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Amy Staton via Class Dojo or email (statona2@pitt.k12.nc.us)

We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!

Calling all Actors, Actresses, and Singers...

Reminder: Friday is an early release day. Students dismiss at 12:30.

• Military Child of the year award. Students 13 to 18 who have a parent in a branch of the military are eligible to apply. See this link for more information.

• 8th grade students interested in applying for Health Sciences Academy can use this link to apply. October 28th virtual parent night 5:30-6:30pm Join with Google Meet

meet.google.com/sck-htdx-zuo

• Attention 7th/8th grade families. Student interested in participating in teen court can apply through the QR code on the flyer

We hope to see everyone at the Halloween Hangout this Friday. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND!

🚫 Students are NOT permitted to make or receive phone calls or text messages during the school day. This includes communication with parents. If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call the front office.

📅 Beginning Monday, October 19, all students will be required to place their cell phones inside their backpacks at the beginning of EVERY class.

⚠️ Any cell phone seen out during the school day will be confiscated.

Our goal is to minimize distractions, protect instructional time, and keep students focused on learning. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child at home.

💙 Thank you for helping us keep our Raiders focused and LEADing every day!

If you are new to AVID this year, you should have received an invitation last week via Class Dojo inviting you and your child to our annual AVID Signing Night on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00-7:30pm in the school cafeteria.

This is a chance for your child to officially be recognized as an ‘AVID Scholar’ as well as a chance for both students and parents to sign the AVID agreement AND a chance for you to hear all about what your child does in AVID.

Students are asked to dress in business casual attire--if possible (i.e. dress pants/skirt, dress, dress shirt or collared shirt, etc.) Light refreshments will be served. Please let us know whether or not you are able to attend by completing the RSVP form that is linked in the flyer below. (Click on the link below to open the flyer, then click on the link that is located on the flyer to RSVP.)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Amy Staton via Class Dojo or email (statona2@pitt.k12.nc.us)

We look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday

Volleyball:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Games: Monday (10/19) -Home: EPPES @ 4:00 *8th Grade Recognition

Cross Country:

• Practice: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: Tuesday (10/20) - @ Boyd Lee (4:30)

Football:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (10/22) -Home: TOURNAMENT PLAY (4:00)

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday (3:45 - 5:45)
• Game: Thursday (10/22) -Home: TOURNAMENT PLAY (4:00)

Calling all Actors, Actresses, and Singers...

• Halloween Hangout Wishlist

• Halloween Hangout Volunteers Sign-Up Genius

• Halloween Hangout ticket purchase link

Volleyball:

• Practice: Tuesday, Thursday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Games: Wednesday 10/14 -Home: EBA @ 4:00

Cross Country:

• Practice: Wednesday, Thursday - 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: Tuesday (10/13) - @ Boyd Lee (4:30) *8th Grade Recognition

Football:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (10/15) -Home: Farmville (4:00) *8th Grade Recognition

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday (3:45 - 5:45)
• Game: Thursday (10/15) -Home: Farmville (4:00)

Parents! Would your student like to personalize his/her school Chromebook? We heard students’ disappointment about not being able to add personal stickers on their new school-owned Chromebooks and found a way to allow for individuality and personalization! The mCover Hard Shell Case is available on Amazon in a variety of translucent colors and will easily snap onto your student’s Chromebook. Once in place students are welcome to decorate the top with school appropriate stickers of their choice. They will be asked to remove it before the end of the school year and can place it back on the following year.

Volleyball:

• Practice: Tuesday, Thursday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Games: Monday (10/5) - AWAY: Farmville @ 4:00; Wednesday 10/7) -Away: Hope @ 4:00

Cross Country:

• Practice: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: Tuesday (10/6) - @ Chicod (4:30)

Football:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (10/8) -AWAY: EB Aycock (4:00)

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday (3:45 - 5:45)

• PTO Meeting October 5th @ 6 p.m.

• Halloween Hangout Wishlist

• Halloween Hangout Volunteers Sign-Up Genius

• Halloween Hangout ticket purchase link

Title I Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 29th starting at 5:30. This will be an opportunity for you to learn about our Title I Program, Grade Level Curriculum, Student Expectations, and Ways To Get Involved! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

This October, Mrs. Davenport will be on the lookout for Raiders who are caught doing something GOOD! Whether you’re showing kindness, making good choices, helping others, working hard, or simply doing the right thing—you just might get BOO’D by the Principal!

Students who are caught LEADing will receive a special treat and recognition card. 👻🍬

So keep making AG Cox a great place—you never know when Mrs. Davenport might catch YOU!

Learn. Empower. Achieve. Discover.

The VFW is hosting an essay competition with entires due October 31, 2026. The 2026-2027 theme is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America." See Mrs. Landis if you have questions.

Mark you calendars for the upcoming Teacher Workday and Early Release Day...

• Battle of the Books: Battle Team Applications are due Friday, October 2nd!

• Hotspot for home use:

• Our previous contract for free hotspots for students has expired. If you are in need of free home internet for your student, you can complete the application directly through TMobile Project 10 Million

Volleyball:

• Practice: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Games: Monday (9/28) - AWAY: EEPS @ 4:00; Wednesday (9/30) - Home: Jones @ 4:00

Cross Country:

• Practice: Monday & Wednesday - 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: Tuesday (9/29) - @ Greene (4:30)

Football:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (10/1) -AWAY: Wellcome(4:00)

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday (3:45 - 5:45)

• HALLOWEEN HANGOUT! We are making this event amazing for the students at AG COX. We will give further details soon but save the date for OCT 23rd!! We need your help to make the HALLOWEEN HANGOUT a success for our students. We are asking for candy, Halloween prizes, Halloween decorations and/or monetary donations for our HALLOWEEN HANGOUT. We will be having games, pizza, drinks, a Photo Booth, a DJ and a costume contest which we hope the kids enjoy. It will be a huge event and we would love your support.

Halloween Hangout WISH list 2026 | Amazon Gift List

• Hey Winterville, you’re buying groceries anyway. Might as well make them count. Choose Lowes Foods Brand Clean Label products, and 5% of these purchases goes back to the schools you choose. Just link your Rewards account to up to 3 schools before you shop. That’s a pretty easy way to turn your everyday grocery run into a little school support. Start here:

lowesfoods.com/community/cart-2-class

• Upcoming PTO Meeting - October 5 @ 6:00

We are excited to kick off our Fall Into Great Attendance challenge from September 22–December 21! Throughout the fall, students will have opportunities to earn treats and prizes through Random Attendance Days, Attendance Streaks, and Monthly Drawings for perfect and improved attendance. Students never know when a Random Attendance Day will happen—so be here, be on time, and be ready to succeed!

Every day matters, and every day at school is another opportunity to LEAD: Learn. Empower. Achieve. Discover.

Our first battle of the books meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. Please encourage your student(s) to attend the interest meeting on that day (during remediation block) to learn more and receive an application to join the team!

AGCox PTO Spirit Night September 23, 4-8, Chipotle in Winterville!

Say you are supporting the AG Cox PTO and 25% of all proceeds will go to us! Spread the word!!

Volleyball:

• Practice: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Games: Monday (9/21) - Home: Hope @ 4:00; Wednesday (9/23) - Home: Aycock @ 4:00

Cross Country:

• Practice: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: Tuesday (9/22) - @ Boyd Lee Park (4:30)

Football:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (9/24) -Home: EPPES (4:00)

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday (3:45 - 5:45)
• Game: Thursday (9/24) -Home: EPPES @ (4:00)

Don't forget the HSA 8th Grade Recruitment Link is now open! The deadline to submit applications is Friday, November 13 at 5:00 PM.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HealthSciencesAcademy1/HealthSciencesAcademyApplication8thGradeStudentsClassOf2031

This October, Mrs. Davenport will be on the lookout for Raiders who are caught doing something GOOD! Whether you’re showing kindness, making good choices, helping others, working hard, or simply doing the right thing—you just might get BOO’D by the Principal!

Students who are caught LEADing will receive a special treat and recognition card. 👻🍬

So keep making AG Cox a great place—you never know when Mrs. Davenport might catch YOU!

Learn. Empower. Achieve. Discover.

First round:

October 8–8th grade Science

November 17–ELA

November 18–Math

• Oct 26-30--Fall Spirit Week

• Friday Oct 30 (early release day)--AB Honor Roll Social

• Friday Nov 6--Q1 Do the Right Thing event.

The tardy bell rings at 8:30 AM. Any student arriving after the tardy bell must be accompanied inside by a parent/guardian and signed in at the front office. Please do not drop students off at the door after 8:30 AM.

Thank you for helping us start each day on time and ready to LEAD!

To help protect instructional time, forgotten student items will not be accepted after 9:00 AM. Students will be notified when an item has been dropped off, but we cannot guarantee they will receive it immediately. Students may retrieve items from the front office during class transitions only and will not be called out of instruction to pick them up.

Thank you for helping us keep learning and LEADing the priority!

For the safety and supervision of all students, any student who has not been picked up by 3:45 PM will be required to wait in the front office until their ride arrives.

Students who are walkers are expected to leave campus when the dismissal bell rings. Students may not remain on campus or hang out after dismissal unless they are participating in a supervised school activity.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and orderly!

The deadline for required 7th grade immunizations is quickly approaching!

North Carolina requires all students entering 7th grade to have:

💉 1 dose of Tdap

💉 1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY)

📅 Don't wait! Families have 30 calendar days from the first day of school to provide an updated immunization record. Students who do not have the required documentation on file after the deadline will not be permitted to attend school until the requirement is met.

If you have not already done so, please schedule an appointment with your child's healthcare provider or local health department and submit an updated immunization record to AG Cox as soon as possible.

💙💚 Help us keep our Raiders healthy, in school, and ready to LEAD!

Volleyball:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Games: Monday (9/14) - Home: Rochelle @ 4:00; Wednesday (9/16) - Home: Farmville @ 4:00

Cross Country:

• Practice: Monday & Wednesday - 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: Tuesday (9/15) - @ Hope (4:30)

Football:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (9/17) -Home: Hope (4:00)

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday (3:45 - 5:45)
• Game: Thursday (9/17) -Home: Rochelle @ (4:00)

Mark your calendars for our Title I Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 29th starting at 5:30. This will be an opportunity for you to learn about our Title I Program, Grade Level Curriculum, Student Expectations, and Ways To Get Involved! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

AGCox PTO Spirit Night September 23, 4-8, Chipotle in Winterville!

Say you are supporting the AG Cox PTO and 25% of all proceeds will go to us! Spread the word!!

We are excited to announce that school clubs are coming soon!! Be on the look-out for more information in the coming days!!!

Volleyball:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Team Pictures: Friday (9/11)

Cross Country:

• Practice: Monday 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: 9/8 (4:30) - @ Chocowinity

Football:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:30 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (9/10) -Home: Pamlico (4:00)

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday (3:45 - 5:45)
• Game: Thursday (9/10) -Home: Pamlico (4:00)

Mark your calendars for our Title I Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 29th starting at 5:30. This will be an opportunity for you to learn about our Title I Program, Grade Level Curriculum, Student Expectations, and Ways To Get Involved! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

We hope you will join us at our first AG Cox PTO meeting on September 8th from 6 to 7. Light refreshments will be provided. Please also note that your time commitment is very flexible.

You can paint our SPIRIT ROCK for $25

Sign up on SIGNUPGENIUS and then pay by Venmo or Cashapp.

Follow directions on the site to reserve your week.

Act fast before your child's special week (BIRTHDAY) is taken!

ALL MONEY RAISED GOES TO THE PTO/SCHOOL TO HELP THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

What an incredible first week of school! Our Raiders have done a great job learning routines, meeting expectations, and getting back into the rhythm of school. Thank you to our families for your patience, support, and partnership as we kicked off the 2026–2027 school year. We are off to a great start and excited to keep the momentum going! Together, we will continue creating a school where every Raider is ready to LEAD — Learn. Empower. Achieve. Discover.

As we head into another great week at AG Cox, here are a few important reminders to help keep our Raiders on track and ready to LEAD!

Tardy Procedures:
Beginning Monday, our regular tardy procedures will be in effect. The tardy bell rings at 8:30 AM. Students arriving after 8:30 must have a parent/guardian come inside to sign them in. Please plan accordingly so students arrive on time and are ready to learn.

Dismissal & Car Rider Reminder:

Dismissal begins at 3:30 PM. All car riders should be picked up no later than 3:45 PM.

Beginning at 3:45, any student who has not been picked up will be required to wait inside the building until their parent or guardian arrives. This procedure helps us ensure that all students remain safe and properly supervised during dismissal. Please make every effort to arrive on time to pick up your child. After 3:45, we have very few staff members remaining on campus to provide supervision as staff members have completed their workday and afternoon duties. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for all of our Raiders!

Elective Change Requests:
Elective change requests are now Closed. We received more than 150 requests and have been working diligently to review each one. Please remember that changes are based on space and availability and cannot be guaranteed. All approved changes will be reflected in Infinite Campus no later than Wednesday, September 2. Students should continue following their current schedule until a change appears in Infinite Campus.

Dress Code Reminders:

Students should come to school dressed and ready to learn. Our goal is not to “dress code” students over every little thing, but rather to maintain reasonable expectations that promote learning and LEADing. When students have to leave class or take time away from instruction to address or adjust their clothing, that is missed time for learning. This week, our administrative team spoke with all classes about school-appropriate dress and our expectations. We appreciate families partnering with us to help students arrive each day ready to learn, LEAD, and make the most of every minute!

Center for Safer Schools Required Videos:
The Center for Safer Schools has mandated grade-specific student safety videos. Grade-level emails will be sent to families today with additional information about the videos, including how they will be presented to students.

Please be sure to review the email carefully, as the parent permission process differs by grade level:

• 6th Grade: Parents must opt in for their student to participate.
• 7th & 8th Grades: Parents will have the opportunity to opt out if they do not want their student to participate.

Please watch for the grade-specific email today and complete the appropriate form based on the directions provided.

Raider Athletics & Student Behavior:
Raider Athletics are in full swing! Please talk with your child about appropriate behavior when attending athletic events. Foul language, horseplay, fighting, and disruptive behavior are not permitted. Students who engage in these behaviors may be asked to leave the event. Whether an athletic event is at AG Cox or away, our students are representing our school. We expect our Raiders to demonstrate LEAD behavior — Learn. Empower. Achieve. Discover. in the classroom, in the stands, and throughout our community.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to make AG Cox a great place to learn, grow, and LEAD!

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as our bus drivers and students become familiar with their routes, stops, and pick-up/drop-off times. While we work hard to keep buses on schedule, delays can happen due to mechanical issues, substitute drivers, traffic, or other unexpected circumstances.

Please also remember that we share buses with our elementary schools. If an elementary route is running behind, it will impact the bus’s arrival at AG Cox and may cause our afternoon route to run late as well. We know delays can be frustrating, and we appreciate your flexibility as our Transportation Department works to get every student home safely.

Bus Transportation Requests:

All requests should be submitted to Dr. Odeh at odehn@pitt.k12.nc.us and Ms. Prayer at prayerk@pitt.k12.nc.us. Please allow up to 10 school days for the Transportation Department to process a request and add a student to a bus route. For transportation questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Odeh.

Track Your Student’s Bus:

Families can use the EduLog Parent Portal app to view their student’s bus location and transportation information. Use the directions below to download the app and get started.

EduLog Parent Portal Sign-Up Directions

If your student receives EC services, they may be pulled by an EC teacher during the first 10 days of school, even if they are not typically pulled from class. This allows our EC teachers to collect baseline data related to your student’s IEP goals and helps us better understand their starting point for the school year. Thank you for your understanding and support!

We know family time, vacations, and long weekends are important! As you make plans for the 2026–2027 school year, please use our Vacation Planner to take advantage of scheduled breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.

Whenever possible, we encourage families to plan trips and vacations around the school calendar so students do not miss valuable instructional time. Every day matters, and missed days mean missed opportunities to Learn, Empower, Achieve, and Discover!

Save this calendar and plan ahead so your Raider can stay on track!

Volleyball:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 3:30 - 5:30
• Parent Meeting: Monday after practice
• Games: Wednesday (9/2) - Away @ EPPES (4:00)

Cross Country:

• Practice: Tues./ Wed./ Thurs. 3:45 - 5:15
• Meet: 9/8 (4:30) - @ Chocowinity

Football:

• Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00
• Game: Thursday (9/3) - Away @ EB Frink (4:00)

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (3:45 - 5:45)

Looking for an easy way to help your Raider stay comfortable and ready to move during PE? Optional AG Cox PE uniforms are available for purchase through our Spirit Store on Ink’d Threads!

PE uniforms are not required, but they are a great option for students to change into for class, stay active, and avoid wearing sweaty clothes for the rest of the school day. 😅 Students can work hard in PE, change back into their school clothes, and be ready to LEAD through the rest of their day! SpiStay active. Stay comfortable. Rep your Raiders!

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at A.G. Cox Middle School! We are excited to welcome our students and families for a fresh start and an amazing year ahead.

This year, we are proud to introduce our new school motto: Raiders LEAD — Learn. Empower. Achieve. Discover. These four words will guide our work as we challenge every Raider to learn, grow, achieve, and discover their potential.

We look forward to partnering with our families to make AGC a place where every Raider can LEAD!

Contact Information:

Office - (252) 756-3105

Cell - (252) 802-1161

Email - davenpt1@pitt.k12.nc.us

Back to School Slide-deck (Shared at 6th Grade Orientation)

Elective Change Requests:

Please note that elective change requests will be reviewed and processed during the first week of school. All changes are based on space and course availability. While we will make every effort to accommodate student requests, elective changes cannot be guaranteed.

Bus Transportation Requests:

All bus transportation requests should be submitted to Dr. Odeh at odehn@pitt.k12.nc.us and Ms. Prayer at prayerk@pitt.k12.nc.us. Please allow up to 10 school days for the Transportation Department to process the request and add your student to a bus route.

Track Your Student’s Bus:

Use the EduLog Parent Portal app to view your student’s bus location and transportation information. Click below for instructions on downloading the app and getting started.Please note that bus routes may experience delays during the first few days of school as drivers and students become familiar with routes and pick-up/drop-off times.

EduLog Parent Portal Sign-Up Directions

• Practice: Monday (8/24), Tuesday (8/25), Thursday (8/27) - 3:30 - 5:30
• Jamboree @ Hope Middle School: Wednesday (8/26) - 4:00 - 6:00

Cross Country:

• Practice: Monday (8/24) 3:45 - 5:15
• Try-outs: Tuesday (8/25) & Wednesday (8/26) - 3:45 - 5:15

Football:

• Practice: Monday (8/24) & Tuesday (8/25) 4:00 - 6:00
• Jamboree @ AGC: Wednesday (8/26) 4:00 - 6:00

Cheerleading:

• Practice: Tuesday (8/25) 3:45 - 5:45
• Football Jamboree @ AGC: Wednesday (8/26) 4:00 - 6:00
• Tryouts (New to Cheer or AGC): Thursday (8/27) 3:45 - 5:45

Watermelon Festival: All student-athletes are asked to volunteer during the Watermelon Festival, Thursday through Sunday. Your child’s coach will share additional details and volunteer information this week.

ClassDojo: Each athletic team will have a ClassDojo page to keep students and families informed with important updates, schedules, and announcements. Coaches will share ClassDojo invitations and access codes this week!

With school starting on Monday...go ahead and sign up to paint our school's SPIRIT ROCK for $25. Pick your students special week (while the slot is available) and follow the instructions on the SIGN UP GENIUS link. Let's see who's creative! WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL RAIDERS!!

Our First PTO meeting of the year will be on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 6pm.
Enter through the front of the school and the room number where to go will be posted.
We hope to see you there!!