On September 17, 1968, the U.S. Congress established the week, including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the 100th Congress expanded Hispanic Heritage Week to a full month, beginning September 15 and ending October 15. These dates correspond to the independence days of several Latin American countries. September 15 marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico’s independence is September 16, Chile’s is September 18, and October 12 is celebrated as Dia de la Raza.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated with ceremonies and activities in corporations, government agencies, community organizations, schools, and churches. It is a time to honor the rich diversity of the Hispanic-American community and educate oneself about the history, culture, and traditions of people who have made and continue to make remarkable contributions to society.

Has your child accomplished something GREAT in the classroom, at school, or during extracurricular activities that you would like to share? If so, please send the details to goodnews@cravenk12.org

Your submission could possibly be featured on the district's social media, website, and distributed through the IN THE KNOW Newsletters.

Craven County Schools has the BEST staff, students, families, and community members so we need to share our story! So don't be shy and share away.

The North Carolina Department of Justice and Attorney General Josh Stein are working hard to keep kids safe. Youth today face a variety of challenges – some that may be familiar to parents and many that simply did not exist in generations past, before fentanyl, cell phones, and social media.

Earlier this year, Attorney General Stein convened leaders from across North Carolina to discuss the challenges facing our youth and strategies to help keep them safe – and following that event, several parents noted that they wished there was a way to share this important information with others who are concerned about our kids. To do so, the NC Department of Justice is organizing a series of webinars targeted to parents, caregivers, and those who work with youth.

This series – Protecting the Next Generation of North Carolinians – will address four specific topics, one per each brief session, and at each, we’ll convene experts to provide background information and practical tips to help keep NC kids healthy and safe. We’ll cover topics including online dangers for youth, safe gun storage, and youth substance use. More information on the series is available here. 

The series kicks off in October with Keeping Kids Safe at School, at Home, and in our Communities with Safe Gun Storage.

·        Wednesday, October 4 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

·        Speakers include NC Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary William Lassiter, Raleigh Police Department Lieutenant Billy Gartin, parent advocate Baker Burleson, and Attorney General Josh Stein

·        Register here

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope.

Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) and Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07) announced they will be co-hosting the third annual Water Adaptations to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 9am-4:30pm in Greenville, NC at the Hilton Hotel.

After two hugely successful events in Greenville and Wilmington, they look forward to continuing the bipartisan conversation regarding human adaptation strategies to waterway challenges in North Carolina and furthering the development of legislative plans and strategies to combat these challenges over the next 5, 25, and 100-years.

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07),  and Rep. Donald Davis (NC-01) will be joined by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) (virtual), Senator Ted Budd (virtual) leading scientific and academic experts, outside stakeholders, community leaders, and many federal, state, and local officials. The full attendee and speaker list will be announced at a later date. has been invited.

Please RSVP for in-person or virtual WATERS Summit attendance by emailing waterwaychallenges@mail.house.gov. If you plan to attend the WATERS Summit in-person and would like to reserve a hotel room, please click HERE for a discounted room rate at the Hilton Greenville.

NOTE: The WATERS Summit is invite-only and not open to the public. Members of the public will be invited to watch the WATERS Summit live via YouTube livestream on Wednesday, October 11, 2023  https://youtube.com/live/NtIUApgTbx0?feature=share