August 18, 2025
To: North Wilkes Middle School Parents
From: Litta Belk, Principal
Subject: Important: Required Student Safety Video for 2025-2026 School Year
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We hope you are enjoying a safe and restful summer. As part of our commitment to student
safety and well-being, and in compliance with a new law, North Carolina General Statute 143B-
1209.100, all public school students in grades 6-12 will be shown a safety awareness video
during the upcoming school year. The video is required to be shown within the first five (5) days
of the school year.
This video is designed to educate students on recognizing, avoiding, and reporting unsafe
situations, particularly focusing on “grooming activities.” The videos do not discuss abuse,
neglect, human trafficking and/or exploitation which are all extremely serious issues outside
the school context. Thus, we encourage all parents and guardians to review the video(s) in
advance of the new school year. Doing so will give you a better understanding of what your
child will be learning and help support conversations at home about personal safety.
Although the videos focus on examples in schools, the information applies to all aspects of
your student’s life. We encourage you to discuss these issues openly with your student. Please
note that per N.C. law, potential student abuse, neglect and/or exploitation situations
occurring outside of school are handled by DSS while potential inappropriate conduct by school
employees is handled by the school administration and law enforcement. All such allegations
are thoroughly investigated.
If you have any questions or concerns about your student viewing these videos, please
contact Litta Belk at 336-903-6224 prior to the start of the 2025-2026 school year so
that we may discuss your concerns and explore alternative options if needed.
Please note that school board policy 4240/7312 provides clear guidance on how to report various forms of
misconduct by adults with children in all settings, both in and out of school.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students informed and safe.
Sincerely,
Litta Belk
Principal - North Wilkes Middle School