For students of migrant farmworker families in Lenoir County Public Schools, it might seem that Santa Claus has relocated to Laupus Library at East Carolina University.
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Greene Early College Super Senior has his work spotlighted on LCC’s marquee
Greene Early College Super Senior, Joshua Mooring, recently had his work spotlighted on LCC’s marquee on main campus on Highway 70. The artistic piece was completed in Art 121, taught by Leigh Ann Parrish.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognizes outstanding beginning teachers
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching. These special young women were chosen by their mentors because they exhibit the qualities of an exceptional educator. Each of these young women received a bag filled with teaching supplies, as well as a certificate of recognition and a brochure about Delta Kappa Gamma.
Holiday concert brings masked music to Parrott
On December 4th Parrott Academy’s annual Holiday Concert provided cheer to lower school students, even as performers were masked and the audience was masked and socially distanced. The traditional all-school assembly was replaced by three concerts for smaller groups of the school’s youngest classes.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Rogers returns to take helm at ECU
North Carolina native Dr. Philip Rogers has been elected the 12th chancellor of East Carolina University by the UNC Board of Governors. The appointment is a homecoming for Rogers, 37, who is senior vice president of learning and engagement for the American Council on Education. Rogers was raised in Greenville and is the great-grandson of an early student of the East Carolina Teachers Training School. His wife, Dr. Rebekah P. Rogers, is a two-time ECU alumna.
Lenoir County Public Schools to participate in NCDHHS COVID-19 pilot program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected 17 school districts and 11 charter schools to participate in a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools where any in-person instruction is happening. Lenoir County Public Schools has 17 locations that will participate in the pilot program. Schools in the pilot will use the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen test card, which uses a nasal swab to detect COVID-19 and provides results in 15 minutes without laboratory processing. The swab must be performed by trained personnel.
North Lenoir High sophomore wins top prize in national essay contest
A 10th grader at North Lenoir High School has won national recognition and a college scholarship for an essay she wrote in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Shyaé Hood of Kinston was one of four grand prize winners of the 2020 Suddenlink Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest honored in a virtual ceremony Wednesday night and awarded a $1,500 scholarship. She is the first-ever winner from North Carolina.
Fine arts teachers finding venue in video, audio files
No less than teachers of English or social studies or other academic subjects, teachers at the heart of LCPS’s fine arts program are connecting with students through a blend of face-to-face and remote instruction and are finding a virtual venue in video and audio files.
Lenoir County Master Gardeners award grants to seven teachers
Annual grant awards from the Lenoir County Extension Master Gardeners Volunteer Association to inspire projects related to horticulture have gone to seven teachers in Lenoir County. Pat Bizzell, center, president of Lenoir County Master Gardeners, with 2020 grant winners, clockwise from bottom left, Kaitlyn Stroud of Northwest Elementary School, Carol Riddle of Bethel Christian Academy, Brenda Griffin of Pink Hill Elementary School, Rachel Hill of Northwest Elementary School, Ashley Ledford of Southwood Elementary School, Jodi Maxey of South Lenoir High School and Jessica Jones of Woodington Middle School.
Kinston student makes Fall 2020 Dean's List at Angelo State University
Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean's List designation for the 2020 fall semester, including Lauryn Banks of Kinston.
Harvey Enterprises and Affiliates 20 year employees honored
Employees with 20 years of service with Harvey Enterprises & Affiliates were honored recently by the Harvey family with a contribution to the C. Felix Harvey, Sr. Scholarship through the Lenoir Community College Foundation.
La Grange Elementary Student of the Month and Honor Roll List
Congratulations to the following La Grange Elementary Student of the Month and Honor Roll List students.
LCPS offering four-day-a-week option for hybrid plan students
LCPS students currently going to school twice a week for face-to-face instruction can move to a four-day-a-week schedule in January provided public health guidelines can still be met at their school and in their classroom.
Sorry, Grinch: Parrott students give 840 toys
Parrott’s SERV Society this week concluded a successful toy giving campaign, which started after students returned from Thanksgiving. Each day, a growing pile of toys filled collection boxes in the school lobby.
LCPS Board approves 4-day school week beginning in January
In a unanimous 7-0 decision, the Lenoir County Board of Education voted Monday evening to allow K-12 students a four day school week beginning next semester. According to Superintendent Brent Williams, applications for the four-day school week should be online Tuesday. In other business, Bruce Hill was voted as Chairman and W. D. Anderson was voted as Vice-Chairman. This story is developing and will be reported in-depth come Tuesday.
Virtual, Free Arts and Humanities conference for teachers and students
All North Carolina teachers and their classes are invited to attend a free two-day online immersive experience for NC educators and their students focused on arts and the humanities. The Cultural Arts LIVE (Live, Immersive Virtual Experiences) Conference will take place December 15-16. The conference will give students and teachers the opportunity to travel virtually across the state and participate in workshops and activities led by North Carolina artists, musicians, dancers, actors, writers, journalists, historians and educators.
NCDHHS announces applications open for pilot program of COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 testing in K-12 public schools to quickly identify students and staff who may have the virus to help slow its spread.
Lenoir County superintendent named NC's 2021 A. Craig Phillips Superintendent of the Year
Mr. Brent Williams, Superintendent of Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS), was named the 2021 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year at an awards presentation and reception held Thursday, Dec. 3.
LCPS Superintendent Brent Williams named 2021 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year
Congratulations to LCPS Superintendent Brent Williams, who was today named 2020 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year.