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Pink Hill teacher’s passion for grant writing pays off
For Brenda Griffin, a fourth-grade teacher at Pink Hill Elementary School, writing grants is a skill. Winning grants is a passion. And that passion – powered by her competitive nature, aided by her school’s systematic approach to researching and writing grants and encouraged by Pink Hill’s track record of success in winning what they apply for – has won Brenda Griffin herself Lenoir County Public School’s inaugural award for excellence in grant writing.
Your Shot at a Million: Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition Drawings to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
RALEIGH: As part of North Carolina’s effort to encourage more North Carolinians to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Roy Cooper announced $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to motivate those who have not yet been vaccinated — and thank those who have. Four vaccinated North Carolinians 18 and older will win $1 million each and four North Carolinians ages 12 to 17 will win tuition for post-secondary education. Executive Order 219, which has concurrence from the North Carolina Council of State, authorizes the drawings.
LCPS payroll specialist Bryan, principal Heath honored by EOP
Two women who have risen to the top of their respective areas in public education have been honored as the 2021 winners of the annual awards presented by the Lenoir County chapter of the N.C. Association of Educational Office Professionals.
Parrott Academy graduates 46
Arendell Parrott Academy conferred diplomas on 46 graduating seniors in commencement exercises on June 4th. Held at 4 p.m. in Ellis Simon Gymnasium on the school’s campus, the ceremony featured student speakers Elena Williamson, Josh Okonkwo, and Matti Snyder. Head of School Brooks Sutton stated.
After 740 years in education, 28 from LCPS say it’s time to retire
Twenty-eight women and men who altogether have dedicated 740 years to the education of young people were recognized not only for their longevity but also their loyalty during the annual LCPS Retirement Luncheon held last week.
Event: Join Neuse Regional Libraries' 2021 Summer Reading Program
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Event: Join Neuse Regional Libraries' 2021 Summer Reading Program
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Kinston student graduates from Angelo State University
Angelo State University conferred 888 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 884 graduates, including Lauryn Banks of Kinston, during the 2021 spring commencement exercises on May 15, 2021, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.
Northwest Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Northwest Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
Greene Early College celebrated the graduation of the Class 0f 2021 Thursday, May 27 at Greene County Wellness Center.
Northwest Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll, 4th 9 weeks
Congratulations to the following Northwest Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll students for the 4th 9 weeks!
Moss Hill Elementary School announces Principal's list and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Moss Hill Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
Challenges of pandemic a lesson carried over into commencements
For a brief time this week – the one-hour graduation exercises at North Lenoir High School on Thursday evening and South Lenoir and Kinston high school commencements Friday morning – the unity that comes with spending 13 years pursuing the same goal, celebrating the same school achievements and, because of the pandemic, enduring the same struggles felt like an element of survival, an important piece of the legacy of the Class of 2021.
Rediscovering a childhood pastime - playing in the dirt
GEC freshmen in Mrs. Josey Thompson’s earth science class rediscovered a fascination of a childhood pastime: playing in the dirt. As a culminating component of the class, students were challenged to make a difference in the environment. Many students chose projects that ecstatically improved the GEC/LCC campus.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Child Find
A local Project CHILD FIND effort is underway in the Jones County area to identify children and youth ages 3 to 21 who have disabilities and need special education and other services. For more information, contact Danielle Bryan, Exceptional Children and Student Services Director, 320 West Jones Street Trenton, NC 28585.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Project is presently being amended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Jones County Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2021-22 school year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program.
NOTICE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PRIVATE/PARENTALLY-PLACED and HOME-SCHOOLS
A meeting will be held on May 28, 2021 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 p.m. at Jones County Board of Education, 320 West Jones Street Trenton, NC 28585. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally placed private school students as well as home-schooled students.
Free college available for fall
Great news for the citizens of Lenoir, Jones and Greene Counties - Lenoir Community College has received approximately $1.9 million to provide free tuition assistance this fall for all students.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Child Find
A local Project CHILD FIND effort is underway in the Jones County area to identify children and youth ages 3 to 21 who have disabilities and need special education and other services. For more information, contact Danielle Bryan, Exceptional Children and Student Services Director, 320 West Jones Street Trenton, NC 28585.