Two principals with Lenoir County Public Schools have graduated from a year-long program designed to bolster their leadership skills.
By Cailyn Kennedy
Lenoir County Public Schools
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Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University President's List
Kinston, NC resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the President's List at James Madison University for the spring 2021 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Matthews is majoring in dance.
Neuse Regional Library Bookmobile brings services to children this summer
I can remember the wonder I felt when I saw the library’s bookmobile for the first time. I was with my mother outside of Big Star, which is now Piggly Wiggly at the Kinston Plaza. Before the grocery store’s sliding glass doors opened, I could hear an ongoing humming sound pervade the air. This made me curious.
New annual scholarship established in memory of wife at LCC
Robert Reynolds of Jones County lost his beloved wife, Gail B. Reynolds, of more than 28 years in November 2020. Her health had been declining since the beginning of 2020. He described her as a compassionate and caring person and because of those qualities, Robert wanted to do something to help others in her memory. He established an annual scholarship at Lenoir Community College through its Foundation, and hopes to encourage others to do the same.
School board approves four new principals, district-level changes
The Lenoir County Board of Education has approved the appointment of new principals at four schools and filled district-level positions designed to bolster support for teachers and students as LCPS prepares for a new academic year much more demanding than school was under the cloud of Covid-19.
Event: Join Neuse Regional Libraries' 2021 Summer Reading Program
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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
Looking for something to do this Summer? Join our Summer Reading Programs! Here's what's happening at a location near you:
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.