Families of several Rochelle Middle School students have another reason to be thankful this holiday – the generosity of the local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
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Job shadowing shows marketing students how businesses do it
North Lenoir High School junior Jack Britt is a walking advertisement for Kinston’s Chick-fil-A, his after-school employer; but his presence during Tuesday’s revival of LCPS’s job shadowing program – paused for nearly two years because of the pandemic – sold the benefits of connecting students and their career interests with local businesses.
Ground breaking ceremony for LCCs Floyd Health Sciences Center
A ground breaking ceremony was held on the Lenoir Community College campus for the Floyd Health Sciences Center. State and local officials joined the Floyd family in presenting information about the new center. Lenoir Community College is investing $7.4 million to support the renovation and expansion of the new center.
Uvonda Willis named Greene County School's Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
Uvonda Willis, Assistant Principal of Greene Central High School was named this year’s Greene County School’s Secondary Assistant Principal of the year which is sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Principals and Assistant Principals.
APA Honors Veterans Day
Arendell Parrott Academy honored Veterans Day 2021 with school wide projects, a speaker, recognition of a Patriot, and a series of fine arts performances. On Tuesday, November 9th, classes from first grade to seniors posted veteran-themed displays outside classrooms.
An open letter to the LCPS School Board, Part 2: Board letter follow-up
“You have taken on a massive responsibility, and I believe you haven’t fully grasped the weight of that responsibility.
“I have done what I said I would do in my last letter to you. I took my daughter to school without a mask Wednesday. She was turned away citing the board ruled, but we were unable to get an answer as to what support the board used for the rule, or why. She is at home today without being able to attend school because of a rule you put in place, and because you wish to mask her in spite of clear and abundant information indicating and/or proving that masks 1, are not effective, and 2 create physical and psychological harm.
“I do intend to complete the rest of my promise to you, but please know I would rather not.”
An open letter to the LCPS School Board, Part 1: Nov 1 meeting's masks in school's vote
“This is notice that I am not asking your permission to send my child to school without a mask. Those efforts by others, as kind and congenial as they were, were met with total disregard, and are now over. My request wouldn’t be quite as kind. We, those of us who choose, will not be sending our children with masks. And school staff may not require them when they arrive. This is our decision, not yours.” …
“I will point out the hypocrisy in your masking rule. Highlight the falsehoods and politically driven one-sided arguments preceding your vote, and advise you that continuing along this path constitutes a violation of our children’s rights as citizens not to be used as medical research subjects.” …
“You should reconvene for a special session and by the end of this week record a vote to make masks in school optional.”
Applications sought for 50th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly
Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the 50th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).
LCPS to make record-setting 11 presentations at state meeting
School board members, educators and school administrators from across the state will get a good look at innovative programs and practices at work in Lenoir County Public Schools during next week’s fall meeting of the North Carolina School Board Association.
LCC and Barton College form partnership for Criminal Justice Program
Lenoir Community College and Barton College have entered into an agreement to provide LCC Criminal Justice students an opportunity to transfer to Barton College to complete a four-year degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Sciences.
Snow Hill Primary receives STEM Recognition
Snow Hill Primary has been recognized as a STEM School of Distinction under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's (NCDPI) STEM Recognition Program. In order to reach this recognition, Snow Hill Primary has to meet certain criteria set by DPI.
Opening gates to opportunities at Lenoir Community College
Noe Vidal-Fuentes, 2021 Greene Central High School (GCHS) graduate, not only graduated with a high school diploma, but also earned an Intermediate Welding Certificate through Lenoir Community College.
Taylor Moore named GCS Elementary Assistant Principal of the year
Taylor Moore, Assistant Principal of Greene County intermediate school was named this year’s Greene County School’s Elementary Assistant Principal of the year which is sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Principals and Assistant Principals.
S’mores and Science
Greene Early College ninth grade earth science students have been studying how the angle of sunlight affects the temperature on the Earth.
Creepy crawly critter visits APA kids
On Friday October 29th Parrott Academy kindergarteners shivered with fright and delight at an eight-legged visitor straight from a Halloween movie. Aaron Rouse of Kinston brought his tarantula to visit the five-year olds, offering them a blend of fascinating facts and personal anecdotes.
GCMS Principals List and A/B Honor Roll for the First Quarter
Congratulations to the following Greene County Middle School Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll students for the First Quarter.
Spanish Class with some extra “Moves”
Bryan Williamson, LCC Spanish instructor for Greene Early College, recently added an extra dimension for his Spanish class. Being a wonderful fall day, Mr. Williamson took his Spanish class outside and taught them Cumbia.
Principal’s List and Honor Roll - Northwest Elementary
Congratulations to the following Principal’s List and Honor Roll students at Northwest Elementary.
Teachers win 79 grants in Tri-County, statewide Bright Ideas competition
Lenoir County Public Schools’ teachers won more than half of the 99 Bright Ideas grants awarded by Tri-County EMC on Monday night – a haul worth $45,762 – and five LCPS schools picked up an additional $500 each for having the most grant winners.
GEC students spotlighted
Each month the Greene County Board of Education recognizes students from the different county schools with student spotlight. During the October Board meeting, five Greene Early College students were recognized for leadership, citizenship, academic achievements, and innovative initiatives. Shown in the photo are (left) Superintendent Dr. Patrick Miller and (right) Principal Dr. Rodney McNeill. Students are left to right: Lorien Stocks, Cara Walker, Madia Harris, and Jesse Valdez. Not pictured is Colin Corbitt.