Kate Benson has trained and competed as a dancer for most of her young years, but perhaps no dance she’s done has meant so much as the dance she did after receiving word that she’d won a Goodnight Scholarship to NC State University.
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South Lenoir headed to regional Battle of the Books competition
A small but mighty team from South Lenoir High School will represent LCPS in the regional High School Battle of the Books next month after claiming the district title in a head-to-head contest with the Kinston High School team last week.
Parrott students show Ukrainian support
On Friday, March 11th, the Parrott Academy school community came together in support of Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Students and faculty wore blue and yellow and displayed Ukrainian flags and badges.
Donald “Donnie” Civils, Jr. scholarship established at Lenoir Community College
The family of Donald “Donnie” Civils, Jr. has established a scholarship at Lenoir Community College through its Foundation in memory of him.
Giving back one bounce at the time
Greene Early College’s philosophy has always been to give back to the community through service to other schools, community organizations, and churches in any way possible. Jacinta Blow, a GEC senior, used her passion for the game of basketball to give back.
Awards Day ceremony for the North Lenoir High School Class of 2022
The Awards Day ceremony for the North Lenoir High School Class of 2022 will be held Thursday, May 19, at 9 a.m. in the school auditorium.
Parrott singers perform at festival
Three Parrott Academy middle school chorus students attended the University of Mount Olive’s 68th Honor Choir Festival on March 3rd. Arianna Aviles, Blaney Blizzard, and Zina Mozie participated in the day-long event with their chorus teacher Lisa Duke.
Kindergarten, pre-school registration set to begin March 28 in Lenoir County
Early registration for entering pre-school and kindergarten students in Lenoir County for the 2022-2023 school year will be held March 28-April 1 at all LCPS elementary schools during regular school hours.
Greene County Students participate in Read Across America Day
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, students at Snow Hill Primary, Greene County Pre-K Center and Greene County Middle School participated in Read Across America Day in celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday and to inspire people to read.
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.
Woodington back on track with Battle of the Books win
A team of readers from Woodington Middle School won four of its six head-to-head matchups with teams from LCPS’s three other middle schools to earn another first-place finish in the district’s annual Middle School Battle of the Books.
Panel of LCPS grads who charted their own course looks at HBCUs
To the life-defining questions of which college and what career add one about the advantage – or not – of attending a college whose culture and ethnic composition more closely match the fact that you’re an African American high school student.
LCC student named semifinalist for prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Lenoir Community College student Mackenzie Rouse has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
LCPS Teacher of the Year finalists discovered desire to help early on
They were teachers long before they began their teaching careers, and that fact may help explain why the three of them are finalists for the title of LCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
17 educators chosen as their school's Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to the 17 educators chosen as their school's Teacher of the Year. We got them together Thursday for a group photograph and will honor them formally at the district's Employee Recognition Banquet in April.
Dr. Patrick Miller announces retirement from Greene County Schools
At the February 28 meeting of the Greene County Board of Education, Dr. Patrick C. Miller, superintendent of Greene County Schools, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Miller has served Greene County as superintendent since 2008 and has been an employee of Greene County Schools for 29 years, beginning as the choral director at Greene Central High School in 1993.
Snow HIll 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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
LCC to offer CCP Information Sessions
Lenoir Community College will hold three Career & College Promise Information Sessions for families and students from Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties that would like to know more about the dual enrollment opportunities available for high school and rising high school students through LCC.
LCPS putting federal funds to work to make schools safer during Covid
From sanitation supplies to air purifiers to an expanded school nursing staff, Lenoir County Public Schools has invested millions of dollars in its effort to make schools and its other worksites safer during the coronavirus pandemic.
LCPS Teacher of the Year finalists discovered desire to help early on
They were teachers long before they began their teaching careers, and that fact may help explain why the three of them are finalists for the title of LCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
The three women – Jordan Hudson of Northwest Elementary School, Pauline Lindo of EB Frink Middle School and Candace Tilghman-Rouse of Northeast Elementary School – were chosen Thursday to advance in the Teacher of the Year selection process by a panel of judges who interviewed all 17 educators named as their school’s Teacher of the Year.