The Golden LEAF Foundation announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including two in Jones County and one in Lenoir County.
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LCPS recognizes 32 retirees with 806 years in education
Lenoir County Public School employees who together have amassed 806 years of service to schools and school children were honored Wednesday for their loyalty, their longevity and, as Superintendent Brent Williams said, for doing “that which has never been done before.”
Seniors wrap up unusual high school career as LCPS wraps up graduations
Maegan Parrish, an honor student chosen as a commencement speaker for her graduation on Saturday, remembers the date when she was last a full-time, in-person high school student.
Regional Better Skills. Better Jobs. Campaign designed to attract more adult learners back to college
Lenoir Community College is working with the John M. Belk Endowment, and myFutureNC to better address the needs of local employers and adult students through a targeted campaign of Better Skills. Better Jobs.
Adult learners can connect with Lenoir Community College for better skills. better jobs
After two years of unprecedented challenges, we know that many North Carolinians are looking for new opportunities and a fresh start. Lenoir Community College is a great place for them to begin their journey.
Seniors Turn Tassels at Parrott Graduation
Ending a June 3rd commencement ceremony, 49 Parrott Academy seniors turned their tassels and marched out of Ellis Simon Gym as graduates. Head of School David Moody saluted the Class of 2022 for their “spirit, enthusiasm, and talent.” He noted their honors in fine arts, six state athletic championships over four years of high school, and over 2,700 hours of community service in their senior year.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Rediscover the radish!
Rediscover the crisp colorful root, the radish! Radishes are the perfect vegetable to add a tang to your recipe when fresh or a savory taste when cooked. They also have a variety of health benefits!
Children's Village Academy fourth nine weeks honors
Congratulations to the following Children’s Village Academy students.
Learning Academy seniors urged to build on success of graduation
Urged to “level up,” to build on the success represented by their completion of high school, the Class of 2022 at Lenoir County Learning Academy stood Wednesday on what commencement speaker Felicia Solomon called a “lauching pad,” ready to begin a new life chapter “expecting good results.”
GEC: Ending? This is only the Beginning
When this year’s graduating class of thirty-eight began as Freshmen(some in 2017, some 2018), they had no idea the challenges they would encounter throughout their high school years. Dealing with a pandemic, no normal school routine, abbreviated schedule, virtual classes, on-line classes, and mask mandates, they still managed to meet their goals and graduate.
Four LCPS commencement exercises on tap
Nearly 500 seniors will reach the milestone that is high school graduation at commencement exercises scheduled at four LCPS schools.
Greene County Middle School to receive Mr. Holland's Opus Foundations grant
Greene County Middle School announced this week that Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation has selected them to receive new band instruments. These instruments include three baritones, five flutes, three tenor saxophones, two bass clarinets, and five trombones.
Greene Early College graduates receive big scholarships
Greene Early College held their annual award day ceremony where they announced the recipients of four different scholarships. Yahir Ponce, Dorien Sutton, Lorien Stocks, Madia Harris, and Monejah Rouse, together, received a total of $18,000.
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.
LCPS testing guru Corey honored as best in region
Brian Corey, director of testing and accountability for Lenoir County Public Schools, is winner of the 2022 Clyde Davis RAC 5 Testing Coordinator of the Year Award, an honor bestowed by his peers across a 19-county region in southeastern North Carolina.
Kinston High principal completes program for ‘distinguished’ leaders
Kellan Bryant, principal of Kinston High School, recently completed a year-long program designed to build leadership skills and produce “distinguished” school leaders.
Announcement: $500.00 scholarship opportunity
Calling all Lenoir County High School Seniors: Heading to college or the workforce? Here's an opportunity to share with the community how you can help Lenoir County through service.
Perry introduces Senate Bill to allow recall of members of Lenoir County Board of Education
On Monday, NC Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir, Wayne) introduced Senate Bill 767 to allow the recall of the Lenoir County Board of Education members. Prior to the introduction of the bill, Perry sent communication of his intent to the Lenoir County School Board and the Lenoir County Commissioners.
“What I'm not going to do is ignore the parents of our community when a significant number of them have reached out and expressed concern about their feelings of when their thoughts and concerns were dismissed and they had no system to address their grievances,” said Perry. “They felt ignored like they were not heard.”
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Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Automotive Systems Technology Instructor
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