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Ace Academy students learn to code with drones and explore careers in aviation
Lenoir County Public School students took part in Ace Academy, LCPS’s summer learning program designed to acquaint middle and high school students with aviation-related occupations. Ace Academy is based in the Lenoir Community College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center.
‘Empowering’ school leader Phillippe honored as LCPS Principal of the Year
You might find Patrick Phillippe picking up trash around the school grounds, sweeping the floors, tending to a garbage can in the cafeteria, but he’s not the handyman at Woodington Middle School. He’s the principal.
Monique Sumner: Teen Library volunteers help create summer fun
An essential part of Neuse Regional Libraries success with Youth Programming is due to the enthusiasm and energy of our teen volunteers. Our dedicated teen library volunteers are especially active at their local libraries during the summer. Teen volunteers enjoy engaging with the community and assisting with our children's summer reading program while also participating in their own Teen Summer Reading Program.
John Hood: Three Education Facts You Should Know
I have strong opinions about education policy in North Carolina and beyond. Maybe you’ve noticed! I’ve also been researching and writing about the subject for a very long time. During my first stint as a newspaper reporter in 1986, I covered raucous debates about a potential merger of school districts in Nash County, Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount, and Tarboro. My first syndicated columns on education policy ran in state newspapers a few months later.
Western Carolina announces Spring 2022 graduates, Dean's list, and Chancellor's list
Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,200 students named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours. Local students named to the Dean's List include:
Jones County 4H announces NCSU Foods Day Camp
Jones County 4H announced on their Facebook page a North Carolina State University Foods Day Camp. This camp is a day trip to Raleigh for ages 13-18. This will take place on August 3rd and will run from 6:15 AM - 6:45 PM, and is only $15 per participant. Kids will learn about foods and food production.
LCC ranks seventh in the nation in 2022 Edition of 50 Best Community Colleges in America by SmartAsset
Lenoir Community College has been ranked seventh in the nation in the 2022 Edition of 50 Best Community Colleges in America by SmartAsset.
Rep. Bell Recognized as “Legislative Champion” for Charter Schools
Rep. Bell earned recognition this week as a “Legislative Champion” by the N. C. Coalition for Charter Schools.
2022 Barton College Spring Semester President's and Dean's Lists
Barton College named 88 full-time, undergraduate students to the President’s List and 348 full-time, undergraduate students to the Dean’s List for spring semester 2022.
4-H Down East Dairy Project to begin August 7, 2022
We are so EXCITED to announce that the 2022 4-H Down East Dairy Project will begin August 7th! Registration will open for youth that have NEVER done the project on July 8th at 8 AM. All others will be able to register July 9th. There is a max of 50 participants.
Lenoir Community College Spring Semester Dean's and President's list
Congratulations to the following Lenoir Community College students.
Greene County Schools recognize students in Los Puentes Two-Way Immersion program
Greene County Schools started a two-way immersion program in 2003. In this program, students learn English language arts and social students in English for half the day. The other half of the day they learn Spanish language arts, math, and science in Spanish.
Amber Hargett: Adult Summer Reading Program
As the weather heats up and summer sets in, join us at Neuse Regional Libraries for the Adult Summer Reading Program. Pleasure reading is a proven stress reliever, a great way to exercise your brain, and improve your concentration and ability to focus.
‘Blockbuster’ of summer learning for LCPS students begins July 5
Next month, Lenoir County Public Schools debuts what it’s billing as a “blockbuster” of summer learning opportunities – four different academic camps designed to help K-12 students get ahead and have fun.
Jones Senior FFA members recognized at 93rd NC FFA State FFA Convention
Twenty Jones Senior FFA members recently participated in the 93rd North Carolina State FFA Convention, held June 21-23, 2022 at the Raleigh Convention Center. After three years without an in-person convention, Jones Senior FFA members were recognized for their participation and success in several Career Development Events (CDEs) and other accomplishments.
Alexandra Avery Named to College of Charleston Spring 2022 Dean's List
Alexandra Avery of Kinston, NC, (28503) was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 Dean's List. Avery is majoring in Studio Art.
Max Jonathan Cain of La Grange Earns Degree from UMGC
Max Jonathan Cain of La Grange earned a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Homeland Security from University of Maryland Global Campus.
Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University Dean's List
Kinston, NC resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University for the spring 2022 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Matthews is majoring in dance.
Mrs. Lindsey's Child Care preschool graduation held at Olivia's Catering
On June 23, 2022, the 2022 Preschool Gradation of Mrs. Lindsey’s Child Care was held at Olivia’s Catering in Kinston.