The APA Quiz Bowl team defeated Ayden Grifton and South Lenoir at our match on December 3, 2022. Teams played each other three times. APA went undefeated. The next match is in February at Ayden Grifton against teams from across the state.
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LCC Biology students take the classroom outside
Lenoir Community College Principles of Biology (Biology 110) students took to outdoors to learn about watersheds, pollution, environmental equity, and local issues regarding water quality. Samantha Krop from Sound Rivers spoke to the students about monitoring and protecting waterways.
Greene Central was selected to take part of America Celebrates ornament program
As part of the nationwide program, 17 students from Greene Central High were chosen to participate in the annual America Celebrates ornament program.
Snow Hill Primary announces weekly Terrific Kid awards
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 and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
The First Greene County School Employee of the Month for the 2022-2023 School Year has been Awarded
Greene County Schools has selected their first Outstanding Employee of the Month for the 2022-2023 school year. For November, Ms. Patricia Riggs, an English Language Arts teacher at Greene County Middle School, has been recognized with this honor.
Teachers honored for efforts that saved the life of a student
When a student showed signs of extreme distress, the Pink Hill Elementary staff sprang into action. Led by EC teacher Amy Taylor and school data manager Megan Barwick, they used CPR and the AED that all LCP schools are equipped with to stabilize the student until EMT arrived.
In boat race, winning and losing take back seat to STEM learning
What do you get when you get when you take a STEM-oriented design challenge and add water? A boat race where winning and losing take a back seat to learning.
Greene County Board of Education Recap
Greene County Board of Education met in their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022. At the meeting, Chair Pat Adams and Vice Chair Joe Smith were recognized as they are leaving the board after 48 combined years of service. The recognition took place at the beginning of the meeting.
GEC Attends HOSA Conference
The newly formed Greene Early College HOSA chapter attended its first leadership conference and competition for the Southeast Regional on Saturday, November 19 at Topsail High School, Hampstead, NC.
Cougars Care Club continues to share the bounty
Begun in 2021, Greene Early College Cougar Care Club prepared Thanksgiving food baskets for three deserving families in Greene County. Again this year, the club’s 30 members decided to undertake the same act of kindness during this special season.
Dr. Travis Towne: Feelings v. Beliefs; The Case for Thankfulness
These past few months have been a turmoil of emotions. October started on a high with a family and friends vacation to Gulf Shores, AL gifted by Custom Sound Designs (CSD) in recognition for the tech work done during COVID lockdowns at church.
Greene County Middle School Jr BETA Inducts 66 New Members
On Friday, November 18, Greene County Middle School’s Award winning Jr Beta Club inducted 66 new members. This was the first fall in person induction since 2019, as the Pandemic prevented the school from holding in person events. Current Members and new members and their families attended the event held in the school’s gym.
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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
NCDOT Accepting Applications for Aviation Career Education Grants
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is accepting applications from public airports through Jan. 30 for its 2023 Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy Grant Program.
South Lenoir senior’s video wins state award and $2,000
The challenge was to document a challenge, and South Lenoir High School senior Ricki Lane met it in a way that won her a statewide award and $2,000 her school plans to use to upgrade its student counseling annex.
Arendell Parrott Academy’s Middle School Art Team advances to the State Championships
When you think of Art, competitiveness doesn’t come to mind, but the Art Showcase of the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities sets fire to these students in a tough competition of artistic ability against schools all over North Carolina.
LCPS will add SROs, update technology with safety grant
Lenoir County Public Schools will use a $282,000 grant from the state to increase the number of school resource officers in the district and to upgrade technology essential for school security.
LCPS teachers post record results in Bright Ideas grant competition
Lenoir County Public School teachers dominated competition for 2022 Bright Ideas grants presented Thursday night by Tri-County EMC, winning nearly three-quarters of the grants and money awarded.
Greene Early College observes National Hispanic Heritage Month
Designated by the US Department of Education, Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) was observed nationwide September 15 to October 15. The annual observance is set aside as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. This year’s theme was “Building Prosperous and Healthy Communities”.
LCPS names Beginning Teacher of the Year
Zachary Pierce knew he loved soccer. He just didn’t know that soccer would show him that he also loved teaching. The intersection of those two passions has provided Lenoir County Public Schools with its 2022-2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year.