Five seniors from three LCPS high schools have cleared a major hurdle as they contend for prestigious merit scholarships.
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Delta Kappa Gamma recognizes outstanding beginning teachers in their third year
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching for the month of October. Congratulations to Melanie Smith, teacher at South Lenoir High School, Will Kelly, teacher at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School, and Tony Kopanski, teacher at Woodington Middle School for having been chosen by their mentors.
Grants bolster LCPS’s effort to make yellow buses green
More than $1.3 million in state grants won by the LCPS Transportation Department will upgrade the district’s bus fleet by reducing its impact on the environment.
Greene County Schools December Employee of the Month
At the last Board of Education meeting for 2022, the December Employee of the Month was revealed. West Greene Elementary’s assistant principal, Mrs. Anya Mattingly, was announced as Greene County Schools’ Outstanding Employee
Greene County Board of Education Chooses New Leadership
On Monday, December 19, 2022, the Greene County Board of Education held their first meeting with its new members. As is done after every election, the board “reorganizes” itself by electing Chairman and Vice Chairman. This year was the first time in a long time that Pat Adams would not be chosen to serve as the board chair as she lost her seat in the general election.
Greene County Board of Education recognizes Student Spotlight awardees
Snow HIll - At their regular board meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022 the Greene County Board of Education recognized their monthly Student Spotlight awardees. This month they were all chosen from West Greene Elementary School. This month’s honorees were all recognized for exceptional citizenship, academics, and all around excellence inside and outside of the classroom.
LCPS’s transportation director ends ‘good ride’ after 45 years
A long list of metaphors could describe the place LCPS Transportation Director Anthony Mitchell finds himself now. Last stop. Off duty. Parking the bus. Mitchell – formally known as the Rev. Dr. Anthony Mitchell – has one he likes best.
Greene Early College Phi Theta Kappa 2022 Fall Inductees
Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents and recognized in 1929 by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is the official honor society for two-year colleges.
LCC presents the 2023 Excellence Award - Staff and Excellence in Teaching Award
Congratulations to Oscar Gutierrez and Rebecca Dail on being selected the 2023 Excellence Award - Staff recipient and 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award recipient,. Gutierrez is the College's Cloud Analyst, and Dail is the Program Chair/Instructor of the Medical Assisting Program.
$40,000 in GO grants go to seven LCPS schools
Seven LCPS schools have won more than $40,000 in grants from the North Carolina Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council for projects that get students outside, encourage physical activity and promote environmental awareness.
Arendell Parrott Quiz Bowl Team Undefeated
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.
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.