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Jun 27

Jun 27 LCPS STEM Coordinator selected for NASA leadership program

As a child, Dr. Stephanie Harrell dreamed of becoming an astronaut. She vividly remembers watching shuttle launches on television, and later, in person.

Jun 22

Jun 22 Final nine week Principal’s List/Honor Roll

Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the final nine weeks of instruction this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!

Jun 19

Jun 19 Contentnea-Savannah selected for multimillion, statewide Golden LEAF Initiative

Patrick Holmes

Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School is one of 15 middle schools in the state chosen to participate in a comprehensive five-year, $25 million statewide project to boost math instruction and career development. The Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, announced Thursday by the Golden Leaf Foundation and the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI), will provide CSS and the 14 other participating schools with intensive coaching, resources and support, according to the announcement.

Jun 19

Jun 19 A deeper look into the cast of Anastasia

Cailyn Kennedy

Jun 17

Jun 17 From first-day jitters to 30 years of impact, LCPS celebrates 952 years of service

Patrick Holmes

Her first day as a teacher, Emma Hunter had her doubts. And a major case of the jitters. Sympathetic students pulled her through.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Anastasia: The Musical brings magic and mystery to the LCC Turner Stage

Cailyn Kennedy

This summer, journey through time with Anastasia: The Musical as it takes center stage at Lenoir Community College’s Briley Auditorium. Based on the beloved animated film and the legendary mystery of the Romanov family, the show follows Anya, a young woman with no memory of her past, as she teams up with two schemers to discover her true identity.

Jun 16

Jun 16 LCPS celebrates student career readiness with two workforce signing events

Lenoir County Public Schools is redefining how students transition from the classroom to the workplace. This spring, the district celebrated two milestone events that recognized students stepping into paid, career-focused roles with local business partners — not after graduation, but while still in high school.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Carsyn Tyndall receives the Sue Marcom Jones Scholastic Achievement Award

Carsyn Tyndall, center, received The Sue Marcom Jones Scholastic Achievement Award on June 6,2025. This award is given annually on promotion day to the fifth grade student at Moss Hill Elementary School who has the highest grade average.

Jun 13

Jun 13 KHS Graduate Zaryah Bracy credits JROTC with personal turnaround, helps lead program’s revival

KHS Graduate Zaryah Bracy credits JROTC with personal turnaround, helps lead program’s revival Zaryah Bracy doesn’t wear her story on her sleeve—but listen long enough, and you’ll hear one of Kinston High School’s most powerful turnarounds in recent memory.

Jun 13

Jun 13 Neuse Regional Libraries Summer Reading Programs

Amber Hargett

As the school year comes to a close and summer officially begins, Neuse Regional Libraries are excited to kick off our Summer Reading Programs for patrons of all ages. The theme this year is Color Your World, and all are invited to join us for a summer filled with reading, art, crafts, and more.

Jun 11

Jun 11 Lenoir Community College and KCCA Join Forces to House Art Labs in Downtown Kinston

Megan Wade

Lenoir Community College (LCC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Kinston Community Council for the Arts (KCCA) that will bring LCC’s Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree program into the heart of downtown Kinston.

Jun 11

Jun 11 Two Lenoir County Students Chosen for Cypress Creek Renewables’ Scholarship

Durham, NC, June 6, 2025 – Cypress Creek Renewables is pleased to announce that two Lenoir County students were selected to receive a 2025 Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship award: Kaitlyn pictured with Manager of External Affairs for Cypress Creek Renewables, Mike Storch.

Jun 9

Jun 9 LCPS Class of 2025 sets records, celebrated across five graduation ceremonies

The Lenoir County Public Schools Class of 2025 was celebrated in five graduation ceremonies over the past month, culminating Saturday with nearly 600 students receiving diplomas from South Lenoir High School, Kinston High and North Lenoir High.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Spring 2025 LCC President's and Dean's Lists

The following students have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List at Lenoir Community College for Spring Semester 2025.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Kaitlin Beratto Named to UA Little Rock Spring 2025 Dean's List

LITTLE ROCK, AR-- Kaitlin Beratto of Kinston, NC, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Jun 8

Jun 8 Cormya Baker Named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List at Georgia State University

ATLANTA, GA -- Cormya Baker of Kinston (28504) was named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List at Georgia State University.

Jun 5

Jun 5 LCPS Board of Education approves several key leadership changes

Neuse News

At its June 2nd meeting, the LCPS Board of Education approved several key leadership changes that will guide our schools and programs into the future. These changes reflect the strength and depth of our school leadership and the district’s commitment to excellence. All administrative changes will be effective July 1:

Jun 4

Jun 4 Three Lenoir County educators honored with Buzzing Bee BT Award