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When the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education added to the roster of STEM Schools of Distinction with a high-profile announcement last month, no school district in the state added more names to that list than Lenoir County Public Schools.
The Lenoir County Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 6, recognizing several outstanding educators and reviewing key instructional and financial updates across the district.
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce that Terry Wooten, principal of Rochelle Middle School, has been named the district’s 2025–2026 Principal of the Year.
On Constitution Day (September 17) Theresa Hardy and Glenda Alcock of the Moseley-Bright Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the America Revolution spoke to the 8 th grade U. S. History class of Mr. Jacob Valliere (pictured) at Hope Preparatory School about the history and importance of the United States Constitution.
Tomorrow, October 7, my mom, Irene Parker, will celebrate her 97th birthday and draw another year closer to the century mark. Today’s world is much different than when she was born in 1928, a decade or so after World War I and a year and change before the Great Depression.
Lenoir County Public Schools proudly announces that Rachel Noble, a 2025 graduate of South Lenoir High School, has been officially selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar. One of only 161 students nationwide, and one of only three students from North Carolina to receive this honor, Noble is the first LCPS student to be recognized with this prestigious award.
Cypress Creek Renewables, in partnership with Betabox Learning, delivered an immersive, on-site STEM experience to students at E.B. Frink Middle School in Lenoir County on Tuesday, September 9. The mobile learning program transformed the bus parking lot into a pop-up innovation lab where students explored circuits, coding, and energy career pathways. State Senator Robert (“Bob”) Brinson visited to observe and encourage students as they worked through hands-on challenges.
Lenoir Community College (LCC) and East Carolina University (ECU) have strengthened their commitment to student success and workforce development with the signing of a new bilateral transfer agreement. The ceremony was held Wednesday, September 24, at ECU’s Science and Technology Building.
Although the American Revolution was still in its fledgling stages in 1775, several important events took place. A number of skirmishes and battles demonstrated the resolve of the colonies to resist what they saw as British oppression.
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 Terrific Kid Awards!
I have written before about not having the opportunity to meet Sandra’s father – Floyd Dawson. The closest I have come is through several photos of him – one that stands constant guard in our living room. In that photo, Floyd Dawson stands on the right of an ambulance, while an unidentified soldier stands on the left.
Bethel Christian Academy is growing its agriculture program thanks to strong community partnerships and dedicated staff.
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 Terrific Kid Awards!
If their students turned the tables and asked what they did this summer, two LCPS teachers could regale them with an account of travel abroad and an all-expense-paid professional development opportunity that opened their eyes to a different culture and another system of classroom instruction.
The Lenoir County Board of Education opened its September meeting with a heavy dose of celebration, recognizing dozens of students and staff for academic, journalism and agricultural accomplishments before turning to construction updates, school improvement plans and a review of state testing data.
While we usually think of the American Revolutionary War in terms of 1776, several significant military actions took place during 1775. Just a few of these include Lexington and Concord (Massachusetts) in April, the first battle of Fort Ticonderoga (New York) in May, and the Battle of Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill (Massachusetts) in June.
MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
ATLANTA, GA (09/10/2025)-- Cormya Baker, of Kinston (28504), was named to the Summer 2025 President's List at Georgia State University.
Allstate Agent and NC Representative Chris Humphrey (second from left) presented a $500 Helping Hands Grant from The Allstate Foundation to Lenoir Community College President Dr. Rusty Hunt. The grant was awarded in recognition of Humphrey’s dedicated service to the LCC Foundation and the educational opportunities the Foundation provides.
MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
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