Two Wayne County Public Schools high schools were recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for having earned a Distinguished Unit Award from the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Headquarters for their outstanding programs over the course of the 2022-2023 school year.… read more »
Category Archives: Education
Two WCPS Air Force JROTC Units Recognized for Distinguished Unit Awards
WCC Ranks High on Lists of Best Community Colleges
Niche, an online platform that connects students and families with colleges and schools, has ranked Wayne Community College at No. 2 on its 2024 Best Community Colleges in North Carolina list.… read more »
WCC Holds 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb
Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division held its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb on Monday, on the Magnolia Building exterior stairs and breezeways.… read more »
WCC to Hold Tribute Climb on Sept. 11
Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division will hold its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb on Monday, Sept. 11 on the Magnolia Building exterior stairs and breezeway.… read more »
Spring Creek Elementary Closed on Wednesday due to Air Conditioning Issues
SEVEN SPRINGS – Wayne County Public Schools has announced that Spring Creek Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 6 due to mechanical issues with the air conditioning system at the school.… read more »
Free “Seedling” Educational Touchpads Distributed in Duplin County
Duplin Co. – North Carolina-based nonprofit ApSeed distributed 312 Seedlings – custom-built educational touchpads – free of charge at the Back to School Community Day event organized by Duplin County Partnership for Children on Aug. 19.… read more »
Social Media Post From Spring Creek Principal Draws Criticism
SEVEN SPRINGS – A social media post made by Spring Creek High School principal Wendy Waters is drawing criticism.… read more »
WCPS Returning to Classes on Friday
Wayne County Public Schools announced on Thursday that it will resume classes on Friday. All other private and charter schools in the county are also expected to resume classes on Friday.… read more »
Communities Supporting Schools Launching Arts Education Initiative
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County (CSS) recently announced the launch of its arts education initiative ArtXecute. ArtXecute is designed to prevent Wayne County youth from becoming involved in gang activity by providing an opportunity for at-risk and justice-involved youth to form positive peer relations and express their emotions through the creative arts.… read more »
Wayne Community College and Other Local Schools Adjust Thursday Plans
Wayne Community College will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, due to Tropical Storm Idalia bringing heavy rain and winds to the area.… read more »
