Category Archives: Education

Dudley Student Honored by University

Dudley Student Honored by University

Five hundred and fourteen students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, including part-time student Sandy Lofton of Dudley. according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost. There are no longer distinctions between highest honors, high honors, and honors; instead, all students who…read more »

WCPS presents 2023 Performing Arts Series

WCPS presents 2023 Performing Arts Series

Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will kick off its second annual Performing Arts Series in conjunction with “Arts in Our Schools Month.” “We are excited to host this special Performing Arts Series, which will highlight more than 400 students from across the district in the areas of theatre, band, and chorus,”…read more »

Seniors Should Apply Now for WCC Scholarships

Seniors Should Apply Now for WCC Scholarships

The period for high school seniors to apply for Wayne Community College scholarships for next year is now open. Seniors have from now through May 31 to complete the online application for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships. If applicants would like to be notified of their award status before high school graduation, they must…read more »

Dillard Academy Charter School Job Fair 2023 is March 25

Dillard Academy Charter School Job Fair 2023 is March 25

Dillard Academy Charter School is hiring for elementary and middle school teachers, assistants, bus drivers and more. The 2023 Job Fair is March 25, 9am-2pm. Go to dillardacademy.org or call Principal Battle at (919) 223-1741 for information.read more »

Anthony Williams Continues to Press for His Job Back

Anthony Williams Continues to Press for His Job Back

The case of a former Wayne County science teacher fired after an incident with a School Resource Officer is in the hands of a Wayne County Superior Court judge. Anthony Williams requested the review after being fired in 2022. The latest court filing is dated February 27th and is part of a back and forth…read more »

Norwayne Middle Wins “Battle of the Books”

Norwayne Middle Wins “Battle of the Books”

Eight middle school teams recently came together to compete at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) 35th annual Battle of the Books competition. The event was held Friday, March 3, at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Cultural Center with approximately 65 students competing. Norwayne Middle continued its championship streak by winning first place. The school has won…read more »

Job Fairs Planned for Wayne County Schools

Job Fairs Planned for Wayne County Schools

This March, Wayne County Public Schools will hold two Job Fairs for prospective employees. The first Job Fair will be held Saturday, March 18 from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Meadow Lane Elementary gym, located at 3500 E. Ash St. in Goldsboro. For those who cannot attend the in-person job fair, WCPS will hold a…read more »

Mount Olive Middle Students take Out-of-this-World Field Trip

Mount Olive Middle Students take Out-of-this-World Field Trip

More than 60 Mount Olive Middle seventh grade students recently had the opportunity to travel to the International Space Station, talk with a NASA astronaut, tour Mars, and much more all without ever leaving their classroom. This out-of-the-world virtual field trip was made possible through NASA and the Treworgy Planetarium located in Mystic, Connecticut. “This…read more »

Info Sessions for Short-Term Training for Health Care Professions Set for March

Info Sessions for Short-Term Training for Health Care Professions Set for March

Information sessions for Wayne Community College’s next short-term health care provider classes will be held in March. The following allied health courses, listed with their delivery methods, will be offered this summer:* Nurse Aide I – day traditional (in-person), day accelerated schedule, and evening hybrid classes;* Nurse Aide I Refresher – day traditional;* Nurse Aide…read more »

WCPS Invites Families to “Let’s Go to School” Event

WCPS Invites Families to “Let’s Go to School” Event

Wayne County Public Schools is working to help parents prepare their child for Kindergarten. The school district will hold a special early education seminar on Saturday, April 1, at the H.V. Brown Cultural Center and Neal Stitt Building, at 801 Poplar Street in Goldsboro. The event is free for registrants and will kick off at…read more »

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