On January 4, 2023 the Wayne County Board of Education held a special called meeting. The Board heard presentations from three potential consultant firms which could provide support with its Superintendent Search Process. BWP & Associates Masonboro Group Ray and Associates, Inc. Following each presentation, Board members asked the presenters, who were present in-person and…… read more »
Category Archives: Education
WCPS Board Hears Consultant Presentations for Superintendent Search Process
School Board Honors Past Chair & the Search for a New Superintendent
In a special called meeting on December 21, 2022 the Wayne County Board of Education voted to reduce the number of consultant proposals that it had received to help lead the search for a new superintendent. After some discussion, The Board then reduced the number of proposals from six to three by having each Board…… read more »
Leatham Named WCPS Board Chair
The Wayne County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday. Prior to the meeting, a special ceremony was held to swear in newly elected Board Members. Each December, the Board reorganizes by selecting a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Attorney Schwartz asked for nominations for Board Chair. Board Member Sanders nominated Wade Leatham…… read more »
WCPS Superintendent Announces Retirement
On Monday evening, following the Wayne County Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent Dr. David A. Lewis met with his Leadership Team to share the attached retirement letter which he presented to the Board Members earlier in the day. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the students, families, staff, and communities as superintendent…… read more »
FAFSA Night Set for Dec. 13 at WCC
Wayne Community College will hold a “FAFSA Night” on Dec. 13. Financial aid experts will give an overview of what is needed and the steps involved in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). That form is required to be considered for all federal and most state financial aid for college, including scholarships…… read more »
WCC Announces Summer 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 93 students for outstanding academic achievement in the summer 2022 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. President’s List To be named to the President’s List for the spring semester, students must have completed at least 12 semester…… read more »
WCPS Students to Sing in 2022 Choral Showcase
Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) students will soon spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual district-wide Choral Showcase, with performances spanning over three nights (November 29, November 30, and December 1) at the Goldsboro High auditorium. This is the 21st year for the annual holiday showcase. The showcase first began in…… read more »
School Board Highlights Student & Staff Achievements
During the recent Wayne County Board of Education meeting, students, staff members, and schools were then recognized with a Board Spotlight for the following achievements: Career Development Coordinator Recognition WCPS Career Development Coordinators were thanked for their efforts in recognition of the upcoming Career Development Coordinator Day. Academic Growth Recognitions Met Academic Growth Carver Heights…… read more »
Apply Now for Spring 2023 WCC Scholarships
The period for new and returning Wayne Community College students to apply for spring 2023 scholarships is now open. Current and incoming college-credit students have through Nov. 30 to complete the online application for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships. This process is for students who have not applied so far in the 2022-2023 academic…… read more »
Board Member Honored for Service
In Monday’s Wayne County Board of Education meeting outgoing District 4 representative was honored. Leading into the Board Spotlight period, Billy Strickland, husband of Board Member, Jennifer Strickland, was given the opportunity to recognize his wife’s service to the Board, the school district and the community. Following his comments, Chair West presented her with a…… read more »
