Janae Artis Bass, a graduate of Wayne Early Middle College High School, is the recipient of a $2,000 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship, awarded by the North Carolina Association of Educators and the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children, the charitable arm of NCAE. Scholarships are given annually in honor of Dr. King’s life…… read more »
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Wayne County High School Graduate Is Recipient Of A 2022 MLK Jr. Scholarship
Rep. Bell Recognized as “Legislative Champion” for Charter Schools
Rep. John Bell earned recognition this week as a “Legislative Champion” by the N. C. Coalition for Charter Schools. Lindalyn Kakadelis, executive director of the Coalition, said, “Rep. Bell understands that children from all families and backgrounds deserve the chance to choose a school that’s best for them. On behalf of the 130,000 public charter…… read more »
Knowledge Is One of Our Greatest Resources
Before starting his apprenticeship with Smithfield Foods, Inc., Lavar Elliott had worked for the company for more than three years. He knew to further advance his career something had to change. That change Elliott was seeking was the apprenticeship program Smithfield Foods was starting. “I knew I wanted to move from the slicing hall into…… read more »
Back To School Bash Needs Donations
It’s that time of the year!! Wayne County Students will be returning to school very soon! There are many students that need help. Worrell Contracting Co, Inc is sponsoring the 5th annual BACK TO SCHOOL BASH on Friday,August 19, 2022. The event will get started at 5:00pm and go until 7:00pm. They hope to provideFREE…… read more »
Two WCPS AFJROTC Units Awarded Distinguished Unit Awards
Two WCPS high schools were recently recognized by the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Headquarters for their outstanding programs over the course of the 2021-2022 school year. The Southern Wayne High School AFJROTC Unit (NC-023) and the Eastern Wayne High School AFJROTC Unit (NC-804) received the Headquarters highest honor eligible…… read more »
WCBOE Selects Attorney Firm For Legal Services In Split Vote
The Wayne County Board of Education held a special called meeting on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was for the Board to hear information, and interview legal firms as part of its RFP selection process for contracted Board of Education representation and legal services, beginning July 1, 2022. The Board interviewed the following firms…… read more »
Meals For Kids Available During Summer Break
Free or reduced meals are available for children in school during the academic year. Now that summer is here that is not an option. However there are various meal programs in Wayne County, and across the state, that provide free food for children during the summer months. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has set…… read more »
WCPS hosts STEMKAMP
This week, more than 120 Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) students, 70% of which are military connected, converged on the Meadow Lane Elementary campus for a five-day STEM focused summer camp. The district’s second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Kids of Active Military Personnel (STEMKAMP)” offers participating students in grades 3-8 fun, hands-on…… read more »
School Board Approves 2 Items For Fremont School Construction Project
Superintendent, Dr. David Lewis presented a spreadsheet with the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the new Fremont Elementary construction project, which had a total construction cost of $35,705,418.16. Dr. Lewis noted that the Fremont Elementary working group was able to reduce the GMP by approximately $2 million through a reduction in costs in a number…… read more »
Dillard Academy Celebrates 8th Grade Graduation
Dillard Academy recently held a drive-thru graduation ceremony for their 8th grade students. The festivities began with student leaders. Jessica Zelaya gave words of welcome, Zakiya Rogers led the Pledge of Allegiance and Juelz Smith led the recitation of the Dillard Academy mission. Next, students and their families pulled up to the blue and yellow…… read more »
