Eastern Wayne Elementary recently learned that it was one of 300 schools nationwide to receive the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries Grant. Written by Ms. Davis, the school will receive a $5,000 grant to expand the school’s media center collection. Mrs. Davis, was recognized last Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education…… read more »
Category Archives: Education
Eastern Wayne Elementary Receives Grant To Expand Library Collection
WCC Emergency Management Program Ranked Second in Country
Wayne Community College’s Emergency Management program has been ranked one of the best in the nation by STEPS (Student Training and Education in Public Service). WCC’s program is number two among two-year schools in the “Best Emergency Management Online Degree Programs for 2022” ranking. Just under 6% of postsecondary institutions in the U.S. earned a…… read more »
WCPS Students To Attend Governor’s School
Two rising Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) seniors have been invited to attend the 2022 Governor’s School of North Carolina session this summer Spring Creek High’s Ciclaliz Morales-Perez and Wayne Early/Middle College High School’s Chantel Chestnutt. The two students were recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for this achievement. Governor’s School…… read more »
WCPS To Host Job Fairs
Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will soon hold two Job Fairs for multiple positions. The first Job Fair will be held in the Seminar Room of the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center – located at 415 S. Virginia Street in Goldsboro – on Tuesday, June 14, from 10 AM until 1 PM. The…… read more »
WCPS Announces New Eastern Wayne Middle Principal
During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the hiring of Beddingfield High assistant principal, Chris Barnes. He was named the principal of Eastern Wayne Middle. Barnes is replacing Eric Waters, who was recently named principal of Eastern Wayne High for the coming school year. “Mr. Barnes has a variety…… read more »
Meadow Lane Elementary Student Named Winner In State Calendar Contest
Meadow Lane Elementary second grade student, Jaelynn Sutherland, was recently named a winner in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2022-23 “NC Farm to School” calendar art contest. She was recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for this achievement. The calendar art contest was open to all North…… read more »
WCPS Publishes Special Online Collections
The Wayne County Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Department is pleased to present two special digital publications of student work for 2021-2022. Wayne Collection – Since 1985, this annual publication highlights student artwork and written work across the school district. Submissions are made up of student work selected by each school. Under the direction of…… read more »
WCC Names 14 Programs to 2022-2023 Scholarship List
Students entering 14 technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for renewable scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s “Top 14 Programs” scholarship is designed to encourage students to study and go into certain fields in which there are career opportunities. The programs included on the list are assessed annually. Those majors are…… read more »
WCPS Recognizes 2021-2022 Retirees
After many years of dedicated service to Wayne County Public Schools, more than 100 retiring employees were recognized at the district’s 2021-2022 Retirement Ceremony held last week at the Lane Tree Conference Center. District leaders say the event was a great way to thank retirees for their contributions to public education. “Each of our employees…… read more »
Hoffman Receives Teaching Award
Wayne Community College has recognized faculty member Sondi Jones Hoffman with its highest honor. Hoffman, lead biology instructor, is the recipient of the college’s 2022 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. She was surprised with the award during the college’s curriculum commencement ceremony. Hoffman was presented a framed certificate and stipend from the Foundation…… read more »
