The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted on May 26, 2022 to an Instagram message threatening to harm students and staff of Wayne County Public Schools. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a result of the investigation conducted by the Wayne County…… read more »
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Arrest In WCPS Threat
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Increase Security At Schools
In light of this week’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, law enforcement agencies across North Carolina and the nation are increasing patrols on and around school campuses. In addition to local efforts by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department, WCPS schools are also seeing an increased presence from other agencies. On Wednesday,…… read more »
WCPS Announces Principal Changes
During a special called meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal changes: Southern Wayne High principal, Kevin Smith, was named Director of Secondary Education, Program Development, and Athletics. Kevin Smith has 28 years of education service, transitioning to school administration in 2007. Prior to being named principal of Southern…… read more »
DGAF Plans Homecoming Celebration
The annual homecoming for Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Inc. will be held Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 29 as many alumnus await the return of homecoming. This year marks the 67th anniversary of the organization. The celebration is traditionally held during Memorial Day weekend. The homecoming welcomes graduates of Dillard and Goldsboro High Schools…… read more »
WCPS To Graduate 1,100+ Students
This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) non-traditional academic calendar high schools will kick off the school district’s graduation season. Over the next four weeks, WCPS high schools will graduate more than 1,100 seniors. School district leaders congratulate the Graduating Class of 2022. “Graduates have faced and overcome some extraordinary challenges during their high school…… read more »
Wayne Trustee, Educator McNair Presented Award in Belated Ceremony
Veda McNair, a life-long educator, retired Wayne County Public Schools principal, and Wayne Community College trustee, has officially received the 2021 I.E. Ready Award, the highest honor bestowed by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. After delaying the 2021 State Board Awards dinner due to the coronavirus pandemic, the board recognized the winners…… read more »
WCPS Names Instructional Assistant Of The Year & Beginning Teacher Of The Year
This past week, Wayne County Public Schools recognized school level instructional assistants of the year and beginning teachers of the year. The district also named 2022-2023 Instructional Assistant of the Year, 2022-2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year, and beginning teachers who completed the district’s BT program. The celebration and recognition ceremony was held at the…… read more »
UMO Students Participate in Mock Trial Experience
Sixteen University of Mount Olive criminal justice students recently developed a fictitious murder case, and then tried the defendants during a mock trial. “They started out with a skeleton fact pattern, conducted interviews around campus with professors and administration to learn more about the facts of the case from the witnesses,” said Dr. Glenn Coffey,…… read more »
WCPS Presents Visual Arts Awards
This week, 56 student artists were recognized at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) 2021-2022 Visual Arts Awards Program held at the H.V. Brown Hall at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Center. Christy White, WCPS Title IV Enrichment Facilitator, welcomed the students, parents, and educators in attendance. Georgia Dees, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Wayne…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Maintain Low Covid Case Numbers
A total of 17 positive cases are on record as of April 4, 2022 in all Wayne County Public Schools. The Executive Director of Community Engagement and Student & Family Support, Ken Derksen, presented the informal update at the monthly meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education on May 2, 2022. Derksen said that…… read more »
