(GDN) – On April 14, 2022, Dr. David Lewis presented the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2022-23 at the Wayne County Board of Education meeting. Chief Finance Officer, Leslie Rouse, shared that nearly $3 million dollars would be committed to increasing salaries and benefits for classified employees. Dr. Lewis reminded the Board that this increase was…… read more »
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Board Members Discuss Higher Pay For Classified Employees
April Named Community College Month By Board Of Education
The Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as Community College Month in a show of appreciation for the impact Wayne Community College has on students, the school district and the community. Wayne Community College president, Dr. Patricia Pfeiffer, thanked the Board for its support and efforts to help students. Officials say they encourage all…… read more »
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Agriculture Education Day For Wayne County Public School Students [Photo Gallery]
Young Farmers and Ranchers hosted “We Dig It: Ag Days,” on Tuesday, April 12th at Odom Farming Company in Goldsboro. More than 1500 students learned the importance of agriculture in their daily lives, from the food they consume to the clothes they wear. The students rotated through stations such as peanuts, ornamental horticulture, sweet potatoes,…… read more »
Star Party At Libraries Across North Carolina Saturday
The North Carolina Science Festival is underway with over 300 hands-on science events for all ages across the state. WRAL-TV says the festival’s signature event, the UNC Science Expo, will be on the UNC Chapel Hill campus tomorrow. Hundreds of UNC scientists and researchers will host hands-on activities, demonstrations, lab tours, games, and performances. Friday…… read more »
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7th Annual AgFest Brings Hundreds Of Students To Mount Olive [Photo Gallery]
The University of Mount Olive recently hosted its 7th Annual AgFest event to promote and celebrate awareness of agriculture and other academic opportunities. The event was attended by more than 1,600 FFA students and 200 advisors from 74 schools across North Carolina. The fair-like format offered attendees 60 educational booths along with a variety of…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education Votes To Continue Masks Optional Policy
(GDN) – The Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved keeping masks optional in Wayne County Public Schools. On Monday, April 4, 2022, Executive Director Ken Derksen presented an informal COVID-19 update. Derksen expressed that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services guidance for schools has not changed since March. Derksen informed members that…… read more »
UMO Exceeds Fundraising Goal On Annual Giving Day
A total of 289 donors collectively gave $84,412 to the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Giving Day. UMO officials say the amount more than doubled the University’s initial goal of $30,000. Donors of the 24-hour fundraising event had the opportunity to earmark their gifts to various areas. The majority of gifts were designated to the…… read more »
Fremont Elementary Students Take Home Top Reading Prize
Fremont Elementary students successfully put their reading skills to the test by winning the Wayne County Public Schools Elementary Battle of the Books competition. The competition took place on Friday, March 25, at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Cultural Center with approximately 80 students from 10 schools competing. The Elementary School Battle of the Books is a…… read more »
Wayne Community College Wins Award For Military Support
Wayne Community College has been named a 2022-2023 Military Friendly School with gold award status. The list honors the colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. WCC earned “Gold” award status in the small…… read more »
Kindergarten Registration Opens Next Month For Wayne County Public Schools
(GDN) – If you have a child that is a rising Kindergartener, mark your calendars for the week of April 25-29. There are two options for the 2022-2023 school year: Option 1Submit Completed WCPS Pre-enrollment Packet to the assigned school within your district by email or fax to the completed forms to the attention of…… read more »
