On Wednesday, July 12, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold two Job Fairs for prospective certified employees, as well as classified employees such as prospective bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, transportation staff, instructional assistants, receptionists, and other non-certified positions.… read more »
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WCPS to Host Job Fairs
WCPS to Host Classified Job Fairs
On Tuesday, June 20, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold two Classified Job Fairs for prospective bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, transportation staff, instructional assistants, receptionists, and other non-certified positions. The Job Fairs will be held at the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from…… read more »
WCPS to Graduate Over 1,100 Students
In May, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) graduated more than 200 seniors from Wayne School of Engineering, Goldsboro High and Wayne Early/Middle College High School. Over the next week, the district’s five traditional calendar high schools will hold their ceremonies with approximately 940 seniors becoming graduates. Altogether, more than 1,100 WCPS graduating seniors will take the…… read more »
WCPS Recognizes 2022-2023 Retirees
After many years of dedicated service to Wayne County Public Schools, 93 retiring employees were recognized at the district’s 2022-2023 Retirement Ceremony held this week at the Lane Tree Conference Center. As a part of the celebration, two Central Services administrators were honored: Dr. David A. Lewis: Dr. Lewis served as superintendent of Wayne County Public…… read more »
Wayne County Schools Receive Purple Star Award
Wayne County Public Schools and Wayne Preparatory School have received Purple Star recognition for the 2022 – 2023 school year. North Carolina has long been home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve, and veteran armed service members. In recognition of the state’s rich military history, the Department of Public Instruction is pleased…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Names Dr. Marc Whichard as New Superintendent
This evening, the Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Marcus (Marc) A. Whichard as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Whichard was elected to a four-year term under a contract beginning July 1, 2023. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Whichard and his family to Wayne County,” said Board of…… read more »
WCPS Board Approve 23-24 Budget
The Wayne County Board of Education held a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session and discuss the Superintendent’s proposed budget. Dr. Michael Priddy, Interim Superintendent, and Leslie Rouse, Chief Finance Officer, presented the Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget. They noted that two pages had been updated from the original proposed budget first presented…… read more »
WCPS Names 2023-2024 Beginning Teacher of the Year & Instructional Assistant of the Year
On Tuesday, May 9, Wayne County Public Schools celebrated excellence in the Beginning Teacher and Instructional Assistant areas. Northwest Elementary first grade teacher, Abbie Walton, was named the 2023-2024 WCPS Beginning Teacher of the Year. “Ms. Walton has a calling upon her life to be a teacher and has accepted this call with enthusiasm, innovation…… read more »
WCPS Celebrates Excellence in Education Through District Awards
This week, Wayne County Public Schools held a Celebration of Excellence at Lane Tree Conference Center to present its top staff awards. Eastern Wayne High Allied Health Sciences Teacher, Amy Smith, was recognized as this year’s WCPS CTE Teacher of the Year. “She adds rigor by making several of the classes ‘honors’ through the portfolio…… read more »
Spring Creek Elementary wins Region 2 “Elementary Battle of the Books” Competition
This week, Spring Creek Elementary students won the Region 2 Elementary Battle of the Books competition. The team qualified for the Region 2 Competition after winning the WCPS Elementary Battle of the Books Competition in March. The competition was held at Morehead Elementary School in Morehead City. Sponsored by the North Carolina School Library Media Association, the Elementary…… read more »
