For the second year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools received notification that all 32 of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. This is the second year that WCPS has earned the…… read more »
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WCPS Named Purple Star District For Second Year
BREAKING: WCPS To Return To All Optional Masking On Feb. 21
(GDN) — Masks will once again be optional in Wayne County Public Schools. In January, the school board had decided that any Wayne County Public School that exceeded an 8% exclusion rate would have to return to mandatory masking. On Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to return to optional masking following a…… read more »
WCPS To Host Second STEMKAMP With Goshen Education Consulting
This summer from June 13th to June 17th, approximately 125 Wayne County Public School students will embark on a five-day STEM-focused summer camp. STEMKAMP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Kids of Active Military Personnel) offers participating students in grades 3-8 fun, hands-on, immersive activities designed to help them explore a wide range of STEM-related…… read more »
13 WCPS Educators Earn/Renew National Board Certification
This year, 12 Wayne County Public Schools teachers and one media coordinator have earned a National Board Certification for the first time or renewed their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. It is the most accepted symbol of teaching excellence in the United States. Individuals…… read more »
Information Nights For Innovative Schools To Be Held
This month, the Wayne County Public Schools lottery application period for three innovative schools began. Beginning next week, information nights for the new Wayne School of Technical Arts will be held for interested parents and rising sixth grade, ninth grade, and tenth grade students – the three grade levels being offered in its first year.…… read more »
WCPS Announces District Administrative Change
On Monday evening, during its monthly meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following district-level administrative change: Executive Director, Dr. Carol Artis, was named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction (C&I). In addition to her regular duties, Dr. Artis has served on the district Leadership Team for the past year, taking on duties…… read more »
WCPS Continues Mandatory Masking Requirement Based Upon School’s Exclusion Rate
(GDN) — Wayne County Public Schools will continue with its masking requirement for schools that reach an 8% exclusion rate. Ken Derksen, WCPS Executive Director for Community Engagement and Student & Family Support, presented the latest COVID-19 metrics to the Wayne County Board of Education on Monday. Derksen says, after the omicron surge in early…… read more »
WCPS Cancels Friday After School Programs & Activities
This is an important weather announcement from Wayne County Public Schools: Due to the threat of icy conditions Friday evening, all after school programs and school sponsored events have been canceled for Friday, January 28. No changes to the school day or hours of operation are expected at this time. After school programs and activities…… read more »
WCPS Starts Examining New Budget Priorities
(GDN) — Wayne County Public Schools begins looking at budget priorities for the next school year. On Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Education discussed the forthcoming budget during a special meeting. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis started the meeting by noting the district’s financial health has improved after it eliminated the $5 million in…… read more »
Applications Being Accepted For New Wayne School Of Technical Arts
(GDN) — The new Wayne School of Technical Arts is seeking students. The school, a partnership between Wayne County Public Schools and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, is set to open in fall of 2022. Located on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base grounds, the Wayne School of Technical Arts will offer a STEM-based educational…… read more »
