This fall, Wayne County Public Schools, with the support of the Wayne County Board of Education, has worked hard to recognize the ongoing extra efforts our staff are making as a result of COVID. Earlier this fall, the district announced a retention bonus for staff who remained employed with Wayne County Public Schools through the…… read more »
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WCPS To Award Additional Retention Bonuses
WCPS, WSCO Release Statement About C.B. Aycock High Threat Hoaxes
This week, Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office have responded to threats and rumors of threats at Charles B. Aycock High School, all of which have been hoaxes. “The first social media threat hoax occurred on Wednesday afternoon and essentially stated that a shooting was going to occur on Thursday at…… read more »
WCPS Gets Creative To Deliver On “Wellness Day”
(GDN) — Students and staff at Wayne County Public Schools are getting an extended weekend. However, the district had to get creative to make today’s “Wellness Day” possible. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis explained to the school board last week there were legal issues from the State Board of Education to work around in order…… read more »
Fremont Elementary Has Reported COVID-19 Cluster
Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster on Tuesday involving five students in the fourth/fifth grade multiage class at Fremont Elementary. As part of its COVID-19 response protocols, WCPS reported and confirmed the cluster with the local health department. All recommended guidelines from the NC Department of Health and Human Services are being followed.…… read more »
WCPS Announces Principal Changes
One WCPS school will have a new principal later this month and five others will have new principals in the new year. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal changes during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting: Mount Olive Middle assistant principal, Thomas Young, Jr., will be the new principal of…… read more »
WCPS Falls Under New Federal Vaccine Mandate For Large Employers
Teachers and staff at Wayne County Public Schools will need to get to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face regular testing for the virus and mandatory masking. At a special meeting on Friday, Wayne County Board of Education Attorney Richard Schwartz laid out how the new vaccine mandate for large employers from the federal government…… read more »
Masks Become Optional At WCPS Starting Wednesday
Masks will be optional in Wayne County Public Schools starting this week. Monday, the Wayne County Board of Education voted 5-2 and approved making masks optional for WCPS students, staff, and visitors beginning this Wednesday, November 3. WCPS reminds the school board’s decision only impacts mask wearing during the school day. Athletic rules specific to…… read more »
WCAE & WCPS Launch “We Love Our School” Campaign
Beginning Monday, November 1st, a joint “We Love Our School” campaign between the Wayne County Association of Educators and Wayne County Public Schools officially kicked off in conjunction with Parent & Family Engagement Month. As a part of the campaign, a special “We Love Our School” t-shirt sale initiative will be held to help raise…… read more »
Foucht Officially Joins Board Of Education
Craig Foucht was sworn in Friday afternoon at the WCPS Central Services office as the new District 5 Board of Education representative. Also in attendance were Dr. David Lewis (Superintendent), Cassie Barnes (Notary of the Public), and Don Christopher West (Board Chair).… read more »
Nov. 12 Will Be “Wellness Day” For All WCPS Students & Staff
On Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education amended its 2021-2022 academic calendars to add a “Wellness Day” on November 12. All Wayne County Public Schools students and staff will be given the day off to have an extended weekend. Superintendent David Lewis released the following statement in response to the Board’s decision: “While last…… read more »
