What will the next semester look like for WCPS students? The school district and the Wayne County Board of Education are trying to get that figured out in plenty of time before the second half of the school year begins. The school board held a special meeting on the topic Tuesday. C.B. Aycock Principal John…… read more »
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WCPS Considers Second Semester Plans
Monday Deadline To Complete WCPS Registration Contracts For Second Semester
WCPS parents have to decide how their students will be attending school next semester. At the last Wayne County Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Tamara Berman Ishee said all parents need to weigh in on whether their students will attend classes 100% virtually or in the remote and in-person hybrid Plan B model next semester.…… read more »
WCPS Informs Families & Staff Of New NCDHHS Protocols
On October 8, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated its StrongSchools toolkit and protocols for how NC public schools are to respond to COVID-19 and/or COVID-19-like symptoms. Like other school districts, Wayne County Public Schools has spent this week working to familiarize itself with the changes and train its school nurses…… read more »
WCPS Reports COVID-19 Cluster At North Drive Elementary
Thursday, Wayne County Public Schools reported its first COVID-19 cluster. The cluster, which occurred at North Drive Elementary, involves four staff members and two students, none of whom have been on campus for the past week. Out of an abundance of caution the school will be transitioned to Plan C, full remote instruction, while the…… read more »
Board Of Ed Postpones Possible K-5 “Plan A” Transition
Wayne County Public Schools has released the following information regarding the Board of Education’s vote to delay implementing “Plan A” in the district’s elementary schools: On Wednesday, September 23, the Wayne County Board of Education met to discuss, and to consider and/or take any necessary action regarding the Governor’s recent announcement to allow K-5 students…… read more »
WCPS Elementary Schools Won’t Go To “Plan A” Until End Of Semester
There are many decisions to make as North Carolina school districts consider reopening their elementary schools. The Wayne County Board of Education met Wednesday afternoon and started looking at the issues, including scheduling, nutrition and busing. School board chair Chris West says the decisions are going to take some time and work. On a 4 – 3…… read more »
School Board To Discuss Possibly Reopening K-5 Schools
The Wayne County Board of Education plans to discuss the potential reopening of the district’s elementary schools. Last week Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced North Carolina’s school systems can reopen K-5 schools starting October 5th. Those schools will still need to adhere to certain guidelines such as face coverings for all students, teachers and staff,…… read more »
WCPS Weighs Potential Reopening Of Elementary Schools
Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Merrill shared the following memo with WCPS staff on Thursday following Gov. Roy Coopers announcement regarding reopening elementary schools in the state: Today Governor Cooper announced that public school districts will have the option to move to “Plan A” for grades K-5 as early as October 5. The…… read more »
WCPS Welcomes Back Students Face-To-Face In Plan B
On Tuesday, September 8, Wayne County Public Schools transitioned from Plan C, full remote, to Plan B, a hybrid of face-to-face and remote instruction. Approximately 11,460 students are taking part in Plan B, which incorporates many health and safety restrictions, including health screenings, reduced numbers of students in classrooms, and social distancing. In Plan B,…… read more »
Teachers Urge District To Reconsider Reopening Plans (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne County teachers make one last push to keep students learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Thursday, the Wayne County Association of Educators and other community members held a “One Last Chance” car caravan and rally urging the Wayne County Board of Education to reverse its previous decision and stick with the plan…… read more »
