Wayne Community College is reducing the number of students on its campus after Thanksgiving. As many classes as possible will be held during their regular times in online platforms. The migration to completely virtual delivery will be completed by Thanksgiving and the classes will run that way through the end of the semester on December…… read more »
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 »
In preparation for high school End of Course exams, Wayne County Public Schools is working to inform parents about what to expect. “Because state EOC tests and state tests associated with Career & Technical Education were canceled in the Spring due to COVID-19 related school building closures, it is vital that families understand that EOCs…… read more »
Due to an increased number of road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Tuesday, November 17. As a reminder, curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites on Tuesday.… read more »
Due to road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Monday, November 16. This will give the district’s Transportation Department time to establish new bus routes in these areas, as a number of road closures are expected to remain…… read more »
Due to the threat of river flooding and potential road closures caused by high water in localized areas, Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for all students, Friday, November 13. Curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites. For more information, go to www.waynecountyschools.org. … read more »
Wayne Community College’s nursing graduates continue to give the college bragging rights. All 29 members of the college’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) class of 2020 passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt. The last class also had a 100 percent pass rate. The 2016-2018 classes had a trending passage average of…… read more »
It is National Apprenticeship Week. Wayne Community College is marking this week by celebrating the vital role apprenticeships play in creating a qualified and highly-skilled workforce. WCC’s Apprenticeship Coordinator Kristie Norton says there were only a few apprentice programs scattered across Wayne County prior to 2018. Now, WCC has over 35 registered apprentices representing various…… read more »
There’s talk of opening a new WCPS school on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. At last week’s Board of Education meeting, interim Superintendent Dr. James Merrill announced Wayne County Public Schools was exploring the “exciting” idea with Seymour Johnson officials. Dr. Merrill says they’ve looked at a few buildings on the base for…… read more »
Katrina Lee, Director of Financial Aid at the University of Mount Olive, recently completed a certification that few in academia possess. Offered through the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Financial Aid Administrator Certification (FAAC) is a rigorous program that enhances the financial aid community, promotes professional development, encourages continuous learning, and inspires…… read more »
