Wayne County Public Schools plans to hold in-person, on-field graduations for its high school seniors. During a special meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education on Friday, WCPS Communications and Public Information Officer Ken Derksen explained the option preferred by 81% of respondents was for in-person, on-field graduations at each individual school’s athletic field. School…… read more »
While the school year and remote learning are winding down for students, some families are looking ahead to next fall when their child begins school for the first time. Wayne County Public Schools has begun its kindergarten registration, which will be an online process for the first time. Parents and guardians can access the registration…… read more »
Local high school seniors have until Friday morning to weigh in on what their graduation ceremonies may look like this year. Wayne County Public Schools put out the survey to seniors after some took issue with the initial plan to hold drive-in graduation ceremonies at the Berkeley Mall. During a special meeting of the Wayne…… read more »
Chad O. Evans has been honored with a national award for his achievements since graduating from Wayne Community College. Evans, an Achievement Coach at the college, is the recipient of the National Organization for Student Success’ 2020 Vashti Muse and Maxine Elmont Award for Outstanding Alumnus of a Student Success Program. The award recognizes an…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s gift to the community has been so popular that one of the classes is already full and the others are close to topping out. The college’s Workforce Continuing Education division is offering four “Leisure and Recreation” courses free of charge in June. They are: Floral Design, 6-7 p.m., Mondays, June 1-22 “WERK”…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools is considering altering its high school graduation plans. After originally announcing drive-in graduation ceremonies due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear not everyone was behind that plan during a special called meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education on Friday. Wayne County interim Health Director Ken Stern urged…… read more »
During the stay at home orders caused by COVID-19 people often feel trapped. Social distancing has meant social isolation for many. University of Mount Olive Art Professor Cheryl Hooks challenged the students in her Fine Arts Studio class to complete a window meditations assignment as a means of helping them realize that although the scenery…… read more »
At Monday evening’s monthly Board of Education meeting, WCPS administrators announced the district’s plan to hold live commencement events for its graduating classes of 2020. “School districts are struggling nationwide for how to honor their graduating seniors in this COVID-19 environment,” states Ken Derksen, WCPS 2020 Graduation Coordinator. “We have reviewed North Carolina’s guidelines for…… read more »
Starting this week, Impact Teens Goldsboro will be dedicating its social media platforms to graduates in our community. This means that everyone who fills out the Graduation Highlights Form will be recognized for their academic completion. Impact Teens Goldsboro needs your help to make this a huge success. Share the link and flyer to get the…… read more »
University of Mount Olive elementary education major Maria “Mia” Zimmer recently received the distinguished Dr. Thomas R. Morris Award for Academic Excellence. The award was presented to Zimmer for having the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) of the May graduating class. The award is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Thomas R. Morris and…… read more »
