Category Archives: Education

WCC to Close Saturday and Sunday Due to Winter Storm Warning
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will be closed Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1, due to the Winter Storm Warning currently in effect for the area. College officials announced that all s...
Amy Roux Jan 30, 2026

WPA Opens Enrollment for 2026-2027, Offering Leadership-Focused Education in Wayne County
Goldsboro, NC - Wayne Preparatory Academy (WPA) is setting itself apart in Wayne County as the only school where leadership development is intentionally woven into daily instruction alongside core aca...
Amy Roux Jan 28, 2026

Wayne County Board of Education Honors Students and Staff for Statewide Achievements
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recognized several students and staff members during its January 19 meeting, spotlighting achievements that reflect academic excellence, artist...
Amy Roux Jan 27, 2026

WCC Recognizes Newest Truck Driver Training Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Graduates of Wayne Community College's Truck Driver Training program were honored at a graduation ceremony for earning their new credentials. Graduates of the program were tested thr...
Amy Roux Jan 27, 2026

Lottery Applications Open for Wayne County Innovative Schools; Information Sessions Scheduled
WAYNE COUNTY - The lottery application period is now underway for three of Wayne County's innovative public schools: Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Wayne School of Engineering, and Wayne Scho...
Amy Roux Jan 26, 2026

Wayne County Public Schools Closed Monday Due to Icy Conditions
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools announced that all schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, January 26, due to icy conditions affecting the area. School officials say ...
Amy Roux Jan 25, 2026

WCPS Announces Principal & Other Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recently approved the following administrative changes at its regular meeting: Eastern Wayne High assistant principal, Christopher Chase, was name...
Amy Roux Jan 12, 2026

Applications Open for WCC's SEED Summer Academies
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative is offering two pre-apprenticeship academies at Wayne Community College again this summer. WCC will hold advance...
Amy Roux Jan 11, 2026

WCPS Releases Draft 2026-2027 School Calendars, Seeks Input
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) has narrowed 11 draft school calendar options for the Traditional Academic Calendar down to two proposed calendars for the 2026-2027 school year. T...
Amy Roux Dec 29, 2025

WCPS Lottery Application Now Open
GOLDSBORO, NC - Wayne County Public Schools has opened the lottery application period for its three special purpose schools: Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Wayne School of Engineering, and Wa...
Amy Roux Dec 23, 2025


