A total of 17 positive cases are on record as of April 4, 2022 in all Wayne County Public Schools. The Executive Director of Community Engagement and Student & Family Support, Ken Derksen, presented the informal update at the monthly meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education on May 2, 2022. Derksen said that…… read more »
Wayne Community College made the list of the top 20 community colleges in the United States. SmartAsset, an online financial technology company, has ranked Wayne Community College at number 19. According to the company, they analyzed data in areas of student-to-faculty ratio, graduation and transfer rates and the cost of tuition and fees. Across all…… read more »
On May 2, 2022 the Wayne County Board of Education made two proclamations of staff and student support programs. In a show of appreciation for their hard work, they recognized the Wayne County Public School’s Speech and Hearing staff. Members also named the Wayne County Public School’s Teachers of the Year for 2022-2023. The Board…… read more »
The Wayne Community College Association of Nursing Students gave a donation of $1,265 to assist cancer patients. The organization sold pink ribbon-faced masks during Breast Cancer Awareness. Also known as “Cures for the Colors,” the program helps cancer patients from east of Interstate 95 with gas, grocery, medication, utility and other expenses.… read more »
Joshua Mallory will be the principal for the new Wayne School of Technical Arts on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the hire. Mallory is currently the assistant principal of Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design. He began his career in education in…… read more »
Students from the University of Mount Olive’s Art 166 course created a ceramic basket filled with a variety of fish. The sculpture represents a verse taken from the Holy Bible in Matthew Chapter 14: “Jesus took the few provisions of bread and fish that the people had and multiplied them to feed thousands.” The group…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools and the County of Wayne will receive an additional $9 million in Needs-Based Public School Grant Funds for the construction of a new Fremont Elementary. This is in addition to the $15 million previously awarded in 2020. Last fall, the North Carolina General Assembly made legislative changes for the Needs-Based Public…… read more »
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Charles B. Aycock High School students need your help to win $50,000 for their Art Program! The Pikeville school has made it into the top 50 schools nationwide to compete in the 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Art Contest. Over the past 6 weeks, art students have worked hard to design, create and develop…… read more »
Tim Warren, Director of Agricultural Facilities Operations, says he is proud of the Arboretum on the University of Mount Olive Campus. Started in 2012, the garden features over 150 plant varieties along with creative areas that encourage rest and reflection. From season to season, the three-acre display showcases a variety of color and splendor as…… read more »
On April 25, 2022 Wayne Community College nursing faculty members, Dr. Marielle Combs and Dr. Adam Combs spoke about their recent work with Ukrainian refugees. The Combses spent a week at the Ukraine/Moldova border where they employed their health care skills as volunteers with the EXITUS organization. They also spoke about how individuals in the…… read more »
