Category Archives: Education

Dillard Academy Charter School Holding Kindergarten Registration

Dillard Academy Charter School Holding Kindergarten Registration

Dillard Academy Charter School, at 504 W. Elm Street in Goldsboro, will hold its kindergarten registration this Friday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call the school to schedule an appointment by Thursday, April 22, by calling 919-581-0128. Registration Requirements: Child must be 5 on or before August 31, 2021 Must have…read more »

University Of Mount Olive RLS Students Participate In Research Symposium

University Of Mount Olive RLS Students Participate In Research Symposium

Nine University of Mount Olive Recreation and Leisure Studies students recently made presentations at the annual Carolinas Exercise Science and Kinesiology Research Symposium. Several other UMO students attended the virtual event. The Symposium was composed of students in both public and private higher education from North and South Carolina. It featured student presentations, a virtual…read more »

WCPS To Add Saturday Hours For School Psychologists

WCPS To Add Saturday Hours For School Psychologists

There’s a demand for school psychologists and their services in Wayne County. At this week’s Wayne County Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Innovative Programs Dr. Marcia Manning presented an agreement to allow WCPS school psychologists to work on Saturdays and outside of regular work hours. Dr. Manning says they’ve investigated…read more »

2 Wayne School Of Engineering Seniors Earn Prestigious Scholarships

2 Wayne School Of Engineering Seniors Earn Prestigious Scholarships

On Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education spotlighted two Wayne School of Engineering seniors who have earned prestigious scholarships to attend North Carolina State University. Park Scholar: Giovonnii Nelson recently earned a Park Scholarship. The Park Scholarship pays expenses for four years of study at North Carolina State University, and is valued at…read more »

Duplin & Mount Olive Students Urged To Apply For Scholarship Money

Duplin & Mount Olive Students Urged To Apply For Scholarship Money

High school seniors from Duplin County or the Town of Mount Olive who are interested in attending the University of Mount Olive could be eligible for significant scholarship funding through the University’s Herring Scholarship program. According to Tim Woodard, Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications, the number and amount of the awards is dependent…read more »

WCC Named Best Online College For Associate Degrees

WCC Named Best Online College For Associate Degrees

Wayne Community College has been named the best associate degree-granting institution among the country’s most affordable online colleges. WCC is one of 60 institutions across the United States that made Intelligent.com’s “Most Affordable Online Colleges” list. Of those, it was named the “best for associate degrees.” “Wayne Community College is honored to be recognized as…read more »

WCPS To Purple Up!

WCPS To Purple Up!

On Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child for Wayne County Public Schools and that WCPS will Purple Up! for military connected students on Friday, April 16. Teachers, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear purple as a visible gesture of support for students with…read more »

UMO To Hold Spring Plant Sale

UMO To Hold Spring Plant Sale

The University of Mount Olive will hold its annual spring flower sale on Friday, April 16, from 9 AM to 6 PM at the UMO Greenhouse located at 205 Bert Martin Road in Mount Olive. Items for sale will include assorted herbs, garden plants, various ornamental annual including Geraniums, perennial plants, sun ferns, hanging Boston…read more »

WCC Offering Free Air Cannon Experiment as NCSciFest Activity

WCC Offering Free Air Cannon Experiment as NCSciFest Activity

Wayne Community College’s North Carolina Science Festival event will be virtual this year. The college will host an “Air Cannon Extravaganza” online 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24. It is free and open to all registered participants. “The air cannon activity is a simple experiment that can be conducted at home with readily available materials,”…read more »

WCPS Launches 2021 Kindergarten Pre-Registration

WCPS Launches 2021 Kindergarten Pre-Registration

On Monday, April 12, Wayne County Public Schools kicked off its online Kindergarten Pre-Registration. Parents and guardians can access the Kindergarten Pre-Registration form at the district’s website, http://www.waynecountyschools.org/, by clicking on “Kindergarten Registration” located under the Academics tab. “Although many things within our world have changed, our dedication and love for serving children and families…read more »

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