Wayne County Public Schools is among one of 20 North Carolina Public School Units (PSUs) that will benefit from nearly $1 million dollars in grants intended to expand and enrich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.… read more »
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Wayne County Public Schools to Receive STEM Grant
Education a Future Focal Point for Gaylor, City Council
As Goldsboro Mayor Charles Gaylor and the Goldsboro City Council continue to implement new policies and focus on the betterment of the city, partnering with leaders and organizations tasked with improving education in the area remains a priority. … read more »
Center for Safer Schools Awards $35 Million in School Safety Grants
Two hundred thirty North Carolina school districts and charter schools will benefit from $35 million in safety grants announced today by the Department of Public Instruction’s Center for Safer Schools (CFSS).… read more »
Lottery Open for WCPS Special Purpose Schools
The lottery application window for rising sixth and ninth-grade students interested in attending Wayne School of Engineering, Wayne Early/Middle College High School, and Wayne School of Technical Arts is now open.… read more »
Greenwood Middle Recognized for Closing the Achievement Gap
As a result of its efforts to close the achievement gap, Greenwood Middle was recently recognized as a top 10 school for North Carolina in the National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program. The school was recognized at a special awards luncheon in Greensboro hosted by the North Carolina Association of Federal Education Program Administrators.
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Wayne County Board of Education to Hold Special Called Meeting
The Wayne County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. in the boardroom of the Wayne County Public School Central Services at 2001 E. Royall Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss, consider, and/or take any necessary action regarding the following:… read more »
Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program Launches
The State of North Carolina and RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, recently announced the Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM program is ready to help public schools, licensed childcare centers, and family childcare homes identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure.… read more »
Spring Creek Elementary Closed on Wednesday due to Air Conditioning Issues
SEVEN SPRINGS – Wayne County Public Schools has announced that Spring Creek Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 6 due to mechanical issues with the air conditioning system at the school.… read more »
Free “Seedling” Educational Touchpads Distributed in Duplin County
Duplin Co. – North Carolina-based nonprofit ApSeed distributed 312 Seedlings – custom-built educational touchpads – free of charge at the Back to School Community Day event organized by Duplin County Partnership for Children on Aug. 19.… read more »
WCPS Returning to Classes on Friday
Wayne County Public Schools announced on Thursday that it will resume classes on Friday. All other private and charter schools in the county are also expected to resume classes on Friday.… read more »
