Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will kick off its second annual Performing Arts Series in conjunction with “Arts in Our Schools Month.” “We are excited to host this special Performing Arts Series, which will highlight more than 400 students from across the district in the areas of theatre, band, and chorus,”…… read more »
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WCPS presents 2023 Performing Arts Series
Anthony Williams Continues to Press for His Job Back
The case of a former Wayne County science teacher fired after an incident with a School Resource Officer is in the hands of a Wayne County Superior Court judge. Anthony Williams requested the review after being fired in 2022. The latest court filing is dated February 27th and is part of a back and forth…… read more »
Norwayne Middle Wins “Battle of the Books”
Eight middle school teams recently came together to compete at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) 35th annual Battle of the Books competition. The event was held Friday, March 3, at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Cultural Center with approximately 65 students competing. Norwayne Middle continued its championship streak by winning first place. The school has won…… read more »
Wayne County Schools Honored by NCDPI
For the third year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) received notification that all of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI) for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. For this achievement, WCPS earned the distinction of receiving…… read more »
What Makes a Good School Superintendent?
The Wayne County School Board met yesterday afternoon and considered the qualities they are looking for in a superintendent. A survey of teachers, administrators and parents noted that many want a superintendent who is willing to listen to input, with strong leadership skills. A good moral compass and commitment to academics and extra curricular programs…… read more »
Job Fairs Planned for Wayne County Schools
This March, Wayne County Public Schools will hold two Job Fairs for prospective employees. The first Job Fair will be held Saturday, March 18 from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Meadow Lane Elementary gym, located at 3500 E. Ash St. in Goldsboro. For those who cannot attend the in-person job fair, WCPS will hold a…… read more »
Mount Olive Middle Students take Out-of-this-World Field Trip
More than 60 Mount Olive Middle seventh grade students recently had the opportunity to travel to the International Space Station, talk with a NASA astronaut, tour Mars, and much more all without ever leaving their classroom. This out-of-the-world virtual field trip was made possible through NASA and the Treworgy Planetarium located in Mystic, Connecticut. “This…… read more »
WCPS Invites Families to “Let’s Go to School” Event
Wayne County Public Schools is working to help parents prepare their child for Kindergarten. The school district will hold a special early education seminar on Saturday, April 1, at the H.V. Brown Cultural Center and Neal Stitt Building, at 801 Poplar Street in Goldsboro. The event is free for registrants and will kick off at…… read more »
WCPS Board Approves Monthly Salary Increase for Maintenance Staff
Chair Leatham accepted a motion to untable an item tabled from November 30, 2022, which was a motion to use half of the unspent funds from maintenance vacancies to provide a salary adjustment for maintenance staff for the remainder of the year. He then rescinded his original motion made on November 30. In an effort…… read more »
WCPS Recognized School Counselors
The Wayne County Board of Education during their meeting Monday proclaimed February 6 – 10 School Counselors Week. Members of the Wayne County School Counselors Association, the WCPS District Lead School Counselor, and district administrators stood during the reading of the proclamation on behalf of all WCPS school counselors and the work that they do…… read more »
