Superintendent Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Tim Harrell, Assistant Superintendentof Support Services, presented four priorities as a recommendationfor how funding would be directed if the ¼ of one cent – or ¼ of one penny –sales tax is approved on the November ballot. The four priorities focuson Campus Safety, Learning Environment, Campus Revitalization, and AthleticFacilities. The four priorities were developed at…… read more »
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School Board Approves Priorities for Proposed Sales Tax
SJAFB, WCPS Unveil WSTA with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE, N.C. – The 4th Fighter Wing partnered with the Wayne County Public School district for a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the opening of the Wayne School of Technical Arts (WSTA) at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 9. WSTA will be the first public school located on a…… read more »
Wayne School of Technical Arts Celebrate Opening at Seymour Johnson AFB
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – The new Wayne School for Technical Arts will celebrate its opening with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on Sept. 9 at 10:45 a.m. Distinguished members of Seymour Johnson AFB and Wayne County Public Schools, along with other special guests and invited dignitaries, will…… read more »
Safety as Students Returned to School
Monday begins school for traditional schools in Wayne County. Children and school buses will be traveling to and from the schools. Safety first when traveling through school zones and around stopped school buses. Please remember North Carolina’s law on stopping for a school bus. North Carolina has severe penalties for motorists who fail to comply…… read more »
School Board Votes to Dismiss Southern Wayne Teacher
During a special called meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to dismiss Southern Wayne High School teacher Anthony Williams. On Wednesday, the board members went into a lengthy closed session to conduct a personnel hearing. Anthony Williams, a teacher at Southern Wayne High School, has been suspended since an incident that occurred in…… read more »
Board Hears Architect Presentations for Rosewood Middle
On August 17, 2022, the Wayne County Board of Education held a special called meeting. The first item of business was to hear architect presentations for the Rosewood Middle School Project. Four architects addressed questions and shared the following presentations: RATIO Architects Davis Kane Architects, PA Hite Architecture Pinnacle Architecture, PA After the presentations, the…… read more »
Board Approves Replacement Band Uniforms at Goldsboro High
After much discussion, the C&I Department has determined that Goldsboro High School had the highest need for uniform replacements. Leslie Rouse, Chief Finance Officer, presented information about the replacement process of high school band uniforms – which is led by the district’s Curriculum & Instruction Department – and this year’s plan to replace Goldsboro High…… read more »
Fremont Elementary Groundbreaking
Yesterday was a special day for Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne County Government, and the Town of Fremont with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fremont Elementary. Dozens of elected officials, dignitaries, invited guests, local leaders, and members of the public came together for the historic event. “I sincerely appreciate my colleagues on the Wayne…… read more »
WCPS Holds Summer Graduation
Wayne County Public Schools held its Summer Graduation Tuesday. Fifteen students from six high schools were recognized at this year’s Summer Graduation. Eleven seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, and together turned their tassels and took their first steps as WCPS graduates. Superintendent Dr. David Lewis and Wayne County Board of Education Chair…… read more »
Veteran Educator & Administrator Begins Director Role
This month, veteran educator and administrator, Youlonda Wynn, transitioned from Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Director of Federal Programs to the new Director of Federal Programs & Elementary Education. The Wayne County Board of Education approved the administrative change in June. “Mrs. Wynn is highly skilled, a trusted leader, and a strong advocate for students,…… read more »
