Two WCPS high schools were recently recognized by the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Headquarters for their outstanding programs over the course of the 2021-2022 school year. The Southern Wayne High School AFJROTC Unit (NC-023) and the Eastern Wayne High School AFJROTC Unit (NC-804) received the Headquarters highest honor eligible…… read more »
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Two WCPS AFJROTC Units Awarded Distinguished Unit Awards
WCPS Publishes Special Online Collections
The Wayne County Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Department is pleased to present two special digital publications of student work for 2021-2022. Wayne Collection – Since 1985, this annual publication highlights student artwork and written work across the school district. Submissions are made up of student work selected by each school. Under the direction of…… read more »
WCPS Recognizes 2021-2022 Retirees
After many years of dedicated service to Wayne County Public Schools, more than 100 retiring employees were recognized at the district’s 2021-2022 Retirement Ceremony held last week at the Lane Tree Conference Center. District leaders say the event was a great way to thank retirees for their contributions to public education. “Each of our employees…… read more »
Arrest In WCPS Threat
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted on May 26, 2022 to an Instagram message threatening to harm students and staff of Wayne County Public Schools. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a result of the investigation conducted by the Wayne County…… read more »
WCPS Announces Principal Changes
During a special called meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal changes: Southern Wayne High principal, Kevin Smith, was named Director of Secondary Education, Program Development, and Athletics. Kevin Smith has 28 years of education service, transitioning to school administration in 2007. Prior to being named principal of Southern…… read more »
WCPS To Graduate 1,100+ Students
This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) non-traditional academic calendar high schools will kick off the school district’s graduation season. Over the next four weeks, WCPS high schools will graduate more than 1,100 seniors. School district leaders congratulate the Graduating Class of 2022. “Graduates have faced and overcome some extraordinary challenges during their high school…… read more »
WCPS Presents Visual Arts Awards
This week, 56 student artists were recognized at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) 2021-2022 Visual Arts Awards Program held at the H.V. Brown Hall at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Center. Christy White, WCPS Title IV Enrichment Facilitator, welcomed the students, parents, and educators in attendance. Georgia Dees, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Wayne…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Maintain Low Covid Case Numbers
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 »
Board Honors Staff And Student Support Programs In Wayne County Public Schools
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 »
Joshua Mallory Named Principal Of Wayne School Of Technical Arts
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 »
