Tag Archives: Wayne County Public Schools

Norwayne Middle Has Two Reported COVID-19 Clusters

Norwayne Middle Has Two Reported COVID-19 Clusters

On Wednesday, Wayne County Public Schools reported two separate COVID-19 clusters at Norwayne Middle School which involves a total of 11 students [Five students in an in-school cluster and six in a Football Team cluster]. Only two of the students have been on campus this week. “We learned about the two separate reported cases last…read more »

County Agrees To Amended Deal For Fremont Elementary School

County Agrees To Amended Deal For Fremont Elementary School

Wayne County is moving forward with the construction of the new Fremont Elementary School.  The county Board of Commissioners and Board of Education have met and tried to clarify the price and payment for the new elementary facility for the northern end of the county.  Wednesday, WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis asked the commissioners to…read more »

Two Goldsboro Schools Placed In Brief “Soft Lockdown” Due To Nearby Police Activity

Two Goldsboro Schools Placed In Brief “Soft Lockdown” Due To Nearby Police Activity

Two Wayne County Public Schools were briefly locked down as a safety precaution Wednesday.  WCPS sent out a message informing parents of children enrolled at North Drive Elementary and Edgewood Community Developmental School that both schools were temporarily placed in a “Soft Lockdown” due to law enforcement activity in a neighborhood near the schools.  A…read more »

WCPS Works To Address Bus Driver Shortage

WCPS Works To Address Bus Driver Shortage

Scattered bus delays have greeted some WCPS students as the new school year gets underway.  Wayne County Public Schools has confirmed the district is down 17 drivers to start the 2021-2022 school year.  To help reduce or prevent delays from occurring, some schools are utilizing staff that are licensed to drive buses. District transportation route…read more »

WCPS Starts School Year With About 17,000 Students

WCPS Starts School Year With About 17,000 Students

Approximately 17,000 students are attending Wayne County Public Schools to start the new school year.  85 students are receiving virtual instruction through WCPS this year due to demonstrated need.  WCPS says the enrollment figures for the 2021-2022 school year are expected to grow in the coming days, which is typical every year. read more »

BACK TO SCHOOL: Watch For Buses

BACK TO SCHOOL: Watch For Buses

Class is back in session at Wayne County Public Schools.  All of the district’s traditional calendar schools will welcome students back into the classroom today.  Masks are required for all students, staff and visitors at WCPS to start the 2021-2022 school year.  Drivers should be aware that school buses will be back out on the…read more »

Sheriff’s Office Plans To Increase SRO Coverage In Goldsboro Schools

Sheriff’s Office Plans To Increase SRO Coverage In Goldsboro Schools

There are plans to ensure School Resource Officer coverage in Goldsboro city schools. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved new memorandums of understanding with the Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office for SROs that will patrol schools within the City of Goldsboro. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis says, bottomline, Goldsboro…read more »

WCPS “Showcase Of Excellence” To Open At Berkeley Mall

WCPS “Showcase Of Excellence” To Open At Berkeley Mall

Berkeley Mall and Wayne County Public Schools have partnered to present a “Showcase of Excellence,” which will present artwork and other content produced by WCPS students for the public to enjoy throughout the year. Two new display boards were recently installed in the mall between Bath & Body Works and the Seymour Johnson Air Force…read more »

WCPS To Require Masks For All

WCPS To Require Masks For All

Everyone will be required to mask up while at Wayne County Public Schools.  Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Board of Education reversed course and voted to require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in a WCPS school building.  That was after the school board heard from Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marcia Manning,…read more »

WCPS Superintendent: Critical Race Theory Not Part Of New Social Studies Standards

WCPS Superintendent: Critical Race Theory Not Part Of New Social Studies Standards

Critical Race Theory is not part of the current curriculum at Wayne County Public Schools. Several people have brought their concerns regarding CRT to the Wayne County Board of Education over the past few months. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis provided clarification on where CRT stands in the district at this week’s school board meeting.…read more »

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