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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This week, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to make face masks optional for all WCPS students and staff. Since Monday’s vote, Wayne County Public Schools has also clarified that the board’s decision only impacts mask wearing during the school day. Rules for school athletics will be handled in accordance with NCHSAA guidelines. Like…… read more »
Masks will be optional in Wayne County Public Schools this coming academic year. Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education debated the latest recommendations for safely returning students to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases surge in North Carolina. School board members Jennifer Strickland and Wade Leatham argued the masking decision should…… read more »
Wayne County’s newest teachers are given a warm welcome. Thursday morning, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Teacher Welcome Breakfast at Lane Tree Golf Club to help greet about 75 of the newest educators at Wayne County Public Schools. Charles Ivey, Chair of the Wayne Education Network, says Wayne County is a…… read more »
