This past week, Wayne County Public Schools learned that all 32 of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. By having 100% of its schools holding the Purple Star designation, WCPS now has the…… read more »
Planning moves along for the new elementary school in northern Wayne County. At a special meeting earlier this month, the Wayne County Board of Education selected an architect and build method for Fremont Elementary School. Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell went through the reasons it made sense to stick with Pinnacle Architecture,…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools is still planning to reopen to Pre-K – 5th grade students under “Plan A” at the start of the 4th grading period. Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education received an update on the planning for transition those students back to on-campus learning. Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lewis says COVID trends…… read more »
Over the next three weeks, Wayne County Public Schools students will showcase their talents and abilities in the district’s first ever, Virtual Performance Showcase. The showcase will span three nights and can be watched on the district’s education channel located on Spectrum Cable’s Channel 18. “All of our schools have some unbelievably talented students,” states…… read more »
According to preliminary data, remote learning is having an adverse effect on some students in Wayne County Public Schools. During the last Wayne County Board of Education meeting, Title I Program Specialist Caroline Brown went through the failing grades for the first semester in grades 3 – 8. Brown says those failing grades in 3…… read more »
On Tuesday, a working group of staff and elected officials met to continue the initial planning discussions for the new Fremont Elementary School. The working group was developed as part of a collaborative effort between the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education to ensure a smooth and successful completion…… read more »
This week Monday, the Wayne County Board of Education approved a stand-alone Community Developmental School Program (CDSP) in the middle school area to better support students with significant cognitive disabilities. Beginning in August 2021, eleven rising 6th grade students from the CDSP program at Meadow Lane Elementary and eight rising 6th and 7th grade students…… read more »
Due to the threat of icy conditions impacting roadways in the morning, Thursday, January 28, will be a Remote Day for all Wayne County Public Schools students. All non-essential personnel should report to their work-sites two-hours beyond their normal starting time. Any staff member who believes roadways in their area are unsafe to travel in…… read more »
Wayne School of Engineering and Wayne Early/Middle College High School were recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for having a 100% graduation rate for the 2019-20 school year. Each school received a special certificate for their achievement. “It is very difficult for a school to achieve a 100% graduation rate,” states…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools won’t select a new superintendent for at least two more months. Board of Education Chair Chris West gave a brief update on the timeline for the district’s superintendent search at this week’s special meeting. West says the district is still accepting applications for the superintendent position through March 15th. The applications…… read more »
