Tag Archives: Wayne County Public Schools

Meadow Lane Elementary Has Reported COVID-19 Cluster

Meadow Lane Elementary Has Reported COVID-19 Cluster

Monday, Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster at Meadow Lane Elementary, which involves three staff members and two students, none of whom have been on campus since November 23. “The school had two reported cases on November 24. Today, we learned about three additional cases. Based on contract tracing, we believe these cases…read more »

WCPS, SJAFB Announce College Readiness Program

WCPS, SJAFB Announce College Readiness Program

A two-year College Readiness Program from the National Math and Science Initiative is launching at Charles B. Aycock High and Eastern Wayne High, two schools with higher percentages of military-connected students near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.  The U.S. Department of Defense funds the program. “Seymour Johnson Air Force Base congratulates both Charles B. Aycock…read more »

WCPS Considers Second Semester Plans

WCPS Considers Second Semester Plans

What will the next semester look like for WCPS students? The school district and the Wayne County Board of Education are trying to get that figured out in plenty of time before the second half of the school year begins. The school board held a special meeting on the topic Tuesday. C.B. Aycock Principal John…read more »

WCPS Launches “Connections!” e-Newsletter

WCPS Launches “Connections!” e-Newsletter

This week, Wayne County Public Schools officially released “Connections!”, an e-newsletter intended to highlight positive happenings in schools and across the district. “We want our school district stakeholders to feel connected and in the know about our schools,” states Ken Derksen, Communications & Public Relations Officer. “Every day, there are great things happening in our…read more »

Monday Deadline To Complete WCPS Registration Contracts For Second Semester

Monday Deadline To Complete WCPS Registration Contracts For Second Semester

WCPS parents have to decide how their students will be attending school next semester. At the last Wayne County Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Tamara Berman Ishee said all parents need to weigh in on whether their students will attend classes 100% virtually or in the remote and in-person hybrid Plan B model next semester.…read more »

WCPS Informs Families OF EOC Testing Plans

WCPS Informs Families OF EOC Testing Plans

In preparation for high school End of Course exams, Wayne County Public Schools is working to inform parents about what to expect. “Because state EOC tests and state tests associated with Career & Technical Education were canceled in the Spring due to COVID-19 related school building closures, it is vital that families understand that EOCs…read more »

WCPS To Remain In Remote Instruction On Tuesday

WCPS To Remain In Remote Instruction On Tuesday

Due to an increased number of road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Tuesday, November 17. As a reminder, curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites on Tuesday.read more »

WCPS Will Remain In Remote Instruction On Monday

WCPS Will Remain In Remote Instruction On Monday

Due to road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Monday, November 16. This will give the district’s Transportation Department time to establish new bus routes in these areas, as a number of road closures are expected to remain…read more »

WCPS To Continue Remote Instruction On Friday

WCPS To Continue Remote Instruction On Friday

Due to the threat of river flooding and potential road closures caused by high water in localized areas, Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for all students, Friday, November 13. Curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites. For more information, go to www.waynecountyschools.org.  read more »

WCPS Transitioning To Remote Learning For Remainder Of Thursday

WCPS Transitioning To Remote Learning For Remainder Of Thursday

Due to the increased threat of flooding and pooled water on roadways later in the day, Wayne County Public Schools is transitioning all students to remote instruction today, Thursday, November 12. Schools will begin dismissing students as early as 10 am and as buses are available to begin their routes. Families are welcome to go to…read more »

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