Out of an abundance of caution, Wayne County Public Schools says Brogden Primary will be transitioned to Plan C, full remote instruction, for the next two weeks due to COVID-19 cases impacting the school. Since September 29, the school has had eight individuals, four of which the district learned of Tuesday, who have recently been…… read more »
Due to the high amount of cleaning and sanitizing associated with reopening classrooms for in-person learning, United Way of Wayne County, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and Communities Supporting Schools have partnered to hold a cleaning supply drive to benefit all Wayne County Public Schools. Geoff Hulse appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s…… read more »
As you can imagine, this year’s school supply lists look a lot different than they traditionally do. Due to the high amount of cleaning and sanitizing associated with reopening, United Way of Wayne County, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and Communities Supporting Schools are partnering together to hold a cleaning supply drive. The drive will…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools has released the following information regarding the Board of Education’s vote to delay implementing “Plan A” in the district’s elementary schools: On Wednesday, September 23, the Wayne County Board of Education met to discuss, and to consider and/or take any necessary action regarding the Governor’s recent announcement to allow K-5 students…… read more »
There are many decisions to make as North Carolina school districts consider reopening their elementary schools. The Wayne County Board of Education met Wednesday afternoon and started looking at the issues, including scheduling, nutrition and busing. School board chair Chris West says the decisions are going to take some time and work. On a 4 – 3…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education plans to discuss the potential reopening of the district’s elementary schools. Last week Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced North Carolina’s school systems can reopen K-5 schools starting October 5th. Those schools will still need to adhere to certain guidelines such as face coverings for all students, teachers and staff,…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Merrill shared the following memo with WCPS staff on Thursday following Gov. Roy Coopers announcement regarding reopening elementary schools in the state: Today Governor Cooper announced that public school districts will have the option to move to “Plan A” for grades K-5 as early as October 5. The…… read more »
On Tuesday, September 8, Wayne County Public Schools transitioned from Plan C, full remote, to Plan B, a hybrid of face-to-face and remote instruction. Approximately 11,460 students are taking part in Plan B, which incorporates many health and safety restrictions, including health screenings, reduced numbers of students in classrooms, and social distancing. In Plan B,…… read more »
Wayne County teachers make one last push to keep students learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Thursday, the Wayne County Association of Educators and other community members held a “One Last Chance” car caravan and rally urging the Wayne County Board of Education to reverse its previous decision and stick with the plan…… read more »
There’s been another potential COVID-19 exposure at a Wayne County Public School. WCPS says it has been notified that an individual who was recently on the campus of Spring Creek Elementary School has tested positive for the coronavirus. This follows similar potential exposures reported at North Drive Elementary, Edgewood Community Developmental School, Wayne School of…… read more »
