All in Education
Typically, when you stop into the Community Council for the Arts, you’re greeted with a quiet space filled with beautiful artwork. This week, the gallery was filled with a different type of art as well. 5th grade students from Banks Elementary and a few students from E.B. Frink Middle School got to perform at the Arts council as part of the Traditional Arts Programs for Students grant.
Lenoir Community College (LCC) is thrilled to partner with Appalachian State University (ASU) on a new transfer initiative aimed at making the transfer process easy for LCC students who plan to attend ASU upon graduation.
Twice a year, the LCPS Business Advisory Council, made up of school district administrators, community college administrators, economic development leaders, business and industry leaders, elected officials, and representatives of local municipalities meets to discuss ways of focusing the Career and Technical Education program to better serve both the students and the businesses that call Lenoir County home.
Poverty negatively influences the academic achievement of young children. Research shows that youth from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to repeat grades and drop out of high school. Because children experiencing homelessness face a greater risk of performing poorly in school and not graduating, it is important to provide them with increased early literacy opportunities.
Until Cathy Holder met with me recently, I did not know Kinston High School – and before that Grainger High School – has had a course in Bible history since 1942. This year marks the 82nd year the class has existed in Kinston. Since 2017, all three high schools have offered the course. The Bible History class in our area is the longest-running public high school Bible class in the entire state.
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
In an episode of the "Best Better" podcast, hosts Joel Dixon and Abigail Wells explore the importance of youth leadership programs in Lenoir County with special guests Dr. Tammy Kelly, County Extension Director, and Ashley Chadwick, Director of Junior Leadership Lenoir (JLL). The episode focuses on two key programs—Junior Leadership Lenoir (JLL) and 4-H—both of which aim to develop leadership skills, encourage community involvement, and empower the county’s youth.
Dawton King of La Grange, NC is among the more than 1,200 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2024 semester.
Lenoir Community College student Jared Santiago-Lopez is a 19-year-old with a heart full of determination and a vision for a better future. Having spent most of his life in Kinston after his family immigrated from Mexico, he has taken on a challenge not only for himself but for his entire community.
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
Evans & Associates of Kinston and Lititz Mutual Insurance Company of Pennsylvania have partnered to together to present a matching donation to the Lenoir Community College Foundation in support of student scholarships. This is the third consecutive year these companies have partnered to give to the LCC Foundation.
The Lenoir County ABC Board recently presented a check of $15,000 to Lenoir Community College to assist in alcohol and drug awareness programs at the College.
South Lenoir High School is excited to announce its highly anticipated annual Mum Sale, which will be held from September 16th to September 20th.
On a usual day, Mr. Timothy Sanderson can usually be found at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School, teaching fifth-grade students the basics of energy, ecosystems and everything else that makes up a 5th-grade science class. That’s where the Lenoir County Public Schools leadership team found him Wednesday morning, helping students quiz each other on new vocabulary they’ve learned.
Officials named Arendell Parrott Academy student, Miss Carolina Jones (Kinston), as one of more than 16,000 Semifinalist in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth $26 million that will be offered next spring.
