All in Education
Hello, Dolly! bursts onto the stage, bringing to life the bustling world of New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Audiences are invited to join Dolly Levi, the spirited matchmaker with an unshakable wit and a heart as grand as her dreams, on her quest to find love, not just for others but, perhaps, for herself.
La Grange — Reports of a lockdown at North Lenoir High School on Wednesday morning were dismissed by officials following a fight between students involving scissors broken up by teachers.
Shannan Harrison, a lifelong resident of Lenoir County and a graduate of Lenoir County Public Schools, is running for an at-large seat on the Board of Education. With over 20 years of experience as a business owner and extensive involvement in local schools, Harrison aims to bring a parent’s perspective to the board. Her opponent for one of the two at-large seats are incumbents Bruce Hill and Merwyn Smith, and Jonathan Britt.
Merwyn K. Smith, an incumbent candidate for the Lenoir County Board of Education At-Large position, is running for re-election in the upcoming 2024 elections. Smith, who has served on the Board since 2012, cites a commitment to enhancing educational resources and fostering a positive perception of Lenoir County Public Schools as central to his campaign. Smith’s opponents for the two At-Large seats are current board chair Bruce Hill, Jonathan Britt and Shannan Harrison.
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.
Lenoir Community College is excited to announce a new transfer agreement with North Carolina Wesleyan University through the Wesleyan Works program, providing a streamlined pathway for students to continue their education.
Lenoir Community College has reached a major milestone in aviation education by receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its airframe maintenance program.
Brandon Johnson, a 28-year-old resident of Snow Hill, is running for re-election to the Greene County Board of Education. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Johnson has served on the board since 2020, when he was elected as the youngest official in the county’s history.
Lenoir County Public Schools made strides towards progress Monday when leaders from the school district, the town of La Grange and Lenoir County gathered to hold a groundbreaking program for the new E.B. Frink Middle School.
Jumpstart your future at Lenoir Community College! LCC is hosting Jumpstart events throughout the fall to help students who are starting or returning to school get started on their educational journey.
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.
