The Lenoir County Board of Education has approved a plan to adjust the school calendar in order to make up for instructional time lost due to recent winter weather. The decision was made at the board's regular meeting on February 3, 2025.
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Jones County School Ownership Transferred in Ceremony
TRENTON — The Jones County K-12 school's ownership was officially transferred from the developer, First Floor, to the Jones County government in a ceremony on Monday, February 3, 2025. The event marked the culmination of a public-private partnership that resulted in the construction of a state-of-the-art, energy-positive school facility.
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid awards
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!
La Grange students named to dean's list at university of Maryland Global Campus
More than 16,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office unveils new DARE vehicle for outreach
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office introduces new DARE vehicle to strengthen community engagement
Three local students named finalists for Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Three students from local counties have been named finalists for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, a four-year, fully funded merit-based scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The students will advance to the final selection round, which takes place in Chapel Hill this March.
Two LCPS students selected for national Presidential Scholars Program
Two Lenoir County Public School students were selected to represent North Carolina in the national Presidential Scholars Program.
Western Carolina University Fall 2024 Chancellor's List
CULLOWHEE, NC -- Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,000 students named to the Chancellor's List for Fall 2024. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours. Students named to the Chancellor's list are also named to the Dean's List.
Phillip Skipper Named to SNHU Dean's List
MANCHESTER, NH - Phillip Skipper of La grange (28551) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
SNHU Announces Fall 2024 President's List
MANCHESTER, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
PowerSchool data breach impacts Lenoir County schools and beyond
Schools in Lenoir County, along with other districts across the state and around the world, have been impacted by a data breach affecting PowerSchool, a student information system used by schools. The breach occurred on Dec. 19, 2024, when the credentials of a PowerSchool contract employee were compromised, allowing unauthorized access to student and teacher data.
Lenoir Community College President's and Dean's Lists
The following students have been named to the President’s List at Lenoir Community College for Fall Semester 2024.
Luke Bryan (La Grange) Among Belmont University's Fall 2024 Dean's List Scholars
Luke Bryan (La Grange) was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University's fall 2024 Dean's List. Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the University's 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean's List.
Tomorrow’s Voters, Today’s Voices - Part 4 - Bridging the gap
Generational divides in politics are nothing new, but for a group of tenth graders at Lenoir County Early College High School, the gap between their views and those of older generations feels particularly personal.
Tomorrow’s Voters, Today’s Voices - Part 3 - How it starts
For many young people, their first encounters with democracy come not through casting a ballot but through debates, rallies, and protests. These experiences serve as powerful introductions to the political process, shaping their views and sparking engagement.