Schools
Cleveland Elementary Advisory Appointments
The Johnston County Public School Board approved the reappointment of four members to the Cleveland Elementary Advisory Council. Amanda Thompson, Tarkisha Poole, Kelli McGonagel and Lindsey Caldwell were reappointed to…
Carroll Signs 2-Sport Deal With Methodist
South Johnston’s Chase Carroll agreed to play football and baseball at Methodist University during a ceremony held at the school Thursday afternoon. The three-sport athlete was a first-team selection for…
NC Principal Of The Year Program Expanded To Include Charter Schools
The Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year program has expanded to include the Office of Charter Schools at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. This expansion allows for…
Op-Ed: Critical Race Theory And School Board Accountability
Op-Ed By: Terry Tippett After attending the County Commissioner meeting Monday evening, I felt the need to address a few issues. I have been asked for my opinion on some…
Advocates Mark 25th Anniversary Of N.C. Charter Schools Law
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Twenty-five years ago this week the Tar Heel State legalized the creation of public charter schools. School choice advocates came together…
Critical Race Theory, School Funding Dominate County Budget Adoption Meeting
● School Board Funded At $72M But Could Go To $79.9M ● Commissioner Wood blasts school board for not educating students ● Commissioners Vote Themselves 17% Pay Raises ● Fire…
Johnson Says CRT Policy Is Based On Money Not Values
Op-Ed By: Ronald Johnson Johnston County School Board Last night, I watched members of the Board of Education advocate for additional funds from the Johnston County Commissioners, in exchange for…
Commissioner Smith Questions School Board Chair, Superintendent About Critical Race Theory Policy
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Board Chairman Todd Sutton says a Policy Review Committee will discuss a policy banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) from being taught in classrooms made no…
JCPS Principals Complete Distinguished Leadership Program
Johnston County Public Schools had two principals recently complete the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals. Archer Lodge Middle Principal Melissa…
Wayne Community College Receives Eight GM Trucks
GOLDSBORO, NC – Wayne Community College has received eight General Motors diesel trucks for use in its automotive technology program. The 3.0-liter diesel 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup…
Meadow School 3rd Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
Meadow School 6th Grade Principal’s List & Honor Roll Quarter 3 Honor Roll Carly Barefoot Sophia Privette Madison Barbee Kaden Barefoot Amberlie Darden Ross Wood Quarter 3 Principal’s List Aubrey…
Rouzer Nominates SSS High Student To US Military Academy
Washington D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced the nomination of 27 students from North Carolina’s 7th District for appointments to United States service academies. “It’s an honor to nominate some…
