There will not be traditional graduation ceremonies for members of Wayne County Public Schools’ Class of 2020 this summer, but there will be “live ceremonies,” that WCPS officials characterized as one of “the most unique and complex” plans in the…
State gives glimpse into what schools could look like this fall
It is not yet known what schools will look like in the fall, but the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is preparing for the possibility of having to drastically transform public educational environments should threats from COVID-19…
Saints’ day
MOUNT OLIVE — It wasn’t the celebration they anticipated before COVID-19 forced school closures and disrupted their senior years, but members of the Southern Wayne High School Class of 2020 were honored Tuesday evening by parents, teachers, administrators, Mount Olive…
Fall sports, certified jobs in limbo as WCPS prepares for local budget deficit, state COVID-19 what-ifs
Staff cuts? The elimination of theater programs? Cutting extra pay for coaches? Those measures are among many on the table as Wayne County Public Schools officials attempt to stay in the black.
Dillard/Goldsboro reunion cancelled for first time in event’s history
For the first time since the tradition was conceived by Dr. H.V. Brown, the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Inc. Homecoming has been cancelled. But members of the organization said scholarships will still be awarded this spring and encouraged the community…
House leader Rep. John Bell breaks down state COVID-19 relief package
State Rep. John Bell recently broke down the General Assembly’s COVID-19 relief package that was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper. You can hear Bell’s explanation of how the $1.5 billion will be spent here: And here are some…
Facebook group lets community ‘adopt’ members of Class of 2020
Some sent gift certificates. Others mailed handwritten letters and congratulatory cards. There have been cash offerings and homemade desserts. For those who have “adopted” members of the Class of 2020 through a Facebook page created by Goldsboro High School graduate…
New Wayne Academy principal named
In a news release issued this afternoon, Wayne County Public Schools introduced Wayne Academy’s new principal. John Bell started his first day as principal of Wayne Academy this morning, replacing Dr. William Vann, who resigned last month. “As a former…
Back under the lights: WCPS honors senior athletes
The gesture was simple enough — cutting on field lights and inviting seniors who will miss their final spring sports season due to the COVID-19 crisis to campuses across Wayne County Thursday evening. But for the coaches, players and parents…
Dunsmore: WCPS will hold graduations this summer
It might be a drive-in event or a social distance-minded, student-only ceremony that is live-streamed for families and friends. Photographs might be taken in front of green screens that allow school officials to be digitally inserted next to students to…