With a new school year upon us, no one is more excited about 2023-24 than Superintendent Brent Williams. And why not? Great teachers. great principals, excited students and parents -- we're ready for Monday. See you then? youtu.be/TMIjwteKrbM

Lenoir County Public Schools will be closed for students and staff members tomorrow, Thursday, August 31, 2023, due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Idalia. Be safe and we'll see you back in school on Friday.

Dr. Michael Moon is in his fourth year as principal of EB Frink Middle School and today he is the 2023-2024 LCPS Principal of the Year. Congratulations, Dr. Moon, and best of luck in the regional and state Principal of the Year selection process. You’ll represent LCPS well.

With the NC Symphony, Secretary Reid Wilson of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and hundreds of 5th graders this morning at Kinston High’s Performing Arts Center. How fun is that!?

A great opportunity from East Carolina University, LCPS and other partners! Earn while you learn, receive a master's degree and become a teacher with Lenoir County Public Schools. Contact information and application details are on the flyer.

Looking for next year's freshman class, Lenoir County Early College High School begins its recruitment campaign this month with visits to middle schools and with recruitment nights at Early College on Jan. 23 and Feb. 6.

Heavy weather, including high winds, in the forecast for Tuesday, so LCPS is dismissing at noon to allow students and staff to get home safely.

Rough weather's going to linger, so schools will operate on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, Jan. 10. Hunker down and stay safe.

Yeah, that’s a big check. Thx to State Superintendent Truitt and legislators Perry and Humphrey for delivering the funds needed to replace Frink Middle School. Best Monday ever!

Celebrating our 2024-25 Teacher of the Year finalists: Alicia Davis of La Grange Elementary, Daree Edmondson of Rochelle Middle & Erin Greene of Northwest Elementary. Three exceptional teachers chosen from a field of 18 excellent TOY school honorees. We'll name a winner in April.

Don't forget this evening's LCPS All-County Art Show, a floating reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School. A record number of pieces -- and a high level of skill and creativity -- on display.

We’re up to our ears in science today at the annual LCPS Elementary Science Olympiad. More than 150 young scientists are learning a lot and having fun doing it.

We've invoked the rain-date option for the 2024 Special Olympics, originally scheduled for Thursday. Due to the forecast for uncooperative weather, Special Olympics will instead be held Friday, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Kinston High School football field.

We’re proud to announce that Erin Greene of Northwest Elementary School is the LCPS Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. Congratulations to Mrs. Greene and to all the Teacher of the Year nominees.

The NC Department of Insruction is compiling information that could improve internet access where we live. You can help by completing a short survey at bit.ly/lcpsaccess. All responses are confidential. Thanks for your help.

Join us at the EC Connections Fair, where you can learn about assistance for children with special needs through LCPS and regional agencies. We here (LCPS Central Services, 2017 W. Vernon) until 6.

Countdown to graduation at South Lenoir High. Big day for the Blue Devils Class of 2024!

T minus 25 at Kinston High and the big moment for the Viking Class of 2024!

3 of 3 for LCPS today.!North Lenoir High’s Class of 2024 about to take a giant stsp toward the future!

So proud of Lindsay Elks of Northeast Elementary, winner of HMH’s Read 180 Educator of the Year Award for NC and one of 22 teachers honored nationally. You rock, Ms. Elks! tinyurl.com/4a5uksvu #learnlcps so