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Lenoir County Public Schools proudly hosted a successful EC Connections Fair on April 1st, bringing together families, educators and community partners to connect with essential resources and services for exceptional children.

At the newly revived Road-e-o competition, ten drivers from five LCPS schools guided a 72-student capacity, 26,000-pound, 36-foot-long bus through seven obstacles, testing their ability to maneuver in tight spaces, back into an enclosed area and come to a stop inches from an obstruction.

Each year, teams of young academics across the county put their book smarts to the test in two Battle of the Books competitions- middle/high school and elementary. Each competition is a fierce battle of knowledge, and this year was no different.

Kinston High trumpeter Devin Hayes is heading to Fayetteville State University on a full-ride music scholarship, but before the senior says goodbye to high school he’ll say hello again – for the fourth time in as many years – to the LCPS All-County Band.

A triple-decker tribute to Arts in the Schools Month kicks off Saturday when more than 200 students from Lenoir County Public Schools take the stage for the 2025 edition of the All-County Chorus.

Three outstanding students from Lenoir County Public Schools are proving that hard work, leadership, and academic excellence open doors to incredible opportunities. South Lenoir High School’s Rachel Noble, as well as North Lenoir High School’s Lilli Daughety and Melissa Espino, have earned some of North Carolina’s most prestigious merit scholarships, setting them on a path toward bright futures at NC State University.

Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce the recipients of its Teacher Assistant of the Year and Non-Instructional Classified Staff of the Year awards. Selected from a talented pool of nominees across the district, Salisa Cobb and Andre Clark were surprised with the exciting news on Monday, February 24, when a celebration squad visited their schools to share in their moment of recognition.

It was an exciting Board of Education meeting on March 3rd, recognizing so many talented student and staff members. Click 'Read More' to see all who were recognized.

Lenoir County Public Schools celebrated the achievements of students in the district’s Exceptional Children (EC) program during the annual EC Awards Night in February. The event recognized students for their hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout the school year.

Each school year brings a special moment when we get to shine a light on the incredible educators who go above and beyond for their students. Our teachers are the heart of Lenoir County Public Schools, and we are thrilled to recognize them through the annual Teacher of the Year award.

Spelling isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for some LCPS students, it comes naturally. On the evening of February 4th, the winners of each school’s spelling bee came together at Northwest Elementary to see who would be crowned as this year’s district spelling bee champion.

To make up missed instructional time due to January's inclement weather, LCPS has made an update to the school calendar.

On a warm January day, students from every grade level across Lenoir County Public Schools gathered together at the Kinston High School performing arts center to showcase their science fair projects. These students won the science fair at their individual school, and this was a chance to highlight their success and demonstrate ingenuity among LCPS students.
 

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Lenoir County Public Schools will be closing at noon for all students and staff on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. LCPS will also be closed for all students and staff members on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Just before winter break, 15 elementary students got the surprise of a lifetime- a brand new bicycle, picked out just for them. These students worked hard to improve their math skills for a chance to win a bike, but the kids didn’t know they were one of the most improved math students at their school until they saw the prize first-hand.