Avery High School Graduate Receives Standing Ovation For Not Missing One Day of School From Grades K-12

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While it’s rare for a high school student to go to class every single day of a school year (especially... Read More Avery High School Graduate Receives Standing Ovation For Not Missing One Day of School From Grades K-12

Book ‘Em NC Events Making a Difference

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The first three Book ‘Em North Carolina events held in Lumberton might be a distant memory to some, but... Read More Book ‘Em NC Events Making a Difference

Students Put to the Test at NC Science Olympiad

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The NC Science Olympiad held its regional competitions on Saturday. Jacqueline Leibman said she looks forward... Read More Students Put to the Test at NC Science Olympiad

Panther Creek SMART Lunch Credited with Higher Graduation Rates

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Lunch is a very ordinary part of every high school student’s school day. But a lunchtime experiment at... Read More Panther Creek SMART Lunch Credited with Higher Graduation Rates

Brewer Recognized as Coach in 2014 Shrine Bowl

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Avery football head coach Darrell Brewer was recognized during a pregame ceremony at MacDonald Stadium on... Read More Brewer Recognized as Coach in 2014 Shrine Bowl

Two Onslow County Schools Represented in World Championship Competition

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The Dixon Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is going all the way to Ames, IA, home of Iowa State... Read More Two Onslow County Schools Represented in World Championship Competition

Legislator Gets Lesson in the Classroom

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State Rep. Charles Jeter thought he knew how difficult it was to be a teacher — until Thursday. Jeter... Read More Legislator Gets Lesson in the Classroom

Students Participate in MathCounts Competition

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Eleanor Jenkins is good at math. Really good. Eleanor, an eighth grade student at Broad Creek Middle School,... Read More Students Participate in MathCounts Competition

‘Buddy Benches’ Offer Students a Chance to Make New Friends

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The Buddy Benches at Aycock Elementary School are the new best places to find a friend. To most people, they... Read More ‘Buddy Benches’ Offer Students a Chance to Make New Friends

Wake Schools Ranked No. 1 Nationwide in ‘Gold Standard’ Teachers

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For the ninth consecutive year, the Wake County Public School System has the most nationally certified... Read More Wake Schools Ranked No. 1 Nationwide in ‘Gold Standard’ Teachers