🌟Sustained excellence. Still moving forward. 🌟
That’s the story at Tramway Elementary where the Tigersharks continue to build on a strong tradition of achievement posting a FIVE point overall improvement in its latest School Performance Grade while maintaining their B letter designation.
More impressively, student proficiency increased by 6.4% in a single year, showing meaningful academic progress across the entire school. We’re proud of all Tramway students, staff, and families for continuing to raise the standard and prove that strong schools can keep getting stronger! 🦈💜
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That’s the story at Tramway Elementary where the Tigersharks continue to build on a strong tradition of achievement posting a FIVE point overall improvement in its latest School Performance Grade while maintaining their B letter designation.
More impressively, student proficiency increased by 6.4% in a single year, showing meaningful academic progress across the entire school. We’re proud of all Tramway students, staff, and families for continuing to raise the standard and prove that strong schools can keep getting stronger! 🦈💜
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🐝Buzzing with progress at J. Glenn Edwards Elementary! 🐝
JGE is celebrating continued academic progress, posting gains in reading, math and science helping drive a three point overall improvement in the School Performance Grade.
A major highlight: reading achievement at the school went to a five-year high, contributing to a 1.3% increase in overall student proficiency. The school also met expected growth, reflecting the steady progress that has been a hallmark of classrooms at JGE.
Congratulations to the students, staff, and families at JGE. Let’s keep building momentum and BEEing EPIC! 💙💛
#LCSthrive
JGE is celebrating continued academic progress, posting gains in reading, math and science helping drive a three point overall improvement in the School Performance Grade.
A major highlight: reading achievement at the school went to a five-year high, contributing to a 1.3% increase in overall student proficiency. The school also met expected growth, reflecting the steady progress that has been a hallmark of classrooms at JGE.
Congratulations to the students, staff, and families at JGE. Let’s keep building momentum and BEEing EPIC! 💙💛
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🏆Already great. Still getting better. 🏆
Lee Early College was already designated as the only “A” school in Lee County among all public and charter schools. The latest School Performance Grades show that excellence continues to climb.
LEC improved its overall performance score by FIVE points while exceeding expected student growth. These results are proof that even one of the highest-performing schools in the region continues to push forward to prepare students to thrive.
Congratulations to the students, staff and families at Lee Early College for setting a high standard and continuing to raise the bar! ❤️🖤
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Lee Early College was already designated as the only “A” school in Lee County among all public and charter schools. The latest School Performance Grades show that excellence continues to climb.
LEC improved its overall performance score by FIVE points while exceeding expected student growth. These results are proof that even one of the highest-performing schools in the region continues to push forward to prepare students to thrive.
Congratulations to the students, staff and families at Lee Early College for setting a high standard and continuing to raise the bar! ❤️🖤
#LCSthrive
📈Progress is on the rise at B.T. Bullock Elementary!
B.T. Bullock is celebrating a strong School Performance Grade report, posting a three-point overall improvement and meeting expected student growth!
Even more encouraging, student proficiency increased by 2.7% reflecting the continued hard work of students, educators and families throughout the school.
Congratulations B.T. Bullock! Let’s keep moving forward and helping students thrive! 🧡💙
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B.T. Bullock is celebrating a strong School Performance Grade report, posting a three-point overall improvement and meeting expected student growth!
Even more encouraging, student proficiency increased by 2.7% reflecting the continued hard work of students, educators and families throughout the school.
Congratulations B.T. Bullock! Let’s keep moving forward and helping students thrive! 🧡💙
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🚀The Rockets are taking off! East Lee Middle School is celebrating the strongest academic progress in the district with the 2025-2026 School Performance Grade reports!
East Lee posted an impressive 14-POINT increase in its overall performance score! If that wasn’t enough evidence of tremendous gains, the school exceeded expected student growth and increased student proficiency by 8.9% points in just one year.
Those numbers represent so much hard work, determination and commitment from the entire East Lee community. The Rockets are moving forward, achieving more, and building an even brighter future for each student and family on campus.
Stronger today. Brighter tomorrow. Go Rockets! 🚀
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East Lee posted an impressive 14-POINT increase in its overall performance score! If that wasn’t enough evidence of tremendous gains, the school exceeded expected student growth and increased student proficiency by 8.9% points in just one year.
Those numbers represent so much hard work, determination and commitment from the entire East Lee community. The Rockets are moving forward, achieving more, and building an even brighter future for each student and family on campus.
Stronger today. Brighter tomorrow. Go Rockets! 🚀
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🎉CAV PRIDE is on the rise! Southern Lee High School is celebrating strong academic progress on the 2025-2026 School Performance Grades!
Southern Lee improved its overall performance score by five points, moved up to a C letter grade, and increased student proficiency by 4.9%. We are so proud of the hard work, focus, and commitment of SLHS students, staff, and families as they continue to build momentum and lay the foundation for every Cavalier to grow and thrive.
Congrats Cavs! 🧡💙
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Southern Lee improved its overall performance score by five points, moved up to a C letter grade, and increased student proficiency by 4.9%. We are so proud of the hard work, focus, and commitment of SLHS students, staff, and families as they continue to build momentum and lay the foundation for every Cavalier to grow and thrive.
Congrats Cavs! 🧡💙
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📈A decade of growth – and a new high-water mark for SanLee Middle School!
SanLee continued its strong record of academic progress in the 2025-2026 School Performance Report, posting a two-point improvement in its overall performance score and achieving the highest overall performance score in school history.
SanLee also met expected growth, marking an impressive 10th straight year the school has met or exceeded expected growth. That kind of sustained success is something our whole community can be proud of. It reflects years of hard work, consistency and commitment from students, staff and families. Congratulations to the Stallions on another strong year at SanLee! 💜💛
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SanLee continued its strong record of academic progress in the 2025-2026 School Performance Report, posting a two-point improvement in its overall performance score and achieving the highest overall performance score in school history.
SanLee also met expected growth, marking an impressive 10th straight year the school has met or exceeded expected growth. That kind of sustained success is something our whole community can be proud of. It reflects years of hard work, consistency and commitment from students, staff and families. Congratulations to the Stallions on another strong year at SanLee! 💜💛
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📈Big Growth at Broadway Elementary! 🎉
Broadway Elementary is celebrating an outstanding year of academic progress, improving its overall School Performance Score by EIGHT POINTS and moving up to a C letter grade!
Even more impressive, Broadway exceeded expected student growth and ranked in the top 10% of K-5 schools statewide for student growth index score. That is a powerful reflection of the hard work, focus, and commitment of Broadway’s students, educators, and families.
👏 Eight points better.
👆 A higher letter grade.
🌱Growth among the best in NC.
Way to go, Broadway! Keep growing and thriving! ❤️🐾
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Broadway Elementary is celebrating an outstanding year of academic progress, improving its overall School Performance Score by EIGHT POINTS and moving up to a C letter grade!
Even more impressive, Broadway exceeded expected student growth and ranked in the top 10% of K-5 schools statewide for student growth index score. That is a powerful reflection of the hard work, focus, and commitment of Broadway’s students, educators, and families.
👏 Eight points better.
👆 A higher letter grade.
🌱Growth among the best in NC.
Way to go, Broadway! Keep growing and thriving! ❤️🐾
#LCSthrive
🌟Two straight years of exceeding expectations! 🌟
West Lee Middle School continues to build momentum, marking its second consecutive year of Exceeding Expected Growth while increasing student proficiency by 3.5%!
These results reflect the hard work of West Lee’s students, the dedication of staff, and the support of families and the whole school community. Most importantly, they show that students are continuing to learn, grow, and achieve at higher levels in our local public schools.
👏 Congratulations to the entire West Lee Middle School community on another strong year of progress!
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West Lee Middle School continues to build momentum, marking its second consecutive year of Exceeding Expected Growth while increasing student proficiency by 3.5%!
These results reflect the hard work of West Lee’s students, the dedication of staff, and the support of families and the whole school community. Most importantly, they show that students are continuing to learn, grow, and achieve at higher levels in our local public schools.
👏 Congratulations to the entire West Lee Middle School community on another strong year of progress!
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🐊Steady success. Consistent growth. A tradition of achievement at Deep River Elementary!
Deep River continues to build on a strong foundation the Gators maintained their “C” School Performance Grade while exceeding expected student growth for the sixth time in the last seven years. This marks 11 straight years of meeting or exceeding expected growth!
That kind of consistency reflects the dedication of students, teachers, staff and families working together year after year to keep moving forward.
Congratulations, Deep River, on another year of strong performance and continued progress! 💙💚
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Deep River continues to build on a strong foundation the Gators maintained their “C” School Performance Grade while exceeding expected student growth for the sixth time in the last seven years. This marks 11 straight years of meeting or exceeding expected growth!
That kind of consistency reflects the dedication of students, teachers, staff and families working together year after year to keep moving forward.
Congratulations, Deep River, on another year of strong performance and continued progress! 💙💚
#LCSthrive
🦅J.R. Ingram Eagles are soaring higher! 🦅
The 2025-2026 School Performance Grades show strong academic momentum at J.R. Ingram Elementary. The school saw a SEVEN point increase in overall performance score and a 10% increase in student proficiency in just one year!
That progress builds on a strong foundation, as J.R. Ingram has now met expected growth for six straight years – a powerful reflection of the consistent work of students, staff, and families.
Congratulations to the entire J.R. Ingram community on a spectacular year of growth and achievement. Keep SOARING HIGHER! 💙💛
#LCSthrive
The 2025-2026 School Performance Grades show strong academic momentum at J.R. Ingram Elementary. The school saw a SEVEN point increase in overall performance score and a 10% increase in student proficiency in just one year!
That progress builds on a strong foundation, as J.R. Ingram has now met expected growth for six straight years – a powerful reflection of the consistent work of students, staff, and families.
Congratulations to the entire J.R. Ingram community on a spectacular year of growth and achievement. Keep SOARING HIGHER! 💙💛
#LCSthrive
Happy Labor Day from Lee County Schools!
We hope our students, families, staff, and community enjoy a safe, relaxing holiday filled with time to recharge and enjoy the people who matter most.
Thank you to all of the hardworking people who help make our schools and community stronger every day. We look forward to welcoming our students back ready to keep learning, growing, and thriving!
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We hope our students, families, staff, and community enjoy a safe, relaxing holiday filled with time to recharge and enjoy the people who matter most.
Thank you to all of the hardworking people who help make our schools and community stronger every day. We look forward to welcoming our students back ready to keep learning, growing, and thriving!
#LCSthrive
🏆 Big progress. Strong Results. Jacket Pride! 🏆
Lee County High School has plenty to celebrate in the 2025-2026 School Performance Grades. The school saw a SEVEN point increase in its overall School Performance Score and improved to a “C” School!
The Yellow Jackets also recorded their highest academic growth in more than a decade while increasing student proficiency by 5.3% – a strong sign of the momentum building across campus.
Congratulations to the students, staff, families and the entire Lee County High community for the hard work behind these gains. Keep climbing, Jackets! 💙💛
#LCSthrive
Lee County High School has plenty to celebrate in the 2025-2026 School Performance Grades. The school saw a SEVEN point increase in its overall School Performance Score and improved to a “C” School!
The Yellow Jackets also recorded their highest academic growth in more than a decade while increasing student proficiency by 5.3% – a strong sign of the momentum building across campus.
Congratulations to the students, staff, families and the entire Lee County High community for the hard work behind these gains. Keep climbing, Jackets! 💙💛
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🚨Looking for a chance to make a difference? Join the Lee County Schools team!
LCS is hosting a floating job fair on Wednesday, September 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Warren Williams Administrative Building (901 Lawrence Street in Sanford, NC). Stop by at a time that works for you and learn more about opportunities across our district!
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals for positions including:
👉Instructional Assistants
👉Bus Drivers
👉Custodians
👉Classroom Teachers
👉Child Nutrition
👉Office Support
Bring your resume and transcripts for review and find out how you can become part of the team helping our students learn, grow, and thrive. See current postings here: https://bit.ly/WorkAtLCSNC
❓Questions? Contact David Blackmon (dblackmon@lee.k12.nc.us)
When our students THRIVE, our community THRIVES!
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LCS is hosting a floating job fair on Wednesday, September 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Warren Williams Administrative Building (901 Lawrence Street in Sanford, NC). Stop by at a time that works for you and learn more about opportunities across our district!
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals for positions including:
👉Instructional Assistants
👉Bus Drivers
👉Custodians
👉Classroom Teachers
👉Child Nutrition
👉Office Support
Bring your resume and transcripts for review and find out how you can become part of the team helping our students learn, grow, and thrive. See current postings here: https://bit.ly/WorkAtLCSNC
❓Questions? Contact David Blackmon (dblackmon@lee.k12.nc.us)
When our students THRIVE, our community THRIVES!
#LCSthrive
🎉Greenwood Elementary is thriving! 🎉
The 2025-2026 School Performance Grades brought plenty to celebrate for the Greenwood Hornets. The school saw a SEVEN point increase in overall performance, moved up to a “B” School Designation, and increased student proficiency 7.6%!
Most importantly, Greenwood met expected student growth, reflecting the steady progress students are making thanks to the hard work and commitment of teachers, staff, students, and families.
Congratulations to the entire Greenwood Elementary community on an outstanding year of growth and achievement! Join us in celebrating their work!
Heroic Mindset. Hornet Strong.
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The 2025-2026 School Performance Grades brought plenty to celebrate for the Greenwood Hornets. The school saw a SEVEN point increase in overall performance, moved up to a “B” School Designation, and increased student proficiency 7.6%!
Most importantly, Greenwood met expected student growth, reflecting the steady progress students are making thanks to the hard work and commitment of teachers, staff, students, and families.
Congratulations to the entire Greenwood Elementary community on an outstanding year of growth and achievement! Join us in celebrating their work!
Heroic Mindset. Hornet Strong.
#LCSthrive
🎉 FIVE TO ZERO! A Historic Academic Turnaround for Lee County Schools
Lee County Schools is celebrating a major milestone as NCDPI released School Performance Grades today: all 14 graded schools improved, and the district now has ZERO schools designated as low-performing! 👏🎉
Just one year ago, five schools carried that designation. Today, all five have exited - making LCS one of just 24 public school districts in our state with no low-performing schools, and the only district in the Sandhills region to reach zero.
The progress goes even further:
📈 Six schools improved by at least one full letter grade.
⭐ 11 of 14 graded schools met or exceeded expected academic growth.
🚀 East Lee Middle School gained 14 points overall - the district’s largest increase.
🎓 The district’s graduation rate reached 89.2%, higher than the statewide rate.
These results reflect the dedication of students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families across Lee County. While this is an important milestone, the work continues in each of our local public schools.
Read the full story and see more about how we THRIVE in Lee! https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3109290
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Lee County Schools is celebrating a major milestone as NCDPI released School Performance Grades today: all 14 graded schools improved, and the district now has ZERO schools designated as low-performing! 👏🎉
Just one year ago, five schools carried that designation. Today, all five have exited - making LCS one of just 24 public school districts in our state with no low-performing schools, and the only district in the Sandhills region to reach zero.
The progress goes even further:
📈 Six schools improved by at least one full letter grade.
⭐ 11 of 14 graded schools met or exceeded expected academic growth.
🚀 East Lee Middle School gained 14 points overall - the district’s largest increase.
🎓 The district’s graduation rate reached 89.2%, higher than the statewide rate.
These results reflect the dedication of students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families across Lee County. While this is an important milestone, the work continues in each of our local public schools.
Read the full story and see more about how we THRIVE in Lee! https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3109290
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MEET THE STAFF MONDAY!
At J. Glenn Edwards Elementary, helping students grow starts with supporting the teachers who serve them every day.
Meet Dana Mazurowski and Maggie Womble, JGE’s Instructional Support Team. From analyzing student data and providing interventions to coaching teachers and supporting classroom instruction, Dana and Maggie work together to help students become stronger readers while helping teachers see the impact of their hard work.
Their goal is simple: support the people who support students. ♥️
Read the full story and learn more about some of the people behind the progress at JGE! 👉https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3103077
#MeetTheStaffMonday #LCSthrive
At J. Glenn Edwards Elementary, helping students grow starts with supporting the teachers who serve them every day.
Meet Dana Mazurowski and Maggie Womble, JGE’s Instructional Support Team. From analyzing student data and providing interventions to coaching teachers and supporting classroom instruction, Dana and Maggie work together to help students become stronger readers while helping teachers see the impact of their hard work.
Their goal is simple: support the people who support students. ♥️
Read the full story and learn more about some of the people behind the progress at JGE! 👉https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3103077
#MeetTheStaffMonday #LCSthrive
The future is being built by our students - and today, they helped open the door to it.
Student leaders at J. Glenn Edwards had the honor of cutting the ribbon to officially open the new 12-classroom pod at Edwards Elementary, which will be called “The Academy,” and creates even more space for students to learn, grow, collaborate, and dream big.
This moment in held in front of school, civic leaders, and classmates is about more than a new learning space. It is about putting students first and investing in the opportunities they need to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.
When we give students a voice, a place to lead, and an environment designed around their success, we’re not just building classrooms – we’re building the future. 🚀
#FutureFocusedFriday #StudentsFirst #LCSthrive
Student leaders at J. Glenn Edwards had the honor of cutting the ribbon to officially open the new 12-classroom pod at Edwards Elementary, which will be called “The Academy,” and creates even more space for students to learn, grow, collaborate, and dream big.
This moment in held in front of school, civic leaders, and classmates is about more than a new learning space. It is about putting students first and investing in the opportunities they need to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.
When we give students a voice, a place to lead, and an environment designed around their success, we’re not just building classrooms – we’re building the future. 🚀
#FutureFocusedFriday #StudentsFirst #LCSthrive
Every dollar counts and the LCS Maintenance Department is making every one go further.
With just 15 employees, this team keeps 17 campuses running, completes construction and renovation projects, responds to hundreds of work orders, and tackles preventative maintenance - all while helping the district save money.
From preparing the new Classroom Pod at J. Glenn Edwards to building storage sheds, renovating office spaces, and catching small problems before they become expensive repairs, their work makes a big difference for students and staff.
As Director of Maintenance Chris McNeill puts it, “It’s really more about saving on the little things, stretching those dollars.”
Read how the Maintenance Department is helping stretch every dollar toward helping students thrive. 👉 https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3097599
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With just 15 employees, this team keeps 17 campuses running, completes construction and renovation projects, responds to hundreds of work orders, and tackles preventative maintenance - all while helping the district save money.
From preparing the new Classroom Pod at J. Glenn Edwards to building storage sheds, renovating office spaces, and catching small problems before they become expensive repairs, their work makes a big difference for students and staff.
As Director of Maintenance Chris McNeill puts it, “It’s really more about saving on the little things, stretching those dollars.”
Read how the Maintenance Department is helping stretch every dollar toward helping students thrive. 👉 https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3097599
#LCSthrive
🌟Well-Being Wednesday: A Place Where Every Student Belongs 🌟
Lee County Schools are committed to being places where every student feels seen, valued, connected, and that they belong. 💙
During the first week of classes, students at Deep River Elementary School came together to create a beautiful handprint mural. The mural is a colorful reminder that every student brings something unique and important to our school community. Each hand represents a voice, a story, and a place in the larger picture.
Whole student wellness begins when students know they belong and that sense of belonging makes them better positioned to learn, grow, build relationships, and thrive.
Here’s to making every classroom, hallway, and school a place where every student has a place to belong.
#LCSthrive #WellBeingWednesday
Lee County Schools are committed to being places where every student feels seen, valued, connected, and that they belong. 💙
During the first week of classes, students at Deep River Elementary School came together to create a beautiful handprint mural. The mural is a colorful reminder that every student brings something unique and important to our school community. Each hand represents a voice, a story, and a place in the larger picture.
Whole student wellness begins when students know they belong and that sense of belonging makes them better positioned to learn, grow, build relationships, and thrive.
Here’s to making every classroom, hallway, and school a place where every student has a place to belong.
#LCSthrive #WellBeingWednesday
