Who says you can't go back? Robert Newby has done just that, going back to his alma mater, this time as Principal of Lee County High School. Catch up with Mr. Newby and hear how he feels like he is settling into his new role in the next installment of our "Familiar Faces. New Places" series: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1816759
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Congratulations to Southern Lee's Genesis Gonzalez on winning the Sandhills 3A Women's Tennis Singles Conference Championship! She faced her teammate Logan Hickman in the Finals and both girls advance to the NCHSAA 3A Regionals scheduled for next week in Burlington. #LCSthrive
If you are looking for a rewarding place to work and great people to work with, come visit the Lee County Schools Job Fair on October 15 from 5-7 pm at W.B. Wicker Elementary! Pre-register for the event by going to bit.ly/LeeCountyJobFair and see all LCS has to offer!
Tomorrow evening is your chance to attend a great annual community event! Lee County is hosting Southern Lee for their annual "Dig Hope" match to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. There will be a survivor walk, 50/50 raffle and great volleyball. See you in Peace Gym at LCHS at 5!
Artstober is in full effect at the Lee Co. Board of Education Meeting! The Southern Lee Jazz Band performed "Fly Like an Eagle" made famous by Steve Miller Band & WB Wicker's Dance Class showed off a new step routine to celebrate the importance of arts education for all students.
Yesterday, Central Office & Exceptional Children district staff were able to surprise Mrs. Shani Whilby with the news that she is the Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence for LCS! Mrs. Whilby has been at BT Bullock as a speech language pathologist since 2010 and is passionate about helping students reach their full potential.
Read more about the outstanding work of Mrs. Whilby here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1808384
Catch up with Aimee Petrarca, now the Principal at West Lee Middle School following her transition from W.B. Wicker Elementary over the summer. Hear about her new role and see some photos of her in action in our next installment of "Familiar Faces. New Places." Series!
https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1803695 #LCSthrive
On National Custodian Appreciation Day we pause to say thank you to the men and women across our district that bring their best every day to keep our schools clean and ready to receive students each day. To all the LCS Custodians, we are grateful to have you on our team helping our students thrive and appreciate the things, both visible and some not so much, to make our school communities great! #LCSthrive
Earlier this week, District Leadership was on hand at Lee Early College to surprise our Beginning Teacher of the Year, Mr. Treshawn Penny. He is a bright second-year science teacher who excels at getting students to view things from various perspectives and challenges them to think critically as they approach problems.
Read more about Mr. Penny here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1799097 and enjoy some of our photos of the surprise announcement on Monday.
Last night, students from across Lee County got the opportunity to visit with representatives from over 50 colleges at the College Fair at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Opportunities like this are just a first step in their post-high school journey for many of our students. We are glad to provide this opportunity to explore options for continuing their education & appreciate our college partners for making this event available. #LCSthrive
Lee County Schools is partnering with Downtown Sanford, Inc., Visit Sanford and others to collect items for our neighbors in Western NC who have seen their communities and homes devastated by flooding. You can send donation items on the list below with your child to school or you can deliver your items to the Visit Sanford Welcome Center (229 Carthage St.) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
We are accepting:
Bottled water or Gallons of water
Sports drink powdered packets
Baby wipes
Diapers (children's & adult sizes)
Baby formula
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Plastic utensils
Manual can openers
Trash bags
Non-perishable foods
Cleaning supplies
Plastic sheeting & tarps
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Toiletries & Sanitation Items
Pet food (dog & cat)
Hand sanitizer & wipes
Heavy duty work gloves
Socks (all sizes, unopened)
Thank you for your generosity and follow Downtown Sanford, Inc. for updates on these efforts.
Instructional Assistants raise the bar. That's what Teacher Assistants in Lee County Schools do each day across our district. On National Teacher's Assistant Appreciation Day, we say thanks to the many Instructional Assistants in our schools helping students to grow and thrive.
You raise the level of what is possible by providing academic support to students, additional small group instructional time, and focused, directed interventions to help students with the skills they need to master most. We are grateful for you and are glad you are a part of our Lee County Schools family. #LCSthrive
Due to expected high winds and other potential impacts associated with Hurricane Helene, Lee County Schools will be closed for all students Friday, September 27, 2024. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday.
Yesterday, middle school students from across LCS got to take part in the first-ever FirstHealth Health Careers Fair in Lee County. FirstHealth gave our eighth graders a first look at the wide range of career paths available in the healthcare industry and let students get their hands on some of the tools of each specialty. Enjoy some of the candid photos from this event and read more about this partnership event here: https://bit.ly/4eAyzXl
Our schools are places where community happens.
Incredible community was on full display tonight at Broadway Elementary as they kicked off their celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with the school's annual talent show. A packed auditorium was on hand to provide the encouragement young people need to pursue their passions and the support they need to thrive. What a great gift to the students at Broadway Elementary to go to school every day in a community that is ready to do what it takes to push these young students to meet the challenges that lay in front of them. #LCSthrive
High School students and families have a great opportunity to check out college options in one place on September 30th at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center from 5:30-7 pm. More than 50 colleges will be in attendance! Register today at www.strivefair.com
LCS will operate on a 2-hour delay for students and staff on Tuesday, September 17. This delay will allow for additional daylight hours to ensure the safe travel of buses & provide extra time to make any necessary adjustments to our schedule should conditions change overnight.
FAMILIAR FACES IN NEW PLACES | Catch up with Amy Lundy on her transition from Deep River Elementary School Principal to her new post at Southern Lee High School. Look out for more Familiar Faces series in a few weeks! Read more: https://bit.ly/4d54j5C
Community Partners helping student dreams come true.
Last year when Deep River Elementary's Student Government decided on a fundraiser, they hoped to raise $35,000 for updated playground equipment on the lower grades playground. Thanks to a generous $35,000 donation from Wake Stone Corporation and the generous giving of so many others in the community, the SGA and school raised over $60K and was able to fully fund the playground renovation AND make updates to the upper grades playground as well.
This story is a true testament to what can be done when a dream meets support and generosity. Read more about today's ribbon cutting at Deep River Elementary School here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1761331
Bob and Patricia Clarke, members of our community, give an extremely generous donation to LCS annually to help support students in need throughout the school year. We are so extremely appreciative of their continued kindness and support of our public schools!
Today is actually Patricia's birthday, and she spent part of her day giving to the students in our district. Join us in wishing Mrs. Clarke a very Happy Birthday!
