As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are developing a strategic plan for Lee County Schools, and we value your input. To ensure that our plan reflects the needs and perspectives of our parents/guardians and community members, we are conducting a survey. Your insights will provide valuable information about the strengths and areas for growth within our schools. This survey is anonymous. Please complete it by TOMORROW December 6th, 2024.
Parent/Guardian Survey: https://bit.ly/LCSguardian_survey
Community Survey: https://bit.ly/LCScommunity_survey
A COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS. Today is International Volunteer Day and we are so thankful for the army of volunteers that keep our schools moving forward each and every day. Whether it is serving concessions at an athletic event, serving on a parent-teacher organization committee, providing cultural learning opportunities for students, or helping bring exciting events like a color run to life for our students, this community consistently steps up to the plate to give our students their time, talents, and energy.
We are grateful for every volunteer that take the time to make our schools a better place! Thank you for investing in the future of our community and helping students thrive.
Deep River decked the halls last night with an incredibly festive party for students and families. Games and treats were accompanied by guest appearances from the Grinch and the big man himself, Santa Claus. Thanks for stopping by for a great night at the River! #LCSfamily
Today, we celebrate National Special Education Day, commemorating the day that President Gerald Ford signed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act some 49 years ago. We are grateful for this day as it was a huge step towards ensuring every child receives the free and appropriate public education that they each deserve which is specifically tailored to their unique individual needs.
We are proud of the teachers, staff, students and families that take part in our exceptional children programs at Lee County Schools and salute the role of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in helping each student reach their full potential.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lee County Schools!
We hope your holiday is one you will be grateful for in the years to come. Be safe and enjoy your turkey today!
Earlier this week, Tramway AIG students presented their annual Wax Museum project. Each student researches a significant figure in North Carolina History and portrayed them for parents and other students, answering questions about their achievements and telling their story.
Figures from James K. Polk, the eleventh President of the United States, to television sheriff Andy Griffith, and the late great women's basketball coach from NC State University, Kay Yow, were portrayed giving students an opportunity to imagine the impact each made on our state and nation.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are developing a strategic plan for Lee County Schools, and we value your input. To ensure that our plan reflects the needs and perspectives of our parents/guardians and community members, we are conducting a survey.
Your insights will provide valuable information about the strengths and areas for growth within our schools. This survey is anonymous. Please complete it by December 6th, 2024.
Parent/Guardian Survey: https://bit.ly/LCSguardian_survey
Community Survey: https://bit.ly/LCScommunity_survey
This afternoon, LCS honored Dr. Carol Chappell upon her retirement after more than 45 years of service to the students and families of Lee County. The Assembly Room at Central Office has been named the Dr. Carol Chappell Professional Development Suite in honor of her commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning. Read more about the honor here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1894455
Congratulations to Dr. Chappell upon her well deserved retirement! Please join us in thanking her for her tremendous career and dedication to the students of Lee County Schools!
Today we celebrate National Substitute Educators Day and recognize the invaluable contributions of our substitute teachers who step in to support learning at every Lee County School campus.
Each substitute educator plays a crucial role in maintaining continuity for our students when their regular teachers are unavailable. Substitutes bring flexibility, dedication, and care to their work, ensuring that classrooms remain productive and that students continue to succeed. Our substitute teachers are an essential part of our school community. Join us in saying thank you to the amazing substitute educators across Lee County School District for their hard work and commitment to student success. We appreciate all that you do!
If you are interested in joining our great team of Substitute Educators, you can apply today at www.ESS.jobs or call (877) 983-2244 for more information.
National Parental Involvement Day is a time to recognize the incredible impact families, but particularly parents and guardians, have on student success at each one of our school campuses. Research shows students perform better academically, socially, and emotionally when their families are actively involved in their education.
Whether it’s volunteering, attending parent-teacher conferences, or simply supporting learning at home, your involvement makes all the difference. At Lee County Schools we are proud to partner with parents and guardians to create a supportive and engaging learning environment for all our students. To the amazing parents and caregivers across our district, we THANK YOU for your dedication to helping students thrive. We are so grateful for your partnership!
#LCSthrive #LCSfamily
Did you know that Lee County Schools is the only district in the state other than Charlotte-Mecklenburg that offers four NAF Academies to help prepare students specialized careers in Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, and Hospitality & Tourism?
In fact, Southern Lee and Lee County High Schools make up two of the three schools in North Carolina who offer all four of these nationally-renowned academy program options to students within a single high school facility.
What is a NAF Academy? We're glad you asked!
As we celebrate National Career Development Week, take a minute to learn about these specialized opportunities that prepare students to thrive that are available right here in Lee County Schools: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1887551
#CTEworks #LCSthrive
We are FULL of thanks! Today was a huge day for many of our school cafeterias as they opened up to not just students, but parents and families to celebrate a Thanksgiving Meal together. As any one who regularly prepares food for their family's annual celebration knows, a tremendous amount of hard work goes into the preparation of the food and the presentation of the meal.
Judging by the smiling faces and clean plates, our child nutrition staff and many volunteers helped make today's school lunch a time to remember and cherish for many families of students across the district. Thank you to each who played a part in the festivities!
Hope you enjoy a few snapshots from the school family gathering at Deep River Elementary School today!
J. Glenn Edwards is currently experiencing a power outage due to an automobile accident. Students are safe and crews are working to restore power. It is not necessary to pick up your child, however if you choose to do so, please pick up by 2:00 p.m. Please see your email for additional information.
Education Support Professionals play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environment for every student. Whether it’s ensuring classrooms are clean, meals are served, or students get to school safely, their hard work and dedication make a difference every single day.
Our support team goes above and beyond to serve all our campuses, both inside and outside their designated areas. For example at W.B. Wicker, an "All Hands on Deck" approach means that even the custodial staff takes extra time to assist students, including offering additional study sessions to help them succeed.
Whether they are the smiling faces students see first thing in the morning when they get on the bus, the friendly voices greeting parents on the phone or at the front office, assisting teachers in classroom lessons and management or serving meals in the cafeteria, today we celebrate the vital role each Education Support Professional plays in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where all students can thrive.
Happy Educational Support Professionals Day to each of you! We are glad you are part of our #LCSfamily
In a community growing as quickly as Sanford, it is critical to have an educated and prepared workforce to help provide the labor needed to sustain growth over the long haul. That is a major reason why Lee County Schools provides opportunities for students to learn trades through Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses like construction, masonry and carpentry.
Many of these students have helped build homes for Habitat for Humanity here in Lee County. It is always our goal for these students that through their time in class they are fully equipped and ready to jump on with local contractors as skilled laborers in the summer and after graduation. #LCSthrive #CareerDevelopmentWeek
This week is National Career Development Week and it is a great time to highlight the countless opportunities students in Lee County Schools have to get prepared for the workforce through Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs in Lee County Schools!
Did you know that over 100 businesses in Lee County provided LCS students with apprenticeship or internship opportunities within the last year? These apprenticeship programs with businesses like Sanford Contractors, countless local restaurants, Wilkinson Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, or the award-winning Caterpillar Welding Apprenticeship program give our students real world opportunities to put their CTE coursework into practice and have marketable experience on their resume straight out of high school. #LCSthrive #CareerDevelopmentWeek
Take a trip back to the Roaring 20's as Lee County High School will present "The Great Gatsby" Nov 21-23 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for all k-12 students.
Tickets for all shows are available on GoFan.co or with cash at the door.
Going the EXTRA mile. Students at LCS have a tremendous number of extracurricular opportunities that support and enrich their educational experiences. Extracurricular activities like participation in band, community service groups, topical clubs and athletics can enhance social skills, build leadership qualities, and even improve academic performance.
Studies often show that students actively involved in extracurriculars tend to have a more positive school experience and higher engagement levels with academic subjects. Check out some pictures from the Brick Capital Classic, the final festival of the season for the marching bands from Lee County High and Southern Lee and you will find some highly engaged and talented student leaders. #LCSthrive
GETTING THE JOB. Every year students from Lee County & Southern Lee High Schools participate in mock job interviews with employers from across the community. While these interviews do not directly lead to a job, they do give our students boosted confidence and comfort as they step into the job market in search of work.
Career guidance and practical application is just one more way that Lee County Schools and our Career & Technical Education programs are building tomorrow's workforce today. #LCSthrive
Lee County Schools recognized all winners of district-wide "Of the Year" Awards at tonight's Lee County Board of Education Meeting. Pictured from left to right, Treshawn Penny (Beginning Teacher), Ashley Melpolder (Teacher), Angela Colvin (Assistant Principal), & Andrea Cummings (Principal).
We were grateful for the opportunity to publicly recognize these outstanding educators for all they do for the students and staff each day. We know they will represent us well in the regional and state levels for these awards!
