🎉 Lee County Schools officially kicked off the 2026-2027 school year at our annual Districtwide Convocation!
Centered around the strategic plan, “Thrive in Lee,” employees from across the district came together to celebrate a shared commitment to student success, recognize outstanding educators, and be inspired by powerful messages from students whose lives have been shaped by our local public schools.
As we prepare to welcome students back, we thank Duke Energy Foundation for their partnership and $10,500 grant to support Convocation and other LCS programs. We’re excited for a year of growth, innovation, and opportunity for every student, every employee, and every school.
📖 Read the full story here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3062072
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Centered around the strategic plan, “Thrive in Lee,” employees from across the district came together to celebrate a shared commitment to student success, recognize outstanding educators, and be inspired by powerful messages from students whose lives have been shaped by our local public schools.
As we prepare to welcome students back, we thank Duke Energy Foundation for their partnership and $10,500 grant to support Convocation and other LCS programs. We’re excited for a year of growth, innovation, and opportunity for every student, every employee, and every school.
📖 Read the full story here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3062072
#LCSthrive
There was so much excitement on our campuses today as we welcomed our incredible teachers and staff back from summer! Seeing the smiling faces, reconnecting with colleagues, and preparing classrooms for an amazing school year reminds us that great things are ahead! We can’t wait to welcome our students soon! 🍎📚
#LCSthrive
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Floyd L. Knight Children's Center is growing!
We need caring professionals to join our small, specialized school serving students with exceptional needs.
Open Positions:
💚 High School EC Teacher
💚 Two PreK Teachers
💚 Physical Therapist
💚 Occupational Therapist
💚 Teacher Assistants/Bus Drivers
If you are ready to build meaningful relationships and change lives, apply today at https://bit.ly/WorkAtLCSNC.
We need caring professionals to join our small, specialized school serving students with exceptional needs.
Open Positions:
💚 High School EC Teacher
💚 Two PreK Teachers
💚 Physical Therapist
💚 Occupational Therapist
💚 Teacher Assistants/Bus Drivers
If you are ready to build meaningful relationships and change lives, apply today at https://bit.ly/WorkAtLCSNC.
There’s something special about welcoming new faces to our school family! 🌟
Across the district, our Summer Bridge programs for kindergarten and sixth graders are helping students build confidence, make new friends, and get excited for the first day of school. From exploring their campuses to meeting teachers and classmates, these future students are getting a head start on a successful school year.
We can’t wait to see all of our newest learners thrive. Welcome to the family! We are so glad you are here! 💙📚❤️
#LCSthrive #SummerBridge
Across the district, our Summer Bridge programs for kindergarten and sixth graders are helping students build confidence, make new friends, and get excited for the first day of school. From exploring their campuses to meeting teachers and classmates, these future students are getting a head start on a successful school year.
We can’t wait to see all of our newest learners thrive. Welcome to the family! We are so glad you are here! 💙📚❤️
#LCSthrive #SummerBridge
A warm LCS welcome to our newest educators!
New Teacher Academy kicked off today as principals and district leadership greeted and welcomed our new teachers to the LCS Family. We are excited to support them as they begin an incredible journey of inspiring and empowering students. Here's to a great year ahead!
#LCSthrive #WelcomeTeachers
New Teacher Academy kicked off today as principals and district leadership greeted and welcomed our new teachers to the LCS Family. We are excited to support them as they begin an incredible journey of inspiring and empowering students. Here's to a great year ahead!
#LCSthrive #WelcomeTeachers
Calling all LCS Student-Athletes!
Tomorrow is your next chance to get your Athletic Physical at no-cost thanks to our partnership with Goshen Medical Center! From 7:30 - 10:00 AM and again from 4-7 PM, you can stop by Southern Lee HS to make sure you have everything you need to get started for school sports on day one of practice.
There are two more opportunities in August. Monday, August 10th from 4-7 PM at East Lee and then on Thursday, August 13th from 3-7 PM at West Lee, there will be more opportunities to get your sports physical completed and help you get in the game safely!
Please make sure to fill out the proper forms before you arrive. All students getting their physical need to complete the Goshen Release and the NCHSAA Medical History Form prior to arrival (Including Parent Signatures!).
Goshen Release: https://aptg.co/R-1gfV
NCHSAA Medical History: https://aptg.co/GGKQxR
Tell your teammates and get in the game!
🎉Great news for Lee County Schools families! 🎉
Every student in LCS will again receive NO COST breakfast and lunch throughout the 2026-2027 school year thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)!
Healthy meals help students arrive in the classroom ready to learn, grow, and succeed. By providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to every student, we’re helping remove barriers for families while ensuring our students have the nutrition they need to thrive each day.
It’s more than a meal. It’s an investment in our students, our schools, and our community. Here’s to another year of nourishing minds, supporting families, and fueling success - one meal at a time!
#LCSthrive
Every student in LCS will again receive NO COST breakfast and lunch throughout the 2026-2027 school year thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)!
Healthy meals help students arrive in the classroom ready to learn, grow, and succeed. By providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to every student, we’re helping remove barriers for families while ensuring our students have the nutrition they need to thrive each day.
It’s more than a meal. It’s an investment in our students, our schools, and our community. Here’s to another year of nourishing minds, supporting families, and fueling success - one meal at a time!
#LCSthrive
🌱 Strong Roots. Limitless Growth.
What happens when hundreds of Lee County Schools educators come together to learn, collaborate, and prepare for a new school year? Incredible growth.
Take a look back at the 2026 Accelerate Learning Conference, where our staff explored innovative instructional strategies, AI in education, student engagement, school safety, and so much more - all with one goal: helping every student thrive.
📷 Be sure to check out our conference photo album on our Facebook page to see all the learning, collaboration and fun from the two-day event!
📖 Read the full story here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3041618
#LCSthrive #AccelerateLearning2026
What happens when hundreds of Lee County Schools educators come together to learn, collaborate, and prepare for a new school year? Incredible growth.
Take a look back at the 2026 Accelerate Learning Conference, where our staff explored innovative instructional strategies, AI in education, student engagement, school safety, and so much more - all with one goal: helping every student thrive.
📷 Be sure to check out our conference photo album on our Facebook page to see all the learning, collaboration and fun from the two-day event!
📖 Read the full story here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3041618
#LCSthrive #AccelerateLearning2026
📢 Picnic in the Park Cancelled for today, July 23.
Due to today's weather, Picnic in the Park has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our participants and staff.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you tomorrow! Stay safe and take care!
Due to today's weather, Picnic in the Park has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our participants and staff.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you tomorrow! Stay safe and take care!
When we invest in our people -especially in our educators - we invest in the future of our community.
Today, Lee County Schools proudly launched Accelerate Learning, our annual professional development conference dedicated to empowering our educators with actionable knowledge, skills, and inspiration to make an even greater impact in our classrooms.
Every session, every collaboration, and every new idea represents our commitment to continuous growth—because when our educators thrive, our students thrive. Together, we're building stronger schools, creating new opportunities, and laying the foundation for student success for years to come.
Here are a few of our favorite shots of today's sessions in action!
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Today, Lee County Schools proudly launched Accelerate Learning, our annual professional development conference dedicated to empowering our educators with actionable knowledge, skills, and inspiration to make an even greater impact in our classrooms.
Every session, every collaboration, and every new idea represents our commitment to continuous growth—because when our educators thrive, our students thrive. Together, we're building stronger schools, creating new opportunities, and laying the foundation for student success for years to come.
Here are a few of our favorite shots of today's sessions in action!
#LCSthrive
🍎 Make a Difference. Inspire the Future. THRIVE in Lee County Schools! 🍎
We’re looking for educators who are ready to make an impact in the lives of our students. If you’re dedicated to helping every child thrive, we want to hear from you!
Immediate Openings:
📚 Two Pre-K Teachers @ Floyd L. Knight Center (EC Certifications Not Required!)
📖 English Teacher @ Lee Early College
🌟 Four Exceptional Children (EC) Teachers
At Lee County Schools, you will join a supportive team committed to excellence, innovation, and student success. You will find competitive benefits, collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day.
📲 Apply TODAY! At bit.ly/WorkAtLCSNC
Have questions? Contact Patricia Coldren at pcoldren@lee.k12.nc.us.
Help us build a brighter future - one student at a time. Share this post with an educator who would be a great fit!
#LCSthrive #NowHiring #TeacherJobs
We’re looking for educators who are ready to make an impact in the lives of our students. If you’re dedicated to helping every child thrive, we want to hear from you!
Immediate Openings:
📚 Two Pre-K Teachers @ Floyd L. Knight Center (EC Certifications Not Required!)
📖 English Teacher @ Lee Early College
🌟 Four Exceptional Children (EC) Teachers
At Lee County Schools, you will join a supportive team committed to excellence, innovation, and student success. You will find competitive benefits, collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day.
📲 Apply TODAY! At bit.ly/WorkAtLCSNC
Have questions? Contact Patricia Coldren at pcoldren@lee.k12.nc.us.
Help us build a brighter future - one student at a time. Share this post with an educator who would be a great fit!
#LCSthrive #NowHiring #TeacherJobs
📅 SAVE THE DATE! 2026 Open Houses are just around the corner!
The countdown to a new school year is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus! Join us for our 2026 Open Houses to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a successful year ahead. Open House for Traditional Calendar Campuses (Grades 1 - 12) will take place on Thursday, August 6 at staggered start times to help families with students on multiple campuses get to each building.
Elementary (Grades 1-5): 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Middle (Grades 6-8): 5:30 - 7:00 PM
High School (Grades 9-12) & Bragg Street Academy: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
✨ Kindergarten Families: Open Houses for Kindergarten Students will be held Friday, August 14, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM on our Traditional Calendar Campuses.
For families with students at Floyd L. Knight, Open House will be conducted by scheduled appointments on August 7th from 9 am - 4 pm.
Families with children at Warren Williams Pre-K will also have scheduled appointments for Open House on August 14th from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more back-to-school information. We look forward to seeing you there!
#LCSthrive #OpenHouse2026
The countdown to a new school year is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus! Join us for our 2026 Open Houses to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a successful year ahead. Open House for Traditional Calendar Campuses (Grades 1 - 12) will take place on Thursday, August 6 at staggered start times to help families with students on multiple campuses get to each building.
Elementary (Grades 1-5): 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Middle (Grades 6-8): 5:30 - 7:00 PM
High School (Grades 9-12) & Bragg Street Academy: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
✨ Kindergarten Families: Open Houses for Kindergarten Students will be held Friday, August 14, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM on our Traditional Calendar Campuses.
For families with students at Floyd L. Knight, Open House will be conducted by scheduled appointments on August 7th from 9 am - 4 pm.
Families with children at Warren Williams Pre-K will also have scheduled appointments for Open House on August 14th from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more back-to-school information. We look forward to seeing you there!
#LCSthrive #OpenHouse2026
📚🌟 Welcome back, Tramway Tigersharks! 🌟📚
What a FIN-TASTIC first day of school! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces filling our hallways and classrooms as we kicked off a brand new school year. From reunions with friends to meeting new teachers, today was full of excitement, laughter, and new beginnings.
We are looking forward to an amazing year of learning, growing, and making memories together! Welcome back, Tigersharks! Let’s make it the best year yet!
#LCSthrive #BackToSchool
What a FIN-TASTIC first day of school! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces filling our hallways and classrooms as we kicked off a brand new school year. From reunions with friends to meeting new teachers, today was full of excitement, laughter, and new beginnings.
We are looking forward to an amazing year of learning, growing, and making memories together! Welcome back, Tigersharks! Let’s make it the best year yet!
#LCSthrive #BackToSchool
🏆 Congratulations to West Lee Middle School Principal Aimee Petrarca on being named one of only four finalists for the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative Leader of the Year Award!
Through her innovative Open Campus initiative, West Lee has fostered a culture of trust, accountability, and student ownership - leading to a 24% reduction in instructional days lost to suspensions and keeping more students engaged in the classroom.
📖 Read how her leadership is making a difference for students and serving as a model for schools across NC: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3026418
#LCSthrive #GoldenLEAFSchools
Through her innovative Open Campus initiative, West Lee has fostered a culture of trust, accountability, and student ownership - leading to a 24% reduction in instructional days lost to suspensions and keeping more students engaged in the classroom.
📖 Read how her leadership is making a difference for students and serving as a model for schools across NC: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/3026418
#LCSthrive #GoldenLEAFSchools
🦈 It’s hard to believe that last night was OPEN HOUSE at Tramway! It feels like summer just started, but we are excited to be kicking off another school year!
It was good to see our Tigersharks back on campus last night. Seeing so many smiling faces, catching up with our families, and welcoming returning students made for a wonderful evening. Tonight, we will cap off the week as we welcome our newest Sharks to Tramway with Kindergarten Open House from 4:30-6.
We can’t wait for the first day of classes on Monday! Here’s to an amazing year of learning, growing and making memories together!
#LCSthrive #OpenHouse #BackToSchool
It was good to see our Tigersharks back on campus last night. Seeing so many smiling faces, catching up with our families, and welcoming returning students made for a wonderful evening. Tonight, we will cap off the week as we welcome our newest Sharks to Tramway with Kindergarten Open House from 4:30-6.
We can’t wait for the first day of classes on Monday! Here’s to an amazing year of learning, growing and making memories together!
#LCSthrive #OpenHouse #BackToSchool
Last week, our newly formed District Resilience Team partnered with the NC Center for Resilience and Learning to launch a year-long initiative focused on strengthening staff wellness, fostering positive relationships, enhancing social-emotional learning, and creating supportive environments and systems that help every student in Lee County thrive.
Through this grant-funded partnership, our team will work collaboratively to identify and implement strategies that align with our district's Strategic Plan to support whole student wellness and bolster our commitment to helping both students and staff succeed. We are excited about the opportunities this work will bring as we continue building resilient schools and a strong, supportive culture across our district.
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Through this grant-funded partnership, our team will work collaboratively to identify and implement strategies that align with our district's Strategic Plan to support whole student wellness and bolster our commitment to helping both students and staff succeed. We are excited about the opportunities this work will bring as we continue building resilient schools and a strong, supportive culture across our district.
#LCSthrive
🌟Learning + Creativity + Hands-on Fun = An Amazing Week at Elementary CTE STEM Camp! 🚀
Our Elementary Career & Technical Education (CTE) STEM Camp was filled with exciting opportunities for young students to explore, create, and discover! Through engaging, hands-on projects, campers experienced the worlds of science, engineering, culinary arts, electrical technology, and the arts while building new skills, solving problems and working together.
From designing and building to experimenting, cooking, creating and making real-world connections, our young learners embraced every challenge with curiosity and enthusiasm. These experiences helped spark creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning that will last far beyond camp!
Take a look at some of the fun from Elementary CTE Camp and give a like to say thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff and families for making the week such a success!
#LCSthrive #CTECamp #STEM
Our Elementary Career & Technical Education (CTE) STEM Camp was filled with exciting opportunities for young students to explore, create, and discover! Through engaging, hands-on projects, campers experienced the worlds of science, engineering, culinary arts, electrical technology, and the arts while building new skills, solving problems and working together.
From designing and building to experimenting, cooking, creating and making real-world connections, our young learners embraced every challenge with curiosity and enthusiasm. These experiences helped spark creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning that will last far beyond camp!
Take a look at some of the fun from Elementary CTE Camp and give a like to say thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff and families for making the week such a success!
#LCSthrive #CTECamp #STEM
❤️🤍💙 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! 💙🤍❤️
As our nation celebrates 250 years, we join our community in honoring the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and unity that have shaped our country’s history.
This Independence Day, we celebrate not only our nation’s history, but the bright future being built by the next generation of learners, leaders, and citizens in our local public schools.
We wish all of our students, families, staff, and community a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July. Thank you for being part of a community that inspires, supports, and empowers every student, every day.
Happy Independence Day!!
As our nation celebrates 250 years, we join our community in honoring the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and unity that have shaped our country’s history.
This Independence Day, we celebrate not only our nation’s history, but the bright future being built by the next generation of learners, leaders, and citizens in our local public schools.
We wish all of our students, families, staff, and community a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July. Thank you for being part of a community that inspires, supports, and empowers every student, every day.
Happy Independence Day!!
🎉What an incredible way to wrap up Project LiftOff Summer Camp!
Last week, students from across the district celebrated the end of their two-week summer experience by showcasing everything they had learned, created and accomplished. Families, community partners, district and school leaders and staff had the opportunity to see firsthand the growth, creativity, and confidence our students developed throughout the program.
From discovering new interests and building skills for success to forming lasting friendship, Project LiftOff gave our students experiences that will continue to inspire them long after summer ends.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community partners and local businesses whose generosity, collaboration, and support made these enriching opportunities possible. Together, we’re helping our students learn, grow, and thrive! 💙🚀
#ProjectLiftOff #LCSthrive
Last week, students from across the district celebrated the end of their two-week summer experience by showcasing everything they had learned, created and accomplished. Families, community partners, district and school leaders and staff had the opportunity to see firsthand the growth, creativity, and confidence our students developed throughout the program.
From discovering new interests and building skills for success to forming lasting friendship, Project LiftOff gave our students experiences that will continue to inspire them long after summer ends.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community partners and local businesses whose generosity, collaboration, and support made these enriching opportunities possible. Together, we’re helping our students learn, grow, and thrive! 💙🚀
#ProjectLiftOff #LCSthrive
📚 SAVE THE DATE! 📚
Mark your calendars and join us as we kick off another fantastic year at Tramway Elementary School! The first day of school for Tramway is right around the corner on Monday, July 13th!
First through Fifth Grade Open House will be Wednesday, July 8th from 4:30-6:00 PM. Come meet your teacher, explore your classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year!
🍎 Tramway Kindergarten Families: Your Open House will be held on Thursday, July 9th from 4:30-6:00 PM. We look forward to giving our newest Tigersharks a special welcome!
The countdown to a new school year is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our Tigersharks back to campus!
#LCSthrive #OpenHouse26
Mark your calendars and join us as we kick off another fantastic year at Tramway Elementary School! The first day of school for Tramway is right around the corner on Monday, July 13th!
First through Fifth Grade Open House will be Wednesday, July 8th from 4:30-6:00 PM. Come meet your teacher, explore your classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year!
🍎 Tramway Kindergarten Families: Your Open House will be held on Thursday, July 9th from 4:30-6:00 PM. We look forward to giving our newest Tigersharks a special welcome!
The countdown to a new school year is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our Tigersharks back to campus!
#LCSthrive #OpenHouse26