Lee County Schools -

Lee Early College educator recognized for engaging instruction, high expectations and strong student relationships SANFORD, N.C. - Lee County Schools is proud to recognize Sara...

For Shaira Delina, the classroom at East Lee Middle School has become a place of exchange in more ways than one. Now in her eighth year as an educator, but only her second teach...

Long-awaited project will provide modern workspace to support transportation operations, employees, and student safety SANFORD, N.C. - Lee County Schools officially broke groun...

For Lee County High School science teacher Patience Whitehead, teaching has never been only about helping students master the content in front of them. It starts with making sure t...

All 14 graded schools show improvement as district posts widespread academic gains SANFORD, N.C. – Lee County Schools is celebrating one of the most significant academic mi...

At J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School, academic support is not just about helping a student catch up. It is about figuring out what students need, helping teachers find the right...

With just 15 employees, the Lee County Schools Maintenance Department does far more than fix what breaks. From completing construction projects and renovating offices to performi...

For Natalder Butler, teaching is about much more than what happens inside the classroom. As a third-grade teacher at J.R. Ingram Elementary School, Butler is in her fourth year t...

BROADWAY, NC - Lee County Schools has named Wendy Perrell, principal of Broadway Elementary School, as the district’s Principal of the Year for 2026-2027. Perrell was recognized...

SANFORD, NC - Jenee Peace, Assistant Principal at East Lee Middle School, has been named Assistant Principal of the Year for Lee County Schools, recognizing her servant leadershi...

SANFORD, NC - Lee County Schools is proud to announce Scott Fann-Smith, a fifth grade teacher at Tramway Elementary School, as the 2026-2027 Lee County Schools Teacher of the Yea...

SANFORD, NC - Lee County Schools officially launched the 2026-2027 school year today by bringing together employees from across the district for its annual Convocation, celebrati...

SANFORD, NC - Over 400 Lee County Schools educators came together for the two-day Accelerate Learning Conference, embracing the theme “Thrive in Lee: Strong Roots, Limitless Grow...

SANFORD, NC - West Lee Middle School Principal Aimee Petrarca was chosen as one of only four finalists for the Leader of the Year Award in the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative. Th...

For more than 40 years, Lee County Schools have opened the doors to a different kind of summer learning experience - one where curiosity leads the way, creativity flourishes, and ...

For Southern Lee High School’s Class of 2026 salutatorian, Maliyah Wilson, success did not begin with perfect grades or a carefully mapped career plan. It began with a simple de...

SANFORD, N.C. — Lee County Schools has announced a leadership transition at Deep River Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026. Emily Coggins will step down as principal of ...

BURLINGTON, NC - When Game 2 of the 2026 6A State Championship Series slipped through their fingers with an 8-7 walk off win for their opponents to even the series, the Southern L...

BURLINGTON, NC - Southern Lee picked up a come-from-behind victory in Game 1 of the best-of-three 2026 6A State Championship Series. The Cavaliers scored five runs in the bottom o...

SANFORD, NC - As Lee County High School’s Valedictorian prepares to walk across the graduation stage tonight, Lauren Sloan is reflecting less on grades and accolades, and more on ...