LOCAL STUDENTS ADVANCE TO STATE, REGIONAL ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS
Lumberton Junior High School V-tech Bots team members pose recently after advancing in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier. The team received the golden ticket to the state competition on January 30, 2024. The V-tech bots also received the first-place champion award and first place in Robot Performance.
DRIVEN 2 EXCEL RETURNS, OFFERS QUALIFYING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS A CHANCE TO WIN A 2023 HONDA CIVIC!
Beasley Media Group’s “Driven 2 Excel” program, sponsored by Lumberton Honda and Piedmont Natural Gas, is a community enhancement campaign designed to reward high school seniors in Robeson County who achieve high levels of academic achievement and exemplary attendance records throughout the 2023-2024 school year.
In conjunction with the Public Schools of Robeson County and other community partners, Beasley Media Group has joined with local dealerships and businesses to reward qualifying students with fantastic incentives for scholastic performance.
Robeson County Schools students should reach out to their guidance counselor for more information on how they can qualify to win a 2023 Honda Civic, just by having great grades and attendance!
Click here for the official Driven 2 Excel Robeson County rules.
TOMORROW’S CAREERS ON DISPLAY: STUDENTS NAVIGATE POSSIBILITIES AT ROBESON COUNTY CAREER CENTER SHOWCASE EVENT
Robeson County Career Center students William Bell, left, and Carlos Garcia led activities at the Automotive Services booth at the Robeson County Career Center Showcase Event.
LOCAL SCHOOLS RECEIVE VISIT FROM 2023 BWF SANDHILLS REGION TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Teena Robinson, 2023 BWF Sandhills Region Teacher of the Year, right, stands recently with Littlefield Middle School Principal Kendall Hamilton and students during a visit to the school. Robinson visited three PSRC schools on Dec. 7 in her efforts to learn about great educational practices and programs in the region.
PSRC CELEBRATES THOMPSON, WISHES HER WELL IN HER UPCOMING RETIREMENT
Melissa Thompson, fifth from left, stands Dec. 7 with PSRC staff during a surprise retirement luncheon held in her honor at PSRC Central Office. She serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at PSRC.
Thompson’s last day in the role is Jan. 31.
VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENT HELD AT LOCAL CHURCH
Erika Nolley, front left, and Amanda Lovette pose with Rowland-Norment Elementary students and staff members as they take a photo with Santa Claus during a Christmas event on Dec. 7 at First Baptist Church in Lumberton.
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS CAN COMPETE TO BECOME THE PSRC APEX ACT TUTORIALS CHAMPION! LEARN HOW TO WIN BY CLICKING The link below!
From November 6, 2023 – February 16, 2024, high school students will be competing against each other to become the PSRC Apex ACT Tutorials Champion!
The school with the highest overall percentage of gains achieved will be recognized and awarded the ACT Tutorials Trophy, along with a basket of gifts and prizes for selected teachers!
Three students from each school will also be awarded a ‘swag bag’ and gift card for highest percentage of gains in the ACT Math, ACT Reading, and ACT English.
Any junior who is not already enrolled in an ACT Math 3 or ACT English 3 Embedded Tutorial will need to be enrolled in ACT Math, ACT Reading, and ACT English Tutorials. Do not make any modifications to the content within the Tutorial.
SPHS STUDENT NOMINATED AS DELEGATE AT CONGRESS OF FUTURE MEDICAL LEADERS
Gabriela Gonzalez, a multilingual learner at St. Pauls High School has been nominated for academic recognition as a delegate representing St. Pauls High School and the State of North Carolina at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 26 to June 28, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts.
LOCAL STUDENTS PARTNER WITH COUNTY LIBRARY TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER
Magnolia Elementary students Cameron Wearins, left, and Skyler Wilkes work to decorate Christmas cards for the Robeson County Public Library system’s holiday card drive. The cards were delivered to senior adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or at senior centers in local communities.
PSRC BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTS MONROE TO DISTRICT 6 SEAT
The PSRC Board of Education appointed Crystal Weindel Monroe to the District 6 seat on the board during a regular meeting held in December. She is to take the oath of office on Jan. 9.
PEMBROKE VFW POST 2843 RECOGNIZES LOCAL EDUCATOR, STUDENTS
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2843 presented an award to a local educator and recognized multiple students with awards during a Dec. 11, 2023 chapter meeting.
LOCAL EDUCATOR RECEIVES AWARD FROM NCCU
Southside-Ashpole Elementary School Library Media Coordinator Courtney Locklear is the recipient of the 2023 North Carolina Central University SLIS School Media Visionary and Academic Excellence Award.
The School Media Visionary and Academic Excellence Award is given to a student who demonstrates great promise to advance the field and professional practice in school media through their achievement of academic excellence in the MLS program.
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