WCPS CTE

16/06/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that Mr. Chris Hicks, Wayne County Public Schools CTE Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the 2027 NCCAT Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award!

This achievement is especially meaningful as it marks the first time a WCPS CTE educator has been named a state finalist for this prestigious honor!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Hicks on this outstanding accomplishment and wishing him the very best as he continues through the selection process. We are proud to have him representing Wayne County Public Schools and Career & Technical Education at the state level!

Twenty-four educators from across North Carolina have been named finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Award.

These educators are recognized for their excellence in career and technical education pathways and their commitment to fostering student success.

To learn more about these remarkable finalists or the CTE Teacher of the Year Award, visit https://www.nccat.org/news/finalists-announced-nccat-2027-burroughs-wellcome-fund-nc-cte-teacher-year-award

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Spring Creek High’s Health Knowledge Bowl team! We are incredibly proud of Beatrice, Daniber, Johana, & Liliana for earning 4th place at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, last week! Their hard work, dedication, and professionalism allowed them to represent SCHS with excellence on the national stage. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! We are so proud of each of you and cannot wait to see all the amazing things your bright futures hold! 🐊

03/06/2026

It’s official: Dillard Middle School, Eastern Wayne Middle, Grantham Middle School, Norwayne Middle School and Southern Wayne have each earned the 2025-26 Pathful Premier School Badge! This honor places these schools in the top 10% nationwide for career readiness and student engagement.

Proud of our students and staff for building a future-ready culture!

02/06/2026

The Wayne County Livestock Development Association, Inc (WCLDA), represented by Eddie Pitzer and Jennifer Johnson, presented a grant to Eastern Wayne High School Principal, Dane Jones, Agriculture Teacher, Chris Hicks and the Eastern Wayne FFA officers today. This grant will be used buy equipment and supplies to enhance their Animal Science Classes and the FFA Program. WCLDA owns and operates the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair.

28/05/2026

Students in Mrs. Capps’ Animal Science II class at Aycock High School recently had the opportunity to perform a live dissection on a fetal pig. Through this hands-on lab experience, students examined major organs and body systems, including the heart, lungs, and intestines, gaining a deeper understanding of animal anatomy and physiology. Experiences like these help bring classroom learning to life!

26/05/2026

Ending the school year on a delicious note! 🍓🥤

Mr. Summers’ 8th-grade students at Rosewood Middle School wrapped up the Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Paxton Patterson Module by putting their skills into action and making Wellness Smoothie Shakes. A fun (and tasty) way to finish strong!

22/05/2026

From egg to chick, the incubation project at Mount Olive Middle School brings science to life! These newly hatched chicks represent three distinct breeds: Red Jungle Fowl, Rhode Island Red, and White Leghorn. Students observed each stage of development, from candling eggs to watching the chicks hatch, gaining hands-on insight into biology, life cycles, and animal care.

22/05/2026

Congratulations to our students from Aycock High School, Eastern Wayne High School, Southern Wayne, and Spring Creek High for completing their Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy, and/or Pharmacy Tech courses and being pinned at Wayne Community College last week!

A special shout-out to Avery, Camila, Jonson, and Lissette for earning the highest GPA in their classes!

These students continue to represent our CTE program with excellence, hard work, and dedication, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished. The future of healthcare is in great hands! 🩺💉💊

20/05/2026

We’re proud of these Spring Creek High students for taking advantage of valuable hands-on learning opportunities through UNC Health Wayne's NextGen program. Through volunteering in the hospital, shadowing healthcare professionals, and gaining real-world exposure to careers in medicine, they are building experiences that will help shape their futures in healthcare and beyond.

We want to sincerely thank UNC Health Wayne for their generous $2,600 donation to support these students on their journey to nationals in Atlanta, GA, and help offset travel and competition expenses. We deeply appreciate their continued partnership and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for our students. We’ll be cheering them on every step of the way!

18/05/2026

Mount Olive Middle School 7th-grade Ag students cracked into learning—literally! They explored the parts of an egg and their functions, connecting each part to its role in egg incubation and chick development. From the protective shell to the nutrient-rich yolk and albumen, students discovered how each piece supports life.

To take it a step further, they conducted a vinegar experiment to investigate eggshell strength. By soaking eggs in vinegar, students observed how the acid breaks down the shell, leaving behind the membrane—an awesome way to see how important the shell is for protection during incubation!

And of course, they wrapped up our learning with a tasty treat—homemade egg waffles! 🧇 Students got hands-on in the kitchen, applying what they learned while creating something delicious.

Science, agriculture, and a little cooking fun all in one lesson!