School News
From minimum performance to maximum performance
A high school in Pennsylvania, McCaskey East High School, is in the news as a result of intentionally segregating students by race and gender.
May 19th, 2011
School Board relaxes student dress code, again
The largest amount of time was spent on awards and recognitions followed by a discussion of revisions in the student dress code.
January 26th, 2011
Beaufort County Schools Listens to the Public
On February 1 at the Southside High School auditorium, Beaufort County Schools will hold the first in a series of events called BCS Listens: Voices from the Community.
January 23rd, 2011
Another example of our School Board violating the law
This article is offered not as news but as documentation of how our school board violates the spirit of running our schools in a transparent manner.
January 5th, 2011
Classes begin Feb. 8 for BCCC's Commercial Truck Driving School
Graduates of BCCC's truck driving school can expect to earn between $25,000 and $35,000 their first year of work, according to BCCC's director of fire-training programs and special projects.
January 3rd, 2011
BCCC to offer class in beginning crocheting
Students will complete four projects as they learn to crochet using various yarns and hooks. Students will learn how to read patterns and practice basic crochet stitches.
December 22nd, 2010
BCCC to offer month-long knitting class
After taking this class, student should be able to knit other simple projects on their own.
December 22nd, 2010
BCCC offering a beginner-level cake decorating class
Instructor Maria Dickinson will teach students to make elegant borders using shells, rosettes and stars. Students will learn to create lovely flowers such as roses, rosebuds, sweet pea and pansies.
December 22nd, 2010
Nurse Aide I and II entrance exams, courses set at BCCC
The entrance exams are offered free of charge.
December 22nd, 2010
BCCC extends deadline to sign up for trip to see Lion King
The trip, scheduled for Jan. 14 and 15, will include a performance of the award-winning show "The Lion King" at the Durham Performing Arts Center and a special presentation at the N.C. Zoo.
December 22nd, 2010
BCCC library announces holiday schedule
The library will close for the Christmas and New Year's holidays at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
December 22nd, 2010
Latest results show USA schools falling further behind Asian schools
Relative to other nations, the United States slipped further down the list in the latest results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).
December 22nd, 2010
Matthew Marslender Wins the Beaufort County Schools' Christmas Contest
Congratulations to Matthew Marslender, a fifth grader at Northeast Elementary School, whose art work was chosen to appear on this year's Beaufort County Schools Christmas Card.
December 22nd, 2010
School board changes its personnel practices
The Beaufort County Board of Education, meeting in its regular monthly meeting announced a change in its practice of releasing personnel information to the public.
December 22nd, 2010
