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Happy Holidays from these Sampson County Schools' students whose artwork was chosen for this year's holiday card. from Salemburg Elementary School Hobbton Elementary School Hargrove Elementary Midway Middle School Midway Elementary School, Dunn NC Plain View Elementary School
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Congratulations! Your friends at the North Carolina Education Lottery share in the excitement of learning Sampson County Schools will receive a $62-million lottery-funded grant for a new Hobbton High School.
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#SCSNews Big congratulations to Ali Hicks, Hobbton High School ag teacher who has been selected by the North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association as the SE Region Teacher of the Year! We are super proud of you, Ali! #SCSYes #SCSSuccess
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SCS Board member Eleanor Bradshaw shows off her framed artwork done by Union Intermediate 5th grade student Giovanni Mata Elizarraraz. Giovanni gifted the artwork to Mrs. Bradshaw in January in recognition of National School Board Appreciation month. Mrs. Bradshaw visited the school recently to meet Giovanni and have their photo taken. #SCSYes #hereforthekids
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May 20: 2nd Annual Midway High School Art Auction. Art pieces will be sold during a silent auction from 5:30 to 6:00.
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Hobbton Elementary School's Battle of the Books team members goofing around with SCS Superintendent Dr. Jamie King before the Region 4 Elementary Battle of the Books Regional Competition.
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Congratulations to the Union High School Lady Spartans on their win last night! They will be moving on to the second round. The Spartans will host Gates County High School on Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
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#SCSYes | We are celebrating National School Counseling Week! Our school counselors are a vital part of the success of both our students and schools. Make sure you thank a school counselor today! 💙
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Neill Westerbeek, Grower Development Manager with Smithfield Hog Production donated a Smithfield ham to SCS Superintendent Dr. Jamie King. On behalf of the employees at the Smithfield Warsaw Hog Production facility, Westerbeek wished all SCS staff a Merry Christmas!
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The University of Mount Olive partners with TeachNC to increase the number of qualified and passionate teachers in North Carolina. TeachNC.org offers free support to anyone considering a teaching career—including coaching calls with licensure experts, application fee reimbursements, scholarships, and information on the teacher preparation programs across the state. Whether you are looking to complete a bachelor’s degree or you already have a bachelor’s degree but are interested in earning your teaching license– UMO has a program for you! View flyer for complete details.
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Shout out to these two Hobbton High School custodians that offered an extra set of hands today, helping out in the school's cafeteria. #whateverittakes #SCSYes
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The Sampson County YMCA is sponsoring a "Parents' Night Out" on October 21, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. - to 9:00 p.m. See the flyer for more details.
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Military Academies Open House for high school students and their families who are interested in attending these schools and speaking to representatives who can provide information about applying for and preparing to attend these colleges or programs. You do not have to live on post or be military-connected to participate. All civilians will have to enter the gate at the Fort Liberty Visitors Center at the All-American Gate (3550 All American Fwy, Fort Liberty, NC 28310).
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HBCU COLLEGE FAIR: OCT. 18th for high school students and their families.
4 PM - 8 PM, W. A. Foster Recreation Center, 1012 S. John St. Goldsboro, NC 27530. See flyer for complete details.
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UNC SYSTEM VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
The UNC System is hosting its fourth annual Virtual Open House for prospective students, families, and high school counselors to learn more about the 16 UNC SY-stem universities. During the week of October 2, 2023, four virtual sessions will be hosted via Zoom Webinar. If you are a high school student, this event is for you! View the flyer for full details.
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The Sampson County Health Department has free COVID test kits and Naloxone kits available in their Test-and-Go self-service kiosk. The kiosk is open 24/7/365 and is available at no cost to individuals regardless of insurance type or status. View the flyer for full details.
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The SCS School Nutrition department just received their new menu boards! School cafeterias will display each day's food choices on the menu to help students know what to choose from each food category. Love this!
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Sampson County Coharie Indian Education is hosting a parent information night on September 26 at the Coharie Tribal Center in Clinton. Please complete the form to register. See the flyer for all the details. https://forms.gle/gxafk8GzdoPjfiFr8
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The Sampson County YMCA is sponsoring a "Parents' Night Out" on September 23, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. - to 9:00 p.m. See flyer for more details.
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SCS Superintendent Dr. King had the privilege of meeting another amazing Sampson County Schools' student. This time, Sherlyn, a senior at Lakewood High School. She gave up her beautiful summer day to help us interview for the new principal of her school. Listening to students can tell you a lot about their needs.
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