News & Announcements

The Edgecombe County Board of Education & Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Edgecombe County Administration Building Auditorium located at 201 St Andrew Street, Tarboro, NC.

ECPS will offer virtual learning for a limited number of students again next school year. Students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority enrollment for current virtual learners. Click the headline above to complete the application. The deadline to apply is next Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m.


It is important to note that completion of the application does not guarantee a spot in the virtual program. Families will be contacted to confirm enrollment after the application period ends.

Do you need to register your student for Kindergarten for the 2022 - 2023 school year? Do you need to apply for PreK for your student? Click the headline above for more information.

Congratulations to Brittany White, Edgecombe Early College High School Science Teacher, who was recognized as the ECPS Employee of the Month for May. White serves as the school's yearbook advisor, Science Olympiad Coach, and facilitator of the school's Robotics Team. The award is sponsored by Greg Sessoms - State Farm Agent.

We still have space available in our Summer Bridge Program (rising Kindergarten students, current 5th graders, & current 8th grade students) & Career Accelerator Camp (current 5th-11th students)! Click the headline above to register by 5/20/22!

Click the headline above to read all about the innovative work happening in our district!

Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Edgecombe County Child Nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, Edgecombe County Public Schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 6.

The Joint Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Carolina Agriculture & Education Center (Ag Center) located at 1175 Kingsboro Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Congratulations to Kendra Hilliard-Smith, Head Custodian & Bus Driver at West Edgecombe Middle School, who was recognized as the ECPS Employee of the Month for April. Hilliard-Smith, center, is pictured with Superintendent Dr. Valerie Bridges and Board Chair Rev. Raymond Privott. The award is sponsored by Greg Sessoms - State Farm Agent.