Congratulations to Emily Lemus of Edge Academy of Health Sciences, the 2025 North Carolina History Day Teacher of the Year for the Senior Division!
Ms. Lemus inspires her students to dive deep into history and lift each other up through learning. She’s now in the running for the National History Day Teacher of the Year Award, to be announced at Nationals in June!
Due to the possibility of a tornado touching down in the Pinetops area early this morning, all schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
This delay will give us time to assess road conditions and check for any potential damage to our schools to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Stay safe, and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Empowering Young Minds Through Engineering!
This week, several ECPS elementary teachers and technology staff proudly represented our district at the 2025 K-5 Building Engineers Conference in Greenville, NC.
At this hands-on event, the team explored exciting ways to bring engineering, innovation, and design thinking into K-5 classrooms—using tools like coding, robotics, and makerspace materials to ignite curiosity and creativity.
They returned energized with fresh ideas, strategies, and resources to make STEM learning more inclusive, engaging, and accessible for all students.
The future engineers of Edgecombe County are in great hands!
Last evening, three exceptional ECPS educators were honored at the "Rooted in Learning NC" celebration at the NC Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh!
Hosted by the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, this special Teacher Appreciation Week event recognized more than 70 educators from across the state for their dedication to learning and growth. NC Superintendent Mo Green and NC Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, spoke at the event, uplifting the vital role teachers play in shaping North Carolina’s future.
We are so proud of our ECPS representatives—thank you for rooting your work in purpose, passion, and excellence!
Pictured (left to right) - 2025 ECPS Beginning Teacher of the Year Emily Lemus from Edge Academy of Health Sciences, 2025 ECPS Teacher of the Year Tamika Farmer from GW Carver Elementary,& 2024 ECPS Teacher of the Year Rachel Brackney from SouthWest Edgecombe High School.
🍎✨ It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the heart of ECPS—our incredible teachers! ✨🍎
From early mornings to late nights, you inspire curiosity, build confidence, and make classrooms feel like home. Whether you're teaching ABCs, solving algebra, guiding science experiments, or cheering from the sidelines, your impact reaches far beyond the school walls.
To every ECPS teacher: THANK YOU for showing up, shining bright, and making a difference every single day.
🥗🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🥪🎉
Today is School Lunch Hero Day!
Today, we honor our amazing ECPS Child Nutrition staff—the everyday heroes who ensure our students receive healthy, delicious meals with a smile! Their hard work and dedication play a vital role in supporting student success and well-being across all of our schools.
Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our School Lunch Heroes for everything they do to nourish and care for our students each and every day!
On Monday, students at Stocks Elementary School were treated to a special visit from a small ensemble of the North Carolina Symphony! During the interactive session, scholars explored the different parts of musical instruments, discovered various ways they can be played, and dove deeper into key musical concepts like melody, harmony, and steady beat—topics they’ve been learning throughout the year in music class.
Visuals helped bring famous composers to life, making the experience both educational and fun!
This ensemble has also shared their talents with students at Coker-Wimberly, Carver, and Martin Millennium Academy earlier this school year. Plus, all ECPS 4th and 5th graders had the opportunity to attend the NC Symphony’s annual Education Concert, enriching their music education even further.
We are so grateful for our continued partnership with the North Carolina Symphony and their commitment to inspiring our students through the power of music!
We are thrilled to celebrate our Attendance Winners across the district! Congratulations to Stocks Elementary School, West Edgecombe Middle School, and SouthWest Edgecombe High School for leading the way with the highest attendance percentage for April!
Your commitment to showing up every day makes a huge difference in learning, growth, and success.
A special shoutout to our amazing students, families, and educators for making attendance a priority. Remember—every day counts!
We Need Your Voice!
Edgecombe County Public Schools is asking all families to complete the NC Digital Learning Dashboard Parent Survey!
This short survey will help us better understand how technology is supporting student learning — and identify any family needs for internet access and devices at home.
✅ The survey takes just a few minutes to complete.
✅ Your input directly impacts future technology and infrastructure decisions.
✅ Every family's voice matters!
Please take a moment to complete the survey today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGzgHEZjBpTOmACg2hvMP7_Ye0CIY3aWGv5YUfoeHA0mgBow/viewform
🌸 Spring Break is almost here! 🌸
Just a reminder: There will be no school for students this Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 28.
We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a safe and restful Spring Break!
Calling all 6th–12th grade students!
Check out the Youth Resilience Retreat — a 5-day camp full of fun, friendship, and personal growth, hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region!
📅 April 21st–25th
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
📍 The Impact Center at Word Tabernacle Church
💲 $25 per participant
🚍 Transportation provided from all Clubhouse locations
🎨 Yoga, painting, nature walks, and more!
Only 50 spots available — scan the QR code to register now!
📞 Questions? Contact Kyler Daniels at 252-813-8813 or kdaniels@bgcnec.org.
🌸☀️ Spring Break is almost here! 🌿🎉
Edgecombe County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 18 through April 25.
📢 Join Us for Building Bridges for Kids Week! 💙
Our Building Bridges for Families initiative in partnership with Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina, is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month with a week of fun and meaningful activities from April 14-17! Let’s work together to raise awareness and support safe, nurturing environments for all children.
✨ Here’s how you can participate:
📅 Monday 4/14 – Wear Blue Day 💙 Wear blue & share your photos with #WearBlueDay #PreventChildAbuse
🦸🏾♂️ Tuesday 4/15 – Superhero Day Dress as a superhero or wear a shirt with a superhero logo & write encouragement notes for kids!
❤️ Wednesday 4/16 – Kindness Counts Day Wear red or a shirt with a positive message & share acts of kindness in school, work, home, or on social media.
⭐ Thursday 4/17 – Shine Bright Day Wear bright colors & Read for a Brighter Future!
📸 We’d love to see your participation! Share your photos and tag ECPS Family Resource Center to help spread awareness. Together, we can make a difference! 💙
🌍💙 Today is World Autism Awareness Day! 💙🌍
At Edgecombe County Public Schools, we celebrate the incredible strengths, talents, and contributions of individuals with autism. This day serves as a reminder to foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for all.
Join us in raising awareness and embracing neurodiversity by learning more about autism and promoting kindness in our schools and community. Together, we create a world where everyone is valued!
We are thrilled to celebrate our Attendance Winners across the district! Congratulations to Martin Millennium Academy and Edgecombe Early College High School for leading the way with the highest attendance percentage this month!
Your commitment to showing up every day makes a huge difference in learning, growth, and success.
A special shoutout to our amazing students, families, and educators for making attendance a priority. Remember—every day counts!
No school for students this Friday!
🌟🧦 Rock Your Socks Day is this Friday! 🧦🌟
Join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by wearing your most colorful, mismatched socks this Friday, March 22! Show your support, spread awareness, and rock those socks proudly!
The school calendar for traditional schools for next school year was recently approved by our Board of Education. A printable version of the calendar can be found on our website here - https://tinyurl.com/mry383zd
Due to a statewide testing outage, the ACT exam scheduled for today, March 11, could not be completed at some of our high schools. We understand this may be frustrating and appreciate your patience as we await further guidance.
Please note that all ECPS schools are at different stages of testing. Schools that successfully administered the test will not need to reschedule, while those schools affected will communicate make-up testing plans if necessary.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Edgecombe County Public Schools is excited to announce Preschool Application & Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year!
