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New Hanover County Board of Education to attend upcoming events

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:42am

New Hanover County Board of Education to attend upcoming events

News release from New Hanover County Schools spokesperson Valita Quattlebaum:

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Policy Committee of the New Hanover County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., in the NHC Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

The New Hanover County Board of Education will meet for a Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(1)(3) immediately following the Work Session scheduled on May 21, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the NHC Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Civil rights documentary to air in Wilmington

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5:41pm

Civil rights documentary to air in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A civil rights documentary is showing in Wilmington for one night only.

Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith, who works in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at UNCW, is helping host a screening of Free Angela and All Political Prisoners at Carmike Cinemas.

It's about Angela Davis, a University of California philosophy professor, who became a civil rights activist icon in the late 1960's.

The movie starts at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, May 16, and there will be a discussion on civil rights afterwards.

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New principals appointed to Ashley, Hoggard high schools

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 1:56pm

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Two new principals were recently appointed to two New Hanover County schools for the 2013-2014 school year, according to a school system spokesperson.

Jackson Norvell will serve as Ashley High School's new principal, while Steven Sullivan, Ed.D., will serve as Hoggard High School's.

Norvell is currently an assistant principal at New Hanover High School, and has previously been an assistant principal at Pine Valley Elementary School, and Pender County's Cape Fear Middle School. He also served as an intervention specialist at Noble Middle School and an instrumental music teacher at both Roland-Grise Middle School and Topsail Middle School.

Norvell graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of School Administration degree.

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Free summer camps in Wilmington

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:07am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - There are a couple free camps for kids this summer.

Girls Leadership Camp
Grades 6-8

Session 1

June 24-28
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hemenway Center
407 McRae St.

Session 2

July 8-12
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Maides Park
1101 Manly Ave.

The camp will focus on the development of positive relationships, attaining life skills and setting goals to achieve success.

Academic Enrichment Camp
Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders

Session 1

July 15-19
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hemenway Center
407 McRae St.

Session 2

July 22-26
9:00 a.m.

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New Hanover County Schools to Sponsor First Annual Teacher Trot 5K

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 12:45pm

New Hanover County Schools to Sponsor First Annual Teacher Trot 5K

News release from New Hanover County Schools:

New Hanover County Schools will host the First Annual Teacher Trot 5K Race on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The inaugural event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will be held at Ashley High School. Proceeds raised from the event will help to support staff wellness and student physical education programs. The event is being sponsored by North Carolina Farm Bureau and Port City Neurosurgery.

“The Teacher Trot is a great opportunity for New Hanover County Schools employees, students, parents and community members to run together in an effort to build our district’s wellness programs,” said Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley, an avid runner. “NHCS encourages both employees and students to put their physical wellness as a priority. Healthy lifestyle habits are essential for learning.”

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Three NHC students receive Dell Scholarships

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:06pm

Three NHC students receive Dell Scholarships

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Three Wilmington high school seniors each recently received a 2013 Dell Scholarship, according to a New Hanover County Schools spokesperson.

Dell scholars are recognized for their academic potential and determination.

Darsha Pigford of Hoggard High School, and Brittany Jones and Tre'Nautica Smith of New Hanover High School were chosen among thousands of applicants across the country.

Brittany Jones (Source: New Hanover County Schools)

Tre'Nautica Smith (Source: New Hanover County Schools)

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Apply now for a seat in the Spanish Immersion Program at Forest Hills

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:20am

Apply now for a seat in the Spanish Immersion Program at Forest Hills

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Forest Hills Global Elementary School is accepting applications for its Spanish Immersion Programming for the upcoming 2013-14 school year.

According to a news release, applications will be accepted from families who live outside of the school’s attendance zone for a limited number of seats in the kindergarten class.

The seats will be filled by a lottery process.

“Forest Hills is very excited about the growth of our Spanish Immersion Program,” said Principal Deborah Greenwood in a news release. “We encourage families to consider the unique learning opportunities that the program will offer their kindergarten students. In today’s global society, learning a second language will help to advance a child’s education and future career.”

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 17, 2013.

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