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RISING KINDERGARTEN PARENTS! Run to our website today to register your student for Kindergarten! If your child turns 5-years-old by August 31, 2025, today is the day to enroll your student for the 2025-2026 School Year and watch their education take flight with Lee County Schools! Starting kindergarten is a big step—and we’re here to make it a smooth and exciting one. 🖍️📚 Our caring teachers, safe schools, and engaging programs are ready to inspire a love of learning from day one. ✅ Register today at: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/o/lcs/page/enrollment Find your school zone using the school assignment locator here: https://5il.co/29r6l Let's get ready for a great first year together and prepare your student to THRIVE in 2025! 💛 #KindergartenReady #LCSthrive

This week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring the heart and soul of our local public schools: teaching. For many educators, there is no greater professional joy than seeing their students grow, thrive, and achieve their dreams. Teachers serve so others can climb higher and reach farther than they ever thought possible. Last Friday, Southern Lee’s Class of 2025 took part in their “Senior Walks,” revisiting their elementary schools for a celebratory parade and reunions with former teachers. At Greenwood, Heather McBurnette gathered as many of her former third-grade students as she could for a cap-and-gown photo—capturing her pride in the young adults they’ve become. Teachers make a difference every single day. If a teacher impacted your life, give them a shoutout here and share how they helped shape who you are today. #TeacherAppreciation #LCSthrive

🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🥄 Today, we celebrate the incredible cafeteria workers who nourish our students with love, dedication, and a smile—every single day. Not only serving up hot meals and accommodating dietary needs, our child nutrition team serves up smiles and encouragement for students every single day. The child nutrition team truly provides the fuel that helps our schools thrive! 💛 Thank you for your hard work, compassion, and the care you pour into every plate. You are true heroes! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳🍽️ Drop a 💚 in the comments to show your appreciation for these School Lunch Heroes! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #LCSthrive

🎉 Happy National Principals Day! 🎉 Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible group of principals across Lee County Schools who go above and beyond every day to lead with heart, vision, and purpose. 💙 Our principals are more than administrators—they are champions of student success and dedicated mentors to our staff. From fostering innovative learning environments, encouraging every student to thrive, to driving professional growth, this group's leadership lights the path for excellence in every classroom of our local public schools. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student learning, staff development, and building strong, supportive school communities. We are better because of you! 👏📚 #NationalPrincipalsDay #LCSthrive #TogetherWeThrive

POWERFUL SKILLS. BRIGHT FUTURES. Our local public schools are opening doors to real-world opportunities with hands-on training that prepares students to step confidently into the workforce. Our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs empower students with practical skills in fields like electrical trades, automotive, carpentry, masonry, engineering, and accounting—building not just knowledge, but confidence and connections that last. From the classroom to the job site, we’re helping students thrive and make an impact right here in our community. Now that’s how you power up. ⚡ #LCSthrive

DECADES OF DEDICATION: Spotlighting veteran staff members from across Lee County Schools. Guadalupe Trabold started with Lee County Schools 20 years ago as an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor. With a little encouragement from her teaching partner, she blossomed into a math teacher & has been serving students at East Lee, helping them reach higher and achieve more. Hear from Mrs. Trabold on why she sticks with teaching and what drives her to serve students every day: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/2175918 #DecadesofDedication #LCSthrive

🎉 Special Olympics Day 2025 was a HUGE success! 🏅💙 Today, our schools came together with Special Olympics of Lee County and community partners to celebrate inclusion, determination, and the incredible spirit of our student-athletes. From the opening ceremony to every cheer, game, dance, and medal, the joy was unforgettable. 🙌 Events like this highlight the powerful role our local public schools play in helping students of all ability levels connect, grow, and thrive—both in the classroom and in the community. 💡🏫 By fostering inclusive environments, we build stronger, more compassionate schools where every student has the opportunity to shine. We are SO proud of every participant, volunteer, and staff member who made this day special. Together, we created memories that will last a lifetime. 💫 📸 Check out some of the amazing moments from the event below! ⬇️ #SpecialOlympics #InclusionMatters #StrongerTogether #LCSthrive

Southern Lee High School Music Department is holding a fundraiser Mattress Sale this Saturday from 10-4p at the SLHS Gymnasium. If you need a new mattress for your home, it's a great time to get out and buy a new one while supporting the arts at Southern Lee!

🌟 Bright Futures Alert! 🌟 Lee County is beaming with pride as two incredible students have earned their place at the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School this summer! 🎓✨ 👏 Join us in cheering on Addison Tunnard (LEC) and Larkin McBryde (Southern Lee) as they dive into immersive academic programs—Addison exploring Social Science at Governor's School East and Larkin diving deep into Natural Science at Governor's School West. These future leaders are already making waves—on campus, in their communities, and soon, across the state. 🚀 Read more about their journeys and the impact they’re set to make ➡️ https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/2168077 #LCSthrive #NCGovernorsSchool #StudentSuccess

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 DETAILS. There are millions of them within our schools each day. There is no single person more in tune to the details of the school day than the Administrative Professionals at each of our schools. Tireless effort is required to keep up with all the changes, with the schedule, with the bus changes, the substitutes, the parent communications, and our professionals give tireless effort every day supporting our schools in a hugely important way. Today, we celebrate the heart of our schools — our incredible administrative professionals! Your hard work makes our local public schools stronger every day. 💼🍎✏️ Thank you for all you do to help our schools run smoothly. Whether it is at the front desk or behind the scenes making sure every detail is covered, we are grateful for your dedication, kindness, and unwavering support. 💙👏 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #SchoolHeroes

DECADES OF DEDICATION: Spotlighting veteran staff members from across Lee County Schools. Call her friend, teacher, mentor, encourager, Southern Lee's #1 fan, or you can just call her what most people at Southern Lee know her as, Ms. Beautiful, one thing is for certain, Vickie Wilkins loves what she does and who she does it for. Take a few minutes to hear from Ms. Wilkins on the greatest part of her 50 year career in education, the connections she has made with those around her. https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/2162751

Due to a water main break in the town of Broadway, Broadway Elementary will release at 12:30 p.m. today. Students will be dismissed through the usual method (car rider/bus). If you need to make alternative transportation arrangements, please contact the school office no later than 12:15 by calling (919) 258-3828.

🌟 Happy National Volunteer Week! 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of our schools — our amazing volunteers! Whether you're reading to students, serving at a book fair, sharing with students at a job fair, or lending a helping hand at an after-school event, your dedication makes a difference every single day. Our schools are stronger, brighter, and more connected because of YOU. Thank you for showing up, stepping up, and helping our students thrive. 🙌📚🍎 Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show your appreciation for our volunteers, or tag someone who deserves a special shoutout! #ThankYouVolunteers #StrongerTogether #LCSthrive

Happy Easter from Lee County Schools! We hope every "bunny" had a wonderful spring break and a relaxing time with family and friends. DON'T FORGET! Tramway students return to campus TOMORROW morning (April 21st) and all other schools resume classes on Tuesday, April 22. We can't wait to finish out the year strong with you! #LCSthrive

DECADES OF DEDICATION: Spotlighting veteran staff members across Lee County Schools. Lisa Patrick has served at J.R. Ingram Elementary School for 27 years, primarily as the Exceptional Children (EC) teacher and IEP Team Lead for the school. She has learned to celebrate the little things in her career and said, "We teach because we love children. When they succeed, that's just an experience that is not a part of every job." Read more about Mrs. Patrick's career and why she is proud to call Lee County Schools home here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/2149579

🎖️💜 April is Month of the Military Child! 💜🎖️ This month, we proudly honor the strength, resilience, and courage of our military-connected students. Whether facing frequent moves, long deployments, or new schools, these incredible kids show us what bravery looks like every day. Whether it is a Veterans Day Parade, a Military Appreciation Night on our campuses, or simply being a welcoming place for children to attend school, we are proud to have a Purple Heart Designated School like J. Glenn Edwards Elementary leading the way for our district's efforts to support military children district-wide. To all our military families — thank you. And to our military children — we see you, we support you, and we are so proud to have you in our schools. 💪 #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp #LCSthrive

🤖🚀 Happy National Robotics Week! 🚀🤖 We’re proud to spotlight the launch of two brand-new high school robotics teams in our local public schools as Bragg Street Academy & Lee Early College have combined forces to field a team and another program launched this year at Lee County High School! These student-led teams are diving into coding, engineering, and innovation as they prepare to take on local and national robotics challenges. Read more about their first season here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/2144526 From building bots to solving real-world problems, these future STEM leaders are already making waves—and this is just the beginning. #LCSthrive #RoboWeek #NationalRoboticsWeek #FutureEngineers

COBRAS STRIKE AGAIN | LEC wins second-straight Secondary Chess Championships With a dominating total team performance in the 2025 LCS Secondary Chess Championships, Lee Early College collected their second consecutive district title. It was also a special day as we recognized the first recipient of the Kim Ashby Knight's Honor Award, dedicated to the memory of former SanLee Chess Coach and Mathematics teacher, Kim Ashby, who passed in the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The inaugural recipient was Evan Leliever from SanLee. Read more about the tournament and the Ashby Knight's Honor Award here: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/2143994

DECADES OF DEDICATION: Spotlighting veteran staff members across Lee County Schools. Kim Williams has been a steady hand in the office at West Lee Middle School for more than 20 years., serving the majority of those years as the Data Manager for the Pride. She stays at West Lee to be a veteran inspiration to fellow educators, just like her former boss, Mr. Williams (no relation) who left a legacy of hard work and commitment. Hear more about Kim's time at West Lee and learn why she loves being a member of the West Lee community: https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/2142635

Last night at the Board of Education Meeting, LCS recognized the winner of the contest to design a new logo for the Lee County Solid Waste Department intended to raise awareness and promote the department's efforts in the areas of waste reduction and recycling. Congratulations to Aubrey R. from J.R. Ingram for being a leader in raising awareness and winning the contest to design the new logo which will be posted at the county's six convenience centers and on the Solid Waste Department's website. #LCSthrive