Lee County Schools

This week is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, & we have the best around! They wear a lot of hats, they all do a lot behind the scenes. Whatever they are doing, no matter the day, they are always helping students & staff thrive. Thank you to all LCS Assistant Principals!

10 months ago, James Alverson

APs sit and discuss strategies at a summer conference.

J. Glenn Edwards has been awarded the distinguished "Purple Star Award" from the NC Department of Public Instruction for outstanding service to military students and their families. Read More: https://bit.ly/3VwjboF #TogetherWeGlow #LCSthrive

11 months ago, James Alverson

JGE Students raise the flag under the direction of servicemen from Fort Liberty during a flag retirement ceremony.

Congratulations to @LEC_CCCC on winning the inaugural Secondary Team Chess Championship for Lee County Schools! Lee County High and SanLee Middle were in a tight battle for second. Each player competed well and the library was packed with students thinking critically.

11 months ago, James Alverson

LEC Chess club hoists the first trophy for the LCS Secondary Team Chess Championship

SanLee student weighs his next move in an opening match.

LCHS student grabs the queen to make a power play in the first round.

Students gathered at SanLee Middle school for the first LCS Secondary Team Chess Championships.

Over 30 players from four schools competed in the first secondary chess championships.

An LCHS student examines his position ahead of his next move.

A SanLee Middle student searches for a solid move in the chess championships.

Participants consult one of the student judges in the chess championships.

A SanLee student races to checkmate her opponent in the LCS Chess Championships.

Students enjoy some friendly competition during the LCS Secondary Chess Championships.

The Addams Family, a musical comedy, starts its run at Lee County High School tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. Take time to get out and support some local theatre talent March 21-23 at 7p and March 24 at 2:30 p. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for all K-12 students.

11 months ago, James Alverson

Addams Family, the musical, cast from Lee County High School

LCS was well represented at the NC Association of Gifted and Taleneted (NCAGT) conference during the organization's awards ceremony. Congratulations to @LEC_CCCC's Kisha Timberlake & Floyd L. Knight's Ashley Melpolder on their statewide awards! Read more: https://bit.ly/3wVwZ1H

11 months ago, James Alverson

Kisha Timberlake presented with NCAGT Award

Ashley Melpolder presented with NCAGT Award

Join us next Wednesday (March 20th) at W.B. Wicker Elementary School from 5-7p for an Open House to review proposed textbook and curriculum adoptions for the 2024-2025 academic year. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4chz8Vo

11 months ago, James Alverson

Open House for textbook review graphic; Wednesday March 20 5-7p at WB Wicker.

Lee County Schools is pleased to announce five leadership position changes for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Read more about the exciting changes here and please reach out to congratulate these five leaders on their next chapter! https://bit.ly/49L8BhI

11 months ago, James Alverson

Lee County Schools announced five leadership position changes for next academic year.

Join us on Thursday, March 14th from 5-8 pm at WB Wicker to learn about exciting opportunities to serve students in our district. Have a degree but not a teaching license? No problem! Come chat with our experts on residency programs to get experience & your license. #LCSfamily

11 months ago, James Alverson

Here are some more fun photos from the 5th Grade Battle of the Books. We can't wait for next year.

11 months ago, James Alverson

We love Battle of the Books and hope you enjoy some more of the photos from all the action at WB Wicker.

11 months ago, James Alverson

More photos from the fun at 5th Grade Battle of the Books for Lee County Schools.

11 months ago, James Alverson

Mrs. LaBounty reads the questions while moderating Battle of the Books

Check out some more of the photos from yesterday's fifth grade Battle of the Books! Our students really performed so well!

11 months ago, James Alverson

W.B Wicker student answers at Battle of the Books

WB Wicker student answering at Battle of the Books

WB Wicker student confidently answers his question

J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School student confers with a teammate.

J.Glenn Edwards student answering at Battle of the Books.

BT Bullock students excitedly confer at Battle of the Books

Yesterday our 5th graders had a chance to participate in Battle of the Books. Congratulations to Tramway on the victory! Great job by all of our participants finishing 15 books and a long day of competition. Here are some photos from the fun!

11 months ago, James Alverson

Tramway 5th Grade Battle of the Books team celebrates a championship.

All participants in 5th grade Battle of the Books.

Broadway Elementary smiles with their 5th Grade third place finish at Battle of the Books.

JR Ingram's fifth grade Battle of the Books team.

BT Bullock's 5th Grade Battle of the Books team holds their second place awards.

Greenwood's Battle of the Books 5th grade team.

J. Glenn Edwards' 5th grade Battle of the Books team.

W.B. Wicker's 5th Grade Battle of the Books team.

School Social Workers like Broadway's Mr. McSwain are so much more than just a smiling face for so many students in LCS. As we celebrate School Social Worker Week, we are thankful for all of our social workers & their efforts to serve students and make a difference each day.

11 months ago, James Alverson

Here are some more great pictures from the excitement of Battle of the Books for Fourth Grade today at W.B. Wicker Elementary. See you tomorrow for Fifth Grade!

11 months ago, James Alverson

BT Bullock student looking to give help to a teammate.

BT Bullock's Ms. Waters readjusting the team sign.

Broadway students try to help one another.

Tramway students provide each other the right answer.

Broadway student giving her answer at Battle of the Books.

Deep River student responds to his question.

Deep River student responds to her question.

Book themed cake for all participants to enjoy after lunch.

Deep River student carefully responds to his question.

Judges looking on during 2024 Battle of the Books.

Here are some more great pictures from the excitement of Battle of the Books for Fourth Grade today at W.B. Wicker Elementary. See you tomorrow for Fifth Grade!

11 months ago, James Alverson

Tramway students talking out the right answer at Battle of the Books.

Student wonders whether his team can help him find the right answer at Battle of the Books.

Tramway student awaits her question at Battle of the Books.

Tramway students conferring at Battle of the Books.

Deep River student gives an answer on the way to winning the Championship.

Student answering the moderator at Battle of the Books.

JR ingram student hoping for a right answer.

JR Ingram student hoping his team can help him get the answer right.

JR Ingram student gives a little smile as she answers at Battle of the Books.

J.R. Ingram student thinking hard to answer at Battle of the Books.

Here are some more great pictures from the excitement of Battle of the Books for Fourth Grade today at W.B. Wicker Elementary. See you tomorrow for Fifth Grade!

11 months ago, James Alverson

Tramway student answering at Battle of the Books.

J.Glenn Edwards students eagerly await hearing if their response is correct.

J.Glenn Edwards question each other's response to a question.

Broadway student hoping her teammates can come up with the right answer.

Deep River Battle of the Books advisors Debra Groce and Jo Ann Lawler share a smile after winning the fourth grade battle of the books.

J.Glenn Edwards students search for the right answer.

J.R. Ingram student announces her answer choice.

J.R. Ingram student looks for affirmation of a correct response.

Tramway students lean in to confer at Battle of the Books.

Here are some more great pictures from the excitement of Battle of the Books for Fourth Grade today at W.B. Wicker Elementary. See you tomorrow for Fifth Grade!

11 months ago, James Alverson

J.R. Ingram working hard at Battle of the Books.

A J.R. Ingram student smiles as he enjoys his time on the Stage at Battle of the Books.

Tramway students hope that their classmate states the right answer.

Deep River student answers at Battle of the Books.

AIG Specialist Taylor Waters smiles at her BT Bullock team of fourth graders.

BT Bullock students advocate for their answer at Battle of the Books.

J.Glenn Edwards students conferring at Battle of the Books.

Tramway student takes a guess at Battle of the Books.

Tramway students confer urgently during Battle of the Books.

Here are some more great pictures from the excitement of Battle of the Books for Fourth Grade today at W.B. Wicker Elementary. See you tomorrow for Fifth Grade!

11 months ago, James Alverson

Bullock students discussing their answer at Battle of the Books.

Bullock students setting up their table at 2024 Battle of the Books.

Two Deep River students confer to come up with a Battle of the Books answer.

Deep River fourth grader gives her answer at Battle of the Books.

Deep River student taking a guess at Battle of the Books.

Sonja LaBounty moderates the 2024 Battle of the Books competition.

Students from J.R. Ingram look to each other for help in 2024 Battle of the Books.

J.R. Ingram students discussing the team answer.

Tramway students work to agree on an answer at Battle of the Books.

Here are some more great pictures from the excitement of Battle of the Books for Fourth Grade today at W.B. Wicker Elementary. See you tomorrow for Fifth Grade!

11 months ago, James Alverson

Broadway students discuss the answer at Battle of the Books.

Students conferring at Battle of the Books.

Tramway fourth grader answering a question at Battle of the Books.

Tramway student answering a question at Battle of the Books.

Tramway student takes a guess at a question in the Battle of the Books.

Tramway student advocating for her answer at the Battle of the Books.

J.R. Ingram students try to figure out the answer at Battle of the Books.

Deep River students listen to their question intently at Battle of the Books.

J.Glenn Edwards students hold a discussion at Battle of the Books.

J.R. Ingram student answers confidently at Battle of the Books.