Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Romero Arellano, Jenny Guzman, Destiny Noble, Lindsay Underhill, and Lilly Wooten are the Students of the Month

Board Members Take Oath of Office

BOE members Pam Edwards and David Jones take their oath of office to continue serving on the Board of Education.

Board of Education Special Recognitions

Superintendent’s Art Awards, NC School Boards Association Video Contest, Horace Mann Grants, Smithfield’s Pigs, Producers & Pork Donation

JKHS Basketball Player Achieves Huge Milestone

Darryl McCaster scored his 1,000th career point during last night's game.

Congratulations Wallace Elementary School!

The Bulldogs won the 2018 Middle School Volleyball Tournament

“Women in Agriculture” a Huge Success

The "Women in Agriculture" seminar connected Agribusiness Academy students with female agribusiness professionals

Tri-County EMC Awards Grants to Educators for “Bright Ideas”

Twenty-two Duplin teachers receive funding for special classroom projects

Duplin County Teachers Receive Four County EMC Grants for their Bright Ideas

Four DCS teachers win Four-County Bright Ideas grants.

Governor Cooper Visits Wallace-Rose Hill High School

Governor Cooper assured everyone that they will not be forgotten in the wake of Hurricane Florence.

DCS Bus Drivers Needed! Classes are Free! Come Join an Excellent Team!

The next Bus Driver Training will be held in January. Please sign up early, as spaces fill quickly!

Duplin County Schools Celebrates Career and Technical Education

NC Governor Roy Cooper has designated November as “Career Development Month” and November 14 as “Career Development Coordinator Day.”

Duplin County Schools Model Digital Learning Classroom Applications are Open

All applications are due Friday, November 30th by 5:00 pm. Recipients will be notified by Monday, December 10th.

State Superintendent Mark Johnson Tours Chinquapin Elementary School

Healing will take time and flexibility

Education Matters

Facing the hurricane challenge together as a community

Thank you!

Local groups team together to gather over 500 book bags for students

THANK YOU, DUKE ENERGY!

DUKE ENERGY has awarded Duplin County Schools a $5,000 Duke Energy Foundation Hurricane Florence Relief Grant!

State Releases 2017-18 Accountability Results

Duplin schools achieve record school growth outcomes

Board of Education Recognizes Middle School All-County Chorus Volunteers

The group performed at the DCS Leadership Retreat where they received two standing ovations

Special Message from Dr. Obasohan

Bus Driver and Mechanic of the Year Announced at Annual School Bus Safety Meeting

Bus Driver of the Year Sue Williams, Mechanic of the Year Nathan Brown, and others are honored by the Transportation Department

Duplin County Schools and the Duplin County Education Foundation Honor Educational Professionals

Lynn Marshburn is the Teacher of the Year; Sarah Harris is the Support Staff of the Year; Ivy Dowe is the Assistant Principal of the Year; Pam Murray is the Principal of the Year

Duplin County Faith-Based Leaders Hold Annual Prayer at the Flag Pole Service

Community gathers together to lift in prayer everyone associated with Duplin County Schools

Faye Sellers Recognized by the Duplin County Board of Education

Sellers has been instrumental in helping feed hungry children

School Resource Officer Philip Jones Recognized by the Duplin County Board of Education

Jones is the recipient of the “Beyond the Call of Duty Award”

East Duplin High School Hosts All Sports Leadership Camp

The camp was a great opportunity to build athletic and leadership skills while facilitating interaction between younger and older students.

DCS Launches STEAMA During Annual Leadership Retreat

STEAMA- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Agriculture- makes real connections between learning and the workforce

2018 Summer STEM Camp a Huge Success

Many thanks to James Sprunt Community College and all whose donations and time make this annual camp a highlight of the year for all attendees.

Duplin County Board of Education Vice-Chairman Reginald Kenan Reappointed to the State Board of Education

Nominated by the Governor, his reappointment was unanimously approved by legislators.

Duplin Rotary Honors Pam Murray as the Outstanding Educator of the Year

Murray is Principal of Warsaw Elementary School and has been in education for 25 years

Congratulations, Mrs. Jackie Arthur!

Duplin County Schools wishes lifelong educator and Principal Jackie Arthur the best in her retirement.

Beulaville Area Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Annual Golf Tournament

Tournament funds student scholarships

STEAMA- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Agriculture

STEAMA is Duplin County Schools DCS renewed commitment to continue to personalize career pathways for students through curriculum integration.

B.F. Grady Earns "Clean School" Award

The custodial team was recognized during the last Board of Education meeting for having the highest inspection score in the county.

STEAMA- personalizing learning for students and customizing education for Duplin County

STEAMA is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Agriculture

Congratulations to the JKHS Class of 2018!

James Kenan High School graduates celebrate milestone!

Congratulations to the EDHS Class of 2018!

East Duplin High School graduates celebrate milestone!

Farm Bureau Awards "Ag in the Classroom" Grants

Three Duplin County Schools teachers receive funding to enhance learning opportunities for their students.

“Grow Your Own” Scholarship Recipients Honored by Board of Education

Four members of the Class of 2018 have been awarded scholarships and are committed to coming back to teach in Duplin County

Congratulations NDJS Class of 2018!

North Duplin Jr/Sr High School graduates celebrate milestone!

Congratulations to the WRH Class of 2018!

Wallace-Rose Hill High School graduates celebrate milestone!

Five Duplin Students Participate in “AP Day on the Hill”

Students met with state legislators to discuss the benefits of Advanced Placement courses

"Tuesday Tutoring" a Huge Success

Weekly tutoring was sponsored by the Greater Yeshuwa Temple in Wallace

Superintendent Dr. Obasohan's End of the Year Message

Calendar Change- No School for Students on Saturday, June 2

Congratulations Graduates!

The Duplin Early College High School Class of 2018 graduated today!

DCS Holds Strategic Plan Annual Review

Stakeholders share accomplishments, suggest next steps

Education Foundation Hosts 34th Annual M. Austin Carter Academic Awards Celebration

133 senior trophies and 23 scholarships awarded

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan thanks all teachers for their dedication.

It's Nurses Appreciation Week!

Dr. Obasohan thanks school nurses for supporting students.

2018 Special Olympics

Duplin County Schools Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Duplin County Schools Well Represented at Innovation Conference

The state-level conference, hosted by UNCW, was attended by leaders from across the state including State Superintendent Mark Johnson and DCS Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan

DCS Telehealth Featured on WNCT-9

Telehealth Services are the result of a collaboration among DCS, East Carolina University, and Goshen Medical

"Deskless Classroom" Increases Student Motivation

Teacher Chase Morgan has incorporated a number of seating options into his classroom

Warsaw Elementary Teacher is WITN-7 Teacher of the Week

5th Grade Teacher Ashley Welsh was featured on WITN-7 this morning

NC Teen Court Recognizes Two DCS Students for Outstanding Work

Volunteers Shannetta Dixon and Kimonya Stanford were honored during the NC Teen Court Summit

Happy Administrative Professionals Week

Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan thanks all DCS Administrative Professionals for all they do for our school system

Duplin County Teacher Featured in NCDPI bulletin

KES Kindergarten Teacher Robyn Sutton's thoughts regarding NC's K-3 Formative Assessment Process are highlighted in regional, state distributions

Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Samuel Cannady, Lourdes Martin, Briceida Rodriguez, and Jermaine Wright are the Students of the Month

Teachers Honored for Helping Students Attain High Academic Growth

Sixty-one DCS teachers included in exclusive statewide list

Duplin Schools Celebrates National Library Worker Day

Thank you, Digital Learning and Media Coordinators!

Duplin Schools Celebrate National Assistant Principals Week

Assistant Principals serve in an essential role

Education Matters

Building students' capacity for higher level thinking

2018 All County Chorus a Huge Success

Concert finale showcases vocal and artistic talent

Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee Meets

Students learn about new opportunities to have their voices heard

Two Students Represent DCS at the NC Science and Engineering Fair

Daniel Jones and Joseph Kelly share their projects at NCSU

Duplin County Partnership for Career Planning Sponsors 8th Grade Career and College Fair

Students connect academics with future career and college options

Saturday School Success!

Students receive special visitor and pizza party for earning 100% attendance

Beulaville Wins Elementary School Battle of the Books Competition

North Duplin Places 2nd and Chinquapin places 3rd

Duplin Grows Teaches DCS 2nd Graders All About Agriculture

Students enjoy hands-on learning opportunities at the Duplin County Events Center

Reminder: DCS will operate on a normal schedule Saturday, March 24

Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Josh Coman, Brittni Osborne, Madison Sholar, and Samantha Walker are the March Students of the Month

DCS Sponsors All County Band Clinic and Concert Finale

Two special clinicians traveled to Duplin County to work with all of the students

East Duplin High School Earns Clean School Award

School custodial staff is recognized by the Board of Education

DCS Celebrates School Social Work Week

School social workers help connect students and families with schools

Education Matters

Keeping Our Schools Safe

North Duplin Jr/Sr Wins Middle School Battle of the Books Competition

Wallace Places 2nd and Rose Hill-Magnolia places 3rd

Interested in driving a bus for Duplin County Schools with a beginning salary of $13.78 an hour?

Classes and training are FREE. Sign up by February 23 for the next Bus Driver Training Class

Ten DCS Students Showcase STEM Work

The Southeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held at UNC-W

Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Daniel Alvarez, Kristoff Smith, and Sofia Sosa are the Students of the Month

Duplin County Schools Celebrates School Transportation

This is School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

DCS Junior Beta Clubs Successful at State Convention

Over 200 Junior Betas from across Duplin County Schools attended the state convention in Greensboro. Kade Kennedy elected State President

Saturday School Reminder

Duplin County Knights of Columbus Council Sponsors 21 Grants for Duplin County Schools

Over $10,000 will be used to enhance learning opportunities for exceptional children

DCS Senior Beta Clubs Successful at State Convention

This year’s theme was “Beta on My Mind”

Ashley Sutton is Duplin County Schools Employee of the Quarter

Sutton is the Chief Officer for School Finance and is an integral part of the school system

DCS Middle School Basketball Teams and Cheerleaders Wrap Up a Successful Season

Chinquapin, Rose Hill-Magnolia, and Beulaville come out on top

NDJS High School Receives New Marching Band Uniforms

The uniforms were donated by Alumni Jim Walker

Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee Meets

Students Elect Officers, Discuss Projects

It’s National School Counseling Week

School Counselors have important role in “Helping Students Reach for the Stars”

Duplin County Schools Science and Engineering Fair Showcases Student Projects

78 students present 57 projects for judging

February is Career and Technical Education Month®

CTE month theme is “Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow!”

DCS Announces Digital Learning Model Classrooms and Additional Professional Development Opportunities

Digital Learning Initiative Grant was awarded by NCDPI

Education Matters

Career and Technical Education: Preparing Students for Life After Graduation

Duplin County Faith-Based Leaders Hold Mid-Year Meeting

Leaders share ways to support and encourage students, teachers and staff, administrators, and schools

Thank you for an awesome day

Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Tai Adediran, Angie Argueta, Julissa Borja, Will Hatcher, and Taylor Thompson represent their schools

School Board Appreciation Month Celebrated in Duplin County Schools

Superintendent Obasohan and several others thank the Board of Education for all they do for the students of Duplin County

Farm Bureau Awards Ag in the Classroom Grants

Twenty-five grants are awarded statewide- nine of those are from Duplin County Schools

Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Juan Jaimes, Dorian Pickett, and Zackery Teachey represent their schools

Duplin County Schools Transportation Department Once Again Earns 100% Efficiency Rating

Department earns full amount of funding allowable by the state

Wallace-Rose Hill High School WINS 4th Consecutive State Championship!

WRH edges out opponent in overtime; makes Duplin proud!

East Duplin Panthers Give it All They Have

EDHS makes Duplin Proud

North Duplin High School Makes Duplin Proud

Rebels fight hard in state championship game

Sylvia Draughn Shares Teacher Recruitment and Retention Efforts with Duplin Rotary

The DCS Human Resources Department works to recruit and retain quality teachers

Education Matters

District-Wide Early College seeds are growing, beginning to flourish providing personalized career and college opportunities for all.

Three DCS Football Teams Headed to NC High School Football State Championship Games

Best of luck to East Duplin, North Duplin Jr/Sr, and Wallace-Rose Hill

History in the Making: Three DCS Football Teams headed to the Eastern Finals

East Duplin High School, North Duplin Jr/Sr High School, and Wallace-Rose Hill High School set to play in the Eastern Finals this week

Roger Jones is Duplin County School’s Employee of the Quarter

Jones successfully oversaw the Facilities Projects

Duplin 4th Graders Have a Blast at “Pig Party”

Hands-on learning experiences provided by Smithfield Hog Production Division and Duplin County 4-H help students see how food gets from farm to table

Duplin County Schools is in the News!

STEM, Agriculture Education and iLit were featured on WNCT 9 and WITN 7 tonight!

November is “NC Career Development Month”, Nov. 15 is “NC Career Development Coordinator Day”

NC Governor Roy Cooper issues proclamation

Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Eliel Aguirre, Diego Benitez, Kimberly Lugo, and Juan Stiles represent their schools

Local FFA Member Awarded National American FFA Degree

Cody Boone is the first ever recipient from JKHS

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation presents Bright Ideas Grants

Sixteen DCS educators win grants to enhance learning

Four County Electric Membership Corporation presents Bright Ideas Grants

Three DCS educators win grants to enhance learning

State Superintendent Mark Johnson and NCDPI Congratulate Schools

Thirteen schools recognized by the state for graduation and/or growth

Education Matters

Grants and partnerships help enable innovation in Duplin County Schools

DCS representatives Heather Best and Lisa Jones attend NC Healthy Schools Summit

Jones also presents DCS accomplishments

WRH's Javonte' Williams Named Wendy's High School Heisman Winner for NC

Title earns Williams a $1,000 college scholarship

Duplin Rotary Honors Students of the Month

McKenzi Byrd, Gracey Justice, Cameron Miller, and Anna Thornton represent their schools

Monsanto Fund Awards $25,000 to Duplin County Schools

The “America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education” grant will be shared among 5 high schools

Duplin County Board of Education Recognizes School Achievements

Seven schools exceed growth, one earns 100% Graduation Rate and School Performance Grade of “A”

James Kenan High School Earns Clean School Award

Custodial staff commended for outstanding work

North Duplin Jr/Sr High School Earns Clean School Award

Custodial staff commended for outstanding work

Education Matters

The Power of a Praying Community

Duplin County 4-H EFNEP Hosts Community Recognition Brunch

Classroom, School, Volunteers of the Year Recognized, Golden Star Award Presented

October 2 is National Custodial Workers Recognition Day

DCS Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan thanks Custodial and Maintenance staff

October is National Principals Month

"Great schools have great principals"

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Thank you Pastors!

First Lady Kristin Cooper Visits North Duplin Jr/Sr High School to Award Garden Grant

Cooper, United Health Foundation, and Whole Kids Foundation award 22 grants to schools and YMCAs across the state

Duplin County Faith-Based Leaders Gather for First Meeting of the Year

Education Foundation and Duplin County Schools Honor Educators

Erica Edwards is the DCS 2017 Teacher of the Year, Marilyn Kennedy is the Support Person of the Year, Mayshelle Newkirk-Tate is the Assistant Principal of the Year, and Anthony Jones is the Principal of the Year

Bus Rides Once Again Mark the Beginning of the School Year

Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan and Central Office Cabinet Members Ride Buses

A Tribute to Charity Middle School

Painting of Charity Middle School presented to Wallace staff

Duplin County Schools Calendar Change

The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, September 5

Faith-Based Leaders Hold Annual Prayer at the Flag Pole Service

Community gathers together for children of Duplin County

Successful Summer Sets CES Betas Up for Great School Year

The club works hard to “be the change”

Duplin Agribusiness Academy Gains Coordinator Tiffany Cassell

The position is funded through a NC Department of Public Instruction Grant

Local Student Named National Beta Leadership Ambassador

Diego Benitez is one of 10 who earned this national honor

Erica Jones Earns Regional, State Instructional Management Coordinator of the Year Award

Jones provides a critically vital service for CTE teachers and students

East Duplin High School Beta Club Wins at National Convention

EDHS students were among over 19,000 Betas from across the country who attended

“Grow Your Own” Scholarship Recipients Honored by Board of Education

Five members of the Class of 2017 have been awarded scholarships and are committed to coming back to teach in Duplin County

Two Students Attend Cooperative Leadership Camp

Duplin Early College High School students Kemi Adediran and Shamell Hargrove grow as leaders during the 5-day camp hosted by the Cooperative Council of North Carolina

Duplin Students Earn State FFA Degree

James Kenan High School students Calvin Johnston and David Melendez awarded North Carolina FFA Association State Degree

Duplin JROTC Cadets Build Leadership Skills During Camp

Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge held at Fort Jackson, SC

Duplin Teacher Receives Scholarship to implement Engineering is Elementary in Classroom

Funds will pay for Warsaw Elementary teacher Cynthia Reynolds to study at the Boston Museum of Science