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Over 1,300 students named to Honor Roll & Principal's List after the first nine weeks of instruction

Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize over 1,300 students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the first nine weeks of classes this school year. The 2024-2025 school year has started with great success, and the number of students recognized only further proves LCPS’ commitment to outstanding instruction and prosperous students. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!

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Students learn about classical music through NC Symphony’s yearly Education Concert

For over 75 years, the talented members of the North Carolina Symphony have traveled to Lenoir County for a special event. Fifth grade students from Lenoir County Public Schools as well as fourth and fifth grade students from Greene County Schools filled the auditorium at Kinston High School to hear the symphony perform.

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LCPS students shine at Community Council for the Arts T.A.P.S. performances

When you stop into the Community Council for the Arts, you’re normally greeted with a quiet space filled with beautiful artwork. This week, the gallery was filled with a different type of art as well. 5th grade students from Banks Elementary and a few students from E.B. Frink Middle School got to perform at the Arts council as part of the Traditional Arts Programs for Students grant.

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Be bold and resilient in journey ahead, 600 graduates told

Six hundred seniors matriculated in back-to-back-to-back commencement ceremonies Saturday – 172 at South Lenoir High, 185 at Kinston High and 243 at North Lenoir High – and with graduating seniors from Lenoir County Early College High School and Lenoir County Learning Academy, who received diplomas in earlier ceremonies, the district’s Class of 2024 numbered 665, the most in a least 10 years.

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LCPS: Your School System of Choice

From academics to fine arts to athletics, from clubs to science competitions, Lenoir County Public Schools strives to provide a well-rounded school experience for all students in all grades in all schools. That's one of the reasons that nearly 90 percent of all school-age youth in Lenoir County attend LCPS.

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Digital Learning

LCPS sets the standard for digital learning. No other district in the nation has more Apple Distinguished Schools.

Digital Learning

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Fine Arts

From chorus to theater to band, LCPS provides opportunities for all students to explore their interests and showcase their talents.

Fine Arts

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Career & Technical Education

 More than 2,000 of our middle and high school students take part in CTE classes, exploring career interests that can become career opportunities.

Careet & Technical Education

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