NC Community Schools in the News: Stories from Across North Carolina
October 16, 2026
From academic growth and new resources to community partnerships and student experiences, recent news coverage offers a look at what is happening in schools and districts across the Coalition.
Vance County Schools: Community Support for the VCMS CARES Center
At Vance County Middle School, community partnership is helping strengthen resources available to students and families. The VCMS CARES Center received a $1,000 grant to support its work.
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“VCMS CARES Center receives $1,000 grant”
Henderson Dispatch
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools: Welcoming Students Back
Students returned to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools for the start of another school year, with educators and school leaders welcoming students back into their classrooms and school communities.
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“Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools welcomes students back on first day”
WTKR
Lee County Schools: Academic Growth Across the District
Lee County Schools is celebrating significant academic progress, including growth at W.B. Wicker Elementary, an NC Community School.
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“Historic turnaround for Lee County Schools”
The Rant
Washington County Schools: Students Uncover Local History
At Washington County High School, students connected classroom learning with the history of the place they call home.
Through a collaboration with East Carolina University, students explored local history and considered how the stories of their communities are created, interpreted and preserved.
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“Living History in Eastern North Carolina: How Washington County High Schoolers Are Uncovering Their Past”
Rural Schools Collaborative