PSRC Monthly Newsletter

Check out this recent #StaffSpotlight story featured in The Robesonian about PSRC Assistant Superintendent of Auxiliary Services Bobby Locklear. Click here for the full story.

Check out this recent #StaffSpotlight featuring PSRC Science Supervisor Susan Miller-Hendrix. Click here for the full story.

Check out this recent #StaffSpotlight featuring Pembroke Middle School Data Manager Kathy Hunt! Click here for the full story.

Southside-Ashpole Elementary students were given books to read this summer to help promote literacy and a love for reading.

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Two Lumberton Senior High School graduates were recipients of two separate memorial scholarships given by former PSRC Board of Education member Brenda Fairley-Ferebee.

Fairley-Ferebee served for 26 years on the PSRC Board of Education and established two $250 scholarships which were given recently to two LSHS students who graduated on June 16.

Stephen Culbreth, who took the Drafting II-Engineering class at the Robeson County Career Center, was awarded the 2023 Ron Ferebee Scholarship.

London Dunlap, who was enrolled in the Advanced Studies-Architecture at the Robeson County Career Center, received the 2023 William Anderson Scholarship.

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A Fairmont High School graduate was presented recently with the first Battle of the Books scholarship given by former PSRC Media Supervisor Dr. Etta Baldwin.

Hannah Pearson was presented with a $500 Battle of the Books Scholarship in the Boardroom at PSRC Central Office on Thursday.

“I just feel honestly really grateful for this opportunity. I’m just thankful that they chose me,” Hannah Pearson said.

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Click here to read about new principals for the upcoming school year!

“Graduates, congratulations on this milestone achievement! I hope you have learned many things from your high school career including the importance and value of teamwork, diversity and perseverance. Those qualities can help you along your way to a bright future ahead,” said PSRC Superintendent Dr. Freddie Williamson.

“I pray you will use your education and your God-given gifts to make a difference in your communities and in this world. Remember always to trust in the Lord and He will direct your path like Proverbs 3:5-6 states,” Williamson said.

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As a result of the Career and College Promise Program, three students recently completed the Firefighter Academy Program and are actively pursuing careers in the fire service.

Tyler Snipes, of Lumberton High School, Bryson Lambert, of Purnell Swett High School, and Joshua Bullard, who completed the courses while homeschooled, walked across the stage at Robeson Community College’s A.D. Lewis Auditorium recently to receive their firefighter certification.

The three students took Firefighter Academy courses as part of the Career and College Promise Program through Robeson Community College.

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A Lumberton Senior High School agricultural educator is among 24 finalists for the 2023 North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award.

Candace Grimsley, who is an agricultural teacher and adviser for the Future Farmers of America chapter at the school, is a finalist for the award.

“To be recognized amongst an amazing group of finalists is such an honor,” Candace Grimsley said. “I’m excited to represent agriculture education and the Public Schools of Robeson County.”

Finalists are known for their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve.

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PSRC was recently recognized by the NCDPI for its turnaround work!

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Summer months can mean extended hours, flexible schedules, or opportunities to boost our mood through maintaining mental health. Having students establish a summer self-care plan can provide gains in the fall as they return to school. We can be creative in learning new tips or improving those that have been effective.

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