Walking the Halls of ECPS
March 18 - 22, 2019
Let the music play
Four W.A. Pattillo Middle School band students were selected to play in UNC Pembroke's Honor Band last weekend. Special shoutout to Mr. LaVignette, Pattillo Band Director, for providing this opportunity for his students!
Bringing History to Life
Students in Ms. Burger's AP U.S. History class at North Edgecombe High School used virtual reality to take a tour of reconstructed World War I trenches.
Digital Marketing
Students in Mr. Harris' Marketing class at Tarboro High School learned to position and promote products by creating web pages with Google Sites. Great collaboration with Sherill Bateman, ECPS Lead Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist!
Learning that "works"
Earlier this week, 78 students from North Edgecombe High School, SouthWest Edgecombe High School, and Tarboro High School were inducted into the ECPS Career & Technical Honor Society during a ceremony held on the campus of Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro.
The goal of the society is to see that deserving technical students be recognized and that people of the community become aware of the talents and abilities of the young people and adults who choose technical education pathways to a successful future.
Learning Commons Tour
Participants in the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Twin Counties Program visited West Edgecombe Middle School this week. During the visit, participants rotated through four content-specific technology centers within the school's Learning Commons.
Visiting the Governor
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and his wife, Kristin, welcomed some very special visitors to the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh this week - the North Edgecombe JROTC cadets!
Breaking out
Students in Ms. Urda's fifth-grade class at Coker-Wimberly Elementary School used their knowledge of ecosystems to complete a Digital Breakout!
Congressman Butterfield visits Edgecombe Early College
United States Congressman G. K. Butterfield toured Edgecombe Early College High School this week. He visited Mrs. Webb's Scholar Teachers Program students and Mr. Guy's Civics classes to see the learning underway at EECHS!
Science for all
Martin Millennium Academy hosted Duke Energy Science Night Thursday evening. Students and their families had fun exploring the amazing world of science through hands-on activities. Kelvin, the Duke Energy Spokesbot, made a special appearance, too!
D.E.A.R. Day
Second-grade students in Mrs. Rountree's class at Princeville Elementary School took time this week to "Drop Everything and Read!" How will you celebrate National D.E.A.R. Day on April 12th?
Southside Tech Night
Students and families from schools on the southside of our district enjoyed learning more about the technology used in our classrooms and in our community Thursday evening. The event held at Carver Elementary School included demonstrations of Green Screen, Ozobots, QR codes, Augmented Reality, ROTC drones, and more!
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