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Staff report

Elizabethtown, NC – The recent Bladen County Board of Education (BOE) meeting featured several noteworthy updates, recognitions, and community celebrations. Here’s a recap of the key moments:

Tar Heel Students Lead the Pledge

Tar Heel School students opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Spotlighting Success

Clarkton School of Discovery Volleyball Team: Celebrated as the Waccamaw A Conference Champions for their outstanding performance this season.

Bladenboro Middle School Volleyball Team: Recognized as the BCS Middle School Volleyball Champions for their remarkable achievements.

Academic Excellence Awards

On behalf of former State Superintendent Catherine Truitt and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the following schools were recognized for their success during the 2023-2024 school year:

Bladen Early College: 97.1% Graduation Rate and Academic Growth Award

Dublin Primary: Academic Growth Award

East Arcadia: Academic Growth Award

Elizabethtown Primary: Academic Growth Award

Tar Heel School: Academic Growth Award

East Bladen: Academic Growth Award

Clarkton School of Discovery: Exceeded Academic Growth Award

West Bladen: Academic Growth Award

Bladenboro Primary School: Exceeded Academic Growth Award

Special Recognition

Jessica Oxendine-Moore, a school counselor at Bladen Early College High School, was honored for being selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the SREB Crisis Recovery Support Network. She is one of only 40 counselors chosen statewide.

Community Participation

One community member addressed the board during the citizen participation segment.

School Board Appreciation

In celebration of School Board Appreciation Month, members of the BCS Board were recognized for their dedication to serving the students, staff, and families of Bladen County Schools.

Board Decisions

The BOE approved the following items:

Fall 2024 Custom Policy Updates

SRO Contract

2025-2026 Traditional and Early College Calendars

Program Updates

Priscilla Brayboy, Executive Director of Elementary Services, and Stephanie Norris, Executive Director of Secondary Services, presented information on the Restart Model and its potential to positively impact schools when implemented effectively.

Calendar Reminder

Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Bladen County Schools remains committed to celebrating success and fostering growth in the community. Stay connected with BCS for more updates.