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Warren County Schools Names New Principals At Warren Co. High, Northside Elementary

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— Information courtesy of Warren County Schools

Warren County Schools has appointed principals at Warren County High School and Northside Elementary School.

Dr. Lionel Kato and Dr. Tobias Hocutt, Sr. bring experience and a passion for helping students succeed with their collaborative approach to leadership, according to a press release from Crystal Myrick, director of Community Engagement and Communications for Warren County Schools.

With more than 25 years of experience in public education, Kato brings seasoned leadership and a proven track record of excellence to Warren County High School. His career began in 1999 as a high school social studies teacher at his alma mater, New Bern High School, before becoming a middle school math in Jones County.

Kato has served in school administration at every level, including four years as a middle school principal and three and a half years as a high school principal in Brunswick, Greene, and Pitt counties.

He was named North Carolina Media Administrator of the Year in 2011 and Pitt County Schools Principal of the Year in 2013. He later served in district leadership roles with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, such as Instructional Superintendent, Area Superintendent, and Chief Officer. In 2022 he completed the NC Aspiring Superintendents Program and received the Dr. Sam Houston, Jr. Leadership Award from the N.C. School Superintendents’ Association.

Before joining Warren County Schools, Kato was the assistant director for Student Support Services with Danville Public Schools in Virginia. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, he holds degrees from Fayetteville State University, East Carolina University, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

“I am excited about returning to North Carolina and joining the Eagles family,” Dr. Kato said. “Together, we will keep our eyes on the sky and soar to new heights.”

Dr. Tobias Hocutt Sr. brings nearly 16 years of experience in education, beginning his career in support roles as a custodian and bus driver. His journey into teaching began at Archer Lodge Middle School where he taught Social Studies for six years and was recognized as Outstanding First-Year Teacher in 2015. He also received the Johnston County Public Schools Leading WithThe Heart Award in 2017.

After earning his masters in School Administration from Barton College, Hocutt served as assistant principal at Cleveland High School in Clayton, and later as assistant principal at Four Oaks Middle School. He was named Johnston County Public Schools 2023–2024 Assistant Principal of the Year. In 2023, he earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Western Carolina University.

“We are excited and proud to welcome Dr. Lionel Kato and Dr.Tobias Hocutt Sr. to Warren County Schools,” said Warren Schools Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis. “Their extensive leadership experience and unwavering commitment to student success align perfectly with our district’s mission and values. With a shared vision for growth, equity, and academic excellence, we are confident they will make a significant and positive impact on our students, staff, and the broader community, helping to drive our schools forward.”

For more information, visit https://www.warrenk12nc.org/

The Local Skinny! Warren County To Discuss School Consolidation

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The Warren County Board of Education will hear a proposal from district leaders to combine Warren New Tech High School with Warren County High School for the 2023-24 school year.

A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at Warren County Middle School to hear from the community about the proposal before the board makes a decision on July 25.

This meeting will be streamed live on social media at: http://www.warrenk12nc.org/live . Anyone wishing to speak at the public hearing is asked to sign up in person 30 minutes before the start of the meeting. Each person has up to 3 minutes to speak.

“The combined school will be a hub for education innovation that offers a student-centered learning experience that is customized to address the needs of our students, families and staff,” according to information on the Warren County Schools webpage.

Only 11 rising 9th graders applied to attend WNTHS for the 23-24 school year, making the total enrollment 64 students.

“We simply can’t afford to operate such a small school,” the statement from leadership read.

Additionally, the school was scheduled to close in the 2024-35 school year, making it challenging to hire a principal for only one year.

The proposal calls for the New Tech campus to be used as an alternative learning school for the 2023-24 school year before being renovated to be the new home of the consolidated elementary school.

The ultimate goal is to have three consolidated schools in the county – one for elementary, middle and high school students.

Learn about the plan and the reasons for the recommended change: https://bit.ly/3qOjPR6

If you have questions concerning this process, please contact Warren County Schools’ Central Administrative Office at 252.257.3184.

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Kerr-Tar Reentry Roundtable Shares Resources For Justice-Involved

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The Kerr-Tar Reentry Roundtable is hosting a regional reentry resource fair for justice-involved individuals on Wednesday, Oct.19, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Warren County Armory and Civic Center.

This event is sponsored by the Kerr-Tar Workforce Development Board, NC Works, New Start, and Warren County Community and Economic Development.

Regional organizations will be present and conducting outreach and education about their services, including resources on criminal record expungement, housing, transportation, food assistance, financial literary, mental and behavioral health and more.

The event is free to attend and open to all in the Kerr-Tar region of Warren, Vance, Franklin, Granville and Person counties. Justice-involved individuals may include those that have been formerly incarcerated and those involved with the court system, as well as their family members and friends.

All are encouraged to come out to learn more about the resources available in this region.

For more information, contact Sharon Thomas at 252.436.2040 or visit www.kerrtarworks.com.

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Symphony Trombonist Coming To Warren Co. Library For Musical Program Aug. 10

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Normally, a library is a quiet place where book lovers can sit and read and students can do research and get their homework done. But thanks to a partnership with Warren County Schools and the North Carolina Symphony, Warren County Memorial Library is pulling out all the stops for a morning of music and fun on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Families are invited to stop by the library at 10 a.m. as Matthew Neff with the N.C. Symphony reads a book about music, talks about the sounds that instruments make, especially his instrument, the bass trombone.

The fun-filled event is part of the symphony’s Music Discovery program, funded by PNC Grow Up Great and the Warren County Community Foundation. It is geared for preschool and elementary-age children and their families.

Neff joined the symphony in January 2020 as a bass trombonist. Prior to joining the symphony, he was a member of the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, D.C., where he performed bass trombone in the Commodores jazz ensemble, brass quintet and ceremonial band. During his years in Washing on, he had an extensive freelance career and performed with symphonies across the Mid-Atlantic States. An advocate for music education, Neff has conducted master classes and clinics throughout the country and served as Adjunct Professor of Trombone at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, all while maintaining an active private low brass studio in his home. Neff is enjoying his new home in Raleigh with his wife, Tricia, and two of their four daughters.
For More Information about the Library or to Access eResources: Go to www.wcmlibrary.org for event details and additional services offered. All library programs are free to access. Call the library for more information at 252.257.4990. The library is located at 119 S. Front St., Warrenton, NC 27589.

Warren Co. Schools Gets $24M Slice Of Lottery-Funded Pie For Capital Improvements

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-Information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction

Warren County Schools is getting $24 million from the state that can be used for school construction, renovation or other capital improvements.

More than two dozen school districts across North Carolina will share the nearly $400 million in new state lottery-funded grant awards, according to information from the N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction.

The grants, awarded under the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund, represent the largest annual allocation under the program, created by the General Assembly in 2017 from state lottery revenues. The grants are in addition to the state’s lottery-supported Public School Building Capital Fund, from which all districts receive an allocation each year.

N.C Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt said the needs-based grants are a key support for districts where local tax resources fall short of needs for modernizing or replacing aging school facilities.

“Just as all students in North Carolina need an excellent teacher in every classroom,” she said, “students and teachers need high-quality schools in good repair that help support learning. These needs-based grants are an important boost for many districts and communities – and most importantly, their students.”

Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery, said support for school construction has been part of the lottery since it started in 2006.

“Our state Department of Public Instruction, working in partnership with counties all across our state, is putting this money to work for a great cause. We look forward to seeing all these new schools opening soon,” Michalko aIS.

Robert Taylor, deputy state superintendent for School and Student Advancement, noted that the reach of this year’s grants exceeds those of previous years.

“Not only were we able to award over $395 million, we were also able to touch a district in each of the state’s eight educational regions,” Taylor said. “We were able to support districts in desperate need of replacing entire buildings but did not have the funding to do so. We were also able to support several smaller projects, that while not costing millions such as a building replacement, proved to be equally important in the funding structure for districts. A $2 million renovation is a significant undertaking for a small/low-wealth district.”

The needs-based grant applications were reviewed by NCDPI based on priorities provided in the law, including ability to generate revenue, high debt-to-tax revenue ratio, and the extent to which a project will address critical deficiencies in adequately serving the current and future student population.

Over the last five years, the Needs Based Public School Capital Fund has awarded a total of $739 million dollars to local school districts, providing funding for 60 new K-12 construction projects, including 33 new schools, eight new buildings, and the replacement of 44 existing schools.

Warren Co. Board of Education to Hold Virtual Meeting May 12

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

The Warren County Board of Education will hold a virtual Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6 p.m.

The public can access the meeting via a link on the school district website, warrenk12nc.org, under the Live Feed section. This link will also be posted on social media.

If you would like to make public comments, please click on the link below and complete the form by 3 p.m. on May 12, 2020. The comments will be read at the meeting. https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd68ouW99Pu7Ra6i…/viewform…

Warren Co. Schools Accepting Pre-K & Kindergarten Applications

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

Warren County Schools is now accepting applications for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2020- 2021 school year.

To register, parents may pick up an application packet from the school in the attendance zone of their residence. Applications will be accepted April 28 through May 12, 2020, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Completed applications can be returned to the school or the Central Office.

To be considered for 2020-2021 Warren County Pre-K programs, a child must be four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2020.

For Kindergarten, a child must be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2020.

If you have additional questions, please contact Ms. Monica Click at 252-257-3184.

Warren Co. Schools Postpones Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

Governor Roy Cooper has closed all NC public schools until May 15, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all Pre-K and Kindergarten registration events for Warren County Schools are postponed until further notice.

Updates and rescheduled dates will be posted on the WCS website after the reopening of school.

Pre-K teachers and staff will be available to assist with the application process at that time. Pre-K applications and required documents can be accessed on the WCS website under “Documents.”

Warren Co. Schools to Offer Free Meal Service Pickup at WCHS April 6-9

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

The Warren County School’s Child Nutrition Department will have Meal Service Pickup at only ONE site during the week of Spring Break April 6 – 9, 2020.

Meals may be picked up at Warren County High School on Monday, April 6 – Thursday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

ALL sites will be CLOSED Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13.

Warren County Schools Announces Dates for Kindergarten Registration

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

Warren County Schools will hold Kindergarten registration sessions for the 2020-21 school year during the month of April. A child must be 5 years old by August 31, 2020, to register for Kindergarten.

Registration Dates:

Mariam Boyd Elementary: Tuesday, April 21

Vaughan Elementary: Thursday, April 23

Northside K-8: Wednesday, April 29

Registration times are 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1 until 5 p.m. on the date specified for each school.

To register, please take your child and the following required documents to the school in the attendance zone of your residence.

Required Documentation:

  • Official Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Immunization Record
  • Proof of Residence
  • Parent’s Photo ID

ALL applications must be completed prior to registration. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Monica Click Pre-K Coordinator for Warren County Schools. She can be reached at 252-257-3184, extension 2330 or by email at mclick@warrenk12nc.org.