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Stephanie McLean named Teacher of the Year at WBHS

Stephanie McLean named Teacher of the Year at WBHS

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Stephanie McLean was recently named West Brunswick High School’s Teacher of the Year, according to the school’s website.

McLean has been an educator for 15 years, and was selected for her character and professionalism.

School officials say she uses individualized instruction to help each of her students to be successful.

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Teachers of the year celebrated

Teachers of the year celebrated

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Schools throughout Brunswick County celebrated the announcement of their 2013-14 Teachers of the Year Monday morning!

Teachers of the Year were nominated by their peers and then selected by a team comprised of a community leader, retired educator, and employee from another school within the system. Candidates were observed in their classrooms by the team and then participated in an interview.

Teachers now have the opportunity to participate in the county Teacher of Year process. All school based Teachers of the Year will be celebrated and the county winner will be announced Friday, September 6, 2013 at a special red carpet event.

Congratulations to all winners!  Click here to meet them!

Secondary schools in Brunswick Co. to begin first for 2013-14 school year

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A spokesperson for the Brunswick County Board of Education announced Tuesday night that for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year, secondary schools will begin first, and elementary schools will begin second.

The decision came after input from the community and a discussion at the board's regularly-called meeting.

The following is a summary of the school start times:

North High      7:45-2:45    South High       7:45-2:45    West High      7:45-2:45

Project Fitness showcases elementary track and field stars

Project Fitness showcases elementary track and field stars

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - In keeping with a longstanding Brunswick County tradition, students from all elementary schools will compete this week in the 23rd annual Project Fitness.

Project Fitness, the brainchild of Nelson Best and Ron Champion, began in 1990 as a high school event.  Over the years the fun trickled into the middle and elementary schools.  While track and field has now replaced the event in secondary schools, the tradition continues each year for elementary students. 

The event is a fun field day that showcases the best of the best in the following fitness events: one-mile run, 800 meter run, 600 meter run, 400 meter run, 100 yard dash, 50 yard dash, the standing long jump, pull ups, flex arm hang, and 4 x 100 relay.  

Students compete in two age categories, 8-9 year olds and 10+.
The event begins at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 at South Brunswick High School.

Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Brunswick County Schools is proud to host the inaugural Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, May 4th at Cedar Grove Middle School.

The following elementary schools are participating: Bolivia, Southport, Supply, Town Creek, Union, Virginia Williamson, and Waccamaw. This is an exciting opportunity to support our students with STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) education.

"We are thrilled to host the Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament in Brunswick County. In the past, three of our schools traveled to New Hanover County to compete. The New Hanover tournament started to reach capacity, thus inspiring us to start our own! We are proud of the commitment of our students and staff who are participating. We feel certain that it will continue to grow each year." - Amanda Richardson, Co-Director of Brunswick Co. Elementary Science Olympiad

The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

BEMC awards sports camp scholarships to local students

BEMC awards sports camp scholarships to local students

News Release from Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation:

SUPPLY, NC (April 29, 2013) – Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is awarding two local students Touchstone Energy Sports Camp scholarships to summer basketball camps at two of the state’s largest college campuses.

Clara Elizabeth Tyson of Leland Middle School will attend the N.C. State Women’s Basketball Camp, and D’Kwanshe Stanley of Shallotte Middle School will attend the Roy Williams Carolina Basketball Camp, both on full scholarships from BEMC.  Clara is the daughter of Beth Tyson. D’Kwanshe is the son of LaChella and Joseph Stanley.

"Jump Start Your Heart" ropes national recognition for 5th grade student

"Jump Start Your Heart" ropes national recognition for 5th grade student

Tyler Ferrell, an 11-year-old 5th grade student at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School can check being a nationally published artist off his to-do list.  Ferrell is the winner of the Jump Rope for Heart National Art Contest! 

Let's put this award in perspective.  Ferrell competed with students from 33,942 schools throughout the United States that are participating in Jump Rope for Heart events!  He is first winner in history from the Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, and his design will be printed on 600,000 t-shirts to be worn nationwide! 

Even more impressive...Ferrell, his parents, and Theresa Reiter, Jessie Mae Monroe art teacher have been keeping the award secret for over 3 weeks, awaiting the official announcement made last Friday.