Thank you, Board Member Jennifer Naylor, for your service and leadership. We are grateful for the time and commitment you give—above and beyond your full-time career—to support our students and schools.
Thank you, Board Member Kim Schmidlin, for your service and leadership. We are grateful for the time and commitment you give—above and beyond your full-time career—to support our students and schools.
Thank you, Board Member Robert Burley, for your service and leadership. We are grateful for the time and commitment you give—above and beyond your full-time career—to support our students and schools.
At the October 27, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, Mr. Michael Giddens, a 7th-grade science teacher at Hobbton Middle School, was recognized for recently being selected as a Keenan Fellow for Teacher Leadership—one of North Carolina’s most prestigious honors for educators.
Mr. Giddens was commended for his innovative approach to science instruction, leadership in curriculum development, and dedication to student engagement through project-based learning.
Help us welcome SCS new Student Information Systems (Infinite Campus) coordinator, Kaylan Dudley!
Kaylan graduated from Hobbton High School in 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Information Technology from NC State. Before transitioning to SIS coordinator, Kaylan taught information technology and business for the past 3 years at Hobbton High School.
"I am excited for the opportunity to expand my knowledge of student information systems while strengthening my IT skills. I look forward to continuing to serve Sampson County Schools in this new role," says Kaylan.
Sampson County Schools would like to congratulate our principal of Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School, Shakisha Young for successfully defending her doctoral dissertation titled, "The Effectiveness of Multi-tiered System of Support Services on Closing the Academic Achievement Gap in North Carolina Public Schools." We are so proud of you, Dr. Young! Congratulations on a job well done!
Happy Holidays from these Sampson County Schools' students whose artwork was chosen for this year's holiday card. from Salemburg Elementary School Hobbton Elementary School Hargrove Elementary Midway Middle School Midway Elementary School, Dunn NC Plain View Elementary School
Congratulations! Your friends at the North Carolina Education Lottery share in the excitement of learning Sampson County Schools will receive a $62-million lottery-funded grant for a new Hobbton High School.
#SCSNews Big congratulations to Ali Hicks, Hobbton High School ag teacher who has been selected by the North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association as the SE Region Teacher of the Year! We are super proud of you, Ali! #SCSYes #SCSSuccess
SCS Board member Eleanor Bradshaw shows off her framed artwork done by Union Intermediate 5th grade student Giovanni Mata Elizarraraz. Giovanni gifted the artwork to Mrs. Bradshaw in January in recognition of National School Board Appreciation month. Mrs. Bradshaw visited the school recently to meet Giovanni and have their photo taken. #SCSYes #hereforthekids
May 20: 2nd Annual Midway High School Art Auction. Art pieces will be sold during a silent auction from 5:30 to 6:00.
Hobbton Elementary School's Battle of the Books team members goofing around with SCS Superintendent Dr. Jamie King before the Region 4 Elementary Battle of the Books Regional Competition.
Congratulations to the Union High School Lady Spartans on their win last night! They will be moving on to the second round. The Spartans will host Gates County High School on Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
#SCSYes | We are celebrating National School Counseling Week! Our school counselors are a vital part of the success of both our students and schools. Make sure you thank a school counselor today! 💙
Neill Westerbeek, Grower Development Manager with Smithfield Hog Production donated a Smithfield ham to SCS Superintendent Dr. Jamie King. On behalf of the employees at the Smithfield Warsaw Hog Production facility, Westerbeek wished all SCS staff a Merry Christmas!
The University of Mount Olive partners with TeachNC to increase the number of qualified and passionate teachers in North Carolina. TeachNC.org offers free support to anyone considering a teaching career—including coaching calls with licensure experts, application fee reimbursements, scholarships, and information on the teacher preparation programs across the state. Whether you are looking to complete a bachelor’s degree or you already have a bachelor’s degree but are interested in earning your teaching license– UMO has a program for you! View flyer for complete details.
Shout out to these two Hobbton High School custodians that offered an extra set of hands today, helping out in the school's cafeteria. #whateverittakes #SCSYes
The Sampson County YMCA is sponsoring a "Parents' Night Out" on October 21, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. - to 9:00 p.m. See the flyer for more details.
Military Academies Open House for high school students and their families who are interested in attending these schools and speaking to representatives who can provide information about applying for and preparing to attend these colleges or programs. You do not have to live on post or be military-connected to participate. All civilians will have to enter the gate at the Fort Liberty Visitors Center at the All-American Gate (3550 All American Fwy, Fort Liberty, NC 28310).
HBCU COLLEGE FAIR: OCT. 18th for high school students and their families.
4 PM - 8 PM, W. A. Foster Recreation Center, 1012 S. John St. Goldsboro, NC 27530. See flyer for complete details.
