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  • Season 3 | Episode 1: Executive Director of Student Services Sara English

    by on Length: 31:11

    PCS Executive Director of Student Services Sara English addresses student-centered topics heading into the 2025-26 school year in this episode of PCS Connect. There's plenty of discussion and exploration on key issues impacting our students and families — from the biggest challenges in educational environments today to new state policies like House Bill 959 on cell phone use in schools. We also talk about student health and safety, mental health and bullying prevention, and how community partnerships strengthen our support network. From an opportunity standpoint, we also unpack open enrollment changes, the new lottery system, and online registration.

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  • Season 2 | Episode 7: PCS Director of Athletics Paul Cornwell

    by on Length: 34:30

    Newly-appointed director of athletics for Pitt County Schools Paul Cornwell joins us in this special episode. With nearly 40 years in coaching and administration - including two decades at Ayden-Grifton High School - Coach Cornwell brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student-athlete development. We’ll discuss his vision for the future, building on Pitt County’s proud tradition of excellence, and explore timely topics like NIL, NCHSAA reclassification and the importance of certified athletic trainer coverage. Join us as we meet the leader poised to guide PCS Athletics into its next era of achievement and community impact.

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  • Season 2 | Episode 6: Dr. Steve Lassiter, Legislators Gloristine Brown & Dr. Tim Reeder

    by on Length: 45:08

    In this episode of PCS CONNECT, we dive into the latest legislative developments affecting education in North Carolina with Representatives Gloristine Brown (District 8) and Dr. Tim Reeder (District 9). Key topics include the school calendar law, expanding advanced teaching roles, cell phone use in classrooms, teacher pay, federal accountability standards, and the expansion of opportunity scholarships (vouchers). Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Steve M. Lassiter, Jr., this discussion offers valuable insight into what these changes mean for students, teachers, and families across Pitt County and the state. Don’t miss this critical conversation on education policy!

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  • 9 Thematic Schools including schools of the Arts, Global Health and Wellness, STEM, Leadership and 2 Dual Language Immersion programs
  • 2000+ students receiving documented skill credentials yearly through CTE courses
  • Fact 3 38 sections of advanced courses offered to 674 middle school students in 2020-21. (Earth/Environmental Science, Math 1, World History)
  • 7 Industry Partners committed to paid student pre-apprenticeships through Tradesformers
  • 290+ sports team opportunities for middle and high school students
  • 443 Teachers in Leadership Development Programs through the Division of Excellence and Equity in Leadership
  • 18 School Psychologists, 26 School Resource Officers, 21 Social Workers, and 18 School Nurses cover 38 PCS schools
  • 100+ businesses participating in Grow Local, connecting students to community and career options
  • 3 High Level Extension Programs for students such as the Health Sciences Academy, Pitt Technical Academy, and Pharma K-12
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