The Edgecombe County (North Carolina) district has received a $62 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to establish the North Edgecombe School of Innovation, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade.
This district says in a news release that the School of Innovation will replace three schools in northern Edgecombe County: Coker-Wimberly Elementary, Phillips Middle, and North Edgecombe High.
The initiative calls for renovating the existing North Edgecombe High School campus, building a new Career and Technical Education facility, creating a new preK-8 facility, and refurbishing grounds and athletic fields.
"This grant will enable us to create an environment where students can thrive and achieve their fullest potential," says Andy Bryan, Superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools. "We are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all our students, and this new school is a significant step toward that goal."
The new school will have modern classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative spaces that encourage student engagement and active learning. It will also provide ample opportunities for extracurricular activities.
