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Public invited to attend forums about Bladen Co. Schools

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 6:04pm
Public invited to attend forums about Bladen Co. Schools

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Two community forums will be held soon regarding Bladen County Schools, according to the school system’s website.

Members of the public are invited to attend one or both of the forums, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 19, to engage in conversation, gather information and share ideas.

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'Buster the Bus' helps students learn proper bus behavior

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, February 11th, 2013, 12:12pm
'Buster the Bus' helps students learn proper bus behavior

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – It’s school bus driver appreciation week, and students in Bladen County will be thanking their drivers throughout the month.

According to the school district, 3,116 students ride the bus to and from school in Bladen County. The district operates 82 buses which travel a total of 6,814 miles.

Bus drivers in Bladen County receive specialized training in student behavior management, loading and unloading, security and emergency medical procedures. Additionally, students are trained on school bus safety and behaviors.

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School district offers TDap immunization clinics

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, February 11th, 2013, 12:01pm
School district offers TDap immunization clinics

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Fifth grade students in Bladen County will be given the option to take part in a TDap immunization clinic at their schools.

According to the school district’s website, only students who return the required paperwork will receive the vaccine at school.

The TDap is required by NC Immunization Law for all 6th grade students.

A clinic will be held this week at Booker T. Washington on February 14.

Other TDap clinic dates scheduled so far include:

  • East Arcadia School – March 6
  • Elizabethtown Middle School – March 14

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End of week lunch menus

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 12:57pm
End of week lunch menus

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – You’ve almost made it through the school week. Here’s the lunch menu for Friday in Bladen County.

Elementary and Middle Schools:

  • Cheeseburger- WG Bun
  • Hotdog on WG Bun
  • Baby Carrots
  • Baked Beans
  • Apple Slices
  • Fresh Orange

High Schools:

  • Cheeseburger- WG Bun
  • Hotdog on WG Bun
  • Baby Carrots
  • Baked Beans
  • Cheese Crackers
  • Apple Slices
  • Fresh Orange

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UPDATE: NC school board stands against paddling students

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 11:49am

RALEIGH, NC (WECT/AP) - North Carolina's state school board says it opposes using physical pain to enforce discipline, saying corporal punishment does more harm than good.
    
The State Board of Education on Thursday approved a statement opposing corporal punishment, which is still allowed in a dozen or so of the state's 115 districts. The state board's resolution does not ask the General Assembly to outlaw the practice.
    
The number of children being paddled in public schools is falling fast.
    
The state school board says corporal punishment can harm students physically, mentally and emotionally and there are many other ways to maintain discipline.
    
A report last month found corporal punishment was used about 400 times statewide during the last school year, less than half of the 890 cases reported the previous year.

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NC Poet Laureate to speak at Bladen Community College

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 2:48pm
NC Poet Laureate to speak at Bladen Community College

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Students at Bladen Community College can learn more from a published poet Monday.

North Carolina’s Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti will be a guest speaker in the school’s Writers Series program.

Bathanti is the author of six books of poetry, two novels, a book of short stories and a nonfiction book, according to BCC.

The poet was named North Carolina Poet Laureate by Governor Bev Perdue in October 2012.

According to the school’s weekly newsletter, the Writers Series brings guest authors to the campus throughout the year.

Bathanti’s lecture will be Monday morning at 11:00 in the library.

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Lunch time in Bladen County

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 12:55pm
Lunch time in Bladen County

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Here’s your Bladen County schools lunch menu for Thursday.

Elementary and Middle Schools:

  • Chicken Fajita
  • Beef Soft Taco
  • Seasoned Corn
  • Lettuce & Tomato
  • Pinapple Chunks
  • Fresh Pears

High Schools:

  • Beef Soft Taco
  • Chicken Fajita
  • Lettuce & Tomato
  • Seasoned Corn
  • Pinapple Chunks
  • Fresh Pears

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