Communities Supporting Schools was recently awarded $3,000 from the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA) after being chosen by Goldsboro Pediatrics as their “chosen charity.” Goldsboro Pediatrics was recently recognized as the “Practice of the Year” by this group and the check was presented to Nola Claiborne and Brandi Yeh of Goldsboro Pediatrics at a recent conference in Cherokee, NC. We are so happy to be the non- profit chosen as the recipient of this award. CSS of Wayne has had a close relationship with Goldsboro Pediatrics through the years. This practice, under the leadership of Dr. David Tayloe, has been instrumental in recognizing the needs of children in this community. Goldsboro Pediatrics has recognized the need to bring community partners together to work for our children in ways that no single group can do alone. Goldsboro Pediatrics has served as the catalyst to bring issues and topics of concern to the attention of community collaboratives. It is through efforts like this that we have been able to provide programming and services to the students in this community. Non-profits must form partnerships and relationships in an effort to better serve.

"This award recognizes a medical group practice that significantly contributes to the healthcare industry, as well as make an impact with their community"- Melissa Klingberg, executive director of NCMGMA

Reading intervention at an early age has been a top priority for CSS of Wayne as well as Goldsboro Pediatrics. We are currently serving in three elementary schools with reading programs that target early intervention and bring reading buddies into these schools- Carver Heights Elementary (Gale Lewis & Robin DeVeaux), Carver Elementary (Wendy Hooks), and Brogden Primary (Nancy Lancaster). In all three of these schools, we provide school supplies, books, and reading incentives. Our success coach staff works diligently with students who are identified by the school and who need that additional “layer of support” to help them achieve reading goals and to become lifelong learners. The money received from this award will be used to provide for reading materials in these three schools. As we work with these students, CSS is able to provide books and incentives that children receive to take home with them as a reward for their good work. Not only are we able to build relationships with students, but we are able to help them achieve academic success. The funding from this award will be a tremendous help to CSS of Wayne this year as we work with our students in these three elementary schools.

Selena Bennett

Executive Director

CSS of Wayne

The last week of September was Spirit Week and Homecoming at SCHS. We had a lot to celebrate. The only high school to exceed our school growth goals and to achieve a grade of C. Over half of our targeted students are passing all subjects as of this point. They all received Happy Lead pencils  because they are "leading" out strong.

We have a new principal, Wendy Waters, and assistant principal, Randy Meisenhelder, who have led SCHS to a very smooth opening. Mr. Joe Beaman has been selected to participate in some staff development at Yellowstone Park next semester. He is one of a few teachers in the nation to be chosen.

-Veda McNair, Success Coach

Spring Creek High School 

The mission of Communities Supporting Schools is to provide opportunities for students to stay in school, graduate, and be successful in life.