Harnett County Schools Digital Teaching and Learning

09/30/2025

On September 23rd, HCHS Life Skills students celebrated Education Technology Day by learning all about coding! 🎉

Ms. Walter, Ms. Poole, and Ms. Woodard partnered with Ms. Perry and Ms. Holland to design a lesson that introduced students to how computer programs and apps are created and how they function. Students watched videos, learned key programming terms, and explored examples of writing basic code using the app Kodable.

Each student then got hands-on experience with an iPad, creating their own mazes and characters. As they advanced through coding levels, they earned fun rewards like badges, accessories, and even virtual pets! 🐾✨

To top off the day, every student received a certificate celebrating their Kodable achievements—making Education Technology Day both fun and memorable!

07/16/2025

Candace Hoover…we are still celebrating with you!

Triton High School in Erwin in Harnett County will soon be home to a state-of-the-art gaming and esports lab.

06/05/2025

🎥✨ What an AWESOME video spotlighting the amazing work happening at Northwest Harnett Elementary!

A huge shoutout to our incredible Instructional Technology Facilitator, Beth Babcock, for capturing and sharing this inspiring story. Your passion for showcasing innovation and student success shines through in every frame.

If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out now – you don’t want to miss this!

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04/10/2025

🐝 Students at Erwin Elementary are buzzing with excitement as technology becomes a natural part of their learning!

💻 In Kindergarten, students are building their skills in computational thinking and coding while also working on word families—combining fun and foundational learning.

🧠 Fourth graders are using BeeBots to explore cause and effect, bringing concepts to life through hands-on coding.

⚡ Our AIG students are sharpening their math skills by tackling EOG-style questions, then programming Sphero Bolts to travel to the correct answers—merging problem-solving with creativity.

✨ Technology is helping us think, create, and learn in new ways.

03/28/2025

STEM Magic Strikes Again at Overhills Elementary!
Once again, Overhills Elementary School lit up the night with an electrifying STEM event that brought students and parents together for an evening full of hands-on challenges, creative problem-solving, and family fun! The building buzzed with energy as families explored science, technology, engineering, and math activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds.

A special highlight? Students were able to select free books to take home—fueling both their imagination and their literacy journey.

A huge shout-out to Carla Butts and the phenomenal Overhills Elementary School staff for crafting such a welcoming and engaging experience. And let’s not forget the amazing Overhills High School students who stepped up as STEM coaches and guides, helping lead activities and support participants throughout the evening.

Awesome job to everyone involved—we’re already looking forward to the next one, and it’s sure to be even bigger and better!

03/21/2025

Harnett County Schools was well represented by eight of our outstanding technical staff 👨🏽‍💻👩🏾‍💻 at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCET) Conference! They were leaders in every session as they collaborated, shared best practices, and explored the latest innovations in educational technology. 💡💻 !

02/28/2025

🚗💡 🚀 Amazing Innovation by Coats Elementary Buzzin' Brainiacs! 💡🎉

Coats Elementary's Buzzin' Brainiacs have taken STEM learning to the next level by designing and programming a driverless car using a Sphero robot! 🚗💻

Through teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving, these young innovators built self-driving Sphero cars and put their designs to the test in an exciting race! 🏎️⚡

👏 Way to go, future engineers! The world needs your bright ideas!

02/20/2025

Way to rep the MediaTech group, Kathleen!
We are so excited for you! A well-deserved honor.✨

🌟Congratulations to our amazing School Library Media Coordinator, Kathleen Rutan, on being named the Johnsonville Elementary School Teacher of the Year!🌟❤️🦅

01/21/2025

Mrs. Moton's second class at Dunn Elementary took their learning to a whole new level with ClassVR! This week we dove into the fascinating world of animal habitats, using virtual reality to explore jungles, oceans, deserts, and more! From discovering where polar bears roam to stepping into the depths of the rainforest, the kids were amazed by how technology brought their lessons to life. It was a fun and interactive way to learn about the different ecosystems that animals call home!

12/11/2024

Celebrating Excellence at the North Carolina Artificial Intelligence Summit!

A huge congratulations to our district’s Generative AI Implementation Team—Sid Lathan, Julie Carson, Ginean Royal, Travin Hazelrigg, and Christina Rimbach—for their outstanding presentations at the North Carolina Artificial Intelligence Summit!

Their innovative ideas, deep insights, and practical strategies showcased not only their expertise but also their dedication to advancing AI in education. From sharing impactful success stories to providing actionable solutions, they represented our district with professionalism and excellence.

Thank you, Sid, Julie, Ginean, Travin, and Christina, for being trailblazers in AI integration and for inspiring educators across North Carolina. Your hard work is paving the way for transformative learning experiences for our students!