Yanira Vanegas Scott for Lee County Board of Education

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🌸🐣 Happy Easter 🐣🌸

On behalf of Yanira Scott, we would like to wish our students, families, educators, and community a joyful and peaceful Easter.

This season is a reminder of hope, renewal, and the importance of coming together to support one another. We are grateful for the dedication of our teachers, staff, and families who continue to uplift and inspire our students every day.

May this time bring rest, reflection, and meaningful moments with loved ones.

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter! 💛
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🌸🐣 Feliz Pascua 🐣🌸

En nombre de Yanira Scott, queremos desear a nuestros estudiantes, familias, educadores y a toda la comunidad una Pascua llena de alegría y paz.

Esta temporada nos recuerda la esperanza, la renovación y la importancia de unirnos para apoyarnos unos a otros. Agradecemos la dedicación de nuestros maestros, personal y familias que continúan apoyando e inspirando a nuestros estudiantes cada día.

Que este tiempo les brinde descanso, reflexión y momentos significativos con sus seres queridos.

¡Les deseamos una maravillosa Pascua! 💛

🇺🇸 Lee County — Get Out and Vote!

If you haven’t already voted in the 2026 Primary, make a plan to do it today!

Step 1: Find your precinct here:
https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

Step 2: Find your voting location for your precinct here:
https://cms5.revize.com/revize/leecounty/Document%20Center/Department/Election/Election%2026/Voting%20Locations%2026.png?t=202511141141240&t=202511141141240

Step 3: Go to your assigned voting location tomorrow — bring your ID — between 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM and cast your vote!

Every vote matters. Every voice counts.

👉 Have you made your voting plan yet?

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🇺🇸 Condado de Lee — ¡Sal a Votar!

Si todavía no has votado en las Primarias de 2026, ¡haz un plan para hacerlo hoy!

Paso 1: Encuentra tu precinto aquí:
https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

Paso 2: Encuentra tu lugar de votación según tu precinto aquí:
https://cms5.revize.com/revize/leecounty/Document%20Center/Department/Election/Election%2026/Voting%20Locations%2026.png?t=202511141141240&t=202511141141240

Paso 3: Ve a tu lugar de votación asignado mañana — lleva tu identificación — entre las 6:30 AM y las 7:30 PM y emite tu voto.

Cada voto importa. Cada voz cuenta.

👉 ¿Ya hiciste tu plan para votar?

Make sure to get out and vote today! 🗳️

Here are the ballot options. If you’re registered as unaffiliated, you’ll have the opportunity to choose which ballot you’d like to vote on.

Let’s make this primary count! 

Sample ballots are available now for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election. You can find them on our website at LeeCountyNC.gov/Elections or at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

Make sure to go vote today!!

Lee County Primary Election is tomorrow at your precinct. Don't know your precinct? Go to vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup to find out.

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted, and I believe it’s only fair to provide an update.

In full transparency, we will not meet the signature goal before next week’s deadline. But if you know me, you know I don’t walk away from something I strongly believe in.

Over the last 2½ months, we have sparked meaningful conversations about civic engagement and what it truly means to participate in our local democracy. I’ve had powerful discussions with young people and others in our community who are asking thoughtful, informed questions. Many have stepped forward wanting to better understand voting, civic responsibility, and how to make their voices heard.

So here’s where we go from here.

First: If you still have petition sheets, please let me know so we can turn them in to the Board of Elections by Monday.

Second: After consulting with the Board of Elections, we will begin again next election cycle. Yes, that means starting fresh with signatures — but now we understand the process more clearly and strategically than ever before.

Third: We are working to determine the earliest possible submission date for the next cycle so we have ample time to gather the required signatures.

And most importantly — I am moving forward. I will continue this journey as an unaffiliated candidate for our local Board of Education.

These past months have revealed a lot. We’ve seen support. We’ve seen criticism. We’ve seen opinions on how things “should” have been done. That’s part of stepping into public service. I welcome it.

If you believe in my stance on education, in independent leadership, and in keeping the focus on students, teachers, and families — I ask you to stay with me.

This is not the end. It’s the beginning of doing it even better.

Lee County primaries: Candidate Q&A North Carolina will hold primary elections on March 3, and early voting begins on Thursday, running through February 28. Democrats and Republicans in Lee County both have multiple races on the prim…

Lee County Schools will be fully CLOSED tomorrow, February 2, 2026 for a good old-fashioned snow day.

Please see the note from Dr. Chris Dossenbach.

"Dear families,
Days like today don't come often for us. It is a reminder that learning also happens in moments of joy, wonder and play. So stay warm, be safe and let kids be kids - sled, laugh and soak it all in. School will be back soon enough so go enjoy a good old-fashioned snow day!

Lee County Schools will be closed tomorrow (2/2/2026) for students and staff.

With gratitude,
Chris Dossenbach"

You heard it from Dr. Dossenbach! No school tomorrow! Go have a blast!

Students should hold onto the remote work packets that were sent home on Friday in case they are needed later in the week, but they do not need to complete them for tomorrow! Stay safe & make some great memories!

💬 Let’s Talk: What Does It Mean To You To Be Unaffiliated?

I recently received the message below👇🏼😊

I’d like to open this up for respectful community discussion — because this is exactly why I chose to run unaffiliated.

Being unaffiliated to me does not mean having no opinions.
It means I am not owned by a political party.
It means I listen to our community first — parents, teachers, students, and taxpayers.

I believe there are good ideas on both sides — and I also believe both parties have gone too far at times, especially when politics interferes with education. Our teachers want to teach. Our students deserve to come first. Our schools should not be battlegrounds for political agendas.

My focus is:
✅ Putting students first
✅ Supporting teachers
✅ Using community resources to strengthen education
✅ Keeping our rural schools strong for future generations

Respectful differences are part of a healthy democracy.

So I’d love to hear from you:

👉 What do YOU think an unaffiliated candidate should look like?
👉 What matters most to you in our schools?

Let’s keep this respectful and focused on our kids and our community. 💙📚