08/18/2026
WHAT A WAY TO KICK OFF THE 2026–27 SCHOOL YEAR!
Today, the ECPS FAMILY came together for the 2026–27 Edgecombe County Public Schools Convocation—a morning filled with school spirit, celebration, student voices, community, and a shared commitment to an amazing year ahead!
From the presentation of colors by the Tarboro High School Air Force JROTC and the National Anthem performed by the SouthWest Edgecombe High School Band, directed by Wayne Holloway and Ty Matson, inspiring remarks from our Board Chair Rev. Raymond Privott and community partners Edgecombe County Manager Eric Evans, Edgecombe Community College President Dr. Greg McLeod, and Sheriff Clee Atkinson—we were reminded of the power of community and partnership.
One of the highlights of the morning was hearing directly from our ECPS students during our Student Panel: Kamryn Shaw (EECHS), Reginald Bess, II (THS), Marco Moreno (SWEHS), Kamari Pittman (NEHS), and Jada Smith (EDGE Academy). Their voices, perspectives, confidence, and honesty reminded us exactly why we do this work every day.
We were also proud to celebrate our incredible Beginning Teachers of the Year and Teachers of the Year—and a very special CONGRATULATIONS goes out to our DISTRICT WINNERS:
David Price, Jr. (SouthWest Edgecombe High School), Beginning Teacher of the Year – District Winner
Hart Bailey (SouthWest Edgecombe High School), Teacher of the Year – District Winner
And you KNOW we had to bring the ENERGY during the Roll Call of Schools! Our ECPS schools showed up and showed OUT with pride and spirit!
BIG SHOUT OUT to Stocks Elementary School—our 2026–27 Convocation Roll Call WINNER! Stocks brought the ENERGY, the SCHOOL SPIRIT, and the NOISE and took home the win! Way to represent, Stocks Elementary!
A special thank you to our ECPS Board of Education, community partners, students, staff, School Resource Officers, and everyone who helped make today’s Convocation a success.
Here’s to an incredible 2026–27 school year!
ONE ECPS FAMILY!
