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STEM

At Lenoir County Public Schools, STEM is more than just Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—it’s a hands-on approach to learning that sparks curiosity and prepares students for tomorrow’s opportunities.

🔬 What STEM Looks Like at LCPS

  • Inquiry‑based learning every day: Students engaged in 3D modeling, engineering challenges, interactive labs, and more

  • Science Olympiad: Our elementary schools broke participation records at the annual event—spanning nine schools with over 300 participants

  • Authentic experiences like mock crime‑labs, environmental experiments, and robotics build problem‑solving and teamwork skills.

🌐 Support & Partnerships

  • North Carolina DPI’s STEM initiatives back LCPS with strategic guidance and recognition, emphasizing real-world readiness

  • LCPS teachers benefit from resources through state networks like the NC STEM Center, SMTC, and Burroughs Welcome-funded programs

🎙️ Voices from the Classroom

“STEM today is about engagement—it’s strategies that help students think, solve problems, and grow academically.”
— Dr. Michael Moon, Principal, E.B. Frink

“We want our school to feel like a construction zone: active and full of learning.”
— Dr. Heather Walston, Principal, Contentnea-Savannah

🌱 Why STEM Matters

In North Carolina, over 400,000 STEM jobs exist, with demand growing as industries evolve

  • Research shows hands-on STEM engagement:

    • Enhances academic performance

    • Reduces absenteeism

    • Increases graduation and college readiness

 

LCPS’s approach ensures all students develop the critical thinking and collaboration skills essential in today’s world.