PCS Names Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
On Thursday October 15th Dr. Kirby Maness, Principal Ayden Grifton High School, was named the 2027 Principal of the Year and Megan Harrell, Assistant Principal Farmville Middle School, was named the 2027 Assistant Principal of the Year. Both were recognized during the district’s annual Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year celebration at Rock Springs Center, sponsored by Pitt County Farm Bureau. “Strong leadership continues to drive our progress in Pitt County Schools, and this recognition reflects that,” Superintendent Dr. Steve M. Lassiter Jr. said. “Dr. Maness and Ms. Harrell are student-first leaders who leave no stone unturned when it comes to helping our students grow and achieve at higher levels.”
Congratulations to all the finalists:
Dr. Paul Briney, Principal Wintergreen Primary & Intermediate Schools
Dr. Norman McDuffie, Principal Pactolus School
Taimak Willis, Principal Northwest Elementary School
Courtney Dubis, Assistant Principal Wellcome Middle School
Tiffany Jenkins, Assistant Principal G.R. Whitfield School
Aaron Rountree, Assistant Principal J.H. Rose High School
Ryan Stockdale, Assistant Principal Ayden-Grifton High School
Monique Warren, Assistant Principal J.H. Rose High School
October is National Principals Month. Thank you to the incredible principals who support students and staff every day. If you have not done so yet be sure to let a principal know how much you appreciate them!
2026 General Election and the Impact on Public Schools
Public education is shaped every day by decisions made at every level of government. Federal officials play a role in enforcing civil rights laws and providing additional funding for students who need extra support. State lawmakers are responsible for instructional costs, setting academic standards and testing requirements and establishing statewide education policies. Local officials are responsible for costs of school buildings including maintenance and school boards are responsible for the hiring of district superintendents. This November, voters will elect leaders who will directly impact Pitt County Schools for years to come — and vote on two statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot that could reshape how public goods, including public schools, are funded across North Carolina.
So what does that mean for our community? And how can YOU make a difference?
The answer is simple: be an informed voter and make a plan to vote. Public schools belong to the community, and one of the most powerful ways to support them is by participating in the democratic process.
In-Person Early Voting –
Friday October 30th polls open 8:00 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday October 31st polls open 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
In-Person Early Voting sites
- Pitt County Agricultural Center – 403 Government Circle, Greenville
- Pitt County Cultural Arts & Rec – 4561 County Home Road, Greenville
- County Office Complex – 1717 West 5th Street, Greenville
- Eastern Pitt (Simpson Town Hall) – 2768 Thompson Street, Simpson
- ECU Student Center – 510 East 10th Street, Greenville
- Winterville Fire Station – 2593 Railroad Street, Winterville
Early voting allows any eligible voter to cast a ballot at any early‑voting site in the county.
Election Day –
Tuesday November 3rd polls open 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
YOUR VOICE matters. YOUR VOTE matters. And together, we can support the future of Pitt County’s children.
Click HERE to access the Board of Education Candidate Spotlight and General Election Voter Guide
Save the Date – 2027 Kindergarten 101 Workshops
Kindergarten 101 is an annual workshop and is designed for families who have a child who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Local education experts collaborate to provide information and answer questions about the start of the kindergarten experience. Presenters include PCS Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction; PCS Director of Data, Research and Accountability: PCS Executive Director of Student Services; PCS Elementary School Principal; PCS Elementary School Principal; School Nurse Program Director; Local Pediatrician; and a parent who has recently had a child start kindergarten.
2027 Workshop Dates
-Tuesday January 26th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
-Thursday January 28th 9:00 am – 11:00 am
The workshop will also be offered in Spanish. The date and time for the Spanish workshop will be announced soon.
