<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4J3rPq_0wPWGEz600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4J3rPq_0wPWGEz600" width="1320" height="743" >LENOIR COUNTY, NC — An education foundation here in the east helped support local educational initiatives by hosting an annual golf tournament and spelling bee.By holding these two events, The Lenoir County Education Foundation raised $40,000 that will be handed out to teachers who have been selected through a grant application, according to officials with LCPS.“The Lenoir County Education Foundation continues to support our schools and staff to ensure our students are getting the best education possible,” said the Chamber of Commerce president, Cale Grady. “For over 30 years, the LCEF has raised funds through the support of our community to enhance the education possibilities for our students.”According to the release, funding raised for teacher mini grants can used for endless possibilities to enhance hands on learning opportunities for students.Superintendent Brent Williams said, “The Lenoir County Education mini-grants program is a great example of strong community support for our schools and the children that we serve. Our teachers work hard to write and submit winning mini-grant proposals to secure funding to enhance instruction in their classrooms by providing additional learning experiences and opportunities for students.”"Friendly competitions like the golf tournament and adult spelling bee ignites passion and creativity, turning fundraising into a spirited challenge that not only raises money, but also celebrates community and collaboration,” said Rebecca McGann, the public information officer for LCPS.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3kNP8w_0wPWGEz600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3kNP8w_0wPWGEz600" width="648" height="365" >William said, “As a school system, we would like to thank Chamber President, Cale Grady, the Lenoir County Education Foundation, the Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce Board and members, President, Dr. Rusty Hunt, and the Lenoir Community College team, the teams of planners and organizers who worked on both events for months, and all of the participants of the golf tournament and the spelling bee. These were two outstanding events that stand as fine examples of school-community partnerships and true advocacy for giving our young people the best educational opportunities and experiences that we can provide.”The Chamber of Commerce president extended his thanks to all involved with these fundraisers a success.<blockquote>Without each of you, these events would not be possible. It is through everyone's efforts that the Mini-Grants can continue to be awarded each year.</blockquote></div></body>

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Lenoir County Education Foundation raises $40,000 to support local teachers

LENOIR COUNTY, NC — An education foundation here in the east helped support local educational initiatives by hosting an annual golf tournament and spelling bee. By holding these two events, The Lenoir County Education Foundation raised $40,000 that will be handed out to teachers who have been selected through a grant application, according to officials with LCPS.