Lenoir County Learning Academy

05/21/2026

🌟 Celebrating Excellence at LCLA! 🌟

Huge congratulations to Karla Rios Alonso on receiving a Certificate of Excellence today! In just a few short weeks, Karla has shown incredible growth and a fantastic grasp of reading and writing. We are so incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication! 📚✍️

Success takes a village, and Karla is surrounded by an amazing team of champions pushing her forward. Shoutout to Yvonne Hardy (EL Teacher), Katie McRae (English I Teacher), and Stephanie Smith (Principal) for their dedication, mentorship, and constant support.

Way to strive for success, Karla! Keep shining bright! 🎓✨

Drop a comment below to congratulate Karla on this well-deserved honor! 👇🎉

05/21/2026

🧬 Virtual Reality in the Classroom! 🥽

Mr. Freeman’s biology students took a deep dive into cell composition using VR! It was the perfect resource for reinforcement and differentiation during their "Sweet Success Focused Finish" wrap-up. Way to bring science to life, Mr. Freeman! 🙌

05/08/2026

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week at LCLA! 🍎
What an incredible week of celebration we had at Lenoir County Learning Academy! Our teachers and staff work tirelessly to support our students, and this week was all about showing them the love they deserve.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors who kept us fed and feeling appreciated with a specially themed menu all week long:

🍽️ Our Daily Appreciation Menu:
Muffin Monday: A sweet start to the week with delicious muffins sponsored by Peach House Restaurant.

Taco Tuesday: We spiced things up with a taco feast from T. L. Rodriguez Restaurant.

Wings Wednesday: The wings were a hit! Sponsored by the LCLA Culture Committee (David Suggs, Andre Corbitt, and Antonio Lawrence).

Food Truck Thursday: We enjoyed a fantastic lunch curtesy of the A & A Food Truck.

Finger Food Friday: We wrapped up the week with a wonderful spread of finger foods provided by White Rock Presbyterian Church.

🎁 Thoughtful Gifts:
Beyond the amazing food, our teachers and staff were spoiled with beautifully gift bags, journals, and sweet treats. These were masterfully crafted and organized by the talented Shimeka Wright.

This week wouldn't have been possible without the vision of our Principal, Stephanie Jones, and the hard work of our sponsors and organizing team.

Thank you to our community partners for making our educators feel like the superstars they are! 🌟

05/02/2026

🎓 The celebration continues! We had a fantastic May 1st kicking off our salute to the LCLA Class of 2026. 🌟

In case you missed it, we are officially in graduation season! These seniors have worked incredibly hard, and we are so excited to share this look at their journey and achievements.

Help us keep the momentum going—drop a "Congratulations" or a 🎉 in the comments for our amazing seniors!

04/27/2026

We are so proud of our students for their fantastic work at last week's Gifted Gala!

A huge shoutout to our talented presenters and to Ms. Tonya Brooks (Middle School ELA/Social Studies), who coordinated this wonderful event for our school:
📖 Carter Johnson and Jeremiah Joyner (Middle School) for their incredible diorama of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Carter did a wonderful job presenting, while Jeremiah handled the technical side perfectly.
🎨 Za'aire Eanes (High School) for showcasing his impressive sketchbook filled with amazing artwork.

It was wonderful to see our students' hard work so well-received by the community! 👏

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Cynthia Jarman, our 2025-2026 LCLA Teacher of the Year! 🌟

With over 20 years of service in LCPS, Ms. Jarman is recognized for her dedication to student growth and her commitment to fostering resilience and self-worth. Inspired by her parents and mentor Marian Kennedy, she brings a focus on mentorship and artistic opportunity to her Theatre Arts classroom every day.

🏆 Event Details:
Ms. Jarman will be celebrated at the 2025-2026 LCPS Teacher of the Year Banquet this Thursday, April 23.

We are proud to have her representing Lenoir County Learning Academy as we celebrate excellence across the district. Congratulations, Ms. Jarman! 🐾💙

04/16/2026

LCLA Gifted Gala Spotlight

We are pleased to announce the students representing LCLA at the 2026 LCPS Gifted Gala:
~ Za'aire Eanes (High School)
~ Carter Johnson (Middle School)
~ Jeremiah Joyner (Middle School)
The LCLA AIG program is proudly coordinated by Ms. Tonya Brooks, our Middle School ELA and Social Studies teacher.

We invite our parents and friends to come out on Tuesday to support our hardworking team! You can find all the specific event details and timing in the invitation flyer.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

🌟 What a night at LCLA! 🌟

Our Title 1 Parent Night was a huge success! From good pizza and fun games to diving into important info for the next grading period, we loved seeing our Bulldog families in the building. 🐾

The highlight of the evening? Celebrating our incredible students! Please join us in congratulating our award winners:

🏆 High School A/B Honor Roll: Ji'Mir Harris, Jah'Mare Joyner, My'kal Plymouth, Imariyana Simpson, & Michael White.
🏆 Middle School A/B Honor Roll: Ka'Mirah Fisher, Jeremiah Joyner, & Isaiah Simmons.
⭐ Teacher/Classroom Awards: Anya Brunson, Ka'Mirah Fisher, Isaiah Nelson, Isaiah Simmons, & DJ Stanley.
💪 Health/PE Stars: Caleb Taylor (MS) & Jah'Mare Joyner (HS).

📸 Student Group Pictured (L-R): Carter Johnson (8th), Jeremiah Joyner (8th), Jah'Mare Joyner (12th), DJ Stanley (6th), and Seth Standfield (12th).

03/24/2026

🌷 Happy Spring, LCLA Bulldog Family! 🐾
We can’t wait to celebrate our students with you! Join us for an evening dedicated to sharing student success, great food, fun activities, and wonderful fellowship.
✨ What: Title I Family Night Get-Together
📅 When: Monday, March 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Lenoir County Learning Academy (2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Kinston NC)
RSVP Today!
To let us know you're coming, you only need to do one (1) of the following things. Please contact:
👤 Your child’s homeroom teacher
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 252-527-4264

Let’s make it a great night together!

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Natheniel Dillahunt (HS) and Carter Johnson (MS) for their recognitions at the Lenoir County Public Schools Exceptional Children's Awards Ceremony on March 3rd.