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The North Carolina Business Committee for Education has taken the opportunity to highlight a certain field that is very important to North Carolina, by giving away two awards specifically for educators in agriculture. Agriculture has long been a major contributor to NC's economy, and Smithfield Foods understands how important it is to support educators in this field. Educators are a direct link to the future workforce, and the only way to ensure students are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow is to equip their teachers with everything they need to succeed. This year, one of the teachers chosen to receive the Governor's Education Discovery is from Weldon City Schools- Ms. Anna Bello. Congratulations!

WELDON, NC 13 APRIL 2023- Halifax Community College (HCC) hosted leaders from the John M. Belk Endowment, Education NC, and Weldon City Schools at the Advanced Manufacturing and Corporate Training Center on Wednesday, April 12th. The group included community stakeholders, industry leaders, and HCC faculty and staff, who were there to discuss how strengthened partnerships between the community and HCC can benefit all Roanoke Valley residents.

“I’m pleased that Weldon City Schools was a part of the conversation in increasing access and opportunity in workforce development to our community,” offered Dr. Dannie Williams, Superintendent of Weldon City Schools. “There’s a valuable synergy that occurs when stakeholders from across multiple arenas join to strengthen outcomes for a community,” he added.

The John M. Belk Endowment is focused on helping underrepresented students and preparing them for a productive future. They are seeking partnerships with other organizations that share their passions, in order to benefit communities across the state.

EducationNC (EdNC) works to increase academic attainment and improve the performance of North Carolina public schools by expanding educational opportunities for all students. They provide nonpartisan data, research, news, information, and analysis about major trends, issues, and challenges affecting education to residents and policymakers.

On Tuesday, January 17th, the Weldon City Schools (WCS) Steering Committee held its kickoff meeting to review the scope, calendar, and budget for the construction of a new 6th-12th grades combined middle school and high school. The funding for the school comes from state-funded lottery grants and from Halifax County.
"This is an exciting and innovative collaboration that will be transformative for the families of Weldon," said Dr. Dannie Williams, Superintendent of Weldon City Schools. "I know students, families, and staff will be thrilled to be a part of this rejuvenation," he added. "No doubt, Weldon is the best choice for families, and we'll continue to grow," Dr. Williams concluded.

100% of the Schools in Weldon City Schools Met or Exceeded Growth According to the Data for the Most Recent School Year