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Pitt County Board spotlights bus drivers, thespians, FFA leader, journalists and educators ahead of new year
Summary
At its Aug. 4 meeting the board recognized bus drivers who won the DMV District 1 rodeo, J. H. Rose Thespian troupe honors, state FFA vice president Walt Moore, J.H. Rose journalism awards, a student selected for an electric youth tour, two staff who earned ICF coach certification, and launched an "I Love Our Schools" campaign.
Pitt County Schools used Monday—s board meeting to highlight student achievement and staff accomplishments ahead of the 2025-26 school year.
Transportation staff recognized three bus drivers who represented Pitt County at the DMV District 1 Bus Rodeo. The district said its drivers tested skills such as precision and safety; Joshua Briley placed first in the district and later finished 10th at the state competition. Board members thanked drivers for their role in safely transporting students.
The board honored J. H. Rose High School—s International Thespian Society troupe 894 for earning superior ratings and two ESPY awards at the International Thespian Festival; the troupe—s group musical number "Mamma Mia" received critics— choice and was performed on the festival—s main stage.
Walt Moore, a 2024 North Pitt High School graduate and a newly elected state FFA vice president, was introduced. Moore, who helped welcome more than 4,300 attendees to the state FFA convention this summer, is now a rising sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill.
J. H. Rose—s journalism program and its student editors were also recognized for multiple awards from the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association, including several first-place entries to be featured in that organization—s Book of Firsts.
DH Conley High School student Seth Hartley was congratulated after selection as one of 44 North Carolina students chosen for the 2025 Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
The board acknowledged two district staff, Courtney Atkins (teacher support coordinator) and Elizabeth Myers (career pathway specialist), for earning the Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation, a credential staff said involved more than 125 hours of coaching experience, mentor coaching and a standardized exam.
Superintendent Steve Latsiter announced a districtwide campaign, "I Love Our Schools," asking families, staff, civic groups and partners to show support on the first day of traditional school (Aug. 25) through shirts or signs. Staff said the campaign will continue beyond that day as part of an effort to build community pride.
Board members welcomed new senior staff, thanked food service and operations teams for summer work, and extended condolences to local families who lost students over the summer.
These recognitions precede a busy start to the academic year, district leaders said.
