Onslow County Schools spotlight student achievements, Red Ribbon Week winners and All-State selections
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The board recognized Red Ribbon Week banner contest winners across elementary, middle and high schools, announced 11 students selected for regional and state string honors, and shared a community music collaboration video for the holidays.
The Onslow County Board of Education used its good-news spotlight to recognize schools and students for Red Ribbon Week participation and for music program honors.
Communications officer Mister Anderson introduced Kelly Knapp of Community Prevention Services to present awards for a Red Ribbon Week banner contest. Winners were recognized across five categories at the elementary, middle and high school levels; principals and staff from schools including Swansboro Elementary, Jacksonville Commons Middle School, Northside High School, Clyde Erwin Elementary, Newbridge Middle School, Hunters Creek Elementary and others were named during presentations.
Dr. Lisa Peel, director of continuous school improvement and cultural arts, recognized 11 Onslow County students selected for the North Carolina All-State Honors Orchestra and the Southeast Honor String Festival at UNCG, listing participating students and their directors from Jacksonville High School, Richlands High School, Swansboro High School, White Oak High School and others. Dr. Peel and staff praised students' competitive auditions and festival performances.
The board also mentioned a collaborative O Holy Night video by students and a local church (Cape Carteret area) that will be shared on the district's website. The spotlight segment concluded with board and public appreciation for the students and sponsors.