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Graduating students tell board how Edgecomb schools shaped their paths
Summary
Two members of the Class of 2026 spoke at the board meeting about their educational journeys, crediting teachers and programs for building confidence and leadership. The district reported scholarship totals and postsecondary outcomes.
Two recent graduates spoke at the Edgecomb County Board of Education meeting about how district programs and staff helped shape their confidence and postsecondary plans.
Tamita Fox, a North Edgecomb High School graduate, described attending several district schools since Head Start and credited teachers such as Del Monica Dick and staff including Jessica Parker for notices and encouragement during difficult times. "ECPS has taught me many valuable lessons... I am confident in who I am, proud of how I've become, and prepared to face the future with courage," she said.
Nas Johnson, a Tarbor High graduate, described transitioning into the district and how athletics, leadership camp and staff mentors helped him build character and public-speaking confidence. Both students named multiple staff who supported them and urged younger students to "be yourself" and persevere.
District staff used the segment to highlight postsecondary outcomes for the Class of 2026: WorkKeys counts were reported at 15 platinum, 57 gold and 69 silver; staff said about 80% of graduates left with an immediate plan to enroll, enlist or be employed and that total scholarship awards for the class of 2026 amounted to $2,494,868.
Why it matters: These student reflections were presented as part of the district's "making of a graduate" initiative and were used to frame ongoing work on college, career and workforce readiness. Board members and staff praised the students and the counseling teams that helped secure scholarships and postsecondary plans.
Next steps: The district said it will continue efforts to push postsecondary outcomes toward a stated 100% goal by refining supports and monitoring WorkKeys and other readiness measures.
