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Martin County superintendent outlines school highlights, launches community coalition and RISE mentor program
Summary
Dr. White summarized October school activities across Martin County Schools, announced a community coalition meeting for Nov. 12 to address student needs, and introduced the RISE Mentor Program to prioritize one‑on‑one mentors for students identified as needing extra support.
Dr. White, Martin County Schools superintendent, opened the board’s Nov. 4 meeting with a roundup of school activities and district initiatives.
"We have had a busy previous month in Martin County Schools," Dr. White said, praising teachers, students and families across Williamston Primary, Rogers, South Creek, Jamesville, EJ Hayes, Riverside Middle, Martin Innovative Middle and Martin County High School. He noted hands‑on learning, character recognitions and school events and urged families to follow school newsletters and social channels.
Dr. White highlighted a free college‑application week at Martin County High School that helped more than 75 seniors submit applications during the event. He also emphasized career and technical education (CTE) and said the district is strengthening credentials so students can graduate workforce‑ready.
The superintendent announced the launch of the Martin County Schools Community Coalition and invited residents to a kickoff meeting at the Innovation Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. "Join us at the table ... to move our community forward," he said, framing the effort as a district‑wide, multi‑stakeholder approach to address challenges such as food insecurity, mentoring and parental support.
Dr. White also introduced the RISE Mentor Program (RISE = Removing Impediments to Student Excellence), describing it as an effort to match mentors with students who have been identified as needing extra support. He asked ministers, community service groups, parents, business owners and community activists to participate in the program.
The superintendent closed by thanking staff and parents for the month’s accomplishments and by reiterating that the district considers itself a community school system.
