A special thank you to our students from Bladen Lakes Primary School—Leonardo Alvarado, Cailyn Knuth, Ava Dorsett, Olivia Burton, and Zoe Skinner—who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Spotlights & Recognitions
The BOE Approved….
2025-2026 Code of Conduct
Renewal of the Driver Ed Contract for 25-26
Bladen Lakes Primary Fencing Project
Bladen Lakes Primary was recognized for their success at the North Carolina Elementary Beta Convention:
Leonardo Alvarado, 1st Place, Black & White Photography and 3rd Place, 4th Grade Spelling
Cailyn Knuth, 2nd Place, Cake Decorating
Marleigh Williams, 3rd Place, Digital Art
Olivia Burton, 3rd Place, Performing Arts-Variety Act and 1st place, Woodworking
Scarlet Stephens, 4th Place, Pottery
Zoe Skinner, 4th Place, Recyclable Art
Gustavo Diaz Lennon, 4th Place, Sculpture Elementary
BLP Beta Sponsors:
Angela Butcher
Emilee Higgins
Katiesha Hayes-Jones
Markeisha Munn
Additionally, at the State Beta Convention Bladen Lakes Betas placed….
3rd in Apparel Design
1st in Club Trading Pin
3rd in Engineering
2nd in Songfest
1st in Three Dimensional Design, and
1st in Two Dimensional Design
Bladenboro Middle School was recognized for their success at the North Carolina Elementary and Junior Beta Conventions:
Elementary Beta Club
Annabelle Bordeaux, 2nd Place, 5th Grade Math
Liam Durden, 2nd Place, Painting
Nora Chadwick, 1st Place, Performing Arts Variety Act and Premier Performer in Signing
Junior Beta Club
Caitlynn Marie McLaurin, 2nd Place, Black & White Photography
Madisyn Butler, 3rd Place, Color Photography
Jackson Britt, 2nd Place, Digital Art
Maycee Kinlaw, 3rd Place, 8th Grade Health & Physical Education
Tyler Thurman, 2nd Place, 6th Grade Language Arts
Haidyn Nance, Premier Performer, Dance
Rachel Cummings, Premier Performer
Hazel Cummings, Premier Performer
Ashanti Nava, 4th Place, Recyclable Art
Beta Sponsors
Ashley Johnson
Marlene Walters
Nicole Kinlaw
Jessica Rhodes
Additionally, at the State Beta Convention Bladen Lakes Betas placed….
5th in the Elementary Campaign Skit
4th in Elementary Digital Portfolio
5th in Elementary Performing Arts Small Group
3rd in Elementary Technology
2nd in Elementary Three Dimensional Design
3rd in Junior Apparel Design
3rd in Junior Performing Arts Trio - Variety Act
1st in Junior Performing Arts Large Group
3rd in Junior Technology
2nd in Junior Three Dimensional Design, and
3rd in Junior Two Dimensional Design
The Clarkton School of Discovery Beta Club was recognized for their success at the North Carolina Junior Beta Convention:
Zariah Dill, NC Junior Beta President
Keyasia Jackson, 2nd Place, 6th Grade Computer Science Principles
Amanda Bollinger, 4th Place, Digital Art Junior and 4th Place, 8th Grade Social Studies
Josi Ward, 1st Place, 6th Grade Health & Physical Education
Shawn Davisson, 3rd Place, 7th Grade Health & Physical Education
Pacey Nolan Pope, 1st Place, 8th Grade Health & Physical Education
Skyy Johnson, 3rd Place, 7th Grade Language Arts
Chatham Rigsbee, 2nd Place, 6th Grade Math
Callie Lindsay, Premier Performer Singer and 1st Place, 6th Grade Science
Owen Hall, 1st place, 7th Grade Science
Ronnae McLean, 3rd Place, 6th Grade Spelling
Quentine Benjamin, 1st Place, 7th Grade US History
Sponsors:
Elizabeth Priest
Melissa Singletary
Paige Priest
Peyton Fisher
Additionally, at the State Beta Convention Bladenboro Middle School Betas placed….
1st in Accessorized Design
1st in Campaign Skit
1st in Digital Portfolio
5th in Performing Arts Large Group
2nd in Scrapbook
3rd in Service Learning Showcase
2nd in Songfest, and
1st in Two Dimensional Design
The BOE recognized the East Bladen High School Envirothon team for their success this year at the regional Envirothon.
Malachi Mckoy
Tyler Eason
Tyler Gooden
Jacye Hatcher
Dylan Register
Club Sponsor, Erik Hartsfield
Students from East and West Bladen were recognized for earning their National Restaurant Association Food Manager Certification—ServSafe.
East Bladen High School
Amari Parker
Stone Horne
Tatum Allen
Mekhi Cain
Tristan Walters
Annise Hall
West Bladen High School
Ryleigh Brothers
Megan Byrd
Anna Campbell
Leslie Lemus Basilio
Greer Pope
Samantha Russ
Cassidy Wright
The East Bladen High School Lady Eagles were celebrated for their outstanding season—NCHSAA 1A State Runner Up, 1A Eastern Regional Champions, and Waccamaw Conference Champions.
NeNe Ward - Conference Player of the Year, 2nd Team All District, State Championship Sportsmanship Award
Nevaeh Brown
Aaliyah Monroe
Ariel Cromartie
Cabria Baldwin
Tyliah Freeman
Tatum Allen
Sana’a Singletary
Taylor Dowless
Laila Smith - State Championship Outstanding Player and 3rd Team All District
Nia McKoy
Niyah Wooten
Julia Flowers
Daisha Graham
Patty Evers - Conference Coach of the Year
Alan West
Megan Kirby
Asha Graham
Gwen Henry
The BOE recognized the West Bladen High School Beta Club for their success at the North Carolina Senior Beta Convention:
Aaron Pait, 1st Place, 12th Grade Agriscience
Ta’mya Elliott, 3rd Place, Campaign Skit
Caroline Musselwhite, 1st Place, Color Photography Division 1
Chole Walters, 3rd Place, Digitally Enhanced Photography Division 1
Makenna Thurman, 4th Place, 11th Grade French and Premier Performer, Singer
Michael Reyes Maldonado, 1st Place, 11th Grade Math
Yuridia Santana-Dominguez, 5th Place, 12th Grade Math
Cade Allen, Premier Performer, Singer
Natalie Holland, 3rd Place, 12th Grade Psychology
Cylee Lugenbell, 4th Place, Quilling Division 1
Sponsors
Carrah Faircloth
Tara Rogers
Additionally, at the State Beta Convention West Bladen Betas placed….
5th in Performing Arts Trip, Variety Act, and
4th in Performing Arts, Large Group
The West Bladen High School Boys Basketball Team was recognized for their outstanding season—2024 Bladen Off-Road Christmas Tournament Champions, 2025 SAC-6 Conference Champions, and NCHSAA 2A Final Four—
Jackson Pait - District 2 1st Team All District
Hezekiah Adams
Demarion Bryant
Tylik McCall
Kendell Lesane
Keonta Hill
Conner Monrow
Jamari Adams Peterson
Ty’Leak Ballard
Chase Williams - SAC 6 Player of the Year, District 2 Player of the Year, and played in the North-South All Star Classic
Justin Spaulding
Hunter Hester
Riley Kline
Isaiah Robinson
Pablo Vasquez
Travis Pait - SAC 6 Coach of the Year, District 2 Coach of the Year
Jason Hemmingway
Matt Hill
Joe Harris
Brian McCleney
Darryl Rutland
Citizen Participation:
Larry Freeman spoke to the Board of Education about employee benefits
Edward Smith spoke to the BOE about plans for the former Plain View Primary School building and options available to do something with the building that supports the community.