BEAUFORT, N.C. — October 6, 2026
Carteret County Public Schools’ October 6 Board of Education recap highlighted student leadership, staff training, academic progress and a new grant for students and families facing a crisis.
$24,500 for crisis assistance
Duke Energy presented a $24,500 grant to the Carteret Education Foundation’s Crisis Assistance Fund. The district says the funding will expand support for students and families responding to disasters and other crises.
Board and school updates
The district reported that the full Board received the North Carolina School Boards Association’s Silver Bell Award for training and professional development. The meeting also recognized October as National Principals Month, featured fifth graders from Bogue Sound Elementary leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and included an update on continued academic growth and gains across the district.
The board recap also says a request to name White Oak Elementary’s backfield Hines Field will return for consideration as an action item in October 2027.
Watch the meeting
Board meeting recordings are available through the school district’s YouTube channel.
Read the full Carteret County Public Schools board recap.
Source: Carteret County Public Schools, October 6, 2026.