Edenton-Chowan Public Schools
"...Excellence through Transforming Experiences..."
800 N. Oakum Street Edenton, N.C. 27932
(252) 482-4436 (252) 482-7309 (fax)
Sonya Rinehart Named 2024 Regional Principal of the Year
Congratulations to Principal Sonya Rinehart, who has earned the distinction of being the 2024 Wells Fargo Northeast Regional Principal of the Year!
Ms. Rinehart shares a vision to transform learning experiences for students so they may elevate their life position. She has worked passionately to offer opportunities for students to explore their talents and grow to be global citizens. Under her leadership, the school has bolstered their Career and Technical Student Organizations by building partnerships with local industry and our Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Rinehart is also a pilot school with Participate Learning to integrate global, social and emotional competencies into core instruction to support the state’s “Portrait of a Graduate.” These relationships emphasize Ms. Rinehart’s commitment to graduate students with the competencies required to be career and college ready!
Brittney Lopez Named 2023-2024 ECPS Assistant Principal of the Year
Congratulations to Chowan Middle School Assistant Principal Ms. Brittney Lopez for being selected by her peers to be the 2023-2024 Edenton-Chowan Schools Assistant Principal of the Year!
Ms. Lopez brings a deep passion for growing teachers and a joy for helping students make healthy choices every single day! CMS is a National Forum Schools to Watch and Ms. Lopez is a leader to watch!
Michelle Dewees Named 2023-2024 ECPS Teacher of the Year
We are THRILLED to announce DF Walker Elementary School third grade teacher Ms. Michelle Dewees as our 2023-24 District Teacher of the Year! Ms. Dewees uses relationships to build trust with her students to push them to reach their greatest potential! She epitomizes being a Champion for Children!
Congratulations, Ms. Dewees!
Dani Fisher Named 2023-2024 ECPS Brenda B. Winborne Beginning Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to John A. Holmes High School Career and Technical Education teacher Ms. Dani Fisher for being the 2023-24 recipient of the Brenda B. Winborne Beginning Teacher of the Year Award! Ms. Fisher brings out our students' culinary talents by inspiring a love for food and a desire to bring joy to others!
This award is given in honor and memory of Mrs. Winborne who retired from the school system with 30 years of service. She served as a teacher, a teacher evaluator for the district, an assistant principal and a principal at Chowan Middle School. She was recognized during her tenure as principal as the regional principal of the year. After retiring, Mrs. Winborne served as the Beginning Teacher Coordinator for the school system and a supervisor of student teachers for East Carolina University for several years before completely retiring from work in education. She was a role model and mentor to many people over her years of service as an excellent educator.
Internet ENG 2.pdfInternet Eng.pdfPrepare Now for a Successful 2023-2024 School Year!
OEL-LetsGetReady.pdfLetsGetReady-Spanish.pdf2023-2024 Teachers of the Year, Instructional Assistants of the Year, and Brenda B. Winborne Beginning Teacher of the Year
John A. Holmes Teacher of the Year: Nicole Exum
Instructional Assistant of the Year: Patrice Bell
Chowan Middle School Teacher of the Year: Shannon Byrum
Chowan Middle School Instructional Assistant of the Year: Casaundra Scellato
D.F. Walker Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Michelle Dewees
D.F. Walker Elementary School Instructional Assistant of the Year: Shavonne Overton
White Oak School Teacher of the Year: Tracy Faircloth
Instructional Assistant of the Year: Tonia Walton
Brenda B. Winborne Beginning Teacher of the Year for JAH:
Danielle Fenz
Brenda B. Winborne Beginning Teacher of the Year for CMS:
Lexsene Beasley
Brenda B. Winborne Beginning Teacher of the Year for DFW:
Kaitlyn Smith
Brenda B. Winborne Beginning Teacher of the Year for WOS:
Brooklyn Goodwin
DCRI One Pager.pdfPartnering with Families and Caregivers SoR.pdfChowan Cares PreK Program Information
TSI/LPD Notification Information
2023 Low Performing Letter.pdf2023 Spanish Low Performing Letter (2).docx.pdfIn the calendar to the right, each school and the district has their own color.
Blue = ECPS District Calendar
Green = John A. Holmes High School
Red = Chowan Middle School
Purple = D. F. Walker Elementary School.
Yellow = White Oak Elementary School
TITLE IX
The school system does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and federal regulations to not discriminate in such a manner. This requirement extends to admission and employment. The board will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of sex, including any form of sexual harassment as that term is defined under Title IX, in any program or activity of the school system.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may be referred to the Title IX coordinator and/or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator: Ms. Virginia Jones, vjones@ecps.k12.nc.us
Office Address: 800 N. Oakum St. Edenton, NC 27932
Phone Number: (252)-482-4436
Edenton Chowan Schools Prize Patrol surprised two of our staff this morning with Teacher of the Year and Instructional Assistant of the Year. Congratulations to JAH Teacher of the Year, Nicole Exum and Instructional Assistant of the Year Patrice Bell. Congratulations and thank you both for your service and dedication to our students.