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WELDON, NC 26 MAY 2023- Weldon City Schools Superintendent Dr. Dannie Williams will leave the school system effective May 31, 2023. Dr. Williams will return to his home in central North Carolina to be with his family.

“I have enjoyed my time in Weldon, and I will miss the students, families, and staff there,” offered Dr. Williams. “We accomplished so much in such a small amount of time, and I can take solace knowing that the school system is in a place to build on the success of this past year,” he added. “I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to serve as Superintendent in Weldon, and this has been a great capstone to my career in public education,” Dr. Williams concluded.

Superintendent Williams began the school year with the school system deemed in low-performing status by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. By mid-year, that status was removed from the school system due to the majority of the schools within the system no longer deemed low-performing (on an individual school basis). Dr. Williams' first year as Superintendent was highlighted by the securing of funds from the state to build a new combined middle and high school.

The North Carolina Business Committee for Education has taken the opportunity to highlight a certain field that is very important to North Carolina, by giving away two awards specifically for educators in agriculture. Agriculture has long been a major contributor to NC's economy, and Smithfield Foods understands how important it is to support educators in this field. Educators are a direct link to the future workforce, and the only way to ensure students are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow is to equip their teachers with everything they need to succeed. This year, one of the teachers chosen to receive the Governor's Education Discovery is from Weldon City Schools- Ms. Anna Bello. Congratulations!

Weldon City Schools Superintendent Thankful For First Year

WELDON, NC 23 MAY 2023- Today marks the last day of classes for students and teachers in Weldon City Schools (WCS) for the 2022-23 school year. And, it is the completion of the first year as Superintendent of WCS for Dr. Dannie T. Williams. Dr. Williams arrived in Weldon just before the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, and he hit the ground running to make good on his goal to work for and support the students, staff, and families of Weldon City Schools.

“This has been an amazing year,” offered Superintendent Williams. “This has been a team effort with our teachers and staff, and what we’ve done in this first year is just the first step in our continued path of success,” he added. “Being able to watch our students grow and learn, and witnessing how our staff has taken more ownership of their roles throughout the year is invigorating,” Dr. Williams concluded.

Superintendent Williams began the school year with the school system deemed in low-performing status by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. By mid-year, that status was removed from the school system due to the majority of the schools within the system no longer deemed low-performing (on an individual school basis). Dr. Williams' first year as Superintendent is highlighted by the securing of funds from the state to build a new combined middle and high school. Design plans and work for the new school has already begun.

“Most importantly, I want to thank our staff and families for their continued support, and let’s keep pushing forward to build on the work we’ve already done,” said Superintendent Williams.

As the construction of the new combined middle and high schools moves along, students from Weldon High School will have to transition to the current Weldon Middle School building during construction of the new school. This transition will occur at the END on the 2023-24 school year, once the last semester has concluded.