PSRC Board of Education Meeting Highlights – March 10, 2026
The Public Schools of Robeson County Board of Education met Tuesday evening to celebrate student achievement, recognize staff, and discuss important district updates.
Pledge of Allegiance
Battle of the Books teams from Littlefield Middle School led the pledge of allegiance during the meeting.
Lumbee Tribe Recognition
The Board presented a proclamation congratulating the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on achieving full federal recognition — a historic milestone more than a century in the making. We are proud of our strong partnership with the Lumbee Tribe and look forward to the opportunities this brings to our students and community.
Statewide Communication Awards
PSRC earned three Gold Awards from the North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) recognizing excellence in communications, including graphic design and special events/programs.
March Impact Award Recipients
Marilyn Sanderson, School Nurse (Rowland Norment Elementary School & Littlefield Middle) – Classified Impact Award
Mary Watson, 3rd Grade Teacher (Rowland Norment Elementary Schoolt) – Certified Impact Award
Both were recognized for their dedication and positive impact on students and staff across our district.
Students of Excellence Honored
Outstanding students from each PSRC high school were recognized in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce for their academic achievement, leadership, and service.
2025–2026 Student of Excellence Honorees
Recognized by the AIG Program and local Chamber of Commerce partners:
Lumberton Chamber of Commerce recognized:
Lumberton Senior High School: Laiken Wilcox, Jasmine King
PSRC Early College High School: Hannah Inman, Fabiola Baeza Navarrete
Fairmont Chamber of Commerce recognized:
Fairmont High School 2025-2026: Jatoya McLean, Dalton Hursey
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce recognized:
Purnell Swett High School: Craig Lowry, Logan Hunt
Red Springs Chamber of Commerce recognized:
Red Springs High School: Gabriella Locklear, Prudence Muhamba
St. Pauls Chamber of Commerce recognized:
St. Pauls High School-NC: James McKoy, Arista Lowery
PSRC Career Fair – March 21
Community members are invited to attend the PSRC Career Fair at Lumberton High School from 9:00–11:30 a.m. The district will be conducting on-the-spot hiring for certified and classified positions.
Teacher Workforce Update
A report from the NC Department of Public Instruction shows PSRC’s teacher attrition rate is lower than the regional rate, reflecting continued efforts to retain strong educators across the district.
PSRC Receives Clean Financial Audit
The district also received a clean financial audit, reflecting strong fiscal stewardship and responsible management of district resources.