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Apple Distinguished Schools

Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to be home to 15 Apple Distinguished Schools, recognized for creating innovative, student-centered learning environments that inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through our district-wide partnership with Apple, students and staff use technology as a tool to explore ideas, solve problems, and create meaningful learning experiences every day.

At LCPS, innovation is not just about devices — it is about empowering students to think differently, engage deeply, and prepare for their future.

Apple in Our Classrooms

 

Student Creativity
Students create videos, podcasts, digital books, artwork, and presentations that bring learning to life and allow them to showcase their understanding in meaningful ways.

Collaboration & Communication
Technology helps students work together, share ideas, and connect learning across classrooms and grade levels.

Real-World Learning
Students engage in hands-on projects, problem-solving activities, STEM challenges, and interactive lessons that prepare them for future careers and opportunities.

Empowered Teachers
Teachers participate in ongoing professional learning and use Apple tools to design engaging, personalized instruction that meets the needs of every learner.

See Innovation at Work

Voices from our Schools

"OUR APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS REPRESENT A DISTRICT-WIDE COMMITMENT TO INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND MEANINGFUL STUDENT LEARNING."

-MELISSA LYNCH, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL LEARNING AND AIG

"AT SOUTH LENOIR, BEING AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL HAS ALLOWED US TO CREATE A CULTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES LEARNING EVERY DAY, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO CREATE, COLLABORATE, AND EXPLORE BEYOND TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM BOUNDARIES."

-SARAH YORK, DIGITAL LEARNING SPECIALIST

Impact Beyond the Classroom

Having the most Apple Distinguished Schools in North Carolina reflects LCPS’ commitment to preparing students for the future through innovative teaching and meaningful learning experiences. Technology is used as a tool to support student voice, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in every classroom.

These experiences help students become confident learners, effective communicators, and future-ready leaders while creating engaging environments where all students can thrive.