West Craven High Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Night

On Monday, September 15th, West Craven High School hosted an incredible evening of celebration, culture, and community during its annual Hispanic Heritage Night.

Students, families, and community members came together to enjoy delicious food, festive music, and engaging games, all while honoring the rich traditions and contributions of Hispanic heritage. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for connection, learning, and fun in a welcoming atmosphere.

A special thank you goes out to the students who spearheaded the planning and coordination. Their leadership, creativity, and hard work were instrumental in making the evening a tremendous success.

Events like Hispanic Heritage Night highlight the importance of celebrating cultural diversity, fostering inclusivity, and strengthening the bonds between schools and the community.

Students and Staff at Ben D Quinn Elementary 9/11 Ceremony

State Superintendent Mo Green continues his Strategic Plan regional tour in the southeast on Friday, Sept. 26. Mr. Green hopes to see you in Jacksonville at 5:30 PM

Details & registration: go.ncdpi.gov/southeast

🌟 Welcoming New Leadership in the Business Office 🌟

We are excited to announce new leadership and role changes within our Craven County Schools Business Department! Please join us in congratulating three outstanding team members:

• Heidi Daly (pictured center) – Finance Officer
• Karri Rogers (pictured right) – Assistant Finance Officer
• Jessica King (pictured left) – Payroll Administrator

About Heidi Daly

Originally from Colorado, Heidi relocated to North Carolina with her husband—who also teaches in the district—nearly two years ago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Colorado State University and began her career in public accounting before advancing into finance leadership roles.

Her experience includes serving five years as Finance Director for a local parks and recreation district, followed by a decade as Chief Finance Officer in the outdoor recreation and tourism industry. Before joining Craven County Schools, Heidi served as CFO for Cañon City School District in Colorado for three years.

Alongside her professional work, she has served as Treasurer for three nonprofits and currently consults for two educational nonprofits. She is passionate about giving back to her community and is excited to serve in her new role.

“I look forward to getting to know more of you and working together to support our students,” said Heidi.

About Karri Rogers

Karri holds a BA in Business Management and Marketing and has been a valued member of Craven County Schools since 2013. She began her CCS journey as a bookkeeper at West Craven Middle before transitioning to the Finance Office as a Payroll Specialist. In 2016, she became Payroll Administrator, where she built a wealth of expertise ensuring employees are paid accurately within state and local guidelines.

Now, Karri steps into the role of Assistant Finance Officer.

“I am excited to continue providing support for our educators, students, and my dedicated team as the Assistant Finance Officer for CCS,” Karri shared.

About Jessica King

Jessica is a proud graduate of West Craven High School and is currently pursuing her master’s degree at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She brings valuable experience to her new role, having previously served in Accounts Payable with Craven County Schools.

Jessica’s strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence have made her a trusted member of the finance team. Originally from Vanceboro, she is passionate about serving the school system she once attended as a student.

“I am most excited to continue supporting the employees of Craven County Schools and contributing to the success of the finance team,” said Jessica.

This leadership transition strengthens our Business Department team and ensures continued excellence in financial stewardship for Craven County Schools. Congratulations to Heidi, Karri, and Jessica on their new roles!