In honor of Arts in Education week, the WCHS Dynamic Marching Machine were invited to perform on Sept. 18 for staff at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and education leaders like NC Superintendent Mo Green in Raleigh, NC.

Accompanied by WCS Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis and WCHS principal Dr. Lionel Kato, the students took center stage on the Halifax Mall and wowed the audience with a high-energy performance that left a lasting impression with onlookers.

If you missed the performance or want to live it, check it out!

For more information about the Dynamic Marching Machine and their next move, visit WCHSBands.org.

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Warren County Middle School (WCMS) has been selected as one of just 15 schools statewide to participate in the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, a five-year, $25 million program aimed at boosting academic success and career readiness for North Carolina’s middle schoolers.

WCMS is expected to receive approximately $1.8 million in benefits over the next five years.

Funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation and led by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) in partnership with Marzano Resources, the initiative focuses on improving instruction, especially in math, and helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world career opportunities.

“This initiative offers a rare combination of financial support, professional development, and resources that can make a real difference,” said Warren County Schools Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis. “Our students and staff deserve every opportunity to grow and thrive, and this grant gives us another way to support them.”

WCMS is expected to receive approximately $1.8 million in benefits over the next five years./ Crystal Myrick (Warrenist)

As a member of the Transformative Schools Cohort, WCMS will receive focused coaching, new math resources, and career development tools tailored to meet the needs of Warren County’s students and teachers.

“The Golden LEAF Schools Initiative will allow us to strengthen our teaching practices and create more meaningful learning experiences for our students,” said WCMS Principal Michelle Dunbar. “We’re excited to see how this investment helps both our students and staff grow.”

“The Golden LEAF Schools Initiative is a powerful first step toward our goal of ensuring that North Carolina’s public schools are the best in the nation,” said North Carolina State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green. “By investing in middle school math instruction – especially in our rural and economically challenged communities – we are building a foundation that prepares every student for college, careers and lifelong community engagement.”

The selection process was highly competitive and included a rigorous application and interview process involving district and school leadership.

“Golden LEAF is proud to fund this bold, collaborative effort to improve student outcomes and build a stronger future for our state,” said Scott T. Hamilton, President and CEO of the Golden LEAF Foundation. “By investing in middle schools through research-based strategies and intensive support, we are not only strengthening academic achievement in critical areas like math but laying the groundwork for career readiness and long-term economic vitality in North Carolina’s rural communities.”

For more information about the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative visit the Golden LEAF Schools’ website.

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The Warren County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to hire Dr. Carol Montague-Davis as Superintendent.

Dr. MD, as she’s affectionately known, has been serving as Interim Superintendent since August 12, 2024. She’ll remain in the interim role until the start of her new, three-year Superintendent contract on June 1, 2025.

“Dr. MD has been doing an exceptional job leading our school district for the past seven months as Interim Superintendent,” said School Board Chair Victoria Lehman. “It’s been like a seven-month-long job interview. We’re thrilled to bring Dr. MD home for good!”

Dr. Montague-Davis was born and raised in Warren County and educated in Warren County Schools. She served as the Principal of Warren County High School for six years from 1998 to 2004. Dr. MD then moved to Winston-Salem and worked 18 years for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, serving as a high school principal and Instructional Superintendent for Continuous Improvement.

Her professional background includes extensive experience in curriculum development, discipline implementation, teacher modeling and training, and community support programs. She has worked as a classroom teacher, athletic coach, assistant principal, and principal in middle and high schools.

“It’s a dream come true to come back home and be able to serve the community that helped make me the person I am today,” Dr. MD said with a smile. “My family is here. My nieces and nephews are students in our schools. This is where my heart is. I want Warren County to have the best public schools for all our children. I’m excited to be the next Superintendent, so we continue the transformational work we started at the beginning of this school year.”

Since rejoining Warren County Schools in August, Dr. MD has significantly impacted how the district analyzes student and teacher performance data and how we’re training teachers and administrators to improve student instruction. She’s also tweaked internal processes for better efficiency and collaboration and worked to strengthen trust and engagement in the community.

“It’s energizing to have someone from Warren County leading our schools,” Chair Lehman added. “Warren County is a special place. There’s a unique bond when you grow up here. Our students can be inspired seeing someone who started out just like them lead such a happy and successful life and come back home to help others achieve their dreams as well.”

Dr. Montague-Davis received her undergraduate degree from Elizabeth City State University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She earned a Master of Education in School Administration in 1991 from The University of Maryland at College Park and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University in 2017.

She is a member of United Way Women United Executive Board and Chair of the Membership Committee, Vice-President of the Greater Triad ECSU Alumni Chapter, a member of the Education Foundation for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Since returning to Warren County in August, she has rejoined her home church, Bethlehem Baptist, in Wise. She also serves on the Warren County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) and the Warren County Economic Development Board.

Dr. MD is married to Garrett Davis, CEO of Gdavis Production and Films. She has a bonus daughter, Brittany and bonus son, Nelson and two bonus grandsons, Ace and Win.

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Warren County Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis and her executive staff met with the community to discuss their roles and their strategic plan for the school district. The town hall was hosted by Voices of Warren.

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You’re never fully dressed without a smile. – “Annie” and Dr. Carol Montague-Davis

If that is the case, people who attended the meet and greet for Interim Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis were dressed to the nines! Warren County Schools hosted a well attended event for the community to meet or become reacquainted with “Dr. MD.”

Check out the photos below to see who stopped by!

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On Monday, August 12 at 7:15am, right before the doors officially opened for the new school year, Dr. Carol Montague-Davis was sworn-in as Interim Superintendent of Warren County Schools.

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The Warren County Board of Education voted Thursday evening to appoint Dr. Carol Montague-Davis as Interim Superintendent, effective August 12, 2024.

This is a homecoming for Dr. Montague-Davis. She and her husband, Garrett Davis, were born and raised in Warren County and currently own a home here. They were both educated in Warren County Schools. She served as Principal of Warren County High School for six years from 1998 – 2004. Dr. Montague-Davis has a bonus daughter Brittany, a bonus son Nelson, and two bonus grandsons Ace and Win.

Dr. Montague-Davis brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in educational leadership to Warren County Schools. Her extensive background in administration and commitment to student success will be invaluable as she steps into this interim role.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Montague-Davis as our interim superintendent and look forward to her leadership as we begin the 2024-2025 school year,” said Victoria Lehman, Chair of the Warren County Schools Board of Education. “Dr. Montague-Davis has dedicated her professional life to promoting the interests of North Carolina’s public schools, and we are grateful for her commitment to promoting student achievement in Warren County during this time of transition for our school system.”

Dr. Montague-Davis’ professional background includes extensive experience in curriculum development, discipline implementation, teacher training modeling, and community support programs. She has worked in middle and high schools as a classroom teacher, in athletic programs, and as an administrator.

In 2004, Dr. Montague-Davis left Warren County to work in Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools until her retirement in 2022. During her time there, she served as Principal of Carver High School twice, for a total of nearly 10 years. She also worked nine years as the district’s Instructional Superintendent for Continuous Improvement.

Dr. Montague-Davis received her undergraduate degree from Elizabeth City State University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She earned a Master of Education in School Administration in 1991 from The University of Maryland at College Park and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University in 2017.

She is a member of United Way Women United Executive Board and Chair of the Membership Committee, Vice-President of the Greater Triad ECSU Alumni Chapter, Big Brothers Big Sisters, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Greensboro.

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