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Pitt County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Lassiter Jr. was among the recipients for the 2025-26 Superintendents to Watch Award according to an announcement by the National School Public Relations Association on Friday.

Lassiter was one of just 30 superintendents from across the United States who were selected for the honor, a national recognition program honoring superintendents in their first five years for outstanding leadership in fostering meaningful, two-way communication and strengthening community engagement.

This year’s honorees are shaping stronger school systems by recognizing communication as a core leadership priority and leading with clarity, consistency and community connection. Across their districts, honorees led efforts ranging from launching student and family advisory councils and districtwide listening tours to modernizing websites, newsletters and social media platforms to ensure timely, accessible communication for all families.

In addition to North Carolina, other honorees hailed from California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Lassiter was appointed PCS Superintendent on Nov. 4, 2024.