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Dr. Miah Gart-Olivis was named the new principal of Chatham Grove Elementary School in Pittsboro on Monday.
Hart-Olivis named new Chatham Grove Elementary School principal
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education on March 13, 2023, approved Dr. Miah R. Hart-Olivis as principal at Chatham Grove Elementary School.  Hart-Olivis started her career as … more
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Four CCS students’ entries advance to State Science Fair
PITTSBORO — Four entries from Chatham County Schools students were selected to advance from the Regional Science Fair to the State Science and Engineering Fair competition. Advancing … more
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Pittsboro Elementary teacher removed from position shortly after being reinstated to classroom
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Schools officials say Eric Hudson, a 4th-grade teacher at Pittsboro Elementary, is no longer teaching at the school. Hudson was reinstated as a teacher there not … more
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Chatham County Schools is considering implementing a year-round school calendar for three Siler City schools.
Teachers, families push against year-round school model, citing accessibility concerns
PITTSBORO — Citing concerns about lack of community engagement and inadequate solutions, community members and teachers voiced objections about the year-round school model to the school board … more
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Pittsboro Elementary School
Pittsboro Elementary teacher removed from position shortly after being reinstated to classroom
Chatham County Schools officials on Friday confirmed Eric Hudson, a 4th-grade teacher at Pittsboro Elementary, is no longer at the school as of Thursday.  more
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Chatham County Schools' equity commitment was presented at a 'Parent Academy' meeting Tuesday, Feb. 27.
‘Equity’ in Chatham County Schools isn’t worth squabbling over
In the latest round of the culture wars in school systems across the U.S., “equity training” is a rallying cry for those from both sides of the political aisle to take up arms and prepare … more
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Clara Rojas of Jordan-Matthews High School, the high school winner.
Student musicians take top prizes in JMArts’s fifth-annual ‘Sing and Play’
SILER CITY — Three local students took top prizes last Thursday in “Sing and Play ’23,” the 5th annual student music competition at Jordan-Matthews High School. From auditions … more
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Travis Patterson, CIS employee, poses for a portrait at Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City. He supervises after-school homework help sessions. 'It opens the doors for us to have very real conversations,' he said.
After-school homework help tutors go above and beyond
Academic support and homework help are integral to what CIS, a nonprofit with the mission of surrounding students with a network of support for school and life, does through Chatham County Schools. more
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Four Chatham County Schools students’ entries advance to State Science Fair
PITTSBORO — Four entries from Chatham County Schools students were selected to advance from the Regional Science Fair to the State Science and Engineering Fair competition. Advancing … more
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Brady Andrew
J-M’s Brady Andrew earns prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship
SILER CITY — In Brady Andrew’s home, learning is paramount. That’s evidenced by his mother being a former principal at Silk Hope School and his older sister a high-achieving college … more
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After years of practice, Carolyn England accomplished her goal of making All-District Band for the flute. The Chatham Central senior hopes to make music part of her career.
Chatham Central flautist named to All-District Band
BEAR CREEK — Carolyn England always gravitated to the flute. Her obsession began when she was just 6 and saw someone on TV playing the long silver instrument. She was captivated by the poise … more
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Schools’ ‘One Chatham’ Strategic Plan marketing campaign gets high honors
The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Chatham County Schools for excellence in communications. CCS earned a total of 11 Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and … more
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From left, NCSPRA Vice President Stacia Harris, presents the Best of the Best Award to Gladys Alvarez, Chatham County Schools communications team translator and administrator, and NCSPRA Nancy Wykle, Chatham County Schools Public Information Officer, along with NCSPRA President Ken Derksen at the NCSPRA Blue Ribbon Awards. Not pictured is CCS PR Coordinator Emily Emrick.
CCS named Best of the Best for One Chatham Strategic Plan marketing campaign among school districts statewide
The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Chatham County Schools for excellence in communications. CCS earned a total of 11 Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and … more
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Community stakeholders signed the Chatham County Schools Justice Partnership on Jan. 30 at the Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro. From left to right: Julie Bridenstine, Gary Leonard, Del Turner, Karen Howard, Jane Allen Wilson, Dan LaMontagne, Todd Roper, Jeff Nieman, Mike Roberson, Renita Foxx, Woodrena Baker-Harrell, Anthony Jackson, Amanda Farris.
Courts, Sheriff and school system sign Justice Partnership
Alongside educational and judicial stakeholders, Chatham County Schools created and signed a Justice Partnership agreement, with the goal of implementing effective strategies to address student … more
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Changes to school calendar considered for 2023-2025
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education heard several updates at its February meeting Monday, held at George Moses Horton Middle School’s multipurpose room, including proposed … more
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Chatham County Schools announced it intends to close its K-8 Virtual Academy at the end of the school year, citing budgetary restrictions.
CCS to close K-8 Virtual Academy, cites financial changes
Chatham County Schools announced on Feb. 1 it intends to close its K-8 Virtual Academy at the end of the school year, saying budgetary changes and declining enrollment made the school … more
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Eric Alvarez, 17, died on Feb. 4 in a single-car accident near Siler City.
Jordan-Matthews student dies in single-car accident
SILER CITY — Jordan-Matthews High School student Eric Alvarez, 17, died in a single-car accident near Siler City last Saturday, Feb. 4.  Alvarez swerved off Silk Hope Liberty Rd. near … more
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Senate Bill 49 passed the North Carolina Senate on Tuesday. Some advocates fear the bill unfairly target LGBTQ+ students.
Chatham education advocates push back against ‘Parents Bill of Rights’
Legislation known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” proposed by Republicans in the N.C. Senate would ban certain curricula around gender identity and sexuality for students in kindergarten through 4th grade, as well as require school staff to tell parents when a child wants to change their pronouns. more
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Jeremiah (left) and Bryson attempt to make a bridge via wood and paper at The Alliance in Siler City on Saturday..Burney Waring, in photo at left, tests the strength of student-built paper bridges with a 0.5 kg weight.
Communities In Schools teaches the value of STEM to young students
SILER CITY — Three pieces of paper to build the tallest tower possible. That task perplexes Abby, a Silk Hope 4th-grader, for a moment. But she gets to work. Her first attempt is too … more
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Chatham students have outstanding showing for All-District Band
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Schools middle and high school students had an excellent showing in tryouts for the 2023 All-District Band. Thirty-three CCS middle and high students have been … more
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