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Kingergarten students at Silk Hope School in Siler City pick out new books as part of Chatham Education Foundation's Books on Break program. The event reaches more than 2,000 students at five schools across the county.
Chatham Education Foundation’s ‘Books on Break’ program brings joy to students
Harley Gaddis is shopping for new books, but don’t let the Silk Hope kindergartener’s sparkly pink unicorn shirt fool you: She’s picking out books about sharks, spooky stories and animal facts. more
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Northwood High School juniors Ana Barton (left), Sophia Roberts (center) and Samantha Thurber (right) were selected to attend N.C. Governor's School this summer.
Three Northwood students selected to attend N.C. Governor’s School this summer
Three students from Northwood High School have been selected to attend the prestigious N.C. Governor’s School this summer at Meredith College and Winston-Salem State University. more
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Chatham County school board Chairperson Gary Leonard (from left), Chatham Central High School Principal Karla Eanes, Teacher of the Year Cassadi Walden, school board member David Hamm, Chatham Central High School teacher Brett Walden, Superintendent Anthony Jackson, and school board member Del Turner.
Chatham Central’s Cassadi Walden named ‘Teacher of the Year’
The combination of creativity and care are why Walden was named the 2022-2023 Chatham County Schools teacher of the year. more
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Cassie Hallyburton of Bennett is one of the participants in the Chatham County Parenting Education Program. This program seeks to ensure safe households for parents and children.
New Chatham Parenting Education Program finds early success, but needs more funding
The parenting education program through Chatham County Court Programs uses a curriculum from Nurturing Parenting, which builds parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglectful parenting and child-rearing practices. more
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Dylan Phillips
Chatham Science & Engineering student Dylan Phillips wins prestigious Park Scholarship
Her can-do attitude is just one reason she earned North Carolina State University’s most prestigious honor for incoming first-year students — the Park Scholarship. Phillips is one of just 42 students to receive the honor, having been selected from a pool of more than 2,400 global applicants. more
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Members of the CCCC's Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
CCCC’s Phi Theta Kappa holds induction ceremony
Academic achievement and service were celebrated April 12 as Central Carolina Community College’s Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society held its spring induction ceremony. more
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Three J-M juniors Brady Andrew (left), Calvin Conroy (middle) and Maggie Thornton will attend N.C. Governor's School this summer. More than 1,700 high school students across the state applied to attend, but just 820 were selected for the opportunity.
3 J-M juniors to head to N.C. Governor’s School this summer, making school history
For the first time in at least 41 years, three Jordan-Matthews juniors have been selected from among thousands to attend N.C. Governor’s School this summer. more
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CCS’ music education program gets national honor for 4th year in a row
PITTSBORO — For the fourth year running, Chatham County Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to … more
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Jordan-Matthews senior Evelin Muñoz Tebalan has been named one of 100 national finalists for the prestigious Cooke College Scholarship out of over 5,300 applicants. She's the only finalist from a Chatham County high school.
Jordan-Matthews senior Evelin Muñoz Tebalan named Cooke College Scholarship winner
After being named a semifinalist in February, Jordan-Matthews senior Evelin Muñoz Tebalan has made the final cut as one of 100 students nationwide to receive the prestigious Cooke College Scholarship. more
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CCS board votes to expand educational programs reflecting equity commitment
Just weeks after more than 20 Chatham residents expressed outrage to the Chatham County Board of Education over J.S. Waters School’s mock “slave auction,” one common thread stitched together … more
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Chatham Charter's Silas Christenbury has been chosen to attend the Governor's School of North Carolina.
Chatham Charter’s Christenbury selected for 2022 Governor’s School
RALEIGH — Silas Christenbury, a junior at Chatham Charter School, has been selected to attend the 2022 session of Governor’s School of North Carolina. Over 1,700 high school students from … more
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Lily Kate Witcher presents her winning oration at SAR Rumbaugh Oratory competition at Governors Club.
Northwood students place first and second in oratory contest
PITTSBORO — History repeated itself as Northwood High School students once again distinguished themselves in the annual Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oratory contest sponsored by the Sons of the American … more
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J.S. Waters School, near Goldston
Chatham County Schools outlines new discipline for students, staff who commit 'confirmed acts’ of racism
Chatham County Schools, in the aftermath of a mock “slave auction” at J.S. Waters School earlier this month, has outlined new disciplinary consequences for students in grades 6-12 … more
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Jordan-Matthews student winners and their advisors at the state DECA competition include, from left: advisor Rachel Daniel, Sarah Dekaney, Brock Rohaly, Geneva Woolford, Erin Maddox, Courtney Moffitt, Peyton Snell, Brady Andrew, Emma Wieber, Ben Dekaney, Colby Daniel, advisor Luke Nicks. Not pictured: Evelin Muñoz Tebalan and Macy Beavers.
Jordan-Matthews High School future business leaders win big at NC DECA Conference
Twelve Jordan-Matthews High School students won the chance to represent their school in the upcoming national DECA Competition in February. more
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Lemondré Watson, the new principal at Pittsboro Elementary School.
Watson named principal of Pittsboro Elementary
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education named Lemondré Watson as the new principal of Pittsboro Elementary School at its meeting Monday. more
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The Rev. Evan Harrison of Pittsboro Presbyterian Church was one of 21 speakers who addressed Chatham's Board of Education Monday night about the 'slave auction' held at J.S. Waters on March 4.
School board, superintendent formally apologize to students, parents hurt by mock ‘slave auction’ at J.S. Waters 
School board, superintendent formally apologize to students, parents hurt by mock ‘slave auction’ at J.S. Waters  BY Keith T. Barber News + Record Correspondent PITTSBORO … more
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In her remarks to those gathered Monday for the community rally outside First Presbyterian Church, CCS parent Ashley Palmer said the March 4 incidents weren’t the first of a racial nature her children experienced at J.S. Waters.
Rally’s message to Chatham and its schools: ‘Heinous’ acts of racism must stop now
PITTSBORO — The message of Monday’s “Community Call to Action” was clear: Now’s the time to finally put an end to acts of racism in Chatham County’s … more
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Ashley Palmer (right) and her husband listen to the Rev. Dr. Carl Thompson Sr. speak at a press conference prior to Monday night's board of education meeting.
Chatham Superintendent's plan unanimously adopted by board of education
Chatham County's board of education unanimously approved a set of recommendations made by Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson at the board's meeting Monday to address racial incidents reported at J.S. Waters and other county … more
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Full text of statement from CORE-organized coalition
Community Coalition Addresses Traumatic Racial Bullying Incidents in Chatham County SchoolsPittsboro, NC – March 13, 2022 Who We Are We are a growing coalition of concerned parents, … more
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The Rev. Dr. Carl Thompson Sr.
'Brazen and bold' incidents in Chatham County Schools demand change, speakers at Monday's event will say
PITTSBORO — Family members and supporters of Ashley Palmer will hold a “Community Call to Action,” organized by Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity, at 4:45 p.m. today in response … more
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