Chatham Journal Weekly: Schools

Former Chatham School Board Vice-Chairman Craig Lisk died on Sunday

Thu, 01 Jul 2009 16:09:00 GMT

Norman Craig Lisk, Sr., 93, of 902 West Fifth Street, Siler City, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Clyde Denny officiating. Burial with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard will follow in Chatham Memorial Park .

Northwood High School Arts Education Foundation presents 2009 Arts Scholarships

Tue, 15 Jun 2009 04:18:00 GMT

The Northwood High School Arts Education Foundation (NHSAEF) presented its second annual college scholarships to talented performing and visual arts students during the Northwood Baccalaureate Service Sunday on June 7. Recipients of the $1000 awards were Wilhelmina Cole, Travis Mann, Miranda Pister, Aubrye Carr, and Julia McClernon.

Chatham County Schools introduce new policy for renting school facilities

Sat, 12 Jun 2009 02:34:00 GMT

The Chatham County Board of Education plans to approve revisions suggested by the school board and Tharrington Smith, LLP and which have been implemented into the rules and procedures for facility rental.

Central Carolina Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates 28 cadets

Thu, 03 Jun 2009 23:53:00 GMT

Central Carolina Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training programs in Chatham and Lee counties recently graduated 28 cadets. Eleven were presented diplomas during the May 20 graduation at the college’s Chatham Campus in Pittsboro. Seventeen received diplomas at the May 21 Lee graduation at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

North Chatham third graders recognized in Carolina Hurricanes essay contest

Mon, 24 May 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Five students from Alan Slavin's third grade class at North Chatham School were selected as recognized for their work in an essay contest sponsored by the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team. Each student wrote an essay about a book that he or she read including likes and dislikes about the book.

Northwood announces art show and National Art Honor Society induction evening

Mon, 24 May 2009 18:13:00 GMT

The ninth annual Northwood High School senior and student art exhibit will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Northwood lobby and cafeteria. Cake and punch will be served after the art awards

Northwood concert band to present 10th Annual Memorial Day concert

Fri, 21 May 2009 06:48:00 GMT

The Northwood High School Concert band is continuing the long-standing tradition of saluting everyone who has served or is currently serving in one of our Armed Forces. The concert is Thursday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Benjamin Lee auditorium at Northwood High School.

Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda - 5/11/09

Tue, 11 May 2009 11:06:00 GMT

The Chatham County Board of Education will meet in the Jordan-Matthews High Media Center for it's school board meeting on Monday, May 11 at 7:30 pm.

Board of Education meeting summary for May 4

Wed, 05 May 2009 19:51:00 GMT

The Chatham County Board of Education met at the central office in Pittsboro on Monday, May 4. The following were the business items on the agenda.

Bynum Front Porch presents first of two scholarships

Sun, 02 May 2009 02:47:00 GMT

Bynum Front Porch, a non-profit community organization, will present the first of two scholarships to graduating Chatham County high school senior, Ashley Teel, on Friday, May 1 at the opening night of the Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series.

Chatham County School officials monitor swine flu information

Thu, 29 Apr 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Officials in Chatham County Schools are monitoring the recent swine influenza infection cases affecting parts of Mexico and the United States. Even though staff is not aware of any reported cases in the area, they recognize it is important to be alert to this situation. School administrators have been advised to consult with their school nurse if any suspected cases arise on their campuses.

2nd annual Woods Charter School yard sale

Thu, 29 Apr 2009 13:10:00 GMT

Spring Cleaning? Please think of donating your unwanted items for the 2nd Woods Charter School Foundation Yard Sale. The yard sale is scheduled for May 9.

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Ten vehicles pass Chatham school buses illegally during annual stop arm violation count

Mon, 26 Apr 2009 07:08:00 GMT

Each year the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction conducts a statewide stop arm violation count on a designated day in March. Public school bus drivers in school districts report the number and type of vehicles that pass their buses from the opposite way, going the same way, on which side of the bus, and the type of roadway on which the violation occurred.

Harrison students participate in NC Bar Association photo essay contest

Mon, 26 Apr 2009 07:07:00 GMT

Eighth grade social studies students at Perry Harrison School participated in a photo essay activity sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Students were asked to write about how Abraham Lincoln’s legacy is important today and the role of law in fulfilling the promises of the Declaration of Independence.

Bonlee third graders study other cultures

Mon, 26 Apr 2009 07:07:00 GMT

The third grade students Nichole Conrad and Katie Palmer at Bonlee School have been studying other countries around the world. They have been learning about foods, clothing, and traditions found in countries such as Japan and Mexico.