Schools

Moncure art class creates Ukrainian Easter eggs
[Mar. 25, 2008] Barbara Townsend, art teacher at Moncure School and J. S. Waters School, and Marsha Servas Burr, receptionist at Moncure, have been working with Nicole Tinsley's fifth grade class to create Ukrainian Easter Eggs called Pysanky.

Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda - 3/17/08
[Mar. 17, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education will meet at Bonlee School Multi-Purpose Room for it's regular session on Monday, March 17 at 7:30 pm.

Jordan-Matthews senior is scholarship winner
[Mar. 14, 2008] Like most high school seniors, Jordan-Matthews student Jakelin Bonilla has a big decision to make — where to attend college. But her choice between NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill has just gotten tougher, since she recently was notified that she has been awarded major scholarships at both schools.

Help schools by joining Board of Education community group
[Mar. 12, 2008] Please consider joining one of our recently formed community focus groups. These groups are informal groups of community members who have an interest in helping our schools. They are designed to be the eyes, ears and helping hands to the BOE to launch projects that the BOE, as only five people, is unable to do alone. The groups will formulate actions that they would like to see implemented within the schools. By Kathie Russell

School survey highlights teacher and staff concerns
[Mar. 11, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education is in the process of searching for a new superintendent. At the beginning of this candidate search, Board members sought input by releasing two surveys, one for teachers and staff and one for the community. By Gene Galin
Also: School Superintendent Staff Survey

Minutes from the February 25, 2008 Board of Education meeting
[Mar. 11, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education met for a regular session on Monday, February 25, 2008 in the North Chatham Multi-Purpose Room at 7:25 p.m. Members present were Chairwoman Kathie Russell; Vice-Chairman Norman Clark; and members Deb McManus; Holly Duncan; and Gerald Totten. Dr. David Bryant, Superintendent Interim; Ken Soo, Board Attorney; and Elisabeth Rogers, Board Assistant were also present.
Also: Minutes in pdf format

Northwood details “Grease” revival
[Mar. 7, 2008] Break out those poodle skirts, peter pan collars and saddle oxfords! It’s time to join the gang at Rydell High when Northwood turns the clock back to 1959 for the spring musical revival of Grease! By Lori Major Carlin

J.S. Waters announces first semester bicycle winner
[Mar. 7, 2008] Each semester Scott Financial Services donates a bicycle to be given away to students that have had perfect attendance. At J. S. Waters School, along with the perfect attendance, students can have no tardies, no early dismissals, and no discipline referrals.

Chatham well represented at State Junior Beta Club Convention
[Mar. 6, 2008] Six schools from Chatham County Schools had chapters that attended the North Carolina Junior Beta Club convention in Greensboro held February 4 and 5. 2008 marked the sixteenth year the annual state convention has been held.

Lots of Relay for Life events at Pittsboro Elementary
[Mar. 6, 2008] Pittsboro Elementary School kicked off its yearly Relay for Life fundraisers with the "hearts fundraiser" from February 4-14. Each heart cost $1. A person could make a purchase in honor of or in memory of loved ones or friends. Over $250 was raised through this fundraiser by Pittsboro Elementary students, staff, and families.

Bonlee student makes Central District Honors Band
[Mar. 6, 2008] Alyssa Mathewson, an eighth grader at Bonlee School, successfully auditioned in January and placed in the eighth chair in Symphonic Band, which is the top band out of the two highly selective honors bands within the state district of band directors.

Chatham high school students compete in State DECA events
[Mar. 4, 2008] Students from all three high schools in Chatham County Schools attended the State DECA Career Development Conference held in Greensboro February 28-March 1.

Speaker Joe Hackney donates $10,000 leadership prize to high school alma
[Feb. 28, 2008] Speaker Joe Hackney has donated $10,000 in prize money to Silk Hope Elementary School to build an outdoor classroom and dining space and to purchase a new projector and screen.

Northwood band drums up future musicians
[Feb. 27, 2008] The Northwood High School Concert Band and the Northwood Jazz Band are taking their shows on the road. The Leap Day Band Tour will travel to Perry Harrison, North Chatham, and Horton schools on Friday, February 29, for a day of music making. By Eugene Cottrell