Schools

February 25th Board of Education Meeting Summary
[Feb. 27, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, February 25, 2008, at North Chatham School.

Scholarships available for CCCC students
[Feb. 27, 2008] The Central Carolina Community College Foundation has more than 100 scholarships available for students who are registering for or currently enrolled in curriculum classes at the college’s campuses in Chatham, Lee, or Harnett counties. By Katherine McDonald

Woods Charters scores in math, science and basketball
[Feb. 26, 2008] The Woods MATHCOUNTS team had a great experience at MATHCOUNTS 2008 at Athens High School in Raleigh on Saturday, February 23. Our students earned 8th place out of 34 school teams represented. This was 17 places higher than 25th place last year. By Heather Gallagher
Also: Woods Charter School

Legislators hear CCCC’s needs
[Feb. 26, 2008] North Carolina community colleges, including Central Carolina Community College, are doing more with less, according to Dr. Matt Garrett, CCCC president. By Katherine McDonald

Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda - 2/25/08
[Feb. 25, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education will meet at North Chatham Elementary School for it's regular work session on Monday, February 25 at 7:30 pm.

Northwood to send FBLA students to state competition
[Feb. 22, 2008] On Saturday, February 2, three Northwood High School students competed in various competitive events at the 2008 FBLA Triad Region Competitive Events at Eastern Randolph High School.

February designated as Career-Technical Education Awareness Month
[Feb. 22, 2008] Chatham County young people get their start each year in exciting and rewarding careers through secondary Career-Technical Education (CTE) courses. Whether students plan to further their education in community colleges, technical schools, or four-year colleges and universities, receive on-the-job training, or pursue careers in the military, secondary Career-Technical Education can be the first step in a pathway toward productive employment and citizenship.

Jordan-Matthews FBLA student advances to state competition
[Feb. 22, 2008] Patrick Dorsett, a sophomore at Jordan-Matthews High School, placed third in the regional FBLA public speaking competition on Saturday, February 2. The event was held at Eastern Randolph High School.

Guest speakers supplement Harrison curriculum
[Feb. 22, 2008] Several recent guest speakers at Perry Harrison School have shared experiences with seventh and eighth grade social studies students. "Guest speakers provide a valuable opportunity to engage students. Students are exposed to interesting adults who have valuable lessons to share and who serve as role models in our community,” said Dawn Streets, a seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher at Harrison.

Project Child Find underway
[Feb. 22, 2008] An effort called Project Child Find is underway in the Chatham County Schools to identify children and youth ages 3-21 who have disabilities and require special education and other related services. The Chatham County Schools Project Child Find will be held from March 10 through March 21, 2008. By Debbie Harvey

National FFA officer to visit Chatham Central
[Feb. 20, 2008] Chatham Central High School FFA chapter is among many across the nation that will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 16-23, 2008. On Friday, February 22, an officer from the Southern Region National FFA, Brady Revels, will be a guest in the Chatham Central Horticulture Department.

Jordan-Matthews senior named Park Scholarship semi-finalist
[Feb. 20, 2008] Sista Jakelin Bonilla, a senior at Jordan-Matthews High School, has been named a semifinalist for the Park Scholarship at North Carolina State University.

February 11th Board of Education Meeting Summary
[Feb. 20, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, February 11, 2008, in the central office boardroom.
Board members will discuss and develop a schedule to attend planning board meetings

January 28th Board of Education Meeting Summary
[Feb. 7, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, January 28, 2008, at Chatham Middle School. Vice-Chairman Norman Clark led a discussion about making playground funding part of building new elementary schools and finished fields as part of building new middle schools. The Board voted to begin the process of amending its policy that had not previously included these.