Schools

$1000 scholarships awards to two Siler City students
[Jul. 5, 2008] Terri Jordan and Sista Jakelin Bonilla of Siler City, NC have received $1,000 scholarships as part of a statewide program sponsored by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina.

Northwood PTSA seeks new committee members
[Jun. 30, 2008] I apologize for the electronic conveyance of this message rather than in person but work has me out of the country and life has been so full of tumbles these last few weeks that time slipped by too quickly. By Darcey Moore

Chatham's writing test scores improve
[Jun. 28, 2008] The state has released 2008 writing test results. Scores across the state and in Chatham County Schools improved from 2007. In grade four the county average improved from 46.3% of students scoring at or above level III in 2007 to 55.5% in 2008. In grade seven the county average improved from 56.7% of students scoring at or above level III in 2007 to 67.8% in 2008. In grade ten the county average improved from 47.0 % of students scoring at or above level III in 2007 to 68.4% in 2008.

Chatham Central student wins State FFA competition
[Jun. 28, 2008] Kara Miller, a rising senior at Chatham Central High School, won the 2008 prepared public speaking competition during the state FFA (Future Farmers of America) convention held July 24-26 in Raleigh. Miller competed on Wednesday, July 25, and was recognized on stage during the awards ceremony and final session of the eightieth NC State FFA convention

Chatham students participate in Leadership Academy
[Jun. 28, 2008] Thirteen Chatham County Schools students participated in a leadership academy on June 16-18 at the Triangle Training Center (TTC) of Pittsboro. Eligible middle and high school migrant students from Bonlee, Chatham Central, Chatham Middle, Jordan-Matthews and Northwood attended a visual communication workshop and ropes course.
Also: Triangle Training Inc.

Camp Invention comes to J.S. Waters
[Jun. 21, 2008] Twenty-five students from across Chatham County participated in Camp Invention at J.S. Waters School in Goldston from June 16—20. Students from Bennett, Bonlee, Horton, J.S. Waters, Pittsboro Elementary, Siler City Elementary, and Silk Hope came to the camp.

Teachers go back to school during Summer Institute
[Jun. 21, 2008] For the second year Chatham County Schools has offered a Summer Institute for its teachers to study topics they can use in their classrooms. A total of 294 teachers and other certified staff like social workers and psychologists opted to take at least one of the nineteen courses that are offered in May through August.

Project Graduation 2008 "By the Numbers"
[Jun. 21, 2008] Chatham County's 2008 Project Graduation relied on a true community effort. Graduates from Northwood, Jordan-Matthews and Chatham central high schools attended the event. Listed below are the final numbers for Project Graduation 2008

School meal prices to increase next school year
[Jun. 19, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education voted in February to increase school meal prices. The increases will take effect at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. It has been several years since prices have increased, and child nutrition programs across the state are facing challenges in maintaining financial stability.

Board of Education meeting summary for June 19
[Jun. 19, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the central office board room.

School administrator changes announced
[Jun. 19, 2008] The principals of North Chatham School and Northwood High School will be moving into different positions in the upcoming school year. The changes will take place as soon as individuals are chosen to take their places.

Hooft receives 2008 Richardson Award
[Jun. 15, 2008] At the annual NHS Concert for Memorial Day, the Band Boosters presented the Richardson Award to Chris Hooft. The Richardson Award was created in 2007 to honor a band parent whose extraordinary service supports the instrumental music program at Northwood High School. The award is now an annual presentation. By gina harrison

Five Chatham teachers complete Master of Education
[Jun. 14, 2008] Five Chatham County teachers graduated from the Master of Education for Experienced Teachers in the Literacy Program, May 11. This graduation is the culmination of two years of study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through a partnership between the university and Chatham County Schools that began in 2001.

J. S. Waters students rewarded with limo ride to Pizza Hut in Pittsboro
[Jun. 14, 2008] On Thursday, May 22, students in fourth and seventh grade who scored a Level III or better on the North Carolina Writing Test received a special reward. Students were picked up in front of J.S. Waters School by four limousines from Prime Time Limos of Sanford.