Schools

Central Carolina Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates 28 cadets
[Jun. 3, 2009] 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
[May 24, 2009] 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
[May 24, 2009] 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
[May 21, 2009] 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
[May 11, 2009] 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
[May 5, 2009] 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
[May 1, 2009] 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
[Apr. 29, 2009] 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
[Apr. 29, 2009] 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
[Apr. 24, 2009] 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
[Apr. 24, 2009] 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
[Apr. 24, 2009] 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.

North Chatham student recognized in State Science Fair
[Apr. 24, 2009] Four students from Chatham County Schools participated in the State Science Fair held Saturday, March 28, at Meredith College in Raleigh. Nolan Brown, a sixth grade student of Karen Kaczman at North Chatham School, received special awards for his research on oil spills.

Central Carolina Community College is in the forefront of training green-collar workforce
[Apr. 11, 2009] Mike Granger worked carefully with tape and mastic, sealing off air leaks in an older Pittsboro building. Others working alongside him were checking for air leaks, and sealing ducts, wall tops and an attic crawl space. All are students in Central Carolina Community College’s “Weatherization and Energy Efficiency” class, part of the college’s Continuing Education Department’s Green Building/Renewable Energy program at its Chatham County Campus.