Schools

Tri-M comes to Northwood
[Apr. 3, 2009] The Tri-M Music Honor Society, the honor society for secondary school music students announces the chartering of a new chapter at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC under the leadership of Marilyn Shugart, Vocal Arts and Guitar Teacher, Eugene Cottrell, Band Director, and with the support of the Northwood High School Arts Education Foundation

Northwood inducts 24 new Tri-M music honor society members
[Apr. 3, 2009] On Tuesday, March 31, the following students were inducted into the new NHS Chapter of Tri-M, the international music honor society.

Harrison student named North Carolina Geographic Bee semifinalist
[Apr. 2, 2009] Evan Darden, a seventh grader at Perry Harrison School, is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2009 North Carolina Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. Bees were held in schools with fourth through eighth grade students throughout the state to determine each school’s Geographic Bee winner.

Harrison envirothon teams thrive at regional competition
[Apr. 2, 2009] Three Envirothon teams competed in the regional competition Wednesday, March 25, at Elon University. All three teams placed in the top seven, qualifying them to compete at the state competition. The Indestructibles (Alex Green, Moli Eddins, Forrest Glosson, and Brandon Glosson) placed fourth. The Wolverines (Alex Galin, Clay Berg, Ryan Millis, and Jack Dalton) placed third. And, the Sleeping Beavers (Dionna Bright, Ellen Turner, Christian Owens, and Clark Streets) placed second.

Railhawks players visit Perry Harrison School
[Apr. 2, 2009] Middle school students at Perry Harrison School were treated to a visit by two Carolina Railhawks players on Monday afternoon, March 23. The team is part of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) and is based in Cary. USL-1 is the highest level of professional soccer in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.

Project graduation committees seek community involvement
[Apr. 1, 2009] Since 1990, Project Graduation has been an annual event for graduating seniors from all three high schools. Co-sponsored by the Chatham Community for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth and Chatham County Schools, seniors and their guests enjoy a fun-filled evening with music, games and plenty of food in a safe graduation celebration that is alcohol and drug free. By George Greger-Holt

Area meteorologist visits Virginia Cross Elementary
[Apr. 1, 2009] Lee Ringer a meteorologist for News 14 Carolina in Raleigh visited fifth grade science classes at Virginia Cross Elementary on Wednesday, March 25. The visit was arranged as a culminating activity to the students finishing the unit about weather.

Superintendent Logan holds Community Conversation on Education
[Apr. 1, 2009] Superintendent Robert Logan held a Community Conversation on Education at Jordan-Matthews High School on Tuesday evening, March 25, to discuss various aspects of the school district and to invite the community to have input in the updating of the district’s strategic plan.
Also: Community Conversation on Education

Shugart takes up baton for Northwood's spring musical
[Mar. 26, 2009] Unlike the characters they portray, the Northwood actors traveling Into the Woods are not required to make the trip completely on their own. One of the members of the production team along for the journey is Music Director Marilyn Shugart. She is there not only to keep them on pitch but to teach them the complicated musical path they must travel in this complex work by Stephen Sondheim. By Gina Harrison

Board of Education meeting summary for March 16
[Mar. 26, 2009] The Chatham County Board of Education met at the central office on Monday, March 16, 2009. Below is a summary of business items.

Chatham schools to have half day on Good Friday
[Mar. 26, 2009] The Board of Education voted to amend the current school year calendar (2008-09) to accommodate a missed school day on March 2 when the district had to close due to inclement weather. The Board voted to make Good Friday, April 10, a student day. The Board voted to make this a half day of school.

Carlin journeys into the woods for her 12th spring musical at Northwood
[Mar. 26, 2009] Leading her band of actors, musicians, technicians, and arts education faculty, Dr. Lori Carlin is heading out on her 12th spring musical at Northwood High School. She directs NHS Theatre Studies and is head of the NHS Arts Education Department. This year’s ambitious production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods follows sold out performances of 2008’s Grease! and 2007’s Disney’s Beauty & the Beast. By Gina Harrison

Northwood High School to present Stephen Sondheim’s "Into The Woods"
[Mar. 25, 2009] The Arts Education Department at Northwood will present Stephen Sondheim’s "Into The Woods" as its 2009 spring musical. In this cautionary tale about getting your heart’s desire, familiar fairy tale characters such as Cinderella, her Prince, Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel cross paths with unexpected results.

J.S. Waters School plans multicultural festival
[Mar. 25, 2009] "Around the World in Many Ways," a multicultural festival, will be held at J.S. Waters School on Wednesday, March 25. This is part of a week-long celebration focusing on learning about other cultures.