Schools

Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda - 10/13/08
[Oct. 13, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education will meet in the Northwood High School media center for it's regular work session on Monday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.

SAGE Academy kicks off "Triple A" program for 2008-2009
[Sep. 5, 2008] SAGE Academy is once again rewarding students who consistently excel in the areas of academics, attendance, and attitude. The program is aligned with the school’s goals and expectations for students: raising the bar, being a star, and going “F.A.R.” (focused, accountable and respectful).

Marching Chargers continue to prepare 2008 show
[Sep. 3, 2008] The fifty-five members of the 2008 Northwood High School Marching Charger Band wrapped up their second week of band camp with an impressive preview performance for the band boosters on Friday, August 22. Equally impressive was the large, enthusiastic turnout of parents, siblings, alumni, and community members who gathered for the first band booster meeting of the season.

Woods Charter School opens new facility in Chatham
[Aug. 20, 2008] A charter school that began only 10 years ago with fewer than 100 students in a small, then-rural shopping center in Chatham County is opening its own site-built building on Monday, August 25 with more than 485 students. By Loyd Little
Also: Woods Charter School

Central Carolina Community College awards degrees, diplomas and certificates
[Aug. 19, 2008] Central Carolina Community College held its 45th Summer Commencement Aug. 8 in the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. During the summer semester, 89 students earned associate degrees; 102, diplomas; and 84, certificates. By Katherine McDonald

Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda - 8/11/08
[Aug. 11, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education will meet in the central office boardroom for it's regular work session on Monday, August 11 at 7:30 pm.

Chatham County Schools proceed with renovation and construction projects
[Aug. 6, 2008] Chatham County Schools has multiple facility improvement projects currently in progress and scheduled for the next two school years. In an effort to keep families, employees, and the community informed, the district will have an ongoing series of renovation and construction updates.

New principals are named for North Chatham and Northwood
[Jul. 29, 2008] During its July 28th meeting, the Chatham County Board of Education approved the new principals of two schools, North Chatham School and Northwood High School.

Chatham Schools announce upcoming open house dates
[Jul. 25, 2008] Schools across the district are planning their annual open house events in preparation for students to return on Monday, August 25. The majority of schools are holding opening houses on Thursday, August 21, which is the only required workday before students return. There will be optional teacher workdays on August 19, 20 and 22. During open houses families can discuss classroom details, bus routes, etc. with staff.

North Carolina releases AYP math results
[Jul. 23, 2008] As of July 21, eight of fifteen Chatham County schools have achieved AYP by meeting target goals. A sixteenth school, SAGE Academy, the district’s alternative school, was not evaluated in the same manner as other schools and is listed as a special evaluation school.

Board of Education meeting summary for July 14
[Jul. 19, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the central office board room.

Northwood student council adviser wins awards
[Jul. 18, 2008] Henry Foust, a Spanish teacher at Northwood High School and the student council adviser, is the recipient of two student council adviser awards. Foust won the state and regional adviser of the year awards. He has been the Northwood student council adviser for twenty-three years.

$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