Tuesday, May 28, 2013

District Hosted Second Recognition Event on May 23

More than 400 students and staff from across the district were honored on May 23 at Chapel Hill HS at the second of two district recognition events. Superintendent Tom Forcella welcomed everyone to the event and Board Vice Chair Jamezetta Bedford and Board Member Greg McElveen congratulated the honorees. CHCCS and the Board of Education honor students and staff who earn first or second place at the state or national level,...
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Summer of Learning: Exciting Destinations for Unique Studies

Two of our CHCCS team members have been selected to participate in summer 2013 global graduate studies - one in the West African country of Namibia, and the other in the South American country of Guyana.Beginning in early August, Phoenix Academy High School staff member Alicia Adcock Bettmann will study great cat conservation in Namibia. Culbreth Middle School staff member Kathleen Krafte will study local wisdom and conservation...
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Friday, May 17, 2013

Harris Named Teacher of the Year at Recognition Reception

Michael Harris of Phillips MS, was named the District Teacher of the Year at the Annual Recognition Reception on May 17 at Carrboro High. Harris is a social studies teacher with fourteen years of teaching experience.  Harris holds a bachelor's degree in biomechanics from the University of California at Davis, and a teaching certificate...
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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Keeping the Community Informed on the Budget Process

Last month the Board of Education presented its local budget request to the Orange County Board of Commissioners. The local budget requires an increase in the local per pupil expenditure. The majority of this increase is directly attributed to mandated cost increases, anticipated loss of grant funds, and the opening of Northside Elementary School. We are recommending additional funding to lower class sizes that, at times, have...
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Teacher Appreciation Week - Note from Dr. Forcella

The following note was sent from Dr. Forcella to all staff earlier today. Our entire school district joins with Dr. Forcella in both thanking and congratulating our teachers for a job well done.  ____________________ This week, students and their families around the country celebrate the importance of genuine community heroes - their teachers. I know you get pressure from all sides to plan rigorous lessons, create fair...
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Friday, May 3, 2013

Jonathan Woody - Carrboro Elementary's New Assistant Principal

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The Board of Education approved the hiring of Jonathan Woody as Assistant Principal for Carrboro Elementary School at its May 2 meeting.Woody is currently serving as the school’s principal intern. Prior to his time at Carrboro Elementary, he spent...
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