Delayed Opening, Oct. 15 / Fechas para apertura demorada de las escuelas, 15 de octubre

Delayed Opening Scheduled for October 15 The district has approved a plan for schools to operate on a Delayed Opening schedule eight Thursdays during the 2015-16 school year.  Schools will open two hours late, allowing teachers to use the time for collaborative planning or professional development. On these days, buses will run two...

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CHCCS Board of Education Special Meeting Notice

CHCCS Board of Education Special Meeting NoticeSaturday, September 26 Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, NCGS § 143-318.12, the CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS BOARD of EDUCATION provides notice of the following special meeting.  A majority of the CHCCS Board of Education may attend this event making the event subject to...

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Board Meeting Will Not Be Streamed/Recorded

Due to technical difficulties, tonight's Board meeting (Thursday, September 17) will not be streamed or recorded. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Minutes will be posted online once approved by the Board....

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College Fair Scheduled, Sept. 24 / Feria Universitaria programada, 24 de septiembre

College Fair Scheduled, Sept. 24 The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools are hosting a joint college fair on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dean Smith Center on the campus of UNC. More than 100 colleges, universities, community colleges and technical schools will be represented at the event....

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CHCCS College Fair Scheduled for Sept. 24

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools are hosting a joint college fair on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dean Smith Center on the campus of UNC. More than 100 colleges, universities, community colleges and technical schools will be represented at the event.  To see a complete listing, click...

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National Arts in Education Week

This week (September 13-19) has been designated National Arts in Education Week. The arts are an essential part of a complete education, no matter if it happens in the home, school, or community. Students of all ages - from kindergarten to college to creative aging programs - benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity.  We...

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District Releases SAT Scores

CHCCS Scores Highest Ever in Critical Reading/Math Composite The SAT is a commonly-known measure of college readiness provided by The College Board.  The most recent SAT scores have been released.  As a district, the results were extremely positive. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) scores are...

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Emma Richie Awarded Morehead After School Program Scholarship

Congratulations to Emma Richie, a fifth-grader at Ephesus Elementary, for being named a recipient of the coveted Morehead After School Program Scholarship. As a recipient of the scholarship, the $320 per month tuition is fully covered for the entire 2015-16 academic year.  Emma is also a member of the Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate (BRMA)...

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Delayed Opening Scheduled for September 17 / Fechas para apertura demorada de las escuelas, 17 de septiembre

Delayed Opening Scheduled for September 17 The district has approved a plan for schools to operate on a Delayed Opening schedule eight Thursdays during the 2015-16 school year.  Schools will open two hours late, allowing teachers to use the time for collaborative planning or professional development. On these days, buses will run...

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Culbreth Middle Closes Early on Tuesday, September 8

Culbreth Middle School was evacuated earlier this morning (Tuesday, September 8) due to an electrical malfunction associated with a piece of refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria causing excessive smoke. Students and staff were removed from the entire building as a safety precaution.  Due to the conditions, the school will...

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State Releases Performance Data

The North Carolina State Board of Education recently released preliminary information regarding student performance based on a variety of measures. According to most indicators, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) outcomes from 2014-15 mirrored those from 2013-14. SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES North Carolina’s second annual school performance...

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East Chapel Hill Football Game Moved to Thursday

This week's football game featuring East Chapel Hill and Cedar Ridge has been changed to Thursday night (originally scheduled for Friday). The game will be played on Thursday, September 3 at East Chapel Hill High. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Come out and cheer for the Wildcat...

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