PBIS Recognitions

The North Carolina Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) recognition ceremony was held on November 17, 2015. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) had 17 of 19 schools recognized by the state as fully implementing PBIS schools. One of the highest percentages in the state, CHCCS had 15 schools recognized in 13-14 school year....

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Delayed Opening, December 3 / Fechas para apertura demorada de las escuelas, 3 de diciembre

Delayed Opening Scheduled for December 3 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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Thank You For Your Service

From left to right: Mike Kelley, Jamezetta Bedford, David Saussy The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools community would like to thank Jamezetta Bedford, Mike Kelley and David Saussy for their service as members of the Board of Education. It is a very challenging role, but crucial to the continued success of our entire community. Jamezetta...

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Triangle Golf Today Features CHHS Student Athlete

Triangle Golf Today Magazine recently featured Gina Kim, Chapel Hill High Golfer and 3A State Champion.  Gina, who is ranked in the top 50 nationally and was the Carolinas Golf Association’s junior player of the year in 2014, has already made two trips to the U.S. Junior Championship and advanced to the round of 16 this past July....

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Global Connections at Smith Middle

Imagine, explore, discover a world anew on Thursday, November 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Smith Middle School. This event is free and open to the public. Plan on eating dinner in our International Cafe where vendors of various ethnic restaurants will offer $3, $5, or $7 plates. Student exhibits will be everywhere, while a professional musician...

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Chapel Hill High Honored at 2015 North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival

The Theatre Department at Chapel Hill High School has much to celebrate, as they brought home honors from the 2015 North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) High School Play Festival, held at Wake Forest High School on November 6. The theatre program, led by Thomas Drago, made the school and community proud with their presentation of “Selfie”...

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ECHHS Field Hockey Wins Eighth Consecutive State Title

The East Chapel Hill High Field Hockey team won their eighth consecutive state championship on Thursday, November 12! Congratulations to Coaches Susan Taylor, Kristen Amato and the entire team for representing the school, the district and the community with integrity and excellence both on and off the field. Eight years in a row is...

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Ryan Ellefsen - NC Eastern Regional Orchestra Teacher of the Year

Please join us in congratulating East Chapel Hill High's very own Ryan Ellefsen for being elected as the North Carolina Eastern Regional Orchestra Teacher of the Year. Mr. Ellefsen is highly regarded by students, parents and colleagues. This award is certainly well-deserved. Ryan is pictured on the right along with Western Regional winner...

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Teacher Workday, Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 25-27; Lincoln Center Offices Close Early Nov. 25 / Día de trabajo para maestros, Días festivos de Acción de Gracias del 25 al 27 de nov.; Oficinas en Lincoln Center cerrarán temprano el 25 nov.

Schools and Offices Closed Wednesday, November 25 is a Teacher Workday for students and Lincoln Center will close its offices at 1 p.m. that day.  Schools and district offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26-27.  Schools will resume as usual and district offices will be open on Monday,...

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McPeak Wins NCHSSA Scholar-Athlete Essay Contest

Meghan McPeak, a junior at Carrboro High School, won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSSA) fourth annual Scholar-Athlete Essay Contest for the female entrants. The NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete program, sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, recognizes excellence in the classroom, as well as on the playing court...

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FPG Live!

Frank Porter Graham Elementary had a problem...until now. Students who eat breakfast in the school cafeteria were missing the morning meeting program that takes place in the gym. However, with the help of their PTA, who paid for 90% of the needed infrastructure, the morning meeting is now streamed into the cafeteria. All students are now...

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Chapel Hill High Teacher Writes SAT Subject Test Review Book for Barron’s Publishing

Now available following a worldwide release, author and teacher Bill Melega is sharing his unique and effective storytelling instructional method to increase student engagement and prepare them for success on the SAT World History Subject TestMelega has written and published the newest edition of the SAT World History Subject Test Review...

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Veterans Day Holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 11 / Día de los Veteranos, miércoles, 11 de noviembre

Schools and Offices Closed All schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.  On November 12, schools will operate on their usual schedule and district offices will be open. Escuelas y oficinas cerradas Las escuelas y oficinas del distrito estarán cerradas el miércoles,...

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Pumpkins Sold to Support United Way

Becky Springer's Fifth-Grade Art Club at Morris Grove Elementary just completed its 4th Annual Pumpkin Auction for the United Way. They were able to raise $1,300.00 this year for the organization! Club members created 33 hand-painted pumpkins. Laurie Williamson of the United Way came to meet the students and see their pumpkins.  Thanks...

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