Phoenix Academy Graduation - True Lives Beginning

The students of Phoenix Academy High School spread their wings Monday night at the mid-year graduation. Six students earned their high school diplomas at an intimate ceremony attended by friends and family at Extraordinary Ventures. The ceremony began with recollections by the teachers and students, fondly recalling the challenges...

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Delayed Opening, Feb. 2 / Fechas para apertura demorada de las escuelas, 2 de febrero

Delayed Opening Scheduled for February 2 The district has approved a plan for schools to operate on a Delayed Opening schedule eight Thursdays during the 2016-17 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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Student-Led Environmental Projects Receive Grants, Recognition

Carrboro High School’s Eco-Action Club was the recipient of a first-place LEAF SEED grant worth $500. The grant is being used to fund the club’s goal of sparking increased volunteer and educational opportunities for high school students and fostering interest and knowledge of healthy foods and sustainable agriculture among local middle school...

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East Chapel Hill High Football Star in National Showcase

East Chapel Hill High's Mujahid "MT" Turner recently returned from playing in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. The game was played at EverBank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, on Saturday, January 14. The game was broadcast live on ESPN3. Student-athletes selected for the game were mentored by a staff of...

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YLI Students on MLK National Day of Service

Blue Ribbon Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) students served with the United Way of the Greater Triangle as part of the MLK National Day of service. The purpose of the "Community Reads" program is to increase childhood literacy (K-3) through reading. YLI students participated in group readings and skill enhancing activities through the Scrap...

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Schools in Session on January 23 - No Teacher Workday / 23 de enero - Escuelas estarán abiertas y en sesión - No habrá día de trabajo para maestros

Teacher Workday Canceled and Inclement Weather Day on January 23 Because schools were closed on January 9 due to inclement weather, the next Inclement Weather Day to make up any missed school is Monday, January 23.  This means that school will be in session and the Teacher Workday is canceled. Día de trabajo para maestros está cancelado...

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Schools, Offices Closed for Holiday on Jan. 16 / El lunes 16 de enero, día festivo, estarán cerradas las escuelas y oficinas

Holiday Scheduled Schools and district offices are closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Día festivo programado Las escuelas y oficinas del distrito estarán cerradas el lunes, 16 de enero, en honor al día festivo de Martin Luther King, Jr. ...

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Team Welcomes Chilean Teacher

This week Frank Porter Graham-Bilingue's International Teacher Support Team (ITST) welcomed a new first-grade teacher and her husband from Chile!  Parents, teachers, PTA Thrift Shop, Sweeps, and the team at Visiting International Faculty (VIF) came together to help them. They were able to assist with finding an apartment, connecting...

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Schools in Session & Start at Regular Time on Jan. 12 / Escuelas abiertas y a la hora regular el 12 de enero

Delayed Opening Canceled on January 12 Thursday, January 12, was originally scheduled as a delayed opening for the purposes of staff development. However, because we have been out of school all week, that delayed opening has been nixed. Instead, tomorrow will be a full school day. Buses will pick up students at their normal times and all...

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Schools Closed on Wednesday, January 11 for Students; Optional TWD for Staff with 3-hour Delay / La Escuela Está Cerrada, el 11 de enero

Schools Closed on January 11 for Students; Optional Teacher Workday for Staff Due to inclement weather, all CHCCS schools are closed to students on January 11.  April 3, a scheduled Teacher Workday, is now a regular school day. January 11 is an Optional Teacher Workday for staff.  Operational staff, including maintenance and custodians,...

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Schools Closed on Tuesday, January 10 for Students and Staff / La Escuela Está Cerrada, el 10 de enero

Schools Closed on January 10 for Students and Staff Due to inclement weather, all CHCCS schools are closed to students and staff on January 10.  March 24, a scheduled Teacher Workday, is now a regular school day. La Escuela Está Cerrada, el 10 de enero Debido a condiciones del tiempo, todas las escuelas en esta zona estarán cerradas...

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Schools Closed on Monday, January 9 for Students and Staff / La Escuela Está Cerrada, el 9 de enero

Schools Closed on January 9 for Students and Staff
 Due to inclement weather, all CHCCS schools are closed to students and staff on January 9. January 23, a scheduled Teacher Workday, is now a regular school day. La Escuela Está Cerrada, el 9 de enero Debido a condiciones del tiempo, todas las escuelas en esta zona estarán cerradas para...

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2-Hour Early Release, Jan. 6 & All Activities Canceled / Salida temprana de 2 horas, 6 de enero, y todas las actividades canceladas

2-Hour Early Release on Friday, January 6 Due to impending inclement weather, CHCCS schools are closing 2-hours early today, Friday, January 6.  All after school and evening activities for today are also canceled.  This includes the elementary after-school program.  Additionally all weekend games and activities have been canceled. Salida...

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Activities, Athletics & After-School Canceled, Jan. 6-8 / Actividades, Deportes y Programas de después de la escuela cancelados, 6-8 de enero

All Activities Canceled for Jan. 6-8 In an effort to protect our students and staff from the impending inclement weather, CHCCS has canceled all after school and evening activities for today, January 6. This includes the elementary and middle school after school programs. Additionally, all weekend games and activities have been canceled. Todas...

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Endowed Teaching Chairs Recognize Excellence in Education

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation (PSF) seeks nominations for the 2016-2017 Teaching Chair Awards. Chair honorees receive monetary awards of $1,000 annually for the duration of the award and will hold the chair award for two to three years, depending on the specific chair. The current Teaching Chair categories include the...

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Delayed Opening, Jan. 12 / Fechas para apertura demorada de las escuelas, 12 de enero

Delayed Opening Scheduled for January 12 The district has approved a plan for schools to operate on a Delayed Opening schedule eight Thursdays during the 2016-17 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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National Board Certified Teachers

CHCCS is pleased to congratulate Toni Lehman, Daniel Segal and Hope Love for their recent National Board Certifications. Additionally, congratulations also go out to Andrew Tauber, Stephanie Wittmann, Molly Stoffregen, Ghada Ouri-Ramadan and Claire Nelson for their renewed National Board Certifications.  North...

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