Schools in Session on April 3 - No Teacher Workday / 3 de abril - Escuelas estarán abiertas y en sesión - No habrá día de trabajo para maestros

Teacher Workday Canceled and Inclement Weather Day on April 3 Because schools were closed on January 11 due to inclement weather, the next Inclement Weather Day to make up any missed school is Monday, April 3.  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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Good Luck, Dr. Causby!

After serving as the district's Interim Superintendent since August, Dr. Causby is returning to retirement. Throughout his time at CHCCS, Dr. C has been an amazing leader, helping guide the district until a new superintendent could be found. At their last meeting, the CHCCS Board of Education presented Dr. C with a plaque, thanking...

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A Visit From Euzelle Smith

In 1999, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools named its new middle school after R.D. and Euzelle P. Smith. This couple served for many years with the school district, were longtime members of the Northside neighborhood and First Baptist Church, and active in local news and politics. They were even named Town Treasures in 2008 by the Chapel Hill...

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Kara VanHooser - 2017 New Voices Award for Excellence

New Voices is a local non-profit with a mission to help children with severe communication and physical challenges maximize their learning potential. The ultimate goal of New Voices is inclusion in all aspects of life. The Lara Jane Parker Awards Program was established to provide both reward and recognition to those outstanding teachers,...

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East Chapel Hill High Wins Fifth NC History Bowl State Title

This past Saturday, East Chapel Hill High School hosted the NC History Bowl/Bee State Championship.  East had two teams competing in the bowl, both of which qualified for the national tournament in Washington, DC.  The team comprised of Max Hazerjian, Alex Dixon, William Ke, Nick Parker, and Vincent Du, went undefeated on their...

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Spring Break, March 27-31 / Vacaciones de primavera, 27-31 de marzo

Spring Break Scheduled Week of March 27 Spring Break for CHCCS is March 27-31. During this week, schools may be working limited hours, with limited staff. Also during Spring Break, Lincoln Center is minimally staffed and operating on a modified schedule: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30...

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Former Governor Bev Perdue Visits Northside Elementary

Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue stopped by Northside Elementary earlier this week to meet with students and share a story. In addition to reading with them, she explained various aspects of being Governor and helped prepare them for an upcoming trip to Raleigh. In addition to being the first female governor in North Carolina, Perdue...

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Mix It Up!

It’s a simple call to action: take a new seat in the cafeteria. By taking a risk, this one day, students can cross the lines of division in a safe, controlled environment, meet new people, and help build an inclusive and welcoming school community. Mix It Up is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program, which...

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Chapel Hill/Lincoln High Hall of Fame – Class of 2017

The newest members of the Chapel Hill/Lincoln High Hall of Fame have been announced and are listed below. To celebrate, a banquet will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in the Chapel Hill High cafeteria. If you would like to attend please contact Charlie Webb at Chapel Hill High, 919-929-2106. Reservations will be taken until April 15,...

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Glenwood Elementary Ribbon Cutting

Glenwood Elementary celebrated the opening of a new administrative addition on Friday. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place at 1:30 p.m. and was attended by parents, staff, elected officials and nearly 500 Glenwood Gators. Construction began last summer and provided a new office and conference space, along with a secure school entrance....

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Schools in Session on March 24 - No Teacher Workday / 24 de marzo - Escuelas estarán abiertas y en sesión - No habrá día de trabajo para maestros

Teacher Workday Canceled and Inclement Weather Day on March 24 Because schools were closed on January 10 due to inclement weather, the next Inclement Weather Day to make up any missed school is Friday, March 24.  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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Delayed Opening Canceled on March 9, Schools Start at Normal Time / Apertura demorada cancelada el 9 de marzo, las escuelas comienzan a la hora normal

Delayed Opening Canceled on March 9 Thursday, March 9, was originally scheduled as a Delayed Opening for the purposes of staff development. However, because of the March 8 Teacher Workday, the Delayed Opening is being canceled. Instead, March 9 is a full school day. Buses will pick up students at their normal times and all schools will begin...

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Solar Power - Duke Energy Teams Up With East Chapel Hill High

As part of a $300,000 grant, Duke Energy recently announced it would pay 100 percent of the funds needed to install a solar power system at seven North Carolina schools - including our own East Chapel Hill High. Schools applied for the grants last year. Working with Raleigh-based nonprofit NC GreenPower and modeled after its Solar Schools...

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National School Social Work Week

The week of March 6-10 marks the celebration of National School Social Work Week.  With the theme of "Be the Change," school social workers across the country will highlight their critically important role in helping students every day to meet the academic, social, and emotional challenges on the road to becoming successful and...

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March 8 is Now a Teacher Workday & Delayed Opening on March 9 Canceled

CHCCS Designates March 8 as a Teacher Workday and Cancels March 9 Delayed Opening This coming Wednesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and has also been deemed, “A Day Without a Woman.” Women across the nation, as well as men, will be participating in a one-day demonstration to recognize the value of women. As part of this demonstration,...

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Grand Opening - Family Resource Center at Culbreth Middle School

The Family Resource Center at Culbreth Middle School will celebrate its grand opening all day on Friday, March 3. The Center is a comfortable, friendly space where parents in the Culbreth Community, including feeder schools, can relax, enjoy a cup of coffee with a neighbor, and receive information and support on parenting topics and school...

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