Recent ActivityPress Releases  Northwood Holds Mock Car Crash to Emphasize Prom Night SafetyNorthwood High School held a safety awareness assembly in the school auditorium and a mock two-car crash in its bus parking lot on Friday morning, May 18, ahead of the school prom that is scheduled for Saturday night. More...
 2012-2013 Chatham County Teacher of the Year Announced Chatham Central Carpentry Teacher Wins AwardThe Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, & Chatham Counties named Garland Bray, the carpentry teacher at Chatham Central High School, its 2012 Teacher of the Year.
More...  Shakespeare To Go Presents Macbeth to SAGE AcademyOn Monday, April 30, SAGE Academy students experienced a treat when Shakespeare To Go presented Macbeth in the school media center.
More... | View enlarged photo  Chatham Central Culinary Arts Students in CompetitionStudents in the Chatham Central High School Culinary Arts program participated in the Wake Tech Community College Culinary Arts Showcase on Tuesday, April 24, at the Raleigh Convention Center.
More... Northwood SkillsUSA in State CompetitionsThe Northwood High School SkillsUSA chapter attended its state competition April 17-19 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. More... Pittsboro Elementary Teacher Wins Classworks ContestColleen D’Angelo, a third grade teacher at Pittsboro Elementary School, was a winner in the fifth annual “Win with Classworks” national contest. The contest, which ran from March 5 to April 6, is hosted by Curriculum Advantage, Inc., developer of the award-winning K-10 Classworks® comprehensive instructional improvement system.
More... Moncure Holds OlympicsFollowing a study on ancient Greece, students in Alissa Schmidt’s social studies class celebrated by participating in their own Olympic games.
More... J.S. Waters Junior Beta Holds New Member InductionThe J.S. Waters School chapter of the Junior Beta Club inducted seventeen new members during an annual ceremony on Friday April 20. Fellow students, staff, and family members were in attendance to see these middle school students join the other nineteen members of the chapter.
More...  District Holds All-County Music EventsStudents from across Chatham County Schools are participating in All-County music events this week. All-County Chorus is being held at Jordan-Matthews Thursday, April 26, for high school students. All-County Band will be held for middle school students at Chatham Central Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28.
More... Pittsboro Elementary PTA Announces Arts and Crafts FairThe Pittsboro Elementary School PTA invites everyone to its Spring Arts & Craft Fair Saturday May 5, 2012 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM in the school multipurpose room.
More...  Veteran Travels Several Hours to Visit J.S. Waters StudentStudents at J.S. Waters wrote letters to military veterans of the Vietnam conflict that led to the letters being presented at the Vietnam Veterans Recognition in Charlotte on March 31st. A veteran who received a letter from a J.S. Waters student was so touched by the letter that he traveled from his home in Goldsboro to the school on April 3 to meet the student.
More... Library Media Program Hosts Annual Young Authors CelebrationThe Chatham County Schools Media Education Program along with McIntyre’s Fine Books and Fearrington Village hosted the twenty-fourth annual Young Authors Celebration for student writers in Chatham County on Tuesday, April 17. More...
Chatham Middle Announces Spring Musical ProductionChatham Middle School will present The Wizard of Oz in the Jordan-Matthews High School auditorium on Thursday and Friday, May 3 and 4, at 7:00 PM and in a matinee performance on Saturday, May 4, at 2:00 PM. Admission prices will be $5 for adults and $2 for students. The public is invited to attend.
Two Chatham Seniors Win Prestigious AwardsTwo Chatham County seniors have earned prestigious awards as they prepare to graduate from high school and go to college. Dominique Dukes of Northwood High School has received a National Merit Scholarship Award. Chase Johnson of Jordan-Matthews High School is a recipient of the Park Scholarship at North Carolina State University. More...  Sixteen Vehicles Pass Stopped Buses in a Single DayOn a designated day each March, bus drivers in school districts across the state record incidents of vehicles passing school buses making stops to pick up or drop off students. State school transportation officials conduct the Statewide School Bus Stop Arm Violation Count and compile data from the 115 state school systems to use in its ongoing safety efforts. More...
 Science Teachers Receive Specialized TrainingTwenty Chatham County Schools middle school science teachers recently received training through grant funding. More...
 Jordan-Matthews Has Talent ShowOn the evening of March 9. the SkillsUSA Club at Jordan Matthews High School hosted a talent show in the school auditorium. Various individuals and groups performed. More...
Federal Programs Public NoticeA public notice from the Chatham County Schools Federal Programs
More...  Twi-School Musical: A Pop Parody at Jordan-Matthews This WeekendStudents at Jordan-Matthews High School will present Twi-School Musical: A Pop Music Parody on campus March 30-April 1. More...
Chatham County Schools Awarded District AccreditationSuperintendent Robert Logan announced today Chatham County Schools was granted District Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that confers the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) accreditation seal. This means that the district and all of its schools are accredited, and that Chatham County Schools is recognized across the nation as a quality school system.
More...  Europe Makes its Way to BonleeSixth graders in Trisha Caviness’ social studies class recently exposed Bonlee students to a tour of Europe.
More...  Jordan-Matthews' Tobar Receives ScholarshipOn Monday, March 19, 2012, Michelle Tobar, a senior at Jordan-Matthews High School, received a $500.00 youth scholarship from the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Holy Royal Arch Masons; North Carolina Jurisdiction.
More... Siler City Elementary is a Finalist for National AwardThe Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in the United States has announced Siler City Elementary School as a finalist for its prestigious School of the Year: Academic Excellence in Spanish Award for its Dual Language Immersion Program. More...  Pollard Team Advances to State Envirothon CompetitionFourteen students from Margaret B. Pollard Middle School competed in the Area III Regional Envirothon Competition at Elon University on Friday, March 16. One of the three Pollard teams has advanced to state competition at Cedarock Park in Burlington that will be held April 20-21.
More...  Silk Hope Eighth Grader Wins First Place in State Science FairBrianna de la Houssaye, an eighth grader at Silk Hope School, has won first place in the Biological Science Junior Division of the NC State Science and Engineering Fair.
More... Chef Challenge to Return for Second YearThe Abundance Foundation’s annual Chatham Chef Challenge brings high-profile chefs into schools to help create healthier school lunches in Chatham County Schools. The purpose of the Chef Challenge is to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables by students in grades pre K-12 while supporting GAP-certified local farms when possible.
More... High School Students Successful in State FBLA CompetitionsHigh school students from Chatham County were among the 2,000 students and club advisors to attend the fifty-eighth annual FBLA State Leadership Conference held March 22-24 in Greensboro. The conference for business students included an opening ceremony with a motivation speaker, various workshops, regional voting rallies, competitions, and an awards ceremony.
More... Northwood Band Rated Superior at Regional CompetitionThe 47-member Northwood Concert Band traveled to Cedar Ridge High School on Thursday, March 22, for the annual music performance adjudication sponsored by the NC Central District Bandmasters Association.
More... Chatham Middle to Sponsor Parent/Teacher Basketball GameThe Chatham Middle School chapter of Junior Beta Club will sponsor a parent/teacher basketball game on Thursday, March 29, at 6:30 PM at the Jordan-Matthews High School gymnasium with proceeds benefitting the West Chatham Relay for Life. More...
 Jordan-Matthews DECA Chapter Has State Competition WinnersThe Jordan-Matthews chapter of DECA, an association of marketing students, had a successful weekend recently at their state competition taking home four first place finishes, one second place finish, 1 third place finish and other overall finalists.
More... School District is a Candidate for AdvancED District AccreditationChatham County Schools is a candidate for AdvancED District Accreditation. Though the district has been accredited for many years, 2012 marks the first time the school system has undertaken a single year district-wide accreditation.
More... Horton Middle School Kicks off the 22nd Haw River Clean-upEighth grade students from Horton Middle School kicked off the Haw River Assembly’s 22nd annual river clean-up on March 13 by removing trash from Robeson Creek in Pittsboro. Jamie Callicutt, eighth grade Horton science teacher, brought four groups of students with a total of 79 students.
More... Virginia Cross Elementary to Hold Thrift Sale/Book FairVirginia Cross Elementary will be having a Thrift Sale/Book Fair on Saturday, March 24, from 7:30AM-11:00AM. The Thrift Sale will be held in the school cafeteria while the Book Fair will in the media center. Virginia Cross Elementary staff member donated the items for the sale. Proceeds will benefit the local PTA Thrift Shop program and will support the Virginia Cross Elementary PTA specifically. Contact Wendy Cabler with any questions concerning this event at (919) 742-4279.
Closure to a State Auditor ReportThis is an official statement from Chatham County Schools regarding confirmation the district has received about final closure to the issue of a state auditor's report involving the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and Chatham County Schools. The audit report was released in December of 2011. Statement...
NC Society of Hispanic Professionals Announces Winners of 2011 Stay in School PSA/Video ContestThe North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals (NCSHP) is proud to announce the winners of the fourth annual “Stay in School” PSA/Video Contest for Hispanic Youth in North Carolina. More...
Northwood to Present Seussical at the End of MarchJoin the Cat in the Hat and Horton the elephant as they journey through the imagination of Dr. Seuss when Northwood High School presents Seussical March 29–31. Seussical is a show about friendship, the value of imagination, and the benefits of hard work. The show opens on Thursday, March 29, at 7:00 PM and runs both Friday (3/30) and Saturday (3/31) as well. Please contact Dr. Lori Carlin to purchase a ticket or for more information. More...
 Northwood Teacher is Social Studies Teacher of the YearOn Thursday, February 23, Rod Story, a fourth-year social studies teacher at Northwood High School, received the State Social Studies Teacher of the Year award given by the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies. When he was a student at UNC Chapel Hill, he student taught at Northwood. More...
 Jordan-Matthews' Students Compete in Regional SkillsUSA EventJordan-Matthews High School SkillsUSA Club attended the regional SkillsUSA competition on Thursday, February 16 at the Forsyth Technical Community College Transportation Center in Winston Salem.
More... Chatham Schools Participate in Science OlympiadThe North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) Regional Competition was held in Buies Creek at Campbell University on Saturday, February 18. Chatham County Schools had four schools to participate, Chatham Central High School, Horton Middle School, Northwood High School, and Silk Hope School.
More...  Siler City Students Present Holocaust Survivors' MuseumSiler City Elementary students in Wendy Copelan's fifth grade AIG (Academically and Intellectually Gifted) class presented a holocaust survivors’ museum on Friday, February 24, in the school's multipurpose room.
More... Clerk of Court Presents Check to School BoardThe Monday, February 20, Chatham County Board of Education meeting began with the presentation of a $107,533.24 check by Sam Cooper, Clerk of Superior Court for Chatham County.
More...  Pittsboro Elementary Supports Relay for LifePittsboro Elementary School held it's seventh annual Relay for Life fundraiser during the week of February 6-10. The school holds this event each year around Valentine's Day.
Chatham School Bus Drivers RecognizedChatham County Schools had seventy-four school bus drivers who received Safe Driving Award certificates from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction during the annual state school bus driver appreciation week held February 13-17. A Bus Driver of the Year from each school was also named. More...
Northwood SkillsUSA Shines at Regional CompetitionsOn Thursday, February 16, members of the Northwood High School chapter of SkillsUSA attended and competed in a regional competition. More...
 Jordan-Matthews Robotics Team Is Busy in its Second YearJordan-Matthews High School has an active robotics team that is in its second year with twenty to twenty-five students. Students only need an interest in science, technology and working with their hands to join. Jordan-Matthews has the only robotics team in the county. More... | View Slideshow Chatham Students Successful in State Junior Beta CompetitionsMultiple Chatham schools were represented during the annual state Junior Beta Club convention in Greensboro held February 5-7. More...
 Middle School Basketball Tournament: February 13-17After seventeen years, a Middle School Basketball Tournament returns to Chatham County. The tournament will be held the week of February 13-17. More...
 High School Singers Participate in All-State ChorusStudents from Chatham County Schools participated in All-State Chorus Festival in late January. Following several rehearsals, there was a concert on Saturday afternoon, January 28, at War Memorial Auditorium in Greensboro. More...
PBIS Having Positive Results at Chatham CentralChatham Central High School has implemented a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program in the 2011-2012 school year. More...
Jordan-Matthews Invites Public to Attend Arts BenefitLooking for a fun way to celebrate Valentines Day with someone special? Head to Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City on Saturday, February 11, for the inaugural Black & White Benefit to support school arts programs.
More...  County Science Fair Winners AnnouncedChatham County Schools sponsored its annual County Science Fair Wednesday and Thursday, February 1 and 2, at Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City.
More... Chatham County Schools Launches Budget Priorities SurveyAs Chatham County Schools faces a budget shortfall, the district is asking residents to weigh in on issues surrounding educational programs and school operations. As part of a series of planned and systemic communication initiatives between the district and key stakeholders, a Budget Priorities Survey will be launched on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Parents, teachers, staff and community members will be invited to share both their perceptions, as well as suggestions on how to make Chatham perform to even higher standards in the face of shrinking financial resources.
More... Budget Survey Letter to Parents: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf) Budget Survey Letter to Community: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf) Perry Harrison School Holds Tea for Young AuthorsOn Friday, January 20, Perry Harrison School celebrated Young Authors with a special event. The Thirteenth Annual Young Author’s Tea was held in the school multipurpose room. The ceremony is a thank you and award ceremony rolled into one.
More... 2012 CEF Professional Development Grant ApplicationThe Chatham Education Foundation (CEF) invites Chatham County public school teachers and certified personnel to apply for funds to support individual or group professional development activities.
More... | 2012 CEF Professional Grant Application (doc) Project Child Find is Underway in Chatham County SchoolsAn effort called Project Child Find is underway in Chatham County Schools to identify children and youth ages three to twenty-one who have disabilities and require special education and other related services.
More... North Chatham Students Become Peer MentorsTwenty-five fourth and fifth graders at North Chatham School were recognized for completing a conflict resolution training program during a ceremony on Wednesday, January 18.
More... | Peer Mentors.jpg | Program Group.jpg Board of Education Announces Special Session and Presentation
The Chatham County Board of Education will hold a special session via teleconference on Wednesday, January 25, at 4:00 PM in the central office board room for the purpose of approving the school and school district Mission, Vision and Core Beliefs statements.
The Chatham County Board of Education will hear a presentation by the Educational Leadership doctoral students from UNC-Chapel Hill on Wednesday, January 25, at 4:30 PM in the central office board room.
Chatham Middle “Rams on the Run”After a busy fall, members of the Chatham Middle Rams on the Run running club will lace up their tennis shoes after school and head back to the on-campus cross country course to continue the exercise they began in the fall. More... | View Slideshow (mov, 2.02 MB) Northwood Student Selected to All District BandWalker Harnden, a senior oboist at Northwood High School, has been selected as a musician in the top ensemble in the NC Central District All District Band. More... Board Recognized during School Board Appreciation MonthDuring its meeting on Monday evening, January 9, Superintendent Robert Logan presented each member of the Chatham County Board of Education with a copy of Governor Bev Perdue’s resolution proclaiming January 2012 as School Board Appreciation Month in North Carolina. More... Three Sets of Jordan-Matthews Students Recognized for Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activity SuccessesThree sets of students at Jordan-Matthews High School have recently been recognized for achievements outside the regular classroom. More... EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET JANUARY 18TH
Chatham County Schools Solicits Input During Mission, Vision and Core Belief Statements Revision ProcessChatham County Schools is sharing the results of a survey addressing its revised Mission, Vision and Core Belief statements...
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Principal Mattie Smith, Teachers, and Cheerleaders Represent Their Community Well - Pittsboro Your Town
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