Second-grade singers, eighth-grade speakers and kindergarten “diggers†gathered with faculty, staff and parents for a groundbreaking ceremony on March 12 at the Orange Charter School.
Category: Schools
CCCC hosts robotics workshop
You don’t have to be a scientist to have fun with robotics.
This Saturday, Central Carolina Community College’s electronics engineering technology program is sponsoring a high-tech, high-touch robotics workshop for middle school-age students.
Culbreth student to compete in geography bee
Aidan Marshall, an eighth-grader at Culbreth Middle School, has been named a semifinalist in the North Carolina National Geographic Geography Bee.
FPG brings reading to life
Students at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School took advantage of an extra hour of daylight Monday by attending the school’s Readathon night. The Readathon has been an …
Fashion Show at ECHHS
East Chapel Hill High School’s fashion merchandising class will hold a “Night in the Spotlight†fashion show this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Students will model their own work as well as trends from local stores. Donations for victims of recent earthquakes will be accepted at the event.
CHH student appointed to state office
Manoj Paladugu has been appointed to the office of Parliamentarian for the North Carolina Technology Student Association (NCTSA). Paladugu was selected for the office by the organization’s board of directors at last weekend’s state conference. Since 2002, at least one state officer in NCTSA has been a student in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro city schools. Paladugu…
Students host a capella concert
Lucky 13, the Chapel Hill High girls’ a capella group, is hosting “Music With Meaning†this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s Hanes Theatre. The event will feature the best of college and high school a capella groups from across the state. Groups scheduled to appear include UNC’s Clef Hangers, Loreleis and Achordants and…
‘Learning Without Borders’ stretches awareness
In an effort to increase global awareness and citizenship, McDougle Middle School teachers have collaborated on a school-wide interdisciplinary initiative called “Learning Without Borders.†This year’s focus is Universal Human Rights. As a timely real-world connection, several fundraisers will contribute to disaster relief in Haiti. On Friday, McDougle will host a faculty follies event to…
McDougle forges bond with Jamaican school
By Kate Griesmann Staff Writer During the time that Alethia Wheatle taught at McDougle Elementary, she learned a great deal about literacy. Wheatle, who was a Visiting International Faculty (VIF) teacher, taught at McDougle for three years before returning to her home country of Jamaica. Upon her return, Wheatle contacted McDougle and commented on how…
High school art students exhibit for a cause
Latisha Catchatoorian Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons Jack Watson, an art teacher at Chapel Hill High School, had an idea. Take the events of Haiti and turn them into inspiration for a class art project. Then take that art project and turn it into a fundraiser for the earthquake-ravaged country. At least $800 has been…
High School Art Competition
Each spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives recognize the creative spirit of American high school students in a nationwide visual-art competition. The Congressional High School Art Competition features paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art and photography. Each member of Congress brings a winning entry back to Washington, D.C. to be displayed…
Taste of Carrboro a success
Carrboro Elementary School raised over $1,100 to support school field trips at its first annual Taste of Carrboro fundraising event on Feb. 9. The Carrboro Elementary School community prepared the most food samples from a variety of cultures and countries for the event. The Taste of Carrboro also featured a silent auction and craft sale….
Carrboro students place in UN competition
Four Carrboro High School students will be honored April 28 by the West Triangle Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States. Juniors Bradli Crump, Jordan Thomas, Sam Stargel and Reade Paterno submitted PowerPoint presentations for the 2010 United Nations Student Contest. Crump’s addressed the Palestine/Israel conflict, while the one produced by Thomas,…
Glenwood and UNC technology partnership
Glenwood Elementary and UNC formally kicked off a partnership this week that provides Glenwood teachers with access to UNC’s technology help desk. Glenwood teachers can call the center to ask questions about school or home technology issues 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The district’s Information Technology Division has been working with UNC…
Phillips team has most knowledge
The Phillips Middle School AVID Team of Taiesha Alston, Maddy Pearce, Hannah Burroughs, Quincy McDuffie, Isriel Settles and Teara Holt won the second annual AVID Black History Month Knowledge Bowl. The Knowledge Bowl was held Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Hargraves Community Center. The event was sponsored by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Graduate Chapter of Alpha…