Following last year’s release of “Respect,†the Frank Porter Graham Fearless Lions have released another music video called “Breathe.â€
Category: Schools
Parent University graduates first class
On April 28, 30 parents became the first class to graduate from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Parent University.
Padawan Owls win Battle of the Books
The Estes Hills Padawan Owls team has been named district champions for this year’s Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Elementary Battle of the Books.
Students earn recognition in Skills USA
Twelve district students earned recognition in the Skills USA state competition.
Students recognized in Chinese Writing Contest
Twelve CHCCS students were recognized at the annual N.C. Chinese Writing Contest, sponsored by the Confucius Institute at N.C. State University.
Jags trounce Northwood
Carrboro High School women’s soccer got back on track against Northwood on Monday night following a disappointing loss to Chapel Hill High last week.
Healthy Classroom Challenge/Healthy Kids Day
CHCCS schools are participating in the Healthy Classroom Challenge, a four-week program focusing on the importance of physical activity and good nutrition.
District events
CHCCS will host two events on Monday. The first is the district’s annual Legislative Breakfast at 8 a.m. in the Lincoln Center Boardroom.
After-school registration
Registration has begun for families wishing to enroll their children in the five-star rated CHCCS Community Schools After-School Program for 2012-13. Registration is $40 and monthly tuition is $220.
Orchestra trip
The Culbreth Middle School Orchestra recently returned from a performing tour in Washington, D.C., on April 13 and 14.
Dual-language survey
Parents, faculty, staff and community members have until 5 p.m. Friday to fill out a dual language survey for CHCCS.
21st century coordinator
Marlo Gaddis has been named the CHCCS 21st century learning coordinator.
FundFest
The Unity programs of Chapel Hill High, East Chapel Hill High and Carrboro High will present FundFest on Saturday from 3-9 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Commons.
Net+ Certification
The Career and Technical Education’s IT Academy has announced the first three students to pass their Net+ Certification exam, which covers topics such as network technology, installation, configuration, management and security.
Writing contest winners
Five CHCCS high school and middle school students have become published writers. They are winners of the 2012 CHCCS Writing Contest, “Writing and Growing,†sponsored by The Writers’ Discussion Group of Chapel Hill.