The committee created by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education to solicit potential names for the new elementary school will hold its first meeting October 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center. The district’s 10th elementary school is under construction at the corner of Eubanks Road and Dromoland Road and will open in the…
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 Photo by Jock Lauterer Carrboro High School band director Frank Jones, left, serves as a music holder for members of the Jaguar band during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner at Monday night’s football game with Cedar Ridge.
School board considers new budget process measures
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The school budget process could run a little more smoothly next year under changes proposed by school officials. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education will consider changes to the annual budget process tonight (Thursday). The school board will present anticipated budget drivers and the budget process timeline to the Board…
Coaches’ Reports: 8/20/07
Carrboro High Men’s Soccer (Via Romain Morales) A strong Cardinal Gibbons team proved too much for the young Jaguars, as CG defeated CHS 5-0 Monday night. CHS held even possession for the first 25 minutes until giving up a soft goal. The aggressive CG team continued the pressure, but the CHS defensive backs (Ben Berozlheimer,…
New plans for Lincoln?
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer More than 40 years ago, Lincoln High School closed its doors to students. But the memories of the tight-knit community that the school once housed have not been forgotten. Students have not attended Lincoln High since 1966, when schools were integrated and the all-black high school closed. But the building…
School briefs: 8/20/07
District collects community input with meeting, survey Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will hold a meeting on September 27 to collect input for the district’s new strategic plan. In addition, school officials have created an online survey for community members to respond to three questions: What is the one area in which the district needs to…
Schools improve on ABC scores
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer More Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools met state standards for growth this year than last year, according to the 2007 ABCs report released last week. All district schools met state standards for expected growth, which is measured by tracking students’ scores on state reading and math exams. In 2006, Frank Porter Graham…
Women’s Center program for girls receives boost
 Teens Climb High members. Photo Courtesy of The Women’s Center By Susan Dickson Staff Writer For more than a decade, minority middle school girls in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have been coming together after school to talk about the many issues that young women face as they enter adolescence. Teens Climb High – a…
School briefs: 9/13/07
CHS to hold family tailgate party Carrboro High School will hold a family tailgate party on Friday at 6 p.m. before the football game. Coach Jason Tudryn will introduce the football team and the CHS band and cheerleaders will perform. In addition, the Carrboro High Parent Teacher Student Association will serve Jim’s Famous Barbeque for…
District seeks name for Elementary No. 10
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The last time the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district named a new school, the district’s naming committee heard from hundreds of parents and community members. School officials don’t, however, expect nearly as much input and controversy while naming the new elementary school. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education is set…
School briefs: 9/06/07
Small fire set in bathroom at CHHS A small fire was set in a restroom toilet paper dispenser at Chapel Hill High School last Thursday. All students were evacuated and no one was injured. School officials are investigating the incident to identify the individual or individuals responsible for setting the fire. According to school officials,…
School bells ring
 There were plenty of officials and dignitaries on hand, but school board chair Jamezetta Bedford got the honors at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Carrboro High School last Thursday. Photo by Jock Lauterer By Susan Dickson Staff Writer Despite enrollment being somewhat higher than projected, the first day of school across the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City…
The way the ball bounces
Despite a thorough 89-0 drubbing at the hands of defending 2A champions Burlington Cummings, the first-ever football game at Carrboro High School was the social event of the season. Above, Jaguar defense end Dequan Bradley (80) chases a loose ball after batting down a Cummings pass, as fellow Jaguar Brandon Hunter (74) looks on.
The opening of Carrboro High School
Photo by Kirk Ross A rather warm evening didn’t wilt the enthusiasm for the opening of Carrboro High School last Thursday (above). It was an event so exhilarating that most of the students, teachers and parents sat patiently through a half-dozen speeches congratulating them on their new school.
School briefs: 8/30/07
McDougle names interim principal McDougle Elementary Assistant Principal Nathan Hester has been named the school’s interim principal. McDougle Elementary Principal Tekeisha Ford left the district last week after accepting the principal’s job at Burton GeoWorld Elementary Magnet School in Durham Public Schools. Prior to his work at McDougle, Hester served as assistant principal of Ephesus…