Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education heard an school expansion plan at its March 26 meeting that will affect two Lake Norman-area schools. If approved, the plan would expand Davidson Elementary School to include kindergarten up to eighth grade. The plan also includes a… read more about CMS announces plans to expand, replace two area schools
CMS second lottery-application period is open CHARLOTTE — The second magnet-lottery application period for Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools began March 13 and will remain open until 10 p.m. May 3. Any family of a current or future-enrolled CMS student is eligible to participate. The second… read more about School Notes for March 22
HUNTERSVILLE – Taylor Lanier’s senior project became her opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child who has cancer. Lanier, a Huntersville resident and senior at Cato Middle College High School in Charlotte, is inviting the community to help her grant one child’s wish through the… read more about Student seeks help to grant wish for child
CORNELIUS – With advancements in technology, practicing a musical instrument isn’t what it used to be. For Hough High School orchestra students, practice sessions have essentially turned into private lessons with the use of the SmarMusic App. The app, made by MakeMusic, Inc., records students… read more about SmartMusic App helps students hit perfection
Hough student appointed to West Point CORNELIUS – Hough High School senior Patrick Cowley has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Both of Cowley’s parents, Shawn and Jennifer Cowley, graduated from West Point. Patrick Crowley is interested in studying… read more about Herald Weekly education news – March 15-21
Early in her career, North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction Superintendent June Atkinson was a high school business co-op teacher. Part of her responsibility was to help students find work with local employers. That experience taught her an important lesson. “That is, it’s… read more about Businesses and schools encouraged to partner
North Meck Students take on Green Invaders Twenty-four North Mecklenburg High School students recently participated in the first Clarks Creek Nature Preserve Invasive plant weed pull. The students from Horticulture II and IB Biology were part of a program sponsored by Central Carolina Master… read more about Herald education news for March 8
HUNTERSVILLE – The Barnette Elementary School gymnasium will be transformed from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21 into an art gallery showcasing original artwork created by students.Caroline Kuncken, Barnette’s art teacher, has been working in partnership with a program called KidsArt Fairs to create an art… read more about Barnette Elementary plans student art fair
CORNELIUS – The J.V. Washam Parent-Teacher Organization and staff, along with the CMS Board of Education, will hold a ceremony Feb. 20 to name the school’s media center after Violet Washam.“Washam was a beautiful example of community support both at J.V. Washam and in the Cornelius community,” Lori… read more about J.V. Washam to rename media center
by Jackson Sveen HUNTERSVILLE -– Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison fielded questions from Lake Norman-area residents during his latest community chat Feb. 11 at New Birth-Charlotte Church in Huntersville. The topics ranged from questions about school security to… read more about CMS Superintendent Morrison holds community chat
by Melissa GuteCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ newest elementary school, set to open in August, will soon have a name of its own.As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 26 suggestions from the community, according to Raymond Giovanelli, principal at J.V. Washam Elementary School. He will become… read more about Progress continues on naming newest school
HUNTERSVILLE – St. Mark Catholic’s preschool announced it will extend its school day to run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with lunchtime included, for the next school year.Registration begins Feb. 15 to preschool-age children from area parishes and the surrounding community. The school will offer several… read more about St. Mark Catholic expanding preschool program
HUNTERSVILLE – Parents, students and staff at Saint Mark Catholic School recently celebrated the school’s 10th anniversary by dedicating a statue of a lion, the school’s mascot.The lion statue is a gift from more than 30 families who wanted to commemorate their time at St. Mark Catholic… read more about St. Mark catholic school dedicates new lion statue
MOORESVILLE – The Pine Lake Preparatory Board of Directors is accepting applications for members.There are two types of board positions: two-year board appointed seats and one-year member-elect seats.For this year only, in order to incorporate newly amended by-laws, appointed seats will be for one… read more about Pine Lake Prep’s board search for applicants
MOORESVILLE – The Woodlawn School Board of Trustees announced Feb. 11 that Edward Hollinger will take over as head of school effective July 1.Hollinger has more than 30 years of strong leadership experience in teaching and administrative positions at both public and private schools.“The board was… read more about Woodlawn announces new head of school