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School traffic adjusting to new one-way plan: Village officially closes on property adjacent to greenway
CLEMMONS — School’s back, and the traffic is … well, different. At least that’s the case at Clemmons Elementary School. The village, with guidance from engineering firm Kimley-Horn, implemented a new plan this July in an attempt to improve traffic flow and safety with a new one-way movement along James Street from Cook Avenue to […] The post School traffic adjusting to new one-way plan: Village officially closes on property adjacent to greenway appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Parent claims child left outside at Glenn High School; school district responds
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The parents of a 7-year-old boy want to know how their son ended up outside under a tree in front of a school instead of inside at an after-school program. Kevin Baker says that when he arrived at Glenn High School in Kernersville on Monday afternoon, staff members didn’t know […]
School With a Purpose: Davie’s newest focuses on exceptional children
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record There’s a new school in Davie County. And it’s here for a reason: to help those students that the public school system can’t adequately provide for – those with multiple behaviorial issues. Frankie Vaughn, a founder of the new Westwood Village Learning Center in Bermuda Run, took her plea to […] The post School With a Purpose: Davie’s newest focuses on exceptional children appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Tropical storm cancels ceremony, but Yadkin superintendent affirms commitment to ‘impact’ students this school year
The first day of school for Yadkin County students was yesterday, and Yadkin County Schools staff has been preparing for the new school year. Every August, all YCS staff members convene at Forbush or Starmount High School to discuss the coming school year and establish a unified vision. This year’s Opening Ceremony was originally set to take place on Friday, Aug. 9 at Forbush, but it was canceled due to heavy rain brought on by Tropical Storm Debby. ...
Clemmons changes traffic pattern near school to help with congestion during arrival, dismissal
CLEMMONS, N.C. (WGHP) — Leaders in the Village of Clemmons are trying to make the pickup and drop-off process at Clemmons Elementary School on Bingham Avenue a little bit easier. It’s made some adjustments to handle the increase of cars passing through each day. Four blocks around the school have been made one-way as well […]
Spurgeon Goss Scholarship winner proud to carry the torch
By Bridgette Dillard Davie Community Foundation “Be like a duck: calm on the surface but paddling like crazy underneath.” Consider that advice from Josh Money, the recipient of the Spurgeon Goss Memorial Scholarship in 2010. After high school graduation, Josh attended UNC Charlotte where he developed a passion for mechanical engineering. His scholarship helped fund […] The post Spurgeon Goss Scholarship winner proud to carry the torch appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
City of Lexington accepting applications for Lexington Academy
The City of Lexington is accepting applications till August 21, 2024, for the second class of Lexington Academy. Lexington Academy is an educational program where participants will enjoy a hands-on, inside view of city operations and gain a better understanding of how and why the city provides its services. Each week, academy participants will meet with different departments where they will get to experience engaging demonstrations, ask questions, and address concerns.
Scholarship, support from school leads to success
Zayne Smith, a 2023 graduate of Davie County High School, has been awarded the N.C. Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Scholarship for the 2024-2025academic year. In addition to the scholarship, his bio and photo will be included in N.C. Builder Magazine. “It is an honor to be chosen to receive this special scholarship,” said […] The post Scholarship, support from school leads to success appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
WS/FCS facing 'concerning' number of exceptional teacher vacancies
There was an error loading the media player. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has fewer employee vacancies overall so far this year compared to last. However, officials are concerned about the level of staffing needs in the exceptional children department. As of Tuesday morning, the district reported roughly 70 classroom teacher vacancies...
SCC offering auto dealer, renewal courses this month
Surry Community College will be holding an Auto Dealer pre-licensing course and an auto dealer license renewal course that are required by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. The Auto Dealer Pre-License Initial course will be held Monday, Aug. 26, and Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Yadkin Center, at 1001 College Drive in Yadkinville. This course is designed to meet the 12-hour training requirement...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools hold first board meeting of school year; addressing staff vacancies
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to hire. It says 97% of its positions are filled, up from 95% last year. As of the first day of classes for students, there were nearly 70 teacher vacancies, as compared to more than 110 last school year. One area...
WS/FCS receives $49,422 grant: Research-practice collaboration will study middle school student engagement
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools News Service Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has been awarded a $49,422 grant for a research-practice team to continue a study on middle school student engagement. The team is composed of WS/FCS Director of Research and Evaluation Shureka Hargrove, WS/FCS Director of Grants Stephanie Williamson and Dr. Holt Wilson and Elise Robertson from UNC-Greensboro. […] The post WS/FCS receives $49,422 grant: Research-practice collaboration will study middle school student engagement appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Kinder Camp: Early start helps relieve stress for youngest students
By Jeanna Baxter White Word Master Media Group ADVANCE – “Be kind to yourself, be kind to others, and be kind to our classroom.” The 16 rising kindergarteners were carefully mimicking their teacher as she makes hand motions and sings about the days of the week and months of the year. Shady Grove’s Kinder Camp […] The post Kinder Camp: Early start helps relieve stress for youngest students appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
50k plus Winston-Salem Forsyth County School district students head back to class
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Monday marked the first day of class for 81 schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District. Kids headed back to the classroom much earlier than normal. This early return is because the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County district started two weeks earlier than usual. Back in March, the...
Off of Zoom and into the real world; Winston-Salem State University freshmen are unpacking what makes this year so special
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — As students head back to school across the Triad, freshmen at Winston-Salem State University say this new school year is special for more reasons than one. The class of 2028 and their families began moving into several of the university's first-year student dormitories on Monday. As...
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