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Week 1️⃣ of reading fun is done!!! Our K-3 Power Scholars have taken off, strengthening their reading skills at Pittsboro and Virginia Cross Elementary. We're so thankful for our community partner, Chatham County YMCA for supporting student success! #OneChatham #OurPES #VCEPride

⚠️ All Chatham County Schools operations and summer school programs are canceled for Monday, July 7, due to severe weather and road concerns. Please stay safe and tuned in to local weather updates. Student and staff safety is our top priority.

Happy Independence Day from Chatham County Schools! 🇺🇸
As we celebrate this holiday with family, friends, and fireworks, let's also remember to stay safe. #OneChatham
Here are some safety reminders from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office:
• Stay hydrated and take breaks from the heat.
• Grill outdoors and never leave it unattended.
• Buckle up, avoid distractions, and drive sober.
• Keep pets and veterans in mind if setting off fireworks.
• Always wear a properly fitted life jacket in any body of water.

🇺🇸 REMINDER: Chatham County Schools will be closed on July 3rd and 4th in observance of Independence Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday! 🎆

📚✨ Last night, we welcomed our Power Scholars and their families to the inaugural “Power Scholars Read to Achieve” summer camp with a special Family Night celebration!

This 5-week program—held at Virginia Cross Elementary and Pittsboro Elementary—is designed to help rising K–3rd grade students build strong reading skills all summer long. With nearly 400 scholars enrolled, we’re excited to see their growth and joy in learning!

This powerful new partnership between Chatham County Schools and the Chatham County YMCA is all about keeping young minds active, supported, and inspired. 💪📖

📸 Be on the lookout for snapshots of the fun and learning throughout the summer! #ONEChatham

📚 Did you know students in Chatham County Schools checked out nearly 88,000 books this year?

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen school libraries, CCS librarians have been hard at work:
✔️ Adding 4,729 new books
✔️ Removing 27,563 older, outdated titles
✔️ Ensuring each student has access to modern, engaging reading materials
✔️ Tracking toward a district goal of fiction collections averaging 2010 or newer by 2025–26

With an average of 20 books checked out per student, our libraries continue to play a vital role in supporting literacy. #OneChatham

📚🌞 Summer reading is in full swing in Chatham County! We’re excited to offer a variety of free learning opportunities to keep our students reading, exploring, and thriving all summer long: 📘 CCS Summer Reading Challenge: https://bit.ly/CCSReach20 🌐 Digital learning resources: bit.ly/4nwyIjW 🏫 Free books at your local library: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/departments-programs-i-z/library/summer-reading 🚐 CIS Bookmobile stops in Siler City. Don't forget, students who complete and return their reading log at the start of school will have a chance to earn a prize!

Our Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Jackson, is featured in Leadership Triangle’s June Goodmon Fellow Spotlight! As a 2014–2015 Executive Program grad, he talks about leadership, public education, and what it means to prepare students for the future. 🔗Read the full feature here: https://leadershiptriangle.medium.com/educating-for-tomorrow-aada33f2098f

🎓✈️ They’ve worked hard, they’ve grown, and now it’s their moment. Today we celebrate Jordan-Matthews' Class of 2025! #OneChatham #Classof2025 #GDTBAJ Don't want to miss it? Join the live on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/Zb1JrZTavEI?feature=share

🎓 Graduation day is here for Chatham Central! Help us celebrate the accomplishments of Chatham Central's Class of 2025. #OneChatham #Classof2025 #BearDown Join us tonight LIVE on YouTube as we honor every achievement: https://youtube.com/live/bk9rOTWhY3I?feature=share

We hope all of our students and staff have an amazing, safe, and restful summer!! Thank you for all of your hard work this school year. #OneChatham

🎓 The tassels are ready, the stage is set, and graduation is almost here! Join us as Seaforth celebrates its 2025 graduating class! #OneChatham #Class of 2025 #WeAreSeaforth Can’t make it in person? Stream the ceremony LIVE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/_GxwDaxmSvY?feature=share

🎓 Northwood High School seniors are ready to walk the stage tonight! Can’t be there in person? No worries, you can livestream the whole celebration: https://youtube.com/live/pP8HVF4ZmQI?feature=share

A huge congratulations to the West Chatham Concert Band comprised of 5 schools, Chatham Central, Jordan-Matthews, Bennett, Silk Hope, and Chatham middle on their performance at Carowinds earning a Superior Rating, the highest rating obtainable at an adjudicated event for band. A special thank you to our band directors for their hard work and collaboration, giving their students this amazing opportunity. #OneChatham

The Northwood Spring Band Concert was one for the books as this was Mr. Hagan Zoellers final concert before leaving to attend the Masters program at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Best of luck Mr. Zoellers, you will be greatly missed in our Chatham music community. #OneChatham #AllN

🎓 It’s almost time! One Academy's Class of 2025 walks the stage tomorrow evening! Tune in LIVE on the Chatham County Schools YouTube channel and watch your graduate SHINE ✨: https://youtube.com/live/sSLjzn7f-ow?feature=share #OneChatham #Classof2025

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Amanda Moran for being named the NCASA Administrator of the Year! To read more about this honor, click here: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/article/2232361 #OneChatham

Chatham County Schools is transitioning from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus this summer. PowerSchool access ends June 12—please save any needed info before then. New student enrollment for 2025–26 will open in July. Parent access to Infinite Campus will be shared in August. Stay updated: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/student-information

JM Arts recently announced that twelve of Jordan-Matthews' student artists were named as the 2025 JMArts Scholars. Click the link to JMArts' press release to read more on the deserving students: https://www.jmarts.org/news/2025/5/5/twelve-high-school-student-artists-named-2025-jmarts-scholars #OneChatham #JMArts 📸 credit: Chip Pate, JMArts

🏀 Coach Charles Byrd Honored by NCHSAA! Huge congratulations to Seaforth girls’ basketball coach Charles Byrd, named the Region 5 recipient of the Homer Thompson “Eight Who Make a Difference” Award by the NCHSAA! 🙌 Since launching the Seaforth program in 2021, Coach Byrd has led the Hawks to 3 straight regional finals, a state title appearance, and an incredible 102-19 overall record. But it's not just about wins, his coaching philosophy is rooted in character, sportsmanship, and family. “Grow 1% every day” isn’t just a motto, it’s how Coach Byrd builds champions on and off the court. 🏆 #OneChatham 📷 Credit: Chatham News + Record