Yesterday, the Principal and Assistant Principal of North Chatham Elementary School hit the road for a special “Jaguar Safari,” surprising students and families with poolside meet & greets across the community! 🌊☀️
From Nature Trail to Amberly, the safari brought school spirit, gifts, and even prizes to lucky jaguars. 🎉 Families had the chance to meet school leaders, connect with one another, and get excited for the start of the new year.
Thank you to everyone who came out — NCE is ready for a roaring 2025–2026 school year! 💙💛
#OneChatham
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to meet the leaders, helping our students roar and soar to new heights this school year! #OneChatham #GDTBAJ #ElevateChatham
📱 Chatham County Schools is committed to creating focused, distraction-free learning environments. As part of this effort, we’re expanding our Yondr Pouch Program to all middle and high schools.
📄 Read the full Yondr Pouch Guidelines here: https://bit.ly/ccs_yondr_guidelines
Together, we can support student success by limiting cell phone distractions during instructional time! 💙
#OneChatham
🎓 Attention CCS Seniors! The Gates Scholarship is Now Open!
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, full-cost scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, this incredible opportunity is awarded to exceptional student leaders to help them achieve their highest potential — without the burden of college costs.
📅 Application window: July 15 – September 15, 2025 (2:00 PM PT)
🌐 Learn more & apply: www.thegatesscholarship.org
Let’s make sure Chatham County students are represented among this year’s recipients! 💙
#OneChatham #Scholarship
https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/online-registration-for-parents
Your child may need additional immunizations before school starts. For more information, please visit: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/immunization
North Carolina law requires:
✔ Up-to-date immunization record
✔ NC Health Assessment (if new to NC public schools)
🗓 First day: August 26, 2025
🗓 Deadline: September 24, 2025
🚫 Students without complete records will be excluded from school starting September 25.
For questions, please get in touch with your child's primary care provider or the Chatham County Public Health Department at 919-742-5641.
✏️ Once an educator, always an educator. Members of the Retired Teachers Association met with Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson to continue their collaboration with Chatham County Schools. Their passion for education and our students never fades, and we appreciate them more than words can say. #OneChatham
📚 Over the past several weeks, our K–3 Power Scholars have been busy strengthening their reading skills, building confidence, and making new friends at Pittsboro and Virginia Cross Elementary. We celebrated all their hard work, and we’re so grateful to the Chatham County YMCA for partnering with us to help students elevate their reading skills. #OneChatham
In response to House Bill 959, signed by Governor Josh Stein, North Carolina public schools are required to implement policies that limit student cellphone use during instructional time by January 1, 2026.
At CCS, we're ahead of the curve with our Yondr Pouch program — ensuring classrooms remain focused and distraction-free. Students in participating schools lock their phones in secure Yondr pouches from arrival until dismissal each day. This initiative supports a better learning environment and helps build healthy tech habits.
🚨 Need to reach your child during the school day? Emergency contacts can still be made through the school office.
Learn more about our Yondr policy and how it aligns with state guidelines at https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/page/yondr-pouch-pilot-program 📚
Did you know? the Infinite Campus web portals and mobile apps allow parents and students real-time access to grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules.
These portals and apps connect parent to teacher, teacher to student, and student to parent. Click link below to access or create your Infinite Campus Account today!
🔗 LINK: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/student-information
#OneChatham
West Chatham band students kicked off band camp indoors at Jordan-Matthews this week and kept the energy high. They'll continue their prep for the new school year next week at Chatham Central! #OneChatham
🐙 Chatham Early College is officially back in session! Today marks the first day of the 2025–26 school year for the octopi, and students arrived ready to take on new challenges, connect with classmates, and continue their journey toward college and career success. #OneChatham
📚 Get Ready for Back to School!
Open House dates and school supply lists for the 2025–26 school year are now available! #OneChatham
🔗 Find dates and lists here: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/article/2331461
📅 Add your school’s Open House to your calendar
📝 Download supply lists
Questions? Contact your school directly!
In addition, PHE School Counselor Leann Muñoz, was invited to present on a panel with 3 other school counselors in a session - RAMP Begins with the ASCA National Model. Amazing job Mariners! #RAMP25 #OneChatham @WeAreASCA
