Chosen from 467 submissions received this year, these works represented exceptional talent and imagination by our students. #OneChatham #ElevateChatham
Our Chargers brought home the 2026 NCHSAA 3A Men’s Track & Field State Championship! Congratulations to all of our outstanding NHS Athletes.
Special congrats to:
🥇 Ben Altenburg — State Champion in Pole Vault, 2nd Place in 110m Hurdles, 2nd Place in Long Jump, and Most Outstanding Track Athlete
🥇 Ezra Roebuck — State Champion in the 400m Dash and recipient of the Sportsmanship Award
🥇 4x400 Relay Team — State Champions
#OneChatham #ElevateChatham #AllN
Congratulations to Jordan-Matthews, Northwood, and Seaforth High School on receiving nominations at the 2026 DPAC Rising Star Awards, this Sunday, May 17th, for their respective performances of Sister Act, Mean Girls, and High School Musical. Special congratulations to JM student artists Charline Jimenez Rojo, Perla Garcia Palacios, and Adeliah Luna Cordero, whose artwork was selected for display in DPAC's lobby during The Rising Star Awards. We are so proud of all of our students involved in these productions. #OneChatham #ElevateChatham
Join us for the Young Authors End-of-Program Ceremony!
The celebration will be live streamed on tonight, Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 PM.
Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/6qPwbpAHoBo?feature=share
We hope you’ll tune in to celebrate our young authors and their amazing work!
#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham
Chatham County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of LaShonda Hester as Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 1.
In this role, Hester will help lead the district’s human resources operations and support efforts to recruit, retain, and develop outstanding educators and staff who serve our students, families, and school communities.
Please join us in congratulating LaShonda Hester on this new leadership role!
#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham
Good luck to ALL Chatham County Schools high school students as end-of-year testing begins today for Chatham Early College! 📝✨
K8 and middle school EOGs begin on 5/28, and regular high school EOCs begin on 6/1. The full exam calendar is available online at www.chatham.k12.nc.us/page/academic-calendars.
Families, please remind students to:
🛌 get plenty of rest,
🍳 eat a healthy breakfast,
⏰ arrive on time, and
📵 leave personal electronic devices at home.
Thank you for helping us support a focused and secure testing environment.
We know our students are ready, and we are wishing them a great first day of testing!
#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham
¡Buena suerte a TODOS los estudiantes de secundaria de Chatham County Schools, ya que hoy comienzan los exámenes de fin de año para Chatham Early College! 📝✨
Los EOG de las escuelas K-8 y secundarias comienzan el 28 de mayo, y los EOC de las escuelas preparatorias regulares comienzan el 1 de junio. El calendario completo de exámenes está disponible en línea en https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/page/academic-calendars.
Familias, por favor recuerden a los estudiantes:
🛌 dormir lo suficiente,
🍳 comer un desayuno saludable,
⏰ llegar a tiempo, y
📵 dejar los dispositivos electrónicos personales en casa.
Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener un ambiente de exámenes enfocado y seguro.
¡Sabemos que nuestros estudiantes están preparados y les deseamos un excelente primer día de exámenes!
#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham
Congratulations to the Top 10% seniors from the Chatham County Schools Class of 2026!
These outstanding students were recognized at the district dinner celebration on Tuesday, May 12, in honor of their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence.
We are proud to celebrate their hard work and the example they set for their classmates, schools, and community. CCS looks forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the future.
Congratulations, Class of 2026 Top 10%!
#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham #Class2026
This milestone represents more than academic achievement; it reflects the growth, leadership, and character our students demonstrate every day. As they continue their academic journey, we hope they continue to recognize the positive influence they have on their peers, families, and community. Their voices and determination truly make a difference. #OneChatham #ElevateChatham
🖍️ Pre-K enrollment OPEN to families for Chatham County Schools! ✏️
Families can apply online for the 2026–2027 school year and secure a spot for your student in our 5-star Pre-K programs. Pre-K classes follow the school calendar, with financial assistance options available for qualifying families.
Pre-K is available at the following school sites:
Bennett (also available for 3-year olds)
Chatham Grove
North Chatham
Perry Harrison
Pittsboro
Siler City
Virginia Cross
Our Pre-K classrooms require a minimum enrollment of 16 children to remain open. Enrollment is considered complete once all application materials have been submitted. To help us thoughtfully plan staffing and prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask that applications be submitted by June 15, allowing staffing decisions to be made by July for the upcoming school year.
If a classroom does not reach the required enrollment and must close, we are committed to supporting families through this transition. When possible, we will offer placement at another school site with available space. For families enrolled in NC Pre-K, we will also work closely with the Partnership for Children to help identify placement at another licensed child care center. Families are encouraged to complete the enrollment process as early as possible.
Learn more and apply today: chatham.k12.nc.us/page/pre-kindergarten
#OneChatham #PreKEnrollment #ElevateChatham
📝 BOARD NOTES: May 11, 2026
In tonight's Chatham County Schools Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized outstanding student academic and athletic achievements, honored members of the Student Advisory Council, and celebrated staff and student award recipients across the district.
The Board also approved the FY2026-2027 Local Appropriations Request, School Nutrition Budget, and a first-of-its-kind Mutual Aid Agreement with local charter and private schools focused on emergency response collaboration.
Read the full Board Notes summary here: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/article/2888694
#OneChatham #ElevateChatham
Join us tonight for the Board of Education Regular Session at 5:30pm at Central Services (468 Renaissance Drive; Pittsboro, NC 27312).
Can't make it in person? Watch live on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ChathamCountySchools.
✈ Jordan-Matthews High Dance Showcase
𝄢 West Chatham Band and Chorus Showcase, comprised of performers from Bennett, Bonlee, JS Waters, Chatham Central High, Jordan-Matthews High
𝄞 George Moses Horton Middle Chorus Concert
#OneChatham #ElevateChatham
This year, we received 467 submissions and showcased the work of 480+ talented student writers—an incredible achievement! 📚✨
You can read all of this year’s publications here:
👉 bit.ly/CCSYoungAuthors26
We’re also looking forward to honoring 46 outstanding students at our invitation-only awards ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at 6 PM at Central Services. 🌟
It will be a special red carpet evening, and we can’t wait to celebrate our finalists and their families!
#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham #CCSYoungAuthors #CCSLibraryMedia #CCSDigitalLearning
Here's one last round of student shoutouts for our teachers who genuinely do it all: hyping us up, answering the same question 12 times, and still showing up every day with patience and good energy. We love all of our Chatham County Schools teachers!! 🫶 Thank you for everything you do each and every day.
#OneChatham #ElevateChatham
🍎 Principal of the Year: Bradyn Robinson, George Moses Horton Middle School
🍎 Beginning Teacher of the Year: Natalie Levy, Pittsboro Elementary School
🍎 Assistant Principal of the Year: Emily Kinder, Pittsboro Elementary School
🍎 Instructional Assistant of the Year: Otis Patterson, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
🍎 Teacher of the Year: Walter Johnson, Chatham Early College
#OneChatham #ElevateChatham
Happy School Communicators Day!
On behalf of the district, thank you to our incredible PR team and dedicated brand ambassadors for your continued commitment to sharing the stories, successes, and spirit of #ONEChatham. Your work helps strengthen connections across our schools and community, and we are grateful for the passion and professionalism you bring each day.
On April 25, 2026, Instructure experienced a cybersecurity incident perpetrated by a criminal threat actor. Instructure detected the attacker on April 29 and immediately revoked the access. On April 30, as the investigation expanded, they revoked additional suspicious access and addressed underlying system vulnerability. Instructure has found no indicators of an ongoing threat.
What information was involved?
Based on the information provided, it appears that names, emails, Infinite Campus ID numbers were exposed for both students and staff. There is no indication that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were involved in the breach.
We will provide further information on what data was accessed as it becomes available.
As additional information is shared by Instructure and the NC Department of Public Instruction, we will update this page accordingly.
For more information, visit Instructure’s website: https://status.instructure.com/
Shoutout to the teachers making school feel a little more awesome every day. #OneChatham #ElevateChatham
