This week is AVID spirit week! We're celebrating each of the AVID WICOR strategies that are emphasized in classrooms, setting up our students for academic success. Today's WICOR strategy is Writing! Writing is a tool for communication, reflection, and learning. #AVID #OneChatham
Yesterday, we made history with the first-ever One Chatham Day of Dance! Dance students from across the county explored hip-hop and modern techniques, guided by talented clinicians José Velasquez and Nile H. Russell. A HUGE shoutout to our dance teachers and Mr. Bryan DeCristofaro for organizing such a fantastic experience! #OneChatham
Seventh-graders at Chatham Middle School are learning about the Underground Railroad in a through dance this week! Black Box Dance Theatre is leading an immersive residency that brings history to life. Huge thanks to Chatham Arts Council for making this possible through the Artists-in-Schools Initiative! 🎭 #OneChatham #CMSRamily
Join us in celebrating Ms. Leann Munoz and Ms. Marijean Young for their incredible efforts at Perry Harrison Elementary! 🎉
Ms. Munoz, our Excellence and Opportunity Champion, secured a grant to support SEAS—Students Empowering Academic Success, fostering leadership, perseverance, and social skills.
Ms. Young, our Excellence and Opportunity grant recipient, is enhancing literacy development with a new reading & writing center, strengthening vocabulary and parent-teacher collaboration.
Thank you for your dedication to student success! #OneChatham #AnchorDown
Guiding students, supporting dreams, and making sure our students SHINE. This National School Counseling Week, we celebrate the impact of school counselors everywhere! Thank you for all you do! ❤️ #OneChatham #NSCW2025
🎉 Congratulations to ALL 28 Chatham County Schools students who competed in the 2024-2025 CCS Spelling Bee! 🎉
These incredible spellers from 14 schools took the stage at Seaforth High School on January 30, showcasing their hard work and dedication!
🏆 A special congratulations to Beatrice Allen, a 5th-grade student from Perry W. Harrison Elementary, who won the competition and will now represent CCS at the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte!
👏 Join us in celebrating ALL of our talented participants who made this year’s Spelling Bee a success! Drop a 🐝 in the comments to show your support! #ONEChatham
🌟 January Power of One Award: Amy Cheek! 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize Ms. Amy Cheek as Chatham County Schools' January Power of One Award recipient!
Amy’s dedication as an EC Pre-K Instructional Assistant and bus driver is truly inspiring. She goes above and beyond for her students and colleagues, offering kindness, care, and unwavering support every day. Her nominators noted that 💙 "she is loved by everyone and handles every challenge with grace and calm," and that 💙 "she constantly checks in on people, brightening their day with her kindness and support."💙
Amy, thank you for making a difference in so many lives! Your impact is felt far and wide. 💙👏 #ONEChatham
🎭 Thanks to the Chatham Arts Council, EbzB Productions is at Pittsboro Elementary this week, guiding fourth-graders in creating a choose-your-own-adventure play! They’ll integrate their science and language arts lessons while acting out the wonders of animal defense mechanisms. #OneChatham #OnePES ##cacartistsinschools
📣 FREE Community Dance Workshop! 💃🏾✨
Exciting news! 🎉 This year, our Artists-in-Schools residency at Chatham Middle School is part of the NC Arts Council’s cARTwheels Grant—which means we’re bringing you an incredible FREE dance workshop led by the professional dancers of Black Box Dance Theatre! 🎭
📍 Where: Chatham Middle School Cafeteria (2025 South Second Avenue Extension; Siler City, NC 27344)
📅 When: Thursday, Feb. 6 | 🕔 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
This one-hour workshop is open to all students, families, and employees of Chatham County Schools—no experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 💥
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to move, learn, and have fun with professional dancers. Tag a friend and spread the word! 🎶💃🏽🕺🏽
#ONEChatham
👟📚 Students at Virginia Cross and North Chatham are participating in the Walk Across NC Challenge! This challenge allows students to integrate math, physical activity, and social studies while learning about North Carolina one step at a time. Using pedometers, they track their steps, convert them into miles, and see how far they can go across the state! #OneChatham
💬 Join us for EC Parent Information Night on Feb. 6th, 6-8 PM at Central Services. Learn about CCS EC programming, district processes, and meet the team supporting students with disabilities. Don’t miss it! #OneChatham
🎉 Meet Bonlee School's dynamic trio: Colin Palmer, Waylon Bryant, and Makenzie Gregory! These outstanding students have been named Chatham County Schools' January Champions of Character for exemplifying COLLABORATION!
As January's Champions of Character, they SHINE both in and out of the classroom. Their nominators shared, “This dynamic trio exemplifies collaboration in the classroom and extracurricular activities. They take the initiative to ensure every task is completed and are well-respected by their peers.”
🌟 They pack and distribute 40 weekly food bags for families in need.
🌟 They volunteer during recess and lunch to serve others.
🌟 They coordinate concessions for sporting events while excelling academically.
Let's congratulate these students for being collaborators outside the classroom to support their community! #OneChatham #DragonsonFire
🐝 The Chatham County Schools 2024-25 Spelling Bee is happening next week on January 30th at 6 PM at Seaforth High School. Come out and support our spellers as they compete for a chance to advance to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee! #OneChatham
Chatham County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and employees on Friday, January 24, 2025. After consulting with local DOT and emergency management personnel this decision was made due to expected below-freezing temperatures, lingering moisture, and possible black ice. Please be cautious while driving in the morning, and stay safe and warm! #OneChatham
Due to expected icy road conditions tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 23rd will be a remote learning day for Chatham County Schools. Schools will be closed, and all activities, including athletics, are canceled. Families, check for updates from your child’s school. Stay safe! #OneChatham
❄️ ☃️ Today’s professional development sessions looked a little different thanks to the snow! Our incredible staff went remote, proving that snow days are no match to our commitment to learning and growing as educators. #OneChatham
All after-school activities, including athletics, for Chatham County Schools are canceled today, Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the impending winter storm. A decision regarding tomorrow’s activities (including athletics) will be made tomorrow morning. Stay safe and warm! #OneChatham
Grateful to see the Chatham community come together for #MLKDay at Northwood High's Day of Service. Big thanks to the Rotary Club of Pittsboro for partnering with CCS to make it happen! 💙 #ONEChatham
Today, marks the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Service, as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision for justice and unity inspires us to dream big and take action. His leadership reminds us that through education, understanding, and service, we can create positive change in the world. Join us in community service projects to model for our children the power of giving back. Together, we are #OneChatham for ALL students! #MLKDay
Last night, Margaret B. Pollard was buzzing with activities! Amazing artworks lined the main entrance at the Winter Art Show, and the chorus proved that "Musicals Make Magical Moments". The chorus entertained the audience with a medley of icon songs from musicals such as Wicked, Mary Poppins, and Hamilton. #OneChatham
