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Pittsboro Elementary's PTA Fashion & Talent Show was a HUGE success - full of style, smiles, and star power! The students showcased their talent and modeling skills, showing off outfits they put together from the PTA Thrift Shop. Amazing job pandas 🐼 #OneChatham #OurPES

🎓 It’s almost time! Chatham Early College's Class of 2025 walks the stage tomorrow evening! Tune in LIVE on the Chatham County Schools YouTube channel and watch your graduate SHINE ✨: www.youtube.com/@chathamcountyschools #OneChatham #WeareOctopi #Classof2025

Jordan-Matthews High School celebrates their 42 senior Dual Language (DL) Program graduates! These students have earned the Gates Scholarship, the App State Murray Family Scholarship, the Odyssey Scholarship to Elon University, scholarships to UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, NC Teaching Fellows to NC State and more! A majority of these DL students are in the top 10% of the senior class. ¡Ser bilingüe es un superpoder! #OneChatham #GDTBAJ

Seaforth High School's incredible student dancers put together an outstanding Spring Dance Concert, a vibrant showcase of choreography and creativity. Great job! #OneChatham #WeAreSeaforth

🎓 Graduation season kicks off this week! We can’t wait to celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors across Chatham County, starting with Chatham Early College this Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM! 🔗 Catch every ceremony live on the Chatham County Schools YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@ChathamCountySchools

📚 A Day in Chatham County Schools with NC Superintendent Mo Green! 🚌 Yesterday, CCS was honored to host State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green, for a full morning of school visits across the district. Accompanied by Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson, the CCS Senior Cabinet, and members of the Board of Education — Chair Gary Leonard, Vice Chair Del Turner, and Ms. Jane Allen Wilson — Superintendent Green toured Siler City Elementary, Virginia Cross Elementary, Pittsboro Elementary, and Seaforth High School. We were also joined by Representative Robert Reives II and Chatham County Commissioners Chair Karen Howard and Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, for this special visit. The day wrapped with a student-catered lunch at Central Services, thanks to the talented Culinary Arts students from Northwood High School! Thank you, Superintendent Green, for spending the day with us and seeing firsthand the excellence and innovation happening across #ONEChatham.

💬🗣️ Today we give a loud (and clear!) shoutout to our amazing Speech Language Pathologists at CCS! They’re the masters of sounds, syllables, and smiles — helping students find their voice and use it proudly every day. Thanks for all you do to support student success and communication confidence! #ONEChatham

📢 New Date Announced 📢 We’re excited to share that the Exceptional Strides for Exceptional Students 5K has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 20, from 9:30 th 11:30am. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Mark your calendars and join us for a morning of movement, inclusion, and community celebration. 🗓️ NEW DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2025 🕘 TIME: 9:30-11:30am ET 📍 LOCATION: Northwood High School (310 Northwood High School Rd, Pittsboro, NC) 🔗 REGISTER: https://bit.ly/EC5K_NewDate Thank you for your patience and your support of #ONE Chatham! 💙

🍽🔥 George Moses Horton Middle School was on fire at the Cooking Matters for Teens CHOPPED Competition! Our young chefs rose to the challenge with mystery ingredients, bold flavors, and tons of creativity—culminating in a WILD finish to an amazing semester. 🧑‍🍳💥 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson joined the judging panel, bringing fairness, scrutiny, and high expectations to every dish served. A huge shoutout to the CISCC Cooking Matters team for making this experience unforgettable! #OneChatham

We enjoyed a spectacular presentation of Chatham Central, Bennett, Bonlee, and JSW Bands performing in collaboration, the West Chatham Jazz Ensemble and the Chatham Central Chorus, topped off by a CCHS Visual Art Show and Culinary Arts meal. Thank you to all directors involved for providing this opportunity to our students to see each other perform and engage with one another as musicians and artists. #OneChatham

Chatham Grove Elementary’s spring performance was jaw-dropping! 🐊 The student talent was off the scales! So proud of our students for making it a show to remember. #OneChatham

Virginia Cross 4th and 5th graders had an unforgettable afternoon with award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan! Our 5th graders read her novel Esperanza Rising this year as part of their EL curriculum. In addition to yesterday's visit, they received a copy of her newest book, El Niño. Thank you, Ms. Muñoz Ryan, for inspiring our young readers and writers! #OneChatham

May 12, 2025 Board Notes Are Now Available! Catch up on the latest from the Chatham County Board of Education’s regular session. 🌞 Summer Hours Approved: Staff will transition to a 4-day, 10-hour workweek from June 16–August 11 to support energy savings and family-friendly scheduling. 🏆 Celebrating Excellence: The district honored top-performing student-athletes, high-achieving scholars, and the exceptional April honorees for character, service, and leadership. 🔗 View all the highlights and official actions here: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/article/2217653 #ONEChatham

✅ Tomorrow, Friday, May 16, is a Teacher Workday — no school for students. 🏃‍♀️ Due to heavy rain earlier this week and the resulting trail and track conditions, the Exceptional Strides for Exceptional Students 5K scheduled for Saturday, May 17 has been postponed. 📅 A new fall date will be announced soon. Thank you for your continued support of ONE Chatham!

A reminder to our Chatham County Schools families: Tomorrow, Friday, May 16th is a Optional Teacher Workday, no school for students. #OneChatham

🎨 What a night! George Moses Horton Middle students lit up the stage and gallery for their Night for the Arts! From powerful performances to stunning student artwork, the talent on display was outstanding! #OneChatham

👠 We followed the Yellow Brick Road to see Margaret B. Pollard Middle's magical performance of the Wizard of Oz! 🌈 There's no place like #OneChatham

We are excited to announce that The NAMM Foundation has recognized Chatham County Schools for its commitment to music education with the Best Communities for Music Education for the seventh year in a row! A special thank you to all who support the Arts in our schools and our community. #OneChatham

ICYMI: Last night, we proudly recognized our 2025–26 Educator of the Year Award recipients! Please join us in celebrating these outstanding educators whose passion, innovation, and dedication make a lasting impact across Chatham County Schools. Read more about it 👉: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/article/2204578 #OneChatham

🎨 What an inspiring day at Jordan-Matthews High as we celebrated creativity, talent, and joy at our EC Art Festival — a beautiful showcase of artwork by our incredible students. #OneChatham