Kayle Maxfield was also recently recognized as the Region 4 winner and finalist for the statewide Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award: https://www.cccc.edu/news/cccc-student-named-regional-winner-governor-robert-w-scott-leadership-award
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📸 credit: CCCC
What an inspiring evening at Seaforth High School! 💡
Last night’s NC Spark Lab Showcase highlighted the incredible creativity, innovation, and hard work of our students. From hands-on projects to forward-thinking ideas, it was amazing to see learning come to life.
Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in making this event a success, we’re proud of the bright futures being built right here in our schools!
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Monday’s John Brown concert at Jordan-Matthews High School, in partnership with the Chatham Arts Council, gave students an opportunity to experience the power of the arts firsthand.
We’re grateful for partnerships that enrich learning and create unforgettable moments for our students.
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The 2026 Young Authors Showcase is now live! 📚✨
All K–8 students who participated in our 35th Young Authors program are officially published — check out their amazing work here: https://bit.ly/CCSYoungAuthors26
With over 360 submissions this year, we are so proud of our talented student writers for taking the leap to create and share their stories. Letters for school-level award winners were sent home last week, and we look forward to celebrating these students at our end-of-program event on May 14.
Join us in celebrating our young authors by reading and sharing their work with family and friends! 🎉
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This year, Chatham Central educator Amy King collaborated with National Geographic Explorer Haruka Sakaguchi and former Japanese internment camp incarceree Mary Abo to help develop a powerful, student-centered curriculum inspired by The Camps America Built. This work brings the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II into the classroom with empathy, inquiry, and meaningful engagement. National Geographic recently published the Explorer-Educator Exchange lesson between Chatham Central and Ms. Sakaguchi found here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/851de1d34d794a4a8fdbd7f33bd0e060?item=8
The website features a timeline of impactful learning, featuring the presentation our students and Ms. King delivered at the CCS Board of Education meeting. National Geographic also highlights the short documentary made by our Chatham County Schools PR team on the effect this project had on our students and their perspectives moving forward. To view the video, click the link here: https://youtu.be/N7jqpkVPIH4
We’re honored to see this work featured and proud of the impact it’s making for our students and beyond. #OneChatham #ElevateChatham #BearDown
A big thank you to Safe Kids North Carolina for their continued partnership, ensuring that every child learns essential bike safety skills that last a lifetime! #OneChatham #ElevateChatham
💬 Join the Conversation: Supporting Youth Mental Health & Preventing Substance Use
Chatham County Schools, in partnership with Chatham Drug Free, invites our community to a FREE virtual conversation focused on mental health services and substance use.
🗓 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Via Zoom
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86356884522?pwd=2gWZansajQhfAdhTcSLWofmfwG2rza.1
This informal session is open to parents, caregivers, educators, and community members.
Drop in to:
✔️ Ask questions
✔️ Connect with local service providers
✔️ Learn about resources available in our community
Together, we can support the well-being of ALL students and families.
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Can't make it in person? Watch live on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ChathamCountySchools.
📢 Reminder: No School on Friday, May 1st
Chatham County Schools will be closed for students on Friday, May 1. This is an Annual Leave Day for staff.
"Emily Richardson exemplifies the qualities of an Excellence and Opportunity Champion through her unwavering commitment to a school culture grounded in the belief that all students can succeed. She consistently supports teachers in delivering rigorous, inclusive instruction that meets the diverse needs of every learner, while also challenging them to reflect on and shift their practices to better serve students—especially those who are most marginalized. Emily actively advocates for equitable access to high-quality learning experiences, encouraging teachers to maintain high expectations for all students and to remove barriers to achievement. Through her daily actions and leadership, she has had a profound schoolwide impact, transforming mindsets and strengthening instructional practices to ensure that every student is seen, supported, and held to high standards."
Let's congratulate Ms. Richardson! 👏
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According to NCDPI, the North Carolina Governor’s School is a four-week residential summer program designed for gifted high school students. Held on two campuses, it blends academic subjects, the arts, and distinctive interdisciplinary courses. The program emphasizes exploring contemporary ideas and concepts within each field, without the use of grades, tests, or academic credit.
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
We celebrated our amazing team at today’s luncheon at Central Services, and honestly, one day isn’t enough.
They keep the calendars straight, the phones answered, and the rest of us on track (most of the time 😉). We’d be lost without you!
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You brought the Wildcats to life, reminding us all that we’re “all in this together!” To check out all the photos, visit our FB by clicking the link in our bio. 🐾🎶 #OneChatham #ElevateChatham #WeAreSeaforth
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Rain or shine, early mornings and busy afternoons, our bus drivers show up with care, patience, and dedication to safely get our students where they need to be.
Thank you for being the first smile of the day and the last wave goodbye. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛
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🌎 Happy Earth Day!
Be nice to the planet, it’s the only one with coffee, kids, and school drop-off lines. 😉
Recycle a little more, waste a little less, and maybe hug a tree (or at least pick up some litter) today. ♻️
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Thank you to the community partners who helped make this possible:
Chatham Arts Council, Jessica Rigsbee, Siler City Merchants Association, Lisa Fedele and Cisco, Twin Birch & Teasel, Burney Waring, and the NC Department of Public Safety Office of Juvenile Justice.
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Students and families shared food, traditions, and fun times, giving everyone a chance to learn about and appreciate each other’s cultures. Thank you to all who made the night so special! ❤️🩶🖤 #OneChatham #ElevateChatham
We look forward to partnering with your family as your child begins their school journey in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
📌 Learn more and register today: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/student-enrollment
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Students wowed the audience with their confidence, teamwork, and beautiful voices. Each performance reflected weeks of practice and a true love for music.
Thank you to our dedicated music teacher, supportive families, and everyone who joined us for this special night. Moments like these highlight the power of the arts in our schools!
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In the comments below, tell us a book that helped you FIND YOUR JOY recently ⬇️
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