Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Instructional Assistant of the Year, and our Bus Driver of the Year! We are so very fortunate to have them at our school!

Teacher of the Year: Jen Morton
Instructional Assistant of the Year: Emeilia Ellis
Bus Driver of the Year: Rebecca Gunter
28 days ago, Caroline Linker
Congratulations to Emeilia Ellis, our Instructional Assistant of the Year for 2026-2027!
Congratulations to Rebecca Gunter, our Bus Driver of the Year!
Congratulations to Jen Morton, our Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027
Quesabirria's Tia Clau will be at our school today! Come by for lunch! She takes cash and cards.
about 2 months ago, Caroline Linker
Menu for Quesabirria's Tia Clau

Join us on Friday, March 27 for Quarter 3 Awards and Student Showcase. We are combining our previously scheduled Curriculum Night with our Quarterly Awards Program.

Grade-levels will meet at the following times for awards in the Multi-Purpose Room. Parents and guests are invited to visit their child's classroom after awards to see their showcased work.
-8:30am: 6th-8th Grade
-9:00am: 4th/5th Grade
-9:30am: 2nd/3rd Grade
-10:30am: Kindergarten/1st Grade

As a reminder, Friday, March 27 is an Early Release Day for students at 11:30am.

We hope to see you there!

about 2 months ago, Caroline Linker
Quarter 3 Awards and Student Showcase will be on Friday, March 27 at the identified times. Awards will be in the multi-purpose room and the student showcase will be in the classrooms.
Hi Eagles! Join us for our Spring Curriculum Night on Monday, March 16 at 5:00pm. Come see the amazing work our students have produced this year!
about 2 months ago, Caroline Linker
Spring curriculum night is on Monday, March 16 at 5:00pm.
Join in the fun as we celebrate our love for reading next week during Read Across America Week! @silkhopelibrary #thehopesoars
2 months ago, Caroline Linker
Read Across America spirit week flyer
Africa Unplugged joined us for our Black History Month celebration today! The group played different instruments, sang African songs, and taught us a few African dances. A big thank you to Shakori Hills Roots in the Schools program for bringing this performance to our school!
2 months ago, Caroline Linker
Africa Unplugged visited Silk Hope School on February 24, 2026 .
Africa Unplugged visited Silk Hope School on February 24, 2026 .
Africa Unplugged visited Silk Hope School on February 24, 2026 .
Africa Unplugged visited Silk Hope School on February 24, 2026 .

📣 REMINDER: Join us TONIGHT for a Chatham Early College (CEC) Parent Session to learn more about the school and how to apply!

🗓️ TONIGHT: Thursday, January 8
🕕 WHEN: 6:00pm
📍WHERE: Chatham County Schools Central Services (468 Renaissance Dr., Pittsboro, NC)

Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions, share input, and learn more about the process. We hope to see you there!

#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham

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📣 RECORDATORIO: ¡Acompáñenos HOY a la sesión para padres de Chatham Early College (CEC) para conocer más sobre la escuela y cómo aplicar!

🗓️ HOY: jueves, 8 de enero
🕕 HORA: 6:00 p. m.
📍 LUGAR: Servicios Centrales de Chatham County Schools (468 Renaissance Dr., Pittsboro, NC)

No se pierda esta oportunidad de hacer preguntas, compartir sus ideas y aprender más sobre el proceso. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

4 months ago, Chatham County Schools
Parent Night Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 PM Chatham County Schools Central Services 468 Renaissance Dr. Pittsboro, NC

Parents, please note that CEC Parent Information Session scheduled for tonight has been CANCELLED.

But, mark your calendars to join us for our in-person Parent Information Session on Thursday, January 8th, and learn about applying to the Chatham Early College (CEC) for the 2026-2027 academic year.

🗓️ DATE: Thursday, January 8th
🕕 TIME: 6:00 p.m.
📍WHERE: CCS Central Services (468 Renaissance Dr., Pittsboro, NC)

This session is a great opportunity to ask questions, share input, and learn more about the process. We hope to see you there!

#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham


Padres de familia, por favor tomen nota: la sesión de información para padres de CEC programada para esta noche ha sido CANCELADA.

Pero anoten en su calendario para acompañarnos en nuestra sesión de información en persona el jueves 8 de enero y aprender cómo solicitar entrada al Chatham Early College (CEC) para el año escolar 2026-2027.

🗓️ FECHA: Jueves, 8 de enero
🕕 HORA: 6:00 p.m.
📍 LUGAR: Servicios Centrales de CCS (468 Renaissance Dr., Pittsboro, NC)

Esta sesión es una excelente oportunidad para hacer preguntas, compartir sus ideas y conocer más sobre el proceso. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

5 months ago, Chatham County Schools
UPDATE: Tonight's CEC Parent Info Sesh is CANCELED. Join us in person on Thurs, Jan 8th / 6PM / CCS Central Services.
UPDATE: Tonight's CEC Parent Info Sesh is CANCELED. Join us in person on Thurs, Jan 8th / 6PM / CCS Central Services.

📢 Parents, mark your calendars! Join us for one of two virtual information sessions about Chatham Early College (CEC) on Wednesday, December 3.

ℹ️ SESSION 1
🕛 WHEN: 12:00 PM
🔗 VIDEO CALL LINK: https://meet.google.com/cui-qpri-zqf

ℹ️ SESSION 2
🕖 WHEN: 7:00 PM
🔗 VIDEO CALL LINK: https://meet.google.com/duf-eiih-eon

These sessions are a great way to learn more about CEC, how to apply, and get your questions answered from the comfort of home. Stay tuned for the Zoom link—we can’t wait to connect with you!

#OneChatham #ElevateChatham

📢 Padres, ¡marquen sus calendarios! Acompáñennos en una de las dos sesiones informativas virtuales sobre Chatham Early College (CEC) el miércoles 3 de diciembre.

ℹ️ SESIÓN 1
🕛 CUÁNDO: 12:00 p.m.
🔗 ENLACE DE VIDEO LLAMADA: https://meet.google.com/cui-qpri-zqf

ℹ️ SESIÓN 2
🕖 CUÁNDO: 7:00 p.m.
🔗 ENLACE DE VIDEO LLAMADA: https://meet.google.com/duf-eiih-eon

Estas sesiones son una excelente oportunidad para conocer más sobre CEC, cómo postularse y resolver sus preguntas desde la comodidad de casa. ¡Estamos deseando conectarnos con ustedes!

5 months ago, Chatham County Schools
📢 Parents, mark your calendars! Join us for one of two virtual information sessions about Chatham Early College (CEC) on Tuesday, December 3. ℹ️ SESSION 1 🕛 WHEN: 12:00 PM 🔗 VIDEO CALL LINK: https://meet.google.com/cui-qpri-zqf ℹ️ SESSION 2 🕖 WHEN: 7:00 PM 🔗 VIDEO CALL LINK: https://meet.google.com/duf-eiih-eon These sessions are a great way to learn more about CEC, how to apply, and get your questions answered from the comfort of home. Stay tuned for the Zoom link—we can’t wait to connect with you! #OneChatham #ElevateChatham 📢 Padres, ¡marquen sus calendarios! Acompáñennos en una de las dos sesiones informativas virtuales sobre Chatham Early College (CEC) el martes 3 de diciembre. ℹ️ SESIÓN 1 🕛 CUÁNDO: 12:00 p.m. 🔗 ENLACE DE VIDEO LLAMADA: https://meet.google.com/cui-qpri-zqf ℹ️ SESIÓN 2 🕖 CUÁNDO: 7:00 p.m. 🔗 ENLACE DE VIDEO LLAMADA: https://meet.google.com/duf-eiih-eon Estas sesiones son una excelente oportunidad para conocer más sobre CEC, cómo postularse y resolver sus preguntas desde la comodidad de casa. ¡Estamos deseando conectarnos con ustedes!
📢 Parents, mark your calendars! Join us for one of two virtual information sessions about Chatham Early College (CEC) on Tuesday, December 3. ℹ️ SESSION 1 🕛 WHEN: 12:00 PM 🔗 VIDEO CALL LINK: https://meet.google.com/cui-qpri-zqf ℹ️ SESSION 2 🕖 WHEN: 7:00 PM 🔗 VIDEO CALL LINK: https://meet.google.com/duf-eiih-eon These sessions are a great way to learn more about CEC, how to apply, and get your questions answered from the comfort of home. Stay tuned for the Zoom link—we can’t wait to connect with you! #OneChatham #ElevateChatham 📢 Padres, ¡marquen sus calendarios! Acompáñennos en una de las dos sesiones informativas virtuales sobre Chatham Early College (CEC) el martes 3 de diciembre. ℹ️ SESIÓN 1 🕛 CUÁNDO: 12:00 p.m. 🔗 ENLACE DE VIDEO LLAMADA: https://meet.google.com/cui-qpri-zqf ℹ️ SESIÓN 2 🕖 CUÁNDO: 7:00 p.m. 🔗 ENLACE DE VIDEO LLAMADA: https://meet.google.com/duf-eiih-eon Estas sesiones son una excelente oportunidad para conocer más sobre CEC, cómo postularse y resolver sus preguntas desde la comodidad de casa. ¡Estamos deseando conectarnos con ustedes!

📣 REMINDER: Join us for an upcoming Chatham Early College (CEC) Information Session to learn more about the school and how to apply!

🗓️ TONIGHT: Thursday, November 20
🕕 WHEN: 6:00pm
📍WHERE: Central Carolina Community College (Pittsboro, NC)

These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions, share input, and learn more about the process. We hope to see you there!

#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham

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📣 RECORDATORIO: ¡Acompáñanos en una sesión informativa del Chatham Early College (CEC) para conocer más sobre la escuela y cómo postular!

🗓️ HOY: Jueves, 20 de noviembre
🕕 HORA: 6:00 pm
📍 LUGAR: Central Carolina Community College (Pittsboro, NC)

Estas sesiones son una excelente oportunidad para hacer preguntas, compartir tus ideas y conocer el proceso. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

6 months ago, Chatham County Schools
CEC INFO SESSION 11/20/25 - ENGLISH
CEC INFO SESSION 11/20/25 SPANISH
Our Fall Festival is TOMORROW, Friday, November 7 from 5:00--7:00pm. Come out for games, prizes, candy, pumpkins, fairy hair, food trucks, and so much more! $5 admission. We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, Caroline Linker
Fall festival flyer with date and time
Fall festival concession prices and fundraising items
Silk Hope School's Fall Festival is NEXT Friday, November 7! The event will be held on the softball field. $5 admission for games and fun! There will be food trucks, concessions, fairy hair, and more! Come join the fun!
6 months ago, Caroline Linker
Fall festival flyer with date and time
Fall festival concession prices and fundraising items

Due to an unexpected water main break, Silk Hope School students will be dismissed at 9:30 a.m. today, Monday, October 13.

We’re taking precautions to keep students and staff safe while in the building without water service.

A makeup date for today’s missed instructional time will be announced soon. At this time, school will resume at the normal time tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

#OneChatham #ElevateChatham

Debido a una rotura inesperada de la tubería principal de agua, los estudiantes de la escuela Silk Hope serán despedidos hoy, lunes 13 de octubre, a las 9:30 a.m.

Estamos tomando precauciones para mantener seguros a los estudiantes y al personal mientras el edificio no cuenta con servicio de agua.

La fecha de recuperación por el tiempo de instrucción perdido hoy será anunciada pronto. En este momento, las clases se reanudarán en su horario normal mañana, martes 14 de octubre.

Gracias por su comprensión y flexibilidad.

#OneChatham #ElevateChatham

7 months ago, Chatham County Schools
Due to an unexpected water main break, Silk Hope School students will be dismissed at 9:30am today, Monday, October 13. We’re taking precautions to keep students and staff safe while in the building without water service. A makeup date for today’s missed instructional time will be announced soon. At this time, school will resume at the normal time tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. #OneChatham #ElevateChatham
Spanish version
Join us for the PTA Thrift Store Work Night on Tuesday, September 30 at 5:45pm. Every hour we work at the Thrift Store equates to dollars earned for our school!

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA4AE2AA4FEC52-50675599-ptathrift#/
8 months ago, Caroline Linker
Volunteer at the PTA Thrift Store Work Night on Tuesday, September 30. Remember, every hour we work equates to dollars raised for our school.

Mark your calendars for Fall Picture Day, which is on Tuesday, September 30. These will be our yearbook pictures. Fall Sports (Softball and Cross Country) will also take place on Tuesday, September 30. Picture order forms were sent home last week, but are also located here. If you have any questions, please contact the front office at 919-742-3911.

8 months ago, Caroline Linker
Fall Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 30. Picture information was sent home this past week.
Fall Picture Day Order Form
🔐 To prepare for the 2025–26 school year, Google account passwords and Clever badges for K–8 students will be reset on Monday, Aug. 18. Schools will provide more details on how new passwords and badges will be shared with students. #OneChatham
9 months ago, Chatham County Schools
CCS will reset Google passwords & Clever badges for K–8 students on Mon, Aug 18. Schools will share info on how students get new logins for the 2025–26 year. #OneChatham

It's time to sign up for Kindergarten Screening! If you have a rising kindergartener, please select a time for kindergarten screening on Friday, August 15. The times are 8:00am, 10:00am, and 1:00pm.

Screenings last about one hour. While students are working with teachers, a presentation will be given to parents to help prepare for the first day. If you have any questions, please call our front office at 919-742-3911.

Sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuI89WtIyM_bisyKgiiDYwtkSOlb1eh6yGvdBD5A1Mq3w1aQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114829983188095082378

10 months ago, Caroline Linker
kindergarten screening
📢 Service Restored – EOG Testing to Proceed as Scheduled 📢 We’re happy to share that phone and internet service has been restored at all affected schools. EOG testing will continue as originally planned. Thank you for your patience and continued support! 💙 #OneChatham
12 months ago, Chatham County Schools
📢 Service Restored – EOG Testing to Proceed as Scheduled 📢 We’re happy to share that phone and internet service has been restored at all affected schools. EOG testing will continue as originally planned. Thank you for your patience and continued support! 💙 #OneChatham
Dear Chatham County Families, We want to inform you about a current phone and internet outage affecting the western half of Chatham County, impacting several schools, including: - Bennett School - Bonlee School - Chatham Middle School - JS Waters School - One Academy - Siler City Elementary School - Silk Hope School - Virginia Cross Elementary School The service provider is actively working to restore connectivity and anticipates resolution by tomorrow morning. If service is restored, students will proceed with the North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) Reading Assessment as scheduled. In the event that service is not restored by tomorrow morning, the following adjusted testing schedule will apply: - Wednesday, May 28: Grades 3–8 Reading EOG - Thursday, May 29: Grades 3–8 Math EOG - Friday, May 30: Grades 5 and 8 Science EOG We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we collaborate with our service provider to restore internet access. Please ensure your child has a restful night's sleep, reflects on the year's learning, and is prepared for a successful EOG experience tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support of Chatham County Schools.
12 months ago, Chatham County Schools
Dear Chatham County Families, We want to inform you about a current phone and internet outage affecting the western half of Chatham County, impacting several schools, including: Bennett School Bonlee School Chatham Middle School JS Waters School One Academy Siler City Elementary School Silk Hope School Virginia Cross Elementary School The service provider is actively working to restore connectivity and anticipates resolution by tomorrow morning. If service is restored, students will proceed with the North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) Reading Assessment as scheduled. In the event that service is not restored by tomorrow morning, the following adjusted testing schedule will apply: Wednesday, May 28: Grades 3–8 Reading EOG Thursday, May 29: Grades 3–8 Math EOG Friday, May 30: Grades 5 and 8 Science EOG We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we collaborate with our service provider to restore internet access. Please ensure your child has a restful night's sleep, reflects on the year's learning, and is prepared for a successful EOG experience tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support of Chatham County Schools.
📢 ATTENTION Chatham County Schools Teachers! 📢 The Chatham Education Foundation is opening applications to award Creative Teaching Grants! The 2024-2025 school year application will open on AUGUST 5, 2024, so make sure to mark it down on your calendars. For more information: https://5il.co/2rruj or https://www.chathameducationfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-grant #OneChatham
almost 2 years ago, Chatham County Schools