Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' parents share perspectives on equity, privilege

Without diving into Chapel Hill's community history, it's impossible to understand diversity, equity and inclusion within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, ...

A look into DEI efforts in Chapel Hill and Carrboro government

“It’s incredibly important [to] all different members of our community who may have been or are currently disenfranchised — because of historical ...

Republicans propose funding for voucher program, enforce police cooperation with ICE

CHCCS teacher supply store eases cost burden of classroom supplies

After budget cuts, the Teachers Trust Fund helps host the Teachers Supply Store.

Parents, community members react to rising school supplies costs

Carrboro Elementary Parent Teacher Association collects donations for school supplies to support parents and students.

CHCCS to correct $5 million budget deficit with personnel cuts

The second tier of the plan eliminates 24 full-time central office and support jobs. Of the 24 eliminated jobs, 13 of the positions were vacant, according ...

'They're for everybody': Chapel Hill installs AEDs in community parks

In sudden cardiac arrest, the two most important things that need to occur for survival are early hands-only CPR and the use of an AED, EMS Division Chief ...

CHCCS Board of Education reviews bond project plan, discusses student fees

Some of the goals outlined in The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' approach include rebuilding schools, creating vibrant learning environments and providing ...

Orange County proposes education, municipal bond referendums for 2024 election

The largest bond for consideration will be a $300 million bond referendum to support school facilities in Orange County. Chapel Hill voters will also ...

CHHS students raise over $20,000 to buy retiring teacher a new car

In May, Chapel Hill High School junior Lyla Berman created a GoFundMe after hearing that history teacher Bill Melega had been driving the same car for ...

CHCCS Board of Education considers high school schedule changes

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education met on Thursday, May 16, to discuss the proposed implementation of a 4x4 block schedule in all ...

Phillips Middle School principal Tiffany Cheshire wins CHCCS principal of the year

Guy B. Phillips Middle School principal Tiffany Cheshire won the district's Principal of the Year award on April 12.

Lack of beginning teacher support contributes to high attrition rates statewide

“When you have these individuals that are beginning teachers, they're not only trying to learn the pedagogy of teaching, they're also going back to ...

Chapel Hill High School wins national automotive program award

In addition to the 2023 School of the Year award, Chapel Hill High received a celebration, a $10,000 donation and gear from WIX Filters.

Orange County passes resolution to proceed with $300 million school improvement bond

The board chose the amount for the bond based on the results of the Woolpert School Facility Study, which assessed the needs of every school in the County. ...

Revived program seeks to maintain student literacy over summer

“It enables kids to escape, it enables kids to find comfort, it enables kids to serve their mental health,” Laura Nolan, a librarian of seven years ...

East Chapel Hill High students lead music lessons, create community for middle schoolers

Middle school students are paired with high schoolers to refine and learn skills.

Carrboro High School athletic trainer honored by state Athletic Directors Association

“My favorite part is always just getting to interact with the community, parents, kids on a daily basis — not one day looks the same," Carrboro High ...

CHCCS dual-language teacher nominated for national award after student test growth

Shaunna Jeffries, CHCCS teacher, has been nominated for coveted national STEM teaching award this year.