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 ...

Orange County school board approves federal funding application, discusses budget

The application allocates $1.7 million to find the district’s pre-k program, a math website for parents to utilize as a communication resource and the ...

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 ...

OCS Board of Education expands lunch programs, approves extra pay for bus drivers

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met on June 10 to discuss school nutrition, bus driver pay, teacher retention and the after-school program ...

Orange County Schools Board of Education discusses equity and summer meal plans

The May 20 OCS Board of Education meeting reviewed the work of the Equity Task Force and community responses to the group's purpose and key projects. ...

Orange County BOE review disparities in academic performance and discipline

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 ...

Bonnie Hauser wins remaining seat on the Orange County Schools Board of Education

Bonnie Hauser has served on the Board of Elections since 2020 and won yesterday's runoff election against former Orange County school board member Jennifer ...

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.

Orange County Schools Board of Education discusses redistricting, teacher pay

The new redistricting timeline, which was created in February, will be feedback driven and focused on improved accuracy. The plan will also include staff, ...

Orange County Schools board member resigns for health reasons three weeks before runoff

Moore's doctoral degree had recently been called into question in reporting by the News & Observer.

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 ...

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. ...

OCS Board of Education discusses COVID-19 guidelines, budget for next year

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met Monday night in the Whitted Building in Hillsborough to discuss updated COVID-19 guidelines, budget increases ...

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.

Orange High School's winter percussion ensemble wins first place in regional championship

The championship included 28 schools from across North Carolina, and contestants were scored based on performance, music and artistry.

Column: North Carolina needs a higher budget for education

"Public schools are essential parts of society, providing education and opportunities at a standard taxpayer cost. Teachers at these schools propel students' ...

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 ...