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Community Education Grant Winners Announced
The Education Foundation Inc. of Caldwell County announced the recipients of its latest round of Community Education Grants, which are intended to foster innovation in educational projects. The Foundation allocated grant funds to six deserving initiatives within the learning environments of Davenport A+ School, Lower Creek Elementary, South Caldwell High School, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy, Gamewell Elementary, and Kings Creek School.
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New CTE Director Announced
With an extensive 25-year background in public education, Brian Lewis has been named the new Career Technical Education (CTE) Director, and he is set to begin his new role on Mar. 1, 2024.
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Teachers and Staff Dive into Staff Development
As part of a strategic effort to enhance educational standards, Caldwell County Schools conducted a Professional Development Day on Friday, Feb. 23, marking the fifth of six dedicated days for school personnel this academic year. The focused day allowed teachers and staff to concentrate on refining their expertise and sharpening valuable teaching skills.
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New Student Support Services Director Announced
The Board of Education convened on Feb. 12, during which Superintendent Dr. Donald Phipps officially announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Cooper as the incoming Student Support Services Director, effective Mar. 1, 2024. Cooper, a proven education leader with a 15-year educational career, has collaborated closely with various student support staff.
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Gamewell Middle Student Wins District Spelling Bee
Today's 2024 Caldwell County Schools Spelling Bee showcased the exceptional spelling abilities of middle school students in grades 6-8. After seven rounds of spelling challenges, Anita Thao, an eighth grader at Gamewell Middle School, emerged victorious.
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Open Enrollment for Student Transfers
The school district provides an open enrollment period for student transfers from January 15 through February 28, which allows students to transfer from their home school district to the school of their choice, depending on space availability. The online transfer application goes live on Monday, January 15, and closes at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
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Wilson Named New EC Director
At the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 8, Heather Wilson was approved as the new Exceptional Children’s (EC) Director. Wilson, a proven leader in special education and related services, comes to Caldwell County Schools from her most recent position as Assistant EC Director of Catawba County School System.
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School Board Honors National Board Certified
The Caldwell County Schools proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of the most recent recipients of National Board Certification. The Board of Education recognized the following as the 2023 national board certified recipients: Marie Brown, Baton Elementary; Maura Schaffer-Greer, South Caldwell High School; Jennifer Moore, Hibriten High School; and Redeana Smith, Education Center.
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Dress For Success Event Guides Students Towards Workforce Development
An initiative to successfully prepare graduates to navigate the workplace, the “Dress for Success” event is held annually at the Education Center to empower students with essential skills while building confidence and fostering career development.
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ECHS Engages in Civics Literacy
Early College High School surpassed classroom expectations in civics education as 9th-grade students immersed themselves in a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the U.S. Constitution, foster civic engagement, and build a sense of community. Under the guidance of their Honors Civics Literacy teacher, Braxton Nelson, and seminar teacher, Larry Minton, the students recently commemorated the signing of the Constitution in a public ceremony on the town square in downtown Lenoir.
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Spreading Holiday Cheer with Hundreds of Gifts
Caldwell County Schools, in partnership with generous local businesses and organizations, is delighted to announce that nearly 500 students will receive gifts this holiday season. In the spirit of giving, corporate donors, such as Bernhardt Furniture, Google and Granite Insurance, along with organizations including Impact Rotary, Cedar Rock Tennis Team and the Whoville Christmas Classic Livestock Show, filled the boardroom today at the Education Center with gifts for students of all ages.
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Innovative Projects Impact Schools, the Community and Learning
The Education Foundation Inc. of Caldwell County recently announced the Community Education Grant recipients for their innovative projects that impact learning in schools and the community. "Their dedication to innovative projects positively impacts schools, the community, and learning," said Pat Triplett, Executive Director of the Foundation. "These teachers and their projects are standouts!"
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Renowned Author Robert Beatty Inspires 4th Graders
Award-winning author Robert Beatty, known for the Serafina series, was selected as this year’s Little Read author for fourth-grade students, leaving an indelible mark on young readers and budding writers. Jennifer Heavner, fourth-grade teacher at Lower Creek Elementary, said her students request this beloved series every year. “They beg to read the entire series after we finish the first book,” Heavner said.
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International Educators Inspired by High School Visits
A cohort of distinguished international educators recently visited the campuses of the Caldwell Early College High School and Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy as part of the prestigious Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) administered by Appalachian State University and hosted by Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute.
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Nurturing a Love of Reading: Wit and Wisdom
Students are discovering a newfound enthusiasm for reading through Wit and Wisdom, an innovative and comprehensive literacy initiative designed to cultivate a love for reading and foster critical thinking skills among students. This is the fourth year the school district has implemented Wit and Wisdom in the classroom, starting with elementary grades and incrementally introducing it through middle school.
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Former Graduates Inducted in the Caldwell County Schools Hall of Honor
Four outstanding alumni were inducted into the prestigious Caldwell County Schools Hall of Honor at the 20th annual event, a momentous occasion that celebrates the exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication of former graduates who have made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals. The inductees for 2023 are Joseph "Joe" Lindsay Gibbons, Dr. Wayne Hollar, Jr. DDS, R. Edgar "Ed" Whitener, and Gary Dean Poe, posthumously.
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Pennell Serves as President of NCSBA
School Board Chair Darrell Pennell has served an essential role over the last year in guiding and championing educational excellence throughout the state as the President of the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA). He has led the organization in shaping the future of education, fostering teamwork among school boards, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for North Carolina students.
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Puhl Serves as Panelist on National Forum Discussing Beginning Teacher Mentoring Program
Heather Puhl, beginning teacher mentor, was one of two panelists featured on Education Week's K-12 Essentials national forum entitled Effective Strategies for Supporting New Teachers.
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Beginning Teachers Gear Up for Dynamic School Year
The back-to-school beginning teacher orientation empowered the school district’s newest educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they needed to kick off the school year on a positive note. More than 50 teachers attended the event that was held at both the Education Center and the Freedman Center from Aug. 15 through Aug. 18.
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Heading Back to School: Safe and Reliable School Bus Transportation
Parents of nearly 5,000 student bus riders can monitor their student’s ride to and from school by registering on the Here Comes the Bus mobile app, a school bus tracking application that uses GPS technology to enhance the safety, convenience and efficiency of student transportation.
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