Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Thursday,October 6, 2022, to appoint Julie Bridenstine to fill the District 1 seat vacated when Melissa Hlavac resigned in September. “I am grateful for this opportunity to…
Pittsboro, NC – In celebration of Constitution Day and in conjunction with the 917 Society, Moms for Liberty – Chatham County, NC is honored to present to every 8th grader in Chatham County a free, pocket-sized copy of the U.S.…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Schools Board of Education has received applications from 10 eligible candidates who wish to serve in the District 1 seat vacated by Melissa Hlavac earlier this month. On September 30, Dana Gillispie withdrew her…
By Bea Wunston Pittsboro, NC – Last year, Chatham County Schools instituted a new district-level director position, to be known as the “Equity Executive Director.” On June 7, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Education approved the creation of this…
Pittsboro, NC – The recent resignation of Ms. Melissa Hlavac on September 12, 2022, has left a vacant seat on the Chatham County Board of Education. The Board has initiated a process for appointing a new member to fill the…
Pittsboro, NC – At Monday evening’s Chatham County School Board meeting, John Amanchukwu, a black youth minister spoke about how the school system fails their students. Below is an AI generated transcript of his public input: Tonight, I’m filled with…
Pittsboro, NC – Thousands of students returned to class throughout Chatham County Schools as the district launched the 2022-2023 school year Monday. “We are happy to see our students and staff return to the classroom,” said Superintendent Dr. AnthonyJackson. “I…
By Bea Wunston Pittsboro, NC – Public Charter School Students who reside in Chatham County transfer significant funding out of zoned public schools. Chatham County Schools public school district budgets 10.4% of local expenditures, totaling $4.3 million, for Charter Schools.…
Pittsboro, NC – Eric Williams spoke about the Ronald Horton Cross Country trail on the Northwood high school campus during the public input portion of the Chatham County School Board meeting on Monday, June 8. Hi my name is Eric…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education on June 6, 2022, approved two new district leaders. Dr. Kelly Batten was named the new Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. Dr. Batten is currently the Executive Director for High Schools…