Monthly Archives: December 2011

STEM Early College Music Club Performs for NC State Graduation

The Wake NC State University STEM Early College High School Music Club performed “We are the World” at the NC State College of Education Graduation Ceremony at the McKimmon Center on Dec. 17.  There were over 100 Bachelor’s, Master’s and … Continue reading

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Board Names Administrator and Principals

At its Dec 21 meeting, the Board of Education named Beth Cochran Senior Director of Magnet Programs, Wade Martin principal of Middle Creek High and Fred Sawyer principal of Durant Road Middle. Dr. Cochran has served as principal of Enloe … Continue reading

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Lufkin Road Students Skype with Soldier

Lufkin Road Middle School students in Jennifer Asmus’ business marketing class wrote letters asking the soldiers questions about their lives and thanking them for their service. One of the soliders – Specialist Robert Ramsey – talked with the students from … Continue reading

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Jeffreys Grove First-Graders Discuss Christmas Cards and Holiday Traditions

Students at Jeffreys Grove Elementary exchanged cards with students in other countries to learn about holiday traditions. Pre-K teacher Lea Cumming and first-grade teacher Lee Merritt worked with the students to create their own cards and share information about celebrating … Continue reading

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Special Education Services Provides Parent Resources

The Wake County Public School System Special Education Services leadership developed resources for parents of students receiving special education services. Assistant Superintendent Lisa Grillo and Dr. Melanie Fagert worked with the Special Education Parent Advisory Council to create resources helpful for … Continue reading

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Wilburn Returns to New School at Old Campus

The students and faculty of Wilburn Elementary moved into their new school at their old campus this month. The school system constructed a new two-story building to accommodate classrooms, Administration, Student Support Services, Kitchen/Dining rooms and provided new finishes in … Continue reading

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Leesville Teachers Earn National Board Certification

Six Leesville Road High teachers earned certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. They were part of the 2011 Class of 156 Wake County teachers to earn certification, the second largest group of any school district in the … Continue reading

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Broughton Student TV Celebrates Anniversary

WCAP, Broughton High School’s student-run television station, culminates it’s 20th Anniversary with a Reunion Celebration from 4 – 5 p.m. on Dec. 20 in the school’s media center. More than 100 alumni, former advisors, friends of the station, and current students will … Continue reading

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Early College Student Describes Benefit of Small School

The New Schools Project highlighted Wake Early College of Health and Sciences student Christopher Hart-Williams in a student voices feature. Hart-Williams discusses the impact of attending a small school. “I have enjoyed my high school experience and I am happy … Continue reading

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Vote for Rashawn King to Win the Rudy

Middle Creek High football star Rashawn King has captured national attention as a finalist for the PARADE magazine Rudy Award. King is one of 12 high school athletes honored as  inspiring high school football players. You can vote to help … Continue reading

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