Author Archives: Ashley Smith

Cary Students Get Creative in the Kitchen and Face Off in State Competition

Watch the Video Seared Ahi Tuna over Mixed Greens Sautéed Shrimp with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Couscous Cakes Buffalo Mozzarella with Strawberries Mint Pesto and Balsamic Drizzle Entrées such as these belong on the menu of a five-star restaurant. I … Continue reading

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Tata Congratulates Hargens on Louisville Appointment

Superintendent Tony Tata today congratulated Dr. Donna Hargens, chief academic officer, on her selection as Superintendent of the Jefferson County Public School System in Louisville, KY.  “The decision by the Jefferson County Board of Education recognizes Dr Hargens’ accomplishments as … Continue reading

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Take Our Website Survey

WCPSS wants to improve your online experience with the district website. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. It only takes less than three minutes. We look forward to your input.   Click here to take the … Continue reading

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Oak Grove PTA to Hold Community Yard Sale

Families can get a head start on their Spring cleaning while helping to support Oak Grove Elementary. Oak Grove Elementary PTA will be hosting a Community Yard Sale and Vendor Showcase to try to raise funds to purchase SmartBoards for … Continue reading

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Contacting Human Resources

Human Resources Telephone Transition Issues The WCPSS Human Resources Department will be moving its office space to a new facility over the weekend of Feb. 26-27. As a result, HR staff will report to their new workstations in the Crossroads … Continue reading

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Teach Your Skills to Adults

This summer, your Lifelong Learning with Community Schools program at Sanderson High School (and possibly our other Community School sites) is seeking a cooking and sewing instructor for the evening adult education program.  Targeted areas of interest are these: Specialty … Continue reading

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Summer Camp Planning

If you are ready to start planning for the summer, don’t wait! The best time to make arrangements is now. A number of camps start their registration process in February, making this is a great time of year to begin … Continue reading

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Wake County Pre-Kindergarten Applications Now Available

Information is now available to parents interested in pre-kindergarten screening for the upcoming 2011-12 school year. Your child must be four-years-old by August 31, 2011. Visit http://www.wcpss.net/news/2011-12-prek-application/ for detailed information on this year’s process. Additionally, the Universal Pre-Kindergarten application for … Continue reading

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Morrisville Elementary Hosts Information Session

Would you like to learn more about Morrisville Elementary as a year-round option for next school year? Parents of prospective applicant students or new base students who are interested in Morrisville Elementary for the 2011-12 school year are encouraged to attend Morrisville … Continue reading

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York Elementary School to Hold Annual STEM Night

On January 20, York Elementary School will host its annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Night from 5:30 p.m till 7:00 p.m. The night will feature engineering students from North Carolina State University. The engineering students will bring interactive … Continue reading

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