Author Archives: Chip Sudderth

Students Honored by Wake County Board of Education

May 22, 2012- The Wake County Board of Education recognized 45 students for significant achievements and accomplishments Tuesday as part of the Spotlight on Students program. Superintendent Tony Tata presented each student with a plaque to celebrate the impact the … Continue reading

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Newcomer and New Address School Selection Now Available

If you are new to the Wake County Public School System, or have moved to a new address since April 12 and no longer have transportation to your previous school, Newcomer and New Address School Selection is for you. This … Continue reading

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Superintendent Tata’s Press Remarks: April 27, 2012

Superintendent Tony Tata provided an update on the K-12 International Parent/Student Conference before talking about the student assignment Choice Round 2 results.

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Wake Teacher of the Year Finalists for 2012 Named

Twelve finalists for the Wake County Public School System’s 2012-13 Teacher of the Year award were named tonight at a reception held at the North Carolina Bar Association. The finalists are: KristĂ©l Behrend, Lake Myra Elementary Ellie Bentler, Reedy Creek … Continue reading

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March 27 Board Update on Student Assignment

Student assignment task force leader James Overman and chief of transformation Judy Peppler provided the Wake County Board of Education the following update on Choice Round 2, magnet waitlists and other student assignment matters (PDF) at tonight’s school board meeting.

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Superintendent Tata’s Press Remarks: March 23, 2012

Mr. Tata’s weekly press conference began today with notes on the LEGO Smart Schools grants, a program that brought home the dangers of distracted driving to Enloe students, and updates on Choice Round 2 of student assignment.

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Upcoming Review of Magnet Programs Presented to Board

WCPSS staff tonight presented to the Wake County Board of Education a timeline for an upcoming review of the school system’s magnet program. The review (PDF) will assess magnet schools’ alignment with the program’s current objectives, determine families’ demand for … Continue reading

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Chief of Staff Cobb Hired to Lead Pender County Schools

Dr. Terri Cobb, chief of staff of the Wake County Public School System, has been named the new superintendent of Pender County Schools. The Pender County Board of Education made the appointment Tuesday night. “Terri has made great contributions to … Continue reading

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All-in-one Registration Packets Now Online

The complete packet of enrollment forms parents need to complete for new students is now online. This applies to incoming kindergartners and families new to the Wake County Public School System.

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Recent Board Member Honors

Cary Magazine named Debra Goldman (District 9, Western Wake) one of its five “Women of Western Wake” for 2011. The honor goes to female leaders and role models. Past honorees associated with the Wake County Public School System have included … Continue reading

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