Author Archives: Christy Barnett

Have a Slice on Dec. 14 and Support a School

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Papa John’s Pizza School Fundraising Day: Help Wake County Schools get a Piece of the Pie! On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Wake County Papa John’s pizza restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds to all schools in the Wake … Continue reading →

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Musician Encourages East Cary Students to get Library Cards

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Beaux Foy, front man for the Indie rock band Airiel Down and spokesperson for the State Library of NC’s Smartest Card campaign, visited East Cary Middle School on Nov. 15.  Before his visit, students had viewed the NC Smartest Card … Continue reading →

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Middle Creek Jewelry Club Receives Grant

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Christy Barnett

The Fuquay-Varina Women’s Club awarded Middle Creek High a grant for $300 to support the school’s jewelry design club. This new club incorporates jewelry-making across the curriculum. Art teacher Brenda Taylor and science teacher Dr. Carrie Jones meet with 30 students … Continue reading →

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Physical Education Teachers at East Cary Promote Literacy

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Christy Barnett

When teachers and students think about literacy, most often they think about the traditional English language arts classroom, but literacy across the curriculum has been a focus at many middle schools in Wake County. At East Cary Middle School, the … Continue reading →

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Schools Honored for Recycling Achievements

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Five schools received top recognition for their efforts in the county-sponsored school recycling program, Feed the Bin. The schools were honored for their efforts at the Board of Education meeting on Nov. 1. Through a partnership between Wake County Environmental … Continue reading →

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Hilburn Drive to Hold STEM Expo Night

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Hilburn Drive STEM Elementary School will host its first STEM Expo Night on Nov. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.  This night will clearly display STEM literacy through curriculum connections and project-based learning.  Students will be presenting design challenges, and … Continue reading →

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Wake Forest-Rolesville High Robotics Team Top Four in Nation

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Congratulations to the VEX Robotics team of Dylan Melnik and Dalton Johnson from Wake Forest-Rolesville High School. The team competed in the National VEX Robotics competition in Dallas, Texas, during the Technology Student Association National Conference earlier this year. After … Continue reading →

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Centennial Campus Students to be Inducted into Youth Chamber of Commerce

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Christy Barnett

A group of business-minded students at Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School will be inducted into the Youth Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. The Oath of Office ceremony will be administered by State Superintendent of Public … Continue reading →

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Magnet Schools to Host “Mom’s Morning Out” Events

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Parents of rising kindergartners are invited to learn more about the Wake County Public School System’s magnet program in two information sessions scheduled for this month. WCPSS Magnet Programs will be hosting Mom’s Morning Out information sessions at Project Enlightenment … Continue reading →

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Child Nutrition Employee Sets Record for Winning Awards

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Tina Brisson, Child Nutrition Services manager at Wakefield Elementary School, set a record for the most awards received during the annual conference of the School Nutrition Association of North Carolina. Brisson, along with other members of the Wake County Public … Continue reading →

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