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Last night, Margaret B. Pollard was buzzing with activities! Amazing artworks lined the main entrance at the Winter Art Show, and the chorus proved that "Musicals Make Magical Moments". The chorus entertained the audience with a medley of icon songs from musicals such as Wicked, Mary Poppins, and Hamilton. #OneChatham

🚨 Reminder to Chatham County Schools Families and Staff: No school early next week! Monday is MLK Day, a time to honor Dr. King’s legacy, and teachers will have workdays on Tuesday and Wednesday. Have a great weekend! #OneChatham

On Tuesday, the Chatham County School Board held its Mid-Year Retreat, focusing on CTE Pathways, innovative practices, and community partnerships. See our Board members in action! Three of our amazing CTE educators provided hands-on experiential learning opportunities. Board members made guacamole, built birdhouses, and created slogans to market succulents grown by CCS horticulture students. Thank you for your commitment to One Chatham for ALL students! #OneChatham

We’re Hiring! Chatham County Schools is hosting recruitment events in the next couple of months. Take a look at when and where they will take place. 📆 Upcoming Dates: Feb. 13, 5–7 PM: Jordan-Matthews High School Feb. 27, 5–7 PM: JS Waters School March 13, 5–7 PM: Pittsboro Elementary School Don't miss our Spring Job Fair at the Central Services building on April 12, 9 AM–noon! Visit www.chatham.k12.nc.us for more details.

This month, we honor the incredible members of the Chatham County Board of Education! Your hard work and commitment to One Chatham for ALL students is instrumental in building the future of public education! #OneChatham

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The Chatham County Schools 2024-25 Spelling Bee is happening on January 30th at 6 PM at Seaforth High School. Cheer on our incredible spellers as they compete for a spot at the Carolina Panther's Regional Spelling Bee! 🐝 #OneChatham

Chatham County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and employees on Monday, January 13, 2025. After consulting with local DOT and emergency management personnel this decision was made due to expected below freezing temperatures, lingering moisture, and possible black ice. Please be cautious while driving in the morning, and stay safe and warm! #OneChatham #StaySafe _______ Las Escuelas del Condado Chatham operará con un retraso de dos horas para los estudiantes y el personal el 13 de enero de 2025. Después de consultar con el departamento de transporte local y el personal de gestión de emergencias esta decisión fue tomada debido a las temperaturas de por debajo de punto de congelación esperadas, la humedad persistente, y la posibilidad de hielo negro. ¡Por favor, conduzca con precaución y manténgase abrigado!

Chatham County Schools will dismiss early on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11:30am. All after-school activities and athletic events have been cancelled. Additionally, all school activities including athletics are canceled for Saturday, January 11, 2025. This decision was made after consultation with the National Weather Service, local NCDOT, and Emergency Management personnel and is based on the impending winter storm. Please be safe and stay warm. #OneChatham #StaySafe _____ Las Escuelas del Condado Chatham saldrán temprano el viernes, 10 de enero de 2025, a las 11:30am. Todas las actividades extraescolares y eventos deportivos han sido cancelados. Además, todas las actividades escolares incluyendo eventos deportivos están cancelados para el sábado, 11 de enero de 2025. Esta decisión fue tomada después de consultar con el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, NCDOT local, y el personal de Gestión de Emergencias, y se basa en la inminente tormenta de invierno. Por favor, tenga cuidado y manténgase abrigado.

Chatham County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and employees on January 7, 2025. After consulting with local DOT and emergency management personnel this decision was made due to expected below freezing temperatures, lingering moisture, and possible black ice. Please stay safe and warm. #OneChatham #StaySafe ______________ Las Escuelas del Condado Chatham operará con un retraso de dos horas para los estudiantes y el personal el 7 de enero de 2025. Después de consultar con el departamento de transporte local y el personal de gestión de emergencias esta decisión fue tomada debido a las temperaturas de por debajo de punto de congelación esperadas, la humedad persistente, y la posibilidad de hielo negro.

🎄❄️ Happy Holidays from Chatham County Schools! Wishing ALL our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday season. See you in the New Year! 🎉✨ #OneChatham #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025

We wish our Chatham County Schools community a joyful and restful holiday season! The holidays are a time for creativity, joy, and community—and this year, Chatham County Schools is celebrating all three with our Holiday Greeting Card Contest! We’re proud to recognize the amazing talents of three students whose artwork was chosen to be featured as our official holiday cards: ⛄️ Delani Ponce (8th Grade, Silk Hope School) with "Snowman" ❄️ Gabriella Whitman (12th Grade, Jordan-Matthews High School) with "A Snowy Walk" 🏠 Maiquel Claudio Flores (9th Grade, Jordan-Matthews High School) with "A Winter Village" Their beautiful pieces perfectly capture the season's spirit and will be shared throughout our community. We are so proud of these students and grateful for the opportunity to showcase their incredible talent. Congratulations to Delani, Gabriella, and Maiquel for this well-deserved recognition! 🎄✨ #OneChatham

🦷 The Piedmont Health Mobile Dental Clinic arrived at Siler City Elementary to serve our students! Thanks to the MOU approved in October by the Board of Education, students with parental consent can now access screenings, x-rays, and treatments without needing to leave school. This partnership makes dental care more accessible for our students, helping them stay healthy and ready to learn. Thank you, Piedmont Health, for investing in our students' well-being! #OneChatham

🎉 Congrats to Alexis Osorio Espinoza from @VirginiaCrossEl, our December Champion of Character for Perseverance! Alexis rises to challenges, helps others, and applies feedback to grow. He shows us that perseverance means never giving up and always learning. #OneChatham

Congratulations to our December Power of One winner, Ms. Wendy Albright from Bonlee School! Her nominator shared: “Ms. Albright is ALL BRIGHT! A positive influence on students, she wears many hats—front office assistant, data manager, athletic director, and more. Bonlee is blessed to have her!” #OneChatham

❄️⛄️ Winter Break is almost here! Chatham County School families, please take a moment to review these important dates: Early Release, Optional Teacher Workdays, and Winter Break. We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful holiday season, and we’ll see you back in 2025!🎉 #OneChatham

Seaforth High’s talented Chorus and Dance classes soared high and delivered a stunning Winter Concert filled with energy and joy. From festive songs to mesmerizing dance routines, student performers showcased their hard work and dedication. #One Chatham #WeAreSeaforth

🪶🏆 Seaforth recently hosted NCASA's 15th Annual State Finals of The Quill, a state writing competition for middle and high school students in NC. @SeaforthHS placed 3rd overall, and Evienne Swihart of @GMHMiddle is the Narrative State Champion. Congratulations! #OneChatham

🎨 The Chatham Mills Art Showcase is open! Visit now through December 19th to view incredible art created by our talented students as part of the Chatham Artists Guild Student Tour. This showcase is open to the public, so don't miss it! #OneChatham

Last night, our student scientists showcased their curiosity and creativity at the 2024 CCS Science Fair. Congratulations to all participants and our overall winner, Embry Harrison from @MBPollard, for the project "How Do Bees Survive Winter?"🐝 #OneChatham

🎶 Bravo to the West Chatham Band! Students from Chatham Central, Bennett, and JS Waters joined forces to deliver an exciting winter concert. From the band and choir to the jazz band, the students were shining bright on the stage! #OneChatham