🎤 Students from Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School and Glen Arden Elementary School recently joined young singers from across North Carolina for NC SINGS!, a choir festival designed to inspire students through music, collaboration, and learning. The one day festival brought together talented young vocalists for a unique opportunity to work alongside top music professionals, strengthen their vocal skills, and experience the excitement of performing with fellow students who share a passion for singing.

🏈 All six of our high school football teams advanced to the state playoffs! Regardless of the outcomes, that was quite the accomplishment, and it speaks to the strength of the programs.

🔍 Students in Joan Cortes’ Biomedical Science class at the Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy recently stepped into the role of forensic scientists to investigate a suspicious death. During this hands-on lab, students explored the role of toxicology in forensic investigations. They used chemicals and scientific tests to find out whether poison or other substances may have contributed to a person’s death. Like real forensic scientists, students carefully examined evidence, and used their results to put together clues and help solve the case. 

🍩 Enka High School Key Club students are building friendships with younger students at Hominy Valley Elementary School through a new pen pal program. Students exchange weekly letters about everything from pets and soccer to books, movies, and Roblox. Recently, the pen pals finally met face-to-face over a doughnut breakfast!

🏐 The Battle of the Twin Cities brought the heat to the volleyball court! Staff from Candler Elementary and Hominy Valley Elementary went head-to-head for the coveted Golden Volleyball as parents and students packed the stands to cheer on their teachers. After an exciting showdown, Candler Elementary claimed the victory and bragging rights!