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School Notes: May 18
Union County growing crop of principals The inaugural class of Union County’s Growing Leaders From Within program just received their diplomas. The 10 assistant principals are being trained to take… Read more
‘Leaning’ to save a life
School-wide movement addresses teen suicide and related issues by Josh Whitener MONROE – Students at Monroe High School are taking a stand to prevent teen suicide. The movement, dubbed “Lean… Read more
Changing lives, eight inches at a time
Schools reach out to cancer patients through hair donation event by Josh Whitener INDIAN TRAIL – A collaborative effort between students, parents and teachers of Sardis Elementary and Porter Ridge… Read more
School notes: May 11
Queen’s Grant unveils ‘Self Reflections’ MINT HILL – Queens Grant Community Charter School held its annual art show Thursday night to showcase the works of its students. The school, at… Read more
Colombian educator salutes hardworking teachers
VIF teacher Michele Dyroff enjoys a change of venue, gives props to coworkers’ dedication by Josh Whitener WAXHAW – After nine years of teaching at the same private school in… Read more
Honor Roll: Weddington High
A/B Honor Roll Ninth Grade Kyril Adams, Taylor Alexander, Jacob Alt, Emma Anderson, Hunter Andrews, Riley Atkinson, David Ballard, Nigel Barber, Nathan Benn, Adam Bennett, Jacqueline Berry, Valan Blair, James… Read more
Sandy Ridge wins $1,000 Walmart grant
Sandy Ridge Elementary School’s Principal, Cindy Croffut, left, recently received a $1,000 grant from Walmart as part of the school’s outdoor classroom project. The award was presented to the school… Read more
East Union teacher wins top honor
Maxie Johnson Jr., a seventh-grade math teacher at East Union Middle School, was recently named Union County Public School’s Teacher of the year. “I just happen to be in his… Read more
Cutherbertson senior wins $10,000 scholarship
WAXHAW – Joseph Skavroneck, a Cuthbertson High School senior, won a $10,000 college scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars program. Skavroneck was chosen because of his good grades and community involvement,… Read more
SPCC awards nearly $60,000 in scholarships
MONROE – South Piedmont Community College awarded $56,323 in scholarships last week to a number of students. During a Monday, April 30, luncheon at the Old Charlotte Highway campus, students and… Read more
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