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Orange County Commissioners Consider School Budget Requests Alongside Potential Federal Funding Cuts, Tax Increases

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 7, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Commissioners recently met with the CHCCS and OCS boards to review proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.

CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 25, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed the latest in the process of identifying the district’s next superintendent. She also discussed the district’s current budget discussions, the next steps on the capital improvement plan, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Director of Pre-K Programming Sophia Mapp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 3, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Director of Pre-K Programming Sophia Mapp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 3. She discussed the opportunities and challenges facing families with pre-K ages children, an upcoming registration event for pre-K, and more.

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CHCCS, Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Learning Friday As Region Thaws From Winter Weather

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 20, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

After several inches of snow fell Wednesday, many local schools are turning to remote learning options Thursday for their students and staff.

Orange County School Board Adopts Resolution Supporting Immigrant Families, Students

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 14, 2025 | Instagram, National, Pre-K - 12 Education

Orange County’s school board passed a resolution in favor of helping its immigrant families and students, the latest act of local support.

CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett Set to Leave Position in Summer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 4, 2025 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education

CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett announced Wednesday she will be leaving the role and school district in the coming months.

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair George Griffin

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 27, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education George Griffin stopped by the studio with Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks to chat with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 28. They discussed snow days, makeup days, and what to expect through the rest of the winter season. Board Chair Griffin discussed the reasoning behind the 4×4 block schedule, and Andy talked about upcoming events to help families understand what will be different and how to register for courses. They also discussed other district news and events, and more.

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Orange County Schools Closed, CHCCS Declares Remote Learning for Thursday As Cold Temps Keep Snow and Ice

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 22, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

Thanks to a light snow that fell Tuesday night, the Orange County community saw its schools cancel instruction on Wednesday.

Orange County Schools On 2-Hour Delay For Tuesday; Other Districts on Normal Schedule

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 13, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

Students in the Orange County Schools district will have no classes on Monday, Jan. 13 as a result of icy road conditions — while Chatham County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay.

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