Want to be in-the-know about the two school districts in Orange County? Check out Speaking of Schools on Mondays, a ‘News on The Hill’ segment that features leaders from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools system and Orange County Schools system!
Speaking of Schools: Chatham County Schools PIO Jessica Pasion
Chatham County School Public Information Officer Jessica Pasion spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 29, discussing district news and events. She talked about how the school year has gone in the first month, highlighted a recent accountability recognition the district received, and more. She also discussed the district’s composite programs, which allow for marching band and soccer teams to form from several schools that might not have enough people to do that activity independently. She also previewed upcoming events and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: Chief Human Resource Officer Ashauna Harris
Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Ashauna Harris spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 15. She discussed the district starting the year a 98 percent staffing, with the bulk of the open positions being Teaching Assistant positions. She talked about which community members qualify for those roles and who might be a good fit. She discussed teacher recruitment and retention practices, and what the next portion of the school year looks like for district Human Resources. Find more on open positions at CHCCS here.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: Chatham County Schools Superintendent Anthony Jackson
Chatham County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 25, discussing district news and events. He talked about the lead up to the first day school, and the district’s theme for the year. He also talked about staffing, which is at its highest level since the pandemic, and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice on the New School Year
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Rodney Trice joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 19. Ahead of the first day of class next week — and his first school year as a superintendent — Trice discusses the emotions around returning to instruction and full activity on school campuses. He reminds families of the recent software change for the district, as well as a new cellphone and electronics policy being enforced. The superintendent also discusses a recent hypothetical scenario presented to the CHCCS Board of Education around closing an elementary school and why his administration believes its smart to engage with the idea.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones
Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 6. Ahead of a new school year starting later this month, she details some of the main priorities her central office and the district will be focused on in 2025-26, including leading up to the creation of a new strategic plan. Jones also shares details on this weekend’s Back To School Fair — the district’s first — which will provide families and students with information on a variety of critical topics to keep in mind as classes resume. The superintendent also answers whether she’s heard from families affected by Chantal’s flooding in July and what resources are available for those who were.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks
Andy Jenks, the chief communications officer for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14. He shares how the district was called into action after Tropical Depression Chantal’s severe weather, with Smith Middle School activated as an emergency shelter, as well as what damage some of the campuses suffered. Jenks also details this week’s meet-and-greet sessions with new Superintendent Rodney Trice, which are set for Tuesday and Thursday in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. To round out the segment, he updates listeners on a vacant Board of Education seat, new student enrollment opening soon and an updated cell phone policy for the upcoming school year.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones
Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 27, discussing district news and events. She talked about highlights from the school year that just concluded, what she’s learned about Orange County Schools in her first year and a half as superintendent. She also talked about the budget, and summer capital projects for the district. She discussed summer activities, including an upcoming back to school event and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: North Carolina Principal of the Year and Orange High Principal Jason Johnson
Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 16. He discussed the recently concluded school year, sharing highlights and surprises. He also talked about recently being named North Carolina’s Principal of the Year, and what that means to him. He talked about the responsibilities the role includes, and how he expects it to impact the coming school year. He also talked about leading a school through leadership changes, and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of Schools: Gravely Hill Middle School Art Teacher Amanda Aguayo
Gravely Hill Middle School Art Teacher Amanda Aguayo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. She discussed her Middle School Art classroom and how she approaches teaching art to that grade level. She discussed highlights from the year and some of what she loves about teaching. She also discussed her appointment to Governor Stein’s Teacher Advisory Committee, and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Speaking of School: New CHCCS Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice
New Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 9. He discussed his first day on the job, as well as the journey to becoming the district’s superintendent. He talked about what he wants his priorities to be as he begins in the role, including making listening to classroom teachers a focal point. He discussed this weekend’s high school graduation ceremonies, and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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