Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Archives

Student Fights at East Chapel Hill High School Injure 5 Staff Members; Incidents Under Investigation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 12, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

A pair of fights between students at East Chapel Hill High School on Friday led to several responding staff injuries and disruption.

CHCCS Board Holds Preliminary Conversation for Hypothetical Elementary School Closure

Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 27, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Board of Education for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools recently met to hear a presentation about closing one of its elementary schools.

CHCCS Superintendent Trice Shares Excitement, Details New Cellphone Policy Ahead of New School Year

Posted by Staff | Aug 22, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Monday will mark the first CHCCS school year under Superintendent Rodney Trice’s leadership. He joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss.

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice on the New School Year

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Rodney Trice joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 19.

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Carrboro High School Enters 2025-26 School Year With New Leadership Team

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 14, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

CHCCS announced veteran educator Valerie Akins would step into the interim principal role for Carrboro High for the 2025-26 calendar.

Carrboro High School Principal Helena Thomas Reassigned; Interim To Be Named Later

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 17, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Carrboro High School principal Helena Thomas is being reassigned to a new role within the Chapel...

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 14, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

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.

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CHCCS Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins Announces 2025 Re-Election Bid

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jun 23, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Riza Jenkins, the vice chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools school board, announced her intention to run for re-election.

Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2025 Graduations

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

The local school districts are preparing to hold their graduations this weekend and have shared instructions for participants and visitors.

‘I See This as Service’: Rodney Trice Shares Early Approach, Emotions Around CHCCS Superintendent Hiring

Posted by Staff | Jun 11, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

During his first day on the job, CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice joined 97.9 The Hill for an initial interview about his new role.

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