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Speaking of Schools: Chief Human Resource Officer Ashauna Harris

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 15, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

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.

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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.

Former School Improvement Team Parent Chair Melinda Manning Runs for CHCCS School Board

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 2, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education

Melinda Manning, formerly of Carrboro High School’s school improvement team, detailed her candidacy for the CHCCS Board of Education.

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.