Education

Southwestern Randolph grad receives Mountaire Farms award
21 Jun

Southwestern Randolph grad receives Mountaire Farms award

Randolph RecordNews, , , , ,
SILER CITY – Kaley Elliott, a graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School, is the recipient of a Mountaire Farms scholarship. Children and grandchildren of employees, growers, and grain producers were eligible for the scholarship, which provides $2,500 to help with college. There were 32 winners – 16 in North Carolina and 16 in the Delaware / Maryland area. Elliott, from Denton, plans to attend High Point University to study tourism and event management, according to a release from Mountaire Farms. Her father, Jamie Elliott, is a grain producer for Mountaire Farms. Scholarship winners in North Carolina will be honored at…
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Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve to expand career pathway opportunities
18 Jun

Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve to expand career pathway opportunities

Ryan HenkelNews, , ,
The Randolph County School System's Board of Education provided an updated on the marketing priority regarding Uwharrie-Ridge Six-Twelve during a board meeting earlier this month. “Over 3½ years, I’ve gotten the chance to really be immersed in that culture,” said CTE director David Cross. “I’ve asked a lot of questions, I’ve talked to a lot of staff members, talked to the guidance counselors to try and figure out … Uwharrie-Ridge is a special place. They have a great culture and I want to make sure that as we take our next steps with CTE that we make sure we’re doing what…
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Randolph Communications awards eight scholarships to students
14 Jun

Randolph Communications awards eight scholarships to students

Randolph RecordNews, , , ,
ASHEBORO — Randolph Communications has awarded scholarships to eight high school students as part of its annual scholarship program. The scholarships, each valued at $1,000, aim to support the students’ educational pursuits and encourage them to make positive contributions to their communities. The eight recipients were selected based on their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to creating positive change in their communities: Jasmine Nichole Moody from Eastern Randolph HS Katherine Grace Oldham from Chatham Central HS Kelsey Deanna Hussey from Chatham Central HS Kristen Ashley Garner from North Moore HS Lauren Rachel Caviness from Chatham Central HS Leah…
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High schools set to bestow diplomas in Randolph County (updated with RCSS graduation numbers)
05 Jun

High schools set to bestow diplomas in Randolph County (updated with RCSS graduation numbers)

Bob SuttonNews, , , , ,
Commencements coming up for hundreds of area students  Commencements for most high school seniors will be held across the next several nights in Randolph County. Hundreds of students will take part in ceremonies marking the ends of their high school days. Friday night’s ceremony for Asheboro City Schools is set for Lee J. Stone Stadium, where there are expected to be 307 graduates. Asheboro has the largest senior class of any school in the county. Uwharrie Charter Academy’s ceremony will be Friday night in the central gym on campus, with about 150 graduates marking the school’s largest class. Last year,…
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Randolph County School System expands free lunch program
01 Jun

Randolph County School System expands free lunch program

Ryan HenkelNews, , ,
All elementary and middle schools will be able to offer free meals Randolph County Schools Board of Education was presented with the list of schools that will be operating under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-25 school year. “School Nutrition plans to expand the Community Eligibility Provision or CEP program to all middle schools, Uwharrie Ridge 6-12 and Eastern Randolph High School,” Kelly Green, director of school nutrition, said a May meeting. “As you may know, this past school year, we added all elementary schools, Ramseur Elementary has been operating under it since 2015, and Southeastern Randolph Middle.”…
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New playground coming for Grays Chapel Elementary School
26 May

New playground coming for Grays Chapel Elementary School

Bob SuttonFeatures, News, , , ,
The daughter/father combination of Melanie Neighbors, left, and Lonnie Allred pose with memorabilia during Grays Chapel Elementary School’s 100-year celebration this spring. (Courtesy photo) Funds raised during 100-year celebration aid project FRANKLINVILLE – The 100th anniversary celebration for Grays Chapel Elementary School went so well this spring that a new playground will be installed soon on the rural school’s grounds. “All the funds we raised that day went toward the playground,” said April Wood, a kindergarten teacher and one of the anniversary event organizers. “We raised enough money to pay for the installment and some additional pieces.” The Randolph County…
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Superintendent presents budget for next school year
23 Apr

Superintendent presents budget for next school year

Bob SuttonNews, , , , ,
Salary increases make up bulk of expanded RCSS costs ASHEBORO – Stephen Gainey, superintendent of the Randolph County School System, submitted a proposed budget of nearly $27 million for the 2024-25 school year, representing an increase of almost 1.1 percent. The budget as presented last week to the RCSS board of education is listed at $26,846,240. That’s more than a $2 million increase from the proposal for this school year, which checked in at $24,762,040. The increase comes primarily, based on a report from finance officer Marty Trotter, from continuation costs (such as insurance increases, match in retirement increases, charter…
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Southwestern Randolph group performs at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
18 Apr

Southwestern Randolph group performs at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Bob SuttonFeatures, News, , , ,
Southwestern Randolph High School choral students pose for a photo outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – A group of nearly three dozen Southwestern Randolph High School students took part in a special trip to New York during spring break. The concert choir and advanced honors ensemble made up the group. The highlight was performing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. That performance of about 40 minutes involved songs specifically for cathedral settings. “It was beautiful,” said Kerri Smith, whose daughter, Skylee, is a member of the honors ensemble. “It was just great.” The group was…
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Welcome!
14 Feb

Welcome!

Randolph RecordNews, ,
Asheboro City School board members cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Asheboro High School Welcome Center in Bear Creek on Feb. 7. The Welcome Center will serve as a community hub for learning, collaboration, and innovation. Located within the newly renovated Global Innovation Center, the Welcome Center will provide a wide range of information and resources including school supplies, computer access, and material about community resources useful for families. The Welcome Center has two rooms for community use: the Welcome Center room and the Comet Community Corner room to be used for classes and educational sessions for…
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In surprise event, NC awards nearly $30M to renovate South Asheboro Middle School
30 Jan

In surprise event, NC awards nearly $30M to renovate South Asheboro Middle School

Jordan GolsonGovernment, News, , ,
ASHEBORO — Asheboro City Schools (ACS) board members and executives were surprised by representatives from the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the General Assembly today with the announcement of a $29.7 million needs-based grant award to revitalize the 62-year-old South Asheboro Middle School. The award comes after more than 100 applications from over 50 school districts were sent to the DPI for awards out of the $400 million Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund, a capital expenditure-focused program funded by the General Assembly with proceeds from the lottery. Applications closed in early January, and this was the third award…
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