Wilkes County Schools issued the following announcement on Mar. 14.
Congratulations to Central Wilkes Middle School’s Science Olympiad teams! Their JV and Varsity teams placed 1st in the regional competition and will go on to compete in the state competition in Raleigh!
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Source: Wilkes County Schools
Hickory City Schools celebrated teachers and staff during its annual awards banquet on May 5 in Hickory. Katie Carson was named Teacher of the Year while other top educators were also recognized for their contributions.
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Griffin told Hickory City Schools’ board that ongoing delays in finalizing North Carolina’s budget create uncertainty over future funding levels and teacher pay structures. She called attention to stagnant veteran teacher salaries while urging staff not to lose focus as they finish out the current academic year.
Hickory City Schools expressed disappointment after county commissioners advanced a plan to merge three school systems. Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Griffin said advocacy efforts would now focus on state-level decisions. The district urged continued community engagement as final approval rests with the State Board of Education.
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