In March 2020, every public school system across North Carolina was rowing in the same boat. With COVID-19 cases increasing at a rapid pace, Governor Roy Cooper decided to close all public schools for two weeks.
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Breaking News: DCS makes masks mandatory in all schools
In a reversal of their decision from earlier this month, the Davidson County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to make masks mandatory in all schools.
DDAC hosts official signing ceremony for 16 apprentices
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium hosted its signing ceremony for the class of 2025 Friday evening. The event marked the official beginning of full apprenticeship for the group.
School supply drive will benefit local students
On Friday, August 20, from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. the Davidson County Association of Teen Democrats (DCATD) will be holding a school supply drive with the help of the Democratic Women and some non-partisan friends.
Southwest Elementary takes on new theme
Southwest Elementary School in Lexington is undergoing a major change for the upcoming school year.
Health department vaccine schedule for August 16-120
Davidson County Health Department vaccine schedule for August 16-20.
Welcome Back, Students from TCS
From the Thomasville City Schools staff.
Yearly convocation hosted by TCS
CONVOCATION IN THE NATION…On Wednesday morning, August 11, THS hosted their Welcome Back Breakfast.
LCS shares masking guidelines
At a special called meeting on Thursday, August 12, the LCS Board of Education voted to adopt masking guidelines for the start of the 2021-22 school year.
TCS School Nutrition offers special programs for 2021-2022
Thomasville City Schools, School Nutrition Department is pleased to announce that all TCS students are again eligible this school year to receive daily, free-of-charge meals provided through the district’s school nutrition programs.
TCS hosting Open House and vaccination clinic
Thomasville City Schools will hold their Open House on Thursday, August 12.
Staff welcomed back with breakfast at LCS
Staff and faculty of Lexington City Schools gathered, in one location, for the first time in nearly a year and a half on Tuesday morning, August 10 for the system’s “Welcome Back Breakfast.”
TCS Superintendent and School Board welcomes students
On Tuesday, August 3, 2021 the TCS Board of Education voted to require all students, staff, and visitors, while indoors, to wear face coverings on all TCS campuses and while participating in all indoor school sponsored activities.
Davidson Local Top 5: August 2-6
Masks and COVID-19 mandates within the local school systems have taken center stage this week. Check out the top five and visit davidsonlocal.com to catch up on all things news.
LCS statement regarding board meeting live stream
LCS has been made aware that the instructions sent out with the Board announcement for accessing the live stream contained a link that is no longer operational.
DCS adds additional COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming school year
At Monday (August 2) evening’s Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education, the question on most people’s minds was ‘Would students be required to wear masks for the 2021-22 school year?’”
TCS to begin school year with mask mandate
In accordance with the NCStrongSchools Toolkit, Thomasville City Schools will begin the school year with masks required for all students and staff in their schools.
A new chorus option for youth
Thanks to the collaboration of two local choir directors, students in Lexington and surrounding areas have a new opportunity that will allow them to display their vocal abilities and learn life skills, simultaneously.
LCS will require masks for students, staff, visitors
The Lexington City Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to require all students and staff to wear masks inside LCS buildings.
Column: Masks will be optional for DCS students
On Monday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. the Davidson County School Board of Education held a meeting at Davis-Townsend Elementary School to vote on whether to make masks mandatory for students heading into the 2021-2022 school year.