After previously operating under an optional masks policy, Davidson County Charter Academy’s Board of Directors voted on Tuesday night, September 22 to “make the use of cloth face coverings (face mask) mandatory be effective Thursday, September 24.
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Political Opinion: Llamando para un cambio para los estudiantes en las comunidades rurales
El mes pasado aproveché la oportunidad para hacer un llamado a nuestra comunidad joven para un cambio en mi comunidad rural. Sin embargo, se podría decir ¿qué cambio necesitamos exactamente? Le sorprenderá saber que hay muchas personas a las que no les gusta el cambio en nuestro condado. Recientemente se dijo: "No traigas ese tipo de problemas aquí, estamos en Davidson, eso no sucede aquí". Verá, como mujer de color que ha crecido en Davidson la mayor parte de su vida, me afecta directamente la desigualdad aquí, así que esta semana daremos un paso atrás y abordaremos uno de nuestros temas más importantes: Nuestros sistemas escolares.
The Davidson County Schools Board of Education held a special called meeting Tuesday might to discuss their mask mandate.
Davidson-Davie partners with Gardner-Webb for transfer opportunities
Davidson-Davie Community College and Gardner-Webb University signed agreements to give Davidson-Davie students yet another way to advance their education by seamless transfer to Gardner-Webb, a private, four-year Christian school located in Boiling Springs, west of Charlotte. The agreements were formalized in a signing ceremony on Friday that included leaders from both schools.
School systems COVID-19 update: September 9
Here is the latest COVID-19 cases update from the three local school systems.
Davidson County School Board addresses COVID updates
On Tuesday, September 7, the Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at Davis-Townsend Elementary School. {Brooke Maners/Davidson Local}
TCS Board of Education discusses COVID, honors achievements
The Thomasville City Schools (TCS) Board of Education met Tuesday, September 7 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
Highlights: Lexington City Schools Board of Education meeting
The Lexington City Board of Education held its regular meeting on Sept. 7. Additional information has been requested from LCS for this developing story. From COVID testing updates to new hires, keep checking back with Davidsonlocal.com today for more details.
Now More Than Ever: CIS of Lexington highlights the work of Lisa Timberlake
Now More Than Ever: CIS of Lexington highlights the work of Lisa Timberlake. Content Sponsored by The United Way of Davidson County.
A look at COVID-19 cases in schools
COVID-19 confirmed positive cases and close contact quarantine numbers of students and staff in local school districts has been a hot topic lately.
Do you have time to help a student? TCS needs you
Thomasville City Schools is in need of substitute teachers. Chief Human Resources Officer Krystal Craven-Sanders shared with Davidson Local pertinent information regarding their openings.
Interested in becoming a teacher? TCS is hiring
Thomasville City Schools has openings for teachers.
Unsung Heroes: DCS Technology Team
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.
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.