Archive for March, 2018
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Responding to Threats in the School Setting
With the recent nationwide increase in school threats, it is a good time to share school threat response practices. The most critical moments occur upfront and quickly. In the first […]
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Bethel Elementary School Wins HCS Elementary Battle of the Books
In the world of literature, there are few competitions that compare to the Battle of the Books. At the middle and elementary schools, Haywood County Schools has been competing in […]
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Canton Middle School Takes Second Place in Regional Battle of the Books
Congratulations to Canton Middle School’s Battle of the Books team who placed 2nd in the Region 8 Middle School Battle of the Books competition held on March 20th in Jackson […]
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BB Gun Confiscated at Meadowbrook Elementary School
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018, the principal was following up on a threat allegation against a student. During the follow-up, a BB gun was discovered in […]
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Schools and Political Protests
There is a new tool being applied to promote political agendas. That tool is a nation-wide call for school walkouts and student protests. Following the school shootings at Stoneman Douglas […]
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Haywood County Schools on Monday March 26th! Drop in to the Education Center (in Clyde) between 5pm & 6:30pm to meet our Registered Dietitian, School […]
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HCS Students Selected to Attend Governor’s School
Congratulations to Gracelynn Woods of Pisgah High School and Joza Ballance of Tuscola High School who were recently selected to attend Governor’s School in June 2018. Both students were selected […]
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Meadowbrook Elementary Receives Money and Books in Memory of Late Principal
Almost five years after her unexpected death, Anna Williams’ presence flooded the Meadowbrook Elementary School media center on Friday, March 2. Williams was the principal of Meadowbrook when she passed […]
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Haywood County Schools Recognizes Newly Certified National Board Teachers
Haywood County Schools is one of the top 5 school districts in the state for the number of candidates that pursued National Board Certification last year. Congratulations to Haywood County’s […]
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Riverbend Elementary Receives Grant from Peak Energy and Exxon Mobil
Riverbend Elementary was recently awarded a $500 grant for math and science from Peak Energy and Exxon Mobil. Peak Energy is a leading petroleum marketing and retailing firm with offices, […]