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Submitted by jenny_hunter on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 10:54am
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Kindergarten Registration 2018
Elementary schools are now enrolling children for kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Registration is taking place in each elementary school from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and also by appointment. This is the perfect time for families to get the information they need to prepare for “big school” this fall. All children turning five (5) on or before August 31, 2018 are eligible to start kindergarten. Visit tcsnc.org/kinder for forms and more information.
DAR Presents
During February and March, the Transylvania Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have been hosting a series of historical skits for all fourth graders in the county. The skits are written and performed by DAR members, and showcase the first five U.S. presidents’ wives in historically accurate costumes, all of which were handmade by a DAR member. The skits have been performed at TCH, RES, and BES, with the final performance to be held on Wednesday, March 21, at 8:20 a.m. at Pisgah Forest Elementary School. Everyone is invited to attend.
BHS Band Members at District and All-State
The following musicians represented BHS during the All-District Band Clinic at Western Carolina University on February 9-10. Seven students (those with an asterisk *) qualified to audition for All-State Band on March 2. Of those seven, three earned seats in the All-State Honors Band. Congratulations to the students, Mr. Leatherwood, and the private instructors who help coach these musicians:
Western District High School Band (9th-10th grades): Anna de la Torre, 10th chair flute; Frank Parsons, 2nd chair* clarinet; Elise Poché, 4th chair* clarinet; Clare Kennerly, 12th chair clarinet; Rebecca Milligan, 6th chair trumpet
Western District Senior High School Band (11th-12th grades): Madison Allen, 1st chair* alto sax; Sara Megown, 6th chair* clarinet; Asher de la Torre, 2nd chair* tenor sax; Aaron Flynn, 1st chair* baritone sax; John Nguyen, 1st chair* bass clarinet.
All-State Honors Band: Sara Megown, 3rd chair clarinet; John Nguyen, 3rd chair bass clarinet; and Elise Poché, 15th chair clarinet. They are invited to UNC-Chapel Hill for the All-State Clinic on May 4-6.
Western District Senior High School Band (11th-12th grades): Madison Allen, 1st chair* alto sax; Sara Megown, 6th chair* clarinet; Asher de la Torre, 2nd chair* tenor sax; Aaron Flynn, 1st chair* baritone sax; John Nguyen, 1st chair* bass clarinet.
All-State Honors Band: Sara Megown, 3rd chair clarinet; John Nguyen, 3rd chair bass clarinet; and Elise Poché, 15th chair clarinet. They are invited to UNC-Chapel Hill for the All-State Clinic on May 4-6.
Jazz Band Swinging with Talent
Brevard High School congratulates Madison Allen, a senior who recently earned a top alto saxophone position in the Western North Carolina All-Regional Jazz Band at Asheville High School. Madison will audition for All-State Jazz Band in March 2018. Madison has represented Transylvania County and Brevard High School in the All-Regional Jazz Band for the past two years. Contenders were scored on preparing a solo, etude, improvisation, and sight reading. Of the 32 who auditioned in the West region, only 4 were selected for the All-Region Jazz Band Clinic at Asheville High School on February 2-3. Congratulations, Madison!
Students Join Mars Hill Festival
Students from Brevard and Rosman High Schools represented Transylvania County Schools at the 70th Annual Mars Hill Choral Festival. Candace Britt, Sabra Freeman, Douglas Grimm, Sofia Pandolfo, Emily Sheffield, and Michael Keever were invited to sing in the festival chorus on February 2-3 after they auditioned for the ensemble in October.
BHS Earns Sweepstakes Again!
The Brevard High School choir scored another Sweepstakes in their Music Performance Adjudication today (March 19th), which means BHS earned Superior ratings in every area during their performance for judges at Brevard College. More details will be forthcoming, but congratulations are in order!
BMS Band Members at District and All-State
The following BMS students were accepted in the 2018 Western District Bands and traveled to Western Carolina on February 9-10 to rehearse and perform a concert for the public. These musicians compete against hundreds of students from 15 Western North Carolina counties for positions in one of the two middle school district bands. They were scored in three criteria: scales/rudiments, prepared solo, and sight-reading. Three students ([those with an asterisk *) also qualified to audition for All-State Band on March 3, and two earned seats in the All-State Middle School Band that will perform on May 2-4 at UNC-Chapel Hill. Congratulations to all of the musicians, band director Donnie Mulligan, and instructors:
The following BMS students were accepted in the 2018 Western District Bands and traveled to Western Carolina on February 9-10 to rehearse and perform a concert for the public. These musicians compete against hundreds of students from 15 Western North Carolina counties for positions in one of the two middle school district bands. They were scored in three criteria: scales/rudiments, prepared solo, and sight-reading. Three students ([those with an asterisk *) also qualified to audition for All-State Band on March 3, and two earned seats in the All-State Middle School Band that will perform on May 2-4 at UNC-Chapel Hill. Congratulations to all of the musicians, band director Donnie Mulligan, and instructors:
Middle School Symphonic Band: Anna Reed, 1st chair* flute; Emma Patrie, 2nd chair* oboe; Sierra Gardner, 8th chair clarinet; Jaydn Garvitte, 17th chair clarinet; Grace Gentle, 3rd chair bass clarinet; Joe Smith, 1st chair* bari sax; Emma Coye, 7th chair French horn; Brayden Grosvenor, 5th chair trombone.
Middle School Concert Band: Adam Barwick, 1st chair flute; Morgan Singleton, 9th chair flute; Jessie Dodson, 10th chair clarinet; Val Butler, 2nd chair bass clarinet; Dylan Zink, 2nd chair trumpet.
All-State Middle School Band: Joe Smith,1st chair baritone sax; and Anna Reed, 3rd chair flute.
Middle School Concert Band: Adam Barwick, 1st chair flute; Morgan Singleton, 9th chair flute; Jessie Dodson, 10th chair clarinet; Val Butler, 2nd chair bass clarinet; Dylan Zink, 2nd chair trumpet.
All-State Middle School Band: Joe Smith,1st chair baritone sax; and Anna Reed, 3rd chair flute.
Governor’s School
Three students from Transylvania County Schools have been selected to attend the 2018 North Carolina Governor’s School this summer. Azilee “Grace” Owen (RHS) has been selected in the area of math; Emily Trusler (BHS) has been selected in the area of Spanish; and Sara Megown (BHS) has been selected for clarinet. Students who accept the invitation will attend a five-and-a-half week session on the campus of Salem or Meredith College in June and July.
Dr. Sam Houston Leadership Award
The NC Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) and the NC School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA) has selected Dr. Jeremy Gibbs, Chief Academic Officer of Transylvania County Schools, as the recipient of the Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award for 2018. This annual award is presented to a graduate of the NCASLD’s Aspiring Superintendent Program, which is designed to empower transformational leaders for North Carolina’s public schools. The award is named for Dr. Sam Houston, the President and CEO of the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center, and a distinguished trailblazer in public education. Speaking of Dr. Gibbs’ honor, NCSSA Executive Director Jack Hoke said, “Dr. Gibbs exemplifies the traits that guide Dr. Sam Houston’s career in educational leadership. Dr. Gibbs has a commitment to continuous improvement, high standards of ethical conduct, strategic planning, improving student performance, and meeting the needs of the 21st century workforce.” Superintendent McDaris added, “Dr. Gibbs brings a focus on improving the future for all students into his work on behalf of Transylvania County Schools. His work with teachers and curriculum has a proactive and commonsense approach that fosters a strong sense of efficacy and teacher empowerment.” Dr. Gibbs was presented a check for $1000 to be used for personal professional development.
Congratulations, Dr. Marshall!
Congratulations to Rosman High School teacher, Alana Marshall, who recently earned her doctorate in education. We are extremely proud of Dr. Marshall for her accomplishments, hard work, and dedication to excellence.
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