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“Of the Year” Awards 2024-2025
Transylvania County Schools celebrated outstanding educators for 2024-2025 at the “Of the Year” Awards Program on April 23, 2024 at the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center, Brevard. Dusty Morgan, RMS, was announced as the District Teacher of the Year and Amanda LaRowe, BMS, was announced as the District Teacher Assistant of the Year. Our thanks to Ms. Amber Webb and First Citizens Bank for sponsoring the Teacher of the Year awards. Thanks also to the members of the 2024-2025 interview committee who volunteered their time to interview each of the school-level teachers and teachers assistants of the year in order to select the two district winners. Congratulations to all of our “Of the Year” honorees:
Teacher Assistants of the Year Student Services Person of the Year
Cadence Sorrells, BES Autumn Rumfelt, PFES
Sherrylynn Starling, BHS
Amanda LaRowe, BMS (district winner) Media/Technology Person of the Year
Kate Shober, PFES Cameron Weaver, PFES
Lorry Newman, RES
Erika McCall, RHS CTE Teacher of the Year
Vickie Ayers, TCH Meg Buchanan, BHS
Teachers of the Year Rookie of the Year
Maggie McLauchlin, BES Chloe Ayres, PFES
Donna Samotis, BHS
Cori Bryson, BMS Principal of the Year
Suzi Margolin, DRS Amanda Lewis, PFES
Maggie Beck, PFES
Karen Brown, RES
Connie Newman, RHS
Dusty Morgan, RMS (district winner)
Emily Taylor, TCH
National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024
Teachers shape the lives of millions of children every day. They ignite young minds to excel, dream, and create, and they instill in students a love for learning and a belief in their own potential. They work tirelessly to reach the students who are struggling and they strive to meet every challenge with compassion and care. They go above and beyond in their classrooms, not only to teach, but to impart a sense of safety and belonging. Please join us during this special week in showing appreciation to the dedicated educators who empower the next generation to reach for the stars.
National School Principals’ Day May 1, 2024
National School Principals’ Day is observed on May 1st annually to recognize the important work of school principals and all they do for the betterment of schools. Principals are extreme multitaskers. They are responsible for everything from student achievement to student discipline, budgets to fundraising, teacher performance to teacher retention, school administration and organization, community relations, security, and everything in between. To best sum it up, “Being a principal is easy. It’s like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. You’re on fire. Everything is on fire.” Be sure to show your school principal your appreciation for the many things they do.
National School Nurse Day - May 8, 2024
Students today face more complex and life-threatening health problems requiring care in school than ever before, and school nurses provide a critical safety net for our most fragile children. School nurses act as a liaison to the school community, families, and healthcare providers and provide access to care when children’s cognitive development is at its peak. School nurses are members of school-based teams (e.g., school health services, 504/IEP, disaster/emergency planning) providing care coordination to address the school population. They understand the link between health and learning and advance the well-being of all students every day. They are essential for healthy kids, healthy schools, and healthy communities. Please join us in recognizing our wonderful school nurses for all they do:
April Owenby
Ashley Owen
Amy Parker
School Lunch Hero Day – May 3, 2024
Our school nutrition professionals are heroes, no doubt about it. That’s why we celebrate them every spring on School Lunch Hero Day, which is this Friday, May 3rd. This is a great opportunity to say thank you to the hard-working team members who make a difference for every child who comes through our school cafeterias.
National Technical Honor Society Inductions
Congratulations to the 65 students from Brevard High School and Rosman High School who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in April. The National Technical Honor Society recognizes outstanding achievement in technical education. It provides opportunities for scholarships, leadership development, career development, and personal growth. To be eligible for NTHS membership, students must meet the following rigorous academic standards:
- Hold a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA and 3.25 or higher unweighted GPA in CTE courses;
- Have been recommended by two teachers—at least one being a CTE teacher;
- Have completed a CTE career pathway, which consists of three courses; and
- Demonstrate scholarship and skill.
Transylvania County Student Art Show - May 7-18
The Transylvania County Student Art Show is scheduled for May 7-18, 2024 at the Transylvania Community Arts Council (TCArts), located at 349 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard. This annual event is a partnership between TCArts and the Transylvania County Schools to showcase the works of talented young artists across grades K-12 as selected by art teachers in the schools. A reception will be held on Thursday, May 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at TCArts. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1‑4 p.m. on Saturdays (during exhibits only).
B.O.B. Ribbon-Cutting April 18, 2024
The Rosman High School B.O.B. (Big Orange Boutique) held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 18 in the RHS lobby. The B.O.B. started as a project for the business department, headed by teacher Lindsay Barton and intern Caitlyn Muniz. It sells a wide variety of school spirit accessories, including customizable apparel, sports items, bags, hats, bracelets, stickers, healthy snacks, and more. Working in the B.O.B. helps students develop hands-on skills such as inventory control, management, sales, and customer service. All proceeds go back into the RHS business program.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Transylvania County
Big Brothers / Big Sisters is a community-based program that fosters friendship with a purpose between a child and his or her “Big.” The growth and enrichment of this relationship is supported and facilitated by BBBS staff and collaboration with the parent. It creates regular opportunities for a child to engage in and enjoy new experiences and activities in the community, while developing leadership skills and gaining self-confidence.
- The program is FREE to families, regardless of income.
- Who is eligible? Youth between the ages of 6-14 from single-parent homes or living with relatives.
- How does it work? How do I enroll my child? BBBS staff works closely with parents and guardians to match every child with the right “Big.” Every volunteer is screened, trained and supervised by BBBS staff. To enroll and learn more, go to emailtransylvania@bbbswnc.org or visit bbbswnc.org.
TCH Students Meet Author Barbara O’Connor
T. C. Henderson fourth and fifth graders recently visited with children’s author Barbara O’Connor at the Transylvania County Library, courtesy of Friends of the Library. Ms. O’Connor spoke about reading, writing, and her process for creating books, many based on the Southeast, as she grew up in Greenville, SC. She also answered questions from the students and signed copies of her latest book, Wish, which is on the NY Times Bestseller List and is one of the books they are reading in class and for “Battle of the Books.”
BHS Thespians Present “Beauty and the Beast” May 10-12
Tickets are on sale now for the Brevard High School spring musical, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” premiering Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Brevard High School Auditorium, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, at 2:00 p.m. Buy your tickets at http://bit.ly/BHSmusical2024 or scan the QR code on one of the posters around the school.
STEM Summer Camp Open to Rising 7, 8, & 9th Graders
A reminder that Transylvania County Schools is hosting a FREE summer camp for rising seventh, eighth, and ninth graders during the weeks of June 17-20 and June 24-27 from 8am to 2pm at Brevard High School. Registration is available via the link on our website.
TCSEF Experiential Learning Scholarship Open to TCS High School Students
A reminder that the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) offers a $1700 Experiential Learning Scholarship for any DRS, BHS, or RHS student to attend an experiential learning opportunity of their choice. Formerly the Washington DC Close Up Scholarship, this scholarship has been expanded to include any learning opportunity that allows a high school student in TCS to explore a career or field of study that they are interested in. The possibilities are endless! Visit tcsef.org/programs/scholarships/ to apply.
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