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January is School Board Appreciation Month
January 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of School Board Appreciation Month in North Carolina. School board members play a vital role in our communities and schools, contributing hundreds of hours each year toward the advancement of public education. As elected officials, they are tasked with the enormous job of governing school districts, and their actions and decisions affect the present and future lives of children in the schools. The time spent in board meetings represents just a small fraction of the hours school board members spend in leading their districts. They attend seminars and training sessions to keep abreast of the latest trends in educational leadership; they are deeply involved in community activities; they visit schools and attend extracurricular events; and they spend a great deal of time listening to the concerns of staff, students, parents, and the public at large. We take this opportunity to thank our school board members for their hard work and commitment to improving outcomes for students at home and across the state. Thank you!
MLK Day, National Day of Service – January 20, 2025
The Martin Luther King holiday on January 20, 2025 also marks the 30th anniversary as a National Day of Service. It was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities—it is a “Day On, Not a Day Off.” Our appreciation goes to the students, staff, and citizens who devoted January 20th to helping improve their communities and commemorating Dr. King’s legacy as a leader and advocate for the betterment of all people.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – January 9, 2025
January 9th was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and a time to honor the dedicated public servants who put their lives on the line daily for their communities. We are grateful for our strong partnerships with the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Department, the Brevard Police Department, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and our School Resource Officers for all they do to keep our students, staff, and communities safe every day.
National Board Certifications
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) offers National Board Certification as a way to 1) recognize the accomplished teaching that occurs in North Carolina’s classrooms every day, 2) develop and retain accomplished teachers, and 3) generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. The certification process evaluates teaching practice through performance-based assessments and is based on rigorous standards that represent what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. Teachers who earn the certification are eligible for significant pay increases. Congratulations to the following TCS educators who recently earned NBPTS certification or renewed their certifications:
New Certifications
Holly Egan – Multimedia Language Arts Teacher, Brevard Middle School
Cameron Weaver – Media Coordinator, Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Renewals
Heidi Bullock – AIG Specialist & Coordinator, Brevard High School
Emily Fields – 1st Grade Teacher, Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Amy Galloway – Media Coordinator, Brevard Middle School
Kimberly Moore, 2nd Grade Teacher, Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Leslie Taylor – OCS (Multi-Subject) Teacher, Brevard High School
Chris Whitlock is Western Region Technology Director of the Year
In recognition of his accomplishments as an education technology leader, the North Carolina Department of Digital Teaching and Learning has selected Transylvania County Schools IT Director Chris Whitlock as the Western Region Technology Director of the Year. This qualifies him as a finalist for the 2024-2025 North Carolina Technology Director of the Year Award. All regional nominees may submit nomination packets for the award and will be recognized at the Annual State Technology Directors Meeting on March 5, 2025. Congratulations, Mr. Whitlock!
Kindergarten Rally – April 3, 2025
Don’t forget that kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is right around the corner. A Kindergarten Rally will be held on Thursday, April 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Transylvania Parks & Recreation. Starting school is an exciting experience for young children and we want to be sure it is a positive one. All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2025 are eligible to start kindergarten this fall.
Brevard High School 2024 Football Team
Congratulations to the Brevard High School football team for their outstanding season, sportsmanship, and achievement. After clinching the Mountain Foothills 7 Conference Title with a 5-0 record this fall, the Brevard High School Blue Devils continued to dominate, advancing all the way to the fifth round of the 2A NCHSAA State Playoffs. This is the first time the Blue Devils went this far in the playoffs since 1982, finishing in the top four in the state, and being named Western Region Runner Up. They are true winners!
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