EC Compliance Review
Earlier this month, a follow-up review of the TCS Exceptional Children’s program was conducted to evaluate some areas that were identified as needing improvement in an on-site monitoring review held earlier this fall. The February 5th review revealed that all necessary corrections had been made and no findings of noncompliance were identified. Congratulations to Director Kerry Putnam and the EC staff for their efforts toward improving educational results for students with disabilities.
United Way Campaign
Thanks to our school system staff who contributed to the 2016 United Way Campaign. Transylvania County Schools once again had an excellent, enthusiastic campaign. Special congratulations on the following:
- Total contributionswere $8553, a 24% increase over last year.
- Total participation was 34%. Last year was 32%.
- Average pledge amount was $50.98, a $13 increase over last year.
- 100% participation from Rosman Elementary and T. C. Henderson Elementary. They will each receive a lunch from Mayberry’s Restaurant, compliments of United Way.
- Winners of drawings for two VIP tickets to a Brevard Music Center performance for this coming season are Elizabeth Privette (BES), Benjamin Sprinkle (BMS), Charles Megown (BHS), Becca Dinsdale (PFES), Laura Russo (RES), Amy Schoenacher (RMS), Stephanie Ramsey (RHS), Frances Hughes (TCH), Donna Wilde (DRS), and Kevin Smith (MEC). Thanks to Scott Strickler and Kevin Smith for their work in coordinating and publicizing the campaign.
Career Day at RES
On February 11, students at Rosman Elementary School got to explore future careers with ten professionals who came to the school and talked with the students about their fields. To close out the day, the Mountain Faith Band performed and spoke about how having a passion and a career path can help all students go a long way.
“Tell Me” Video
Brevard High School teacher Kathryn Bailey recently posted a “Tell Me” video that, in less than 24 hours, has become BHS Facebook’s page most widely viewed post of all time with over 1,800 people reached. At the time of this post, the video had been shared to at least 14 different Facebook pages.
State Champion
Brevard High School’s Noah Graham took first place in the 3,200-meter race at the 2A Indoor Track and Field State Championship meet. Teammate Andrew Robinson finished in second place. Congratulations!
Nine Wrestlers Qualified for State Finals
Seven Rosman Tigers and two Brevard Blue Devils placed high enough in the wrestling regionals to move on to the state finals in Greensboro. Tristan Praytor, Marcus Stamey, Ethan Orr, Tanner Whitman, Kameron Vaughan, Landon Shipman, and Andres Villagomez represented Rosman, and Cole Galloway and Tanner Ellenberger represented Brevard.
DRS Senior Trip
The seniors of Davidson River School are planning a senior trip to Atlanta, Georgia on April 16-18. The educational and career-oriented trip will include stops at colleges, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Coca-Cola, and the Georgia Aquarium. To help raise funds for the trip, students will hold a yard sale at the school on Saturday, March 5, from 8-4. The school is seeking donations from the community to be sold. Items may be dropped off at the school or pickup can be arranged by calling 884-9567 and leaving a message for Delante Benjamin or LaVelle Warden.
