Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Math Fair
Pleasant Ridge Elementary, home of our new
Gifted and Talented Academy, held a Math Fair
on November 28 to engage students in math and
other subjects like science and technology. After
a day of showing off their projects, students
welcomed their parents to school for an evening
time awards
ceremony. It was
a great program
that combined
learning with fun
for all students.
Board
Cork news
CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONS AGAIN!
Once again, Cherryville High School has state
championship cheerleaders. Both the varsity and
junior varsity teams took first place in the Small
Division II category at the N.C. High School
Athletic Association competition. This is the
fourth NCHSAA state title for coach Wendy Holt
and her cheerleaders!
CONGRATULATIONS to the five outstanding teachers
who were named finalists for 2018-2019 Gaston
County Teacher of the Year. The five finalists were
announced yesterday. The winner will be revealed
on Thursday, May 10 during our annual Evening of
Excellence ceremony presented by Wells Fargo. The
five finalists are:
▪ Carmin Adams, Belmont Central Elementary
▪ Karen Coffey, McAdenville Elementary
▪ Lori Collins, Highland School of Technology
▪ Tammy Holland, Robinson Elementary
Congratulations to Riley Nichols of South Point
High School … he was selected as the recipient of
the 2017 High School Leadership Award presented
by the Carolina Panthers. The award was created
to honor a high school senior football player who
demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities on
the field, in the classroom, and in the community. In
honor of Riley, the school will receive $2,000 for its
athletics department.
▪ Britnee Reid, York Chester Middle
Photo Courtesy: Michael Strauss
Carmin Adams
Lori Collins
Karen Coffey
Tammy Holland
Britnee Reid
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