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Education leaders to answer questions on live TV tonight

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:30am
Education leaders to answer questions on live TV tonight

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley will join a panel of local middle school principals live on The Learning Network next week.

According to a news release, the NHCS-TV Studio phone lines will be open from 7 until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 for viewer questions for Markley and the following guests:

  • Dr. Sherry Pinto, principal of Holly Shelter Middle School
  • Patrick McCarty, principal of Murray Middle School
  • Robin Meiers, principal of Myrtle Grove Middle School
  • Wade Smith, principal of Noble Middle School
  • William Hatch, principal of Roland-Grise Middle School
  • Sharon Dousharm, principal of Trask Middle School
  •  Dr. Sherry Veasey, principal of Williston Middle School

Viewers can also submit questions via the NHCS Facebook page or Twitter account using the hashtag #callinshow.

Parents of students will have the opportunity to discuss the new core curriculum, tests, dress codes and renovations.

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Students compete in state-wide Science Olympiad in Raleigh

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 3:32pm
Students compete in state-wide Science Olympiad in Raleigh

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County students participated in the 2012 N.C. State Science Olympiad competition on the campus of N.C. State University on April 27-28.

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18th annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition to be held

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 7:00am
18th annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition to be held

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The 18th annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition, hosted by New Hanover County Schools, will be held Saturday, May 12, according to a press release from a school spokesperson.

The event will be held at Mayfaire Town Center at the water fountain in front of the movie theater there, and art students from Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover high schools will be assigned to an area to chalk their designs, where they will later be judged by a panel.

The high school that produces the winner will receive a plaque to go on display at his or her school for a year.

The competition will take place from 9 a.m to 11 a.m., with an awards ceremony following afterwards.

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Saunders, Beatty and Redenbaugh win Dem. nominations for School Board

Submitted by Nadine Maeser, Reporter, News Producer
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 12:20am

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Emma Saunders, Karen Beatty and Elizabeth Redenbaugh won Democratic primary spots for the New Hanover County School Board.  The three advance to the general election against three Republicans, Lisa Estep, Tammy Covil and Jeanette Nichols.

Unofficial results showed that Redenbaugh received 11,043 votes (31.24%), Beatty received 10,048 votes (28.43%), and Saunders received 9,472 votes (26.80%). Erica Fester, who did not win a spot, received 4,781 votes (13.53%).

Emma Saunders

Saunders believes she is just the person for the job because of her time served in the classroom as an elementary school teacher and assistant principal. She says one of her main goals on the board is going to be closing the gap in graduation rates.

She also has concerns over school funding as well. Saunders is focused on keeping the teachers in the classrooms for the sake of the student's education.

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Students to get longer Spring Break next year in New Hanover County

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 12:22pm
Students to get longer Spring Break next year in New Hanover County

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Students following the traditional school calendar in New Hanover County will get a little extra break for Spring.

The New Hanover County Board of Education approved revisions to the school calendar for next year.

The traditional calendar starts on August 27th.  Students get out June 7th.

Next year, Spring Break starts with a half day on March 22nd.  Students will be out the following week.  Good Friday is on March 29th next year.  Students will then get Monday, April 1st off from school and return Tuesday.

Other changes to the traditional calendar are noted in the bullet points provided by the school board below:

  • September 24, 2012, will be a Common Core teacher workday, changed from a regular school day.
  • September 28, 2012, will be regular school day; the half day was removed.
  • November 6, 2012, 
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Dr. Markley, local principals to answer questions on live TV

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 4:30pm
Dr. Markley, local principals to answer questions on live TV

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley will join a panel of local middle school principals live on The Learning Network next week.

According to a news release, the NHCS-TV Studio phone lines will be open from 7 until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 for viewer questions for Markley and the following guests:

  • Dr. Sherry Pinto, principal of Holly Shelter Middle School
  • Patrick McCarty, principal of Murray Middle School
  • Robin Meiers, principal of Myrtle Grove Middle School
  • Wade Smith, principal of Noble Middle School
  • William Hatch, principal of Roland-Grise Middle School
  • Sharon Dousharm, principal of Trask Middle School
  •  Dr. Sherry Veasey, principal of Williston Middle School

Viewers can also submit questions via the NHCS Facebook page or Twitter account using the hashtag #callinshow.

Parents of students will have the opportunity to discuss the new core curriculum, tests, dress codes and renovations.

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Local high school students using hands-on activities in Kure Beach to learn

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 4:50pm
Local high school students using hands-on activities in Kure Beach to learn

KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – About a dozen students from New Hanover County high schools are spending their Saturday mornings ankle deep in marsh mud, cleaning trash along the Cape Fear River and weighing bait fish to feed crabs.

The students travel together to the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher each weekend in the spring to develop their science, technology, engineering and math skills through the Coastal Champions program, according to a news release from the Aquarium. The program is reportedly in its second year and receives funding from Connect a Million Minds.

Gabriela Gutierrez participates in the program, which recently included a group hike to the salt marsh and a boat cruise up the Cape Fear River to witness the environmental impact of trash on the waterway.

“I enjoy every second I have been here,” said Gutierrez in a news release. “I love the ocean and it is a great opportunity to help and learn at the same time.”

Aquarium educators work side-by-side with the students, who attend New Hanover High and Laney High.

“We work hard to vary the experiences the students have and give them maximum exposure to STEM concepts,” stated Jennifer Metzler-Fiorino, education curator at the Aquarium. “The Coastal Champions program cultivates an interest in marine science and offers ‘wow’ moments every week for the students.”

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