Next Tech Showcase Draws Crowds to Century Center for Second Year

Walking into the Carrboro Century Center on Saturday, May 4, one of the first striking impressions was the sea of bright purple tee shirts on young people throughout the large room. The tee shirts said, “Next Tech: Student Showcase,” and they identified the 40 or more CHCCS middle and high school students who were leading the second annual Next Tech Showcase for an audience of nearly 200 tech enthusiasts.

Phillips Middle School Hosts Banda Magda Residency

A celebration of global music has become an annual treat for orchestra and band students at Phillips Middle School (PMS) through residencies with the internationally acclaimed group, Banda Magda. This year’s residency took place at PMS April 10-11, and the collaboration between students and world musicians culminated in an evening concert on April 11.

CHCCS Honors Staff at Annual Recognition Reception

PSF Teachers First Breakfast Celebrates 16th Year at Squid’s

Squids Restaurant and Oyster Bar isn’t normally known for its teeming early morning crowds, but on Friday, April 26, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teachers and staff enjoyed a full, hot breakfast at the restaurant before they headed off to their classrooms and offices.

"Best Communities in Music Education" Recognizes CHCCS District

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools was recently recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) as one of the 2019 Best Communities for Music Education in the country, one of only three districts in North Carolina to win the award. For parents, students and community members who attend the numerous CHCCS musical performances throughout the year, the honor should come as no surprise.