In accordance with the NCStrongSchools Toolkit, Thomasville City Schools will begin the school year with masks required for all students and staff in their schools.
All in Education
A new chorus option for youth
Thanks to the collaboration of two local choir directors, students in Lexington and surrounding areas have a new opportunity that will allow them to display their vocal abilities and learn life skills, simultaneously.
LCS will require masks for students, staff, visitors
The Lexington City Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to require all students and staff to wear masks inside LCS buildings.
Column: Masks will be optional for DCS students
On Monday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. the Davidson County School Board of Education held a meeting at Davis-Townsend Elementary School to vote on whether to make masks mandatory for students heading into the 2021-2022 school year.
Educator praised for being a 'champion for children'
When Lisa Childress arrived at Bull City Ciderworks (BCC) on the afternoon of June 30, she did so under the disguise of having a moment to unwind with a friend to celebrate her retirement.
Free college? A Q&A with Davidson-Davie
Amidst all the buzz about FREE college, Davidson Local reached out for a Q&A with the folks at Davidson-Davie to learn more.
Davidson Local Top 5: July 19-23
Local school system decisions and upcoming discussions have dominated the news in Davidson County this week.
Thomasville hires high school principal
Thomasville hires school principal.
North Carolina updates StrongSchoolsNC public health toolkit
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared updated public health guidance for K-12 schools to follow in the upcoming school year.
New Southwest Elementary principal announced
Princess Pressley has been named principal of Southwest Elementary School in Lexington. She comes to Lexington City Schools (LCS) from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS).
DCS to operate on five days per week schedule
At a special called Davidson County Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 19, Superintendent Dr. Emily Lipe announced that all schools will operate on a five days per week instructional calendar for the 2021-22 school year
To mask or not to mask?
To mask or not to mask?
That seems to be the hot topic facing most school districts as the 2021-2022 school year approaches. Davidson County is no different. The school board had a scheduled meeting Monday and many parents showed up share their thoughts. Our new youth correspondent, Riley Elliott, was in attendance also to bring the scoop straight to our readers.
LCS administrator assignments for upcoming year
Here are the LCS principal and assistant principal assignments for the 2021-22 school year.
DCS makes administrative changes, hears from parents about CRT
The Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held their a meeting on Wednesday, June 23 at Davis-Townsend Elementary School.
Lexington school board honors track champions
The Lexington City School Board of Education extended access to their first open meeting during COVID with a presentation from athletic director Ronnie Beverly honoring the 2020 Lexington Senior High School girl’s track champions.
Commissioners and governor appoint community college trustees
Three members were appointed to the Davidson-Davie County Community College Board of Trustees during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 13.
Lexington alumni named head basketball coach
Antonio Threadgill, former guard for Lexington’s 1995 state championship team, called the appointment as head coach a “dream job.”
Unsung Hero: Heather Sheffield
Davidson Local’s Unsung Heroes series features those working behind the scenes in school systems across Davidson County. Recommendations come from peers within each system. Today we feature school social worker Heather Sheffield, who goes above and beyond the call of duty to help families in Thomasville.
TCS releases 2021-21 student nutrition facts
Thomasville City Schools has published their student nutrition facts for the 2021-21 school year.
DCS school board approves plans, purchases and contracts
The Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held their monthly meeting Monday, June 7 at Davis-Townsend Elementary School.