Parental Involvement

New program seeks to improve learning environment, students' success (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald)

20 Aug 2008

ROANOKE RAPIDS - Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools District Superintendent Dennis Sawyer is looking at many different ways to continue the improvement of AYP scores throughout the district, but the most notable approach is the addition of the new Transition Academy for eighth and ninth graders.

Candidates tout feedback (The Florence Times-Daily)

20 Aug 2008

The six candidates seeking Florence school board positions had similar opinions on issues such as the relationship that should exist between the board and superintendent, and the importance of thinking individually.That's where the likenesses ended.The representative for Districts 2, 5 and 6 will be decided Aug. 26.

Indians ready for new school year (Cleveland Advocate)

20 Aug 2008

It was standing-room only Thursday night at the Cleveland Civic Center as the Cleveland Indians came out to greet parents, supporters and members of the community.