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Local school system responds to federal impacts of DEI funding cuts
Representatives with Lexington City Schools said that the loss of this grant funding will impact the school districts, but it won’t translate into anyone losing their jobs. However, they said it would make recruiting and retaining teachers tougher in the future.
Lexington City Schools discusses plans for future rennovations
On Feb.18 , the Lexington City Schools Buildings and Grounds Committee held a community meeting at Sapona Golf and and Tennis Club where they discussed the results of a recent assessment of its buildings.
Black History Trivia night at the museum offers fun and education
The trivia night will take place at the historic Davidson County Historical Museum on Feb.20th. Doors will open at 6:15 PM, and the trivia will commence at 6:30 PM
NCSEAA offers scholarship opportunities
North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to help families afford private school tuition, expanding educational options for students across the state.
National Library Lovers Month is a call to action by all Americans who value freedom
Local author and guest columnist Barbara Presnell shares her love affair with local libraries
County Commissioners question expenses of per pupil spending reports
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners want to know exactly how much money
the local government gives to the three school districts in the county.
Caught Doing Good: Jobe shares passion for art with youth across the state
Kendrick Jobe is on a mission to become the next Vincent van Gogh.
County Commissioners hold a heated debate regarding AI School Safety funds
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday ended abruptly after a heated exchange over a proposed pilot program to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve school safety.
Update on the PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident: Davidson County Schools
An Update on the PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident Dear families and educators — As we previously communicated, PowerSchool, a cloud-based software vendor used by Davidson County Schools, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain information in the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS).
Caught Doing Good: Thomasville Alumni Class of 1973 collaborates to help others
The work of Thomasville Class of 1973 will warm many hands and hearts.
Updates: January 22nd School Closings
Winter weather is back again.
Lexington City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thurs., January 6, 2025
WEATHER ALERT: 2-HOUR DELAY FOR JANUARY 16, 2025
Davidson County Schools Superintendent explains decision making for school closings
Dr. Gregg Slate, Superintendent of Davidson County Schools explains inclement weather decisions.
Schools in Davidson County announce closings for Monday, Jan. 13th
Schools Closed to students due to inclement weather. Debido a que el pronóstico de esta noche indica que las temperaturas serán lo suficientemente bajas como para causar el re-congelamiento en las vías, lo que hará que las condiciones de viaje, especialmente en las calles secundarias, sean peligrosas por la mañana.
Press Release: Davidson County Schools data breach information
On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool became aware of a cybersecurity incident that began on December 19, 2024, involving unauthorized access to student and teacher data.
Alerts: Severe weather alerts add closings
A severe winter storm watch has been issued for the Piedmont Triad and much of central North Carolina from 1 p.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday.
Local school systems announce delays for Jan. 7th
As temperatures drop overnight school delays are planned to provide safety for students.
DCS questioned as teacher faces criminal summons for assaulting 12-year-old student
Eugena Jones is scheduled to appear in Davidson County on January 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Davidson County Courthouse, Courtroom DC01. Parents question the delayed response by Davidson County Schools.