Jimmy C. Draughn High School Senior Zakk Heile has been selected to receive the Park Scholarship. This scholarship includes a fully-funded admission to North Carolina State University for four years …

On Feb. 13, 2023, the Board of Education approved a new calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Some changes that come with this calendar are the differences in end dates and the length of each semester …

New Dimensions Charter School recognized their students of the week for March 6 through March 10 with a special recognition snack, NDS pencil and mask pouch, Adventure Bound gift card, Bigfoot …

The students at New Dimensions Charter School got a treat on Thursday, March 9, when a local children’s book author and illustrator visited the school. Tonja Smith read her latest book, “I Believe …

The health and economic tolls of COVID-19 linger despite the end of shutdowns and mask mandates. The residual effects can be seen in classrooms across Burke County. Many children lost academic …

The sky was gray but if the toddlers’ smiles were any indication, they didn’t seem to mind. Small riding toys, the sandbox, and a teeter-totter kept kids happily engaged. It was unstructured …

When people think of the Bill of Rights, they often reflect on the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee civil rights and liberties. But in March 2013, North Carolina House Bill …

Have you ever wondered how books end up on the shelves of your child’s school media center? All supplemental materials go through a selection and approval process before they are made available to …

Patton High School Band Director Chad Higdon has received the Award of Excellence by the Northwest District of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association. The award was bestowed on Higdon at the …

March 20 is not only the beginning of spring (5:24 p.m. to be exact). That date also marks the opening of kindergarten enrollment at Burke County Public Schools. Parents with children turning 5 …

Western Piedmont Community College held a graduation ceremony last month for the first Vet Assistant class. This new Continuing Education course launched in September 2022 with 11 students …

New Dimensions Charter School recognized their students of the week for February 27 through March 3 with a special recognition snack, NDS pencil and mask pouch, Adventure Bound gift card, Bigfoot …

From something as small as a lightbulb to something as large as a heating and air system, going green has paid off for Burke County Public Schools. Since 2009, the school district has teamed up with …

The Burke Youth Organized Philanthropists (BYOP) has opened its annual grant cycle. Until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 17, nonprofit organizations serving children ages 0-18 and their families are …

Tou Vang, Western Piedmont Community College’s Dean of Student Services, has released the Fall 2022 President’s List of 415 students and Dean’s List of 240 students.Students who enroll in at …

New Dimensions Charter School recognized their students of the week for Feb. 20 through Feb. 25 with a special recognition snack, NDS pencil and mask pouch, Adventure Bound Books gift card, Bigfoot …

The Heritage Middle School Interact club successfully completed their first service project of the year last week. Being one of the largest clubs, they were creative with what they wanted to …

After graduating from Freedom High School in 1989, and from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in business in 1995, and from Western Carolina University with a master’s degree …

Morganton Day School has evolved since its doors opened in 1978, but one thing has remained the same: inquiry-based education.“We want to continue their curiosity,” said Dr. Melanie Mikusa, head …

Bachelor-degree graduates who are considering a career in the elementary school classroom may soon be able to receive teaching licensing at five North Carolina community colleges after approval from …

Coffee delivered by robots? That may not be happening in downtown Morganton yet, but that is the premise behind the challenge posed to Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students in area elementary and middle schools.  …

After debating early vs. traditional calendars during the Feb. 6 work session, the Burke County Board of Education decided to go with Plan C.In a 6-1 vote, the board members approved a third option …

What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a difficult question for many teens to answer, and for many adults for that matter. The Burke County Public School’s Career and Technical Education …

Burke County Public Schools recently held its annual Elementary School Science Fair awards ceremony at the Old Rock School in Valdese. There were a total of 56 projects representing all 14 elementary schools and Burke Virtual Academy. …

Wearing a T-shirt with 100 eyes. Bouncing a basketball 100 times. Dressing like a 100-year-old. Students school-wide at New Dimensions: A Public Charter School celebrated their 100th day of school on …