Each week, New Dimensions Charter School names students who exemplify the school's Warrior spirit: We Are Responsible, Respectful, Insightful, Organized, Relentless Students.  Students honored …

Many people are lucky if they have one meaningful, satisfying career. Bill Poteat, retired educator and editor of The Paper, said he’s been fortunate to have had two. "Many people go through life …

Around 200 athletes will soon gather for Burke County Special Olympics' Spring Games. This year's competition, however, isn’t the only exciting thing happening with Special Olympics - two new …

Breaking down barriers and erasing preconceptions — that's the mission of Disability Awareness Week, celebrated in Burke County Public Schools, April 15-19. Throughout the week, students and staff …

Elementary School Lunch Menu April 15 Spaghetti Chicken Nuggets Turkey Swiss Sub April 16 Frito Pie Bean Burrito Cheesy Chef Salad April 17 Meatloaf Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Turkey Swiss Sub April …

College is a topic I have written about a couple of times in this column, possibly because of how soon I will apply (in the fall), or because seniors have just finished getting their decisions. I …

In Burke County, a $42 million state grant for a new school stirs controversy, pitting progress against tradition in Icard and Hildebran.

Burke County’s grant application to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for $42 million to build a new school in eastern Burke County focused its justification on the decay of two old …

Burke County Public Schools Chief Information Officer Dr. Melanie Honeycutt has worn a lot of hats during her 32 years in education, and now, she’s wearing a new crown. Honeycutt was recently named …

When artist Katie Kath was a senior at Freedom High School, she may have imagined that her artistic work would one day appear in print, but she probably never dreamed her drawings would be featured …

Freedom High School's long-standing teacher Daniel Gutierrez has been named Burke County Public School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. A group of teachers and Burke County School officials surprised …

Burke County Public Schools elementary students showed off their math skills in this year's MathCounts Competition held  at the Old Rock School in Valdese. Each of the 14 elementary schools had …

Morganton has a new state champ, but the honor doesn't belong to a local athletic team. A group of sharp-minded seventh and eighth graders from Morganton Day School (MDS) recently snagged the top …

Elementary School Lunch Menu March 18 Hot Dog Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks Triple Decker Sunbutter Sandwich March 19 Tater Tot Nachos Chicken Alfredo Turkey, Cheddar, Cracker Fun Lunch March 20 Toasted …

The Burke County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to ask board attorney Chris Campbell’s firm to investigate alleged improper actions by board member Jane Sohovich. Several speakers at …

The Burke County Board of Education voted Monday to ask board attorney Chris Campbell’s firm to investigate alleged improper actions by a sitting member of the board. Several speakers at the …

Students in Ed Hallyburton’s CTE classes at East Burke High School mean business. The highly-motivated teens who enroll in Hallyburton’s Sports Event Marketing, Computer Science Principles, and Business Essentials classes already have their eyes trained on successful futures. 

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 55 projects representing all 14 elementary …

Elementary School Lunch Menu Feb. 26 Chicken Fried Chicken Cheese Quesadilla Triple Decker Sunbutter Fun Lunch Feb. 27 Beef Nachos Corn Dog Cheesy Chef Salad Feb. 28 A.C.P. Crispy Fish Sandwich …

Freedom High School's innovative nursing program in rural Western North Carolina is setting the stage for high school seniors to embark on promising healthcare careers. With comprehensive training in nursing fundamentals, students are not just preparing for certification exams but are becoming career-ready professionals, poised to make a significant impact in the healthcare field. Discover how this program is nurturing the next generation of nurse aids and registered nurses, ready to serve their community.

Elementary School Lunch Menu Feb. 19 Mozzarella and Pepperoni Panini Cheeseburger Muffin, Yogurt, Cheese Fun Lunch Feb. 20 Crispy Chicken Sandwich Homestyle Meatloaf Buffalo Chicken Wrap Feb. 21 …

A potent blend of empathetic and strong, Shaquana Suggs is an educator-activist whose own experiences with racism in so-called “predominantly white institutions” (PWIs) combine with similar …

Students, faculty, and staff at Morganton’s North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) celebrated the holiday season on Dec. 20 with their Christmas Tea. The tea, which has been an annual event …

When Burke County school students head back to class on Tuesday, Jan. 9, they may be carrying more than notebooks and pencils in their book bags. The school system hopes to see canned vegetables and …