Walking through the hallways of Freedom High School on May 8, the scent of fresh-cooked chicken and salmon hit the nose before the clattering pots, pans, and utensils reached the ears. The annual Chartwells-hosted Chopped competition was underway.
It’s not often that a hard-nosed educator earns the love and respect of students that are “a little rough around the edges.” Ralph Collette took on that challenge, and spent decades rising to the occasion.
It’s not often that a hard-nosed educator earns the love and respect of students that are “a little rough around the edges.” Ralph Collette took on that challenge, and spent decades rising to the occasion.
Enrollment is officially open for upcoming kindergarten, Pre-K, and STEPS Academy students entering Burke County Public Schools, meaning early-bird parents can get their students on track for next school year and clear it off the to-do list.
A $2.5 million grant is giving an HVAC system at Freedom High School a long-overdue facelift, freeing up and redirecting hundreds of thousands in district funds to other projects.
Fifth graders from across the county flocked to East Burke High School and Freedom High School last Friday, March 20, learning about farm animals, making mini greenhouses, and shooting staple guns with the guidance of high school agriculture students.
