Wake Tech breaks enrollment record

Wake Tech breaks enrollment record

Wake Technical Community College exceeded 18,000 students enrolled in curriculum classes this fall semester, setting a record for the school.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Education | No comment
CSI Garner? East Garner Magnet Middle students play investigators

CSI Garner? East Garner Magnet Middle students play investigators

A highlight of the week for campers was making and taking home a small vial of artificial blood.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Education,Faces and Places | No comment
Recycle aluminum cans for Relay

Recycle aluminum cans for Relay

Aluminum cans may be dropped off at Vandora Springs on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14 and June 11.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Education | No comment
Garner-area families, schools prepare for back-to-school

Garner-area families, schools prepare for back-to-school

On Wednesday, Aug. 25 traditional calendar schools will welcome students for the 2010-2011 school year. Students, parents and schools have begun preparing for the much-anticipated first day. Those preparations vary significantly depending on the age and grade level of students.

Published August 17, 2010 | Posted in Education,Featured | No comment
East Garner Middle School principal is finalist for Principal of the Year

East Garner Middle School principal is finalist for Principal of the Year

Cathy Williams is among the five finalists for 2010-11 Wake County Public School System Principal of the Year.

Published August 16, 2010 | Posted in Education,Headlines | No comment
Garner student to chair National SAVE Youth Advisory Board

Garner student to chair National SAVE Youth Advisory Board

Story and other members of the board will meet throughout the year to discuss school violence issues and develop action plans for Students Against Violence Everywhere chapters across the nation.

Published August 11, 2010 | Posted in Education,Faces and Places | No comment
East Garner Magnet Middle School to hold academy for new students

East Garner Magnet Middle School to hold academy for new students

Trojan Academy will be offered at two different times to accommodate various work schedules: Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Published August 10, 2010 | Posted in Education | No comment
Garner’s Sylvan Learning Center to offer middle school transition seminar

Garner’s Sylvan Learning Center to offer middle school transition seminar

Staff reports It’s back-to-school time, and Sylvan Learning of Garner is offering a free seminar about the transition to middle school. According to the National Middle School Association, parental involvement often declines as students grow older, especially during the secondary years. As part of Sylvan Learning’s ongoing parents’ seminar series, the workshop was created to [...]

Published August 4, 2010 | Posted in Education | No comment
Wake Tech named a great place to work by Chronicle of Higher Education

Wake Tech named a great place to work by Chronicle of Higher Education

Wake Technical Community College has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This is the second consecutive year Wake Tech has received this acknowledgement.

Published August 4, 2010 | Posted in Education | No comment
Garner class of 1985 plans reunion

Garner class of 1985 plans reunion

The Garner Senior High School class of 1985 will hold its 25-year reunion in September.

Published August 4, 2010 | Posted in Education | No comment