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Trio of TA’s gains teacher licensure together
Trio of TA’s gains teacher licensure together
28 October 2022
Three former teacher assistants at Drexel Elementary School now each have a classroom and students to call their own. Kimberly Hogan, Jessica Smith and Amy Smith have recently received their teaching license after pursuing their dreams together. One pathway to becoming a teacher is graduating from high school, getting a four-year education degree and landing a teaching job, but for many in the past couple years that has not been the case.
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Heritage Middle student wins spelling bee
Heritage Middle student wins spelling bee
28 October 2022
A student from Heritage Middle School was named winner of the Burke County Public Schools Spelling Bee on Monday evening. Madelyn H, after seven rounds, won the bee by spelling the word “pasteurize”. The event was held at Patton High School with each elementary and middle school bringing their individual school winner to compete.
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Hildebran 5th grader rides his way to a world championship
Hildebran 5th grader rides his way to a world championship
27 October 2022
It takes about 8 seconds to tie a shoelace, form a first impression or get bored with a video. For Hildebran Elementary School fifth grader William Buff, it takes exactly 8 seconds to win championships. William, 10, has been riding the rodeo circuits since he was 3 years old. He started on sheep and advanced to horses and now half ton steers. Earlier this month, William became a two-time World Champion
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Proposals for East Burke High School's cafeteria renovation project
11/14/2022
A mandatory pre bid conference for BIDDERS will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday December 1, 2022 at East Burke High School Cafeteria. All Contractors planning to bid the project are required to attend. Bidders must be Licensed Contractor and the Sub-contractors of the class as required by the State of North Carolina statutes for the work being bid.
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Chatting with a Champ: 5th grade bull rider


It takes about 8 seconds to tie a shoelace, form a first impression or get bored with a video. For Hildebran Elementary School fifth grader William Buff, it takes exactly 8 seconds to win championships.We sit down with William and talk about how he started his career in bull riding and what it takes to be the best! You don’t meet students like William Buff everyday, so don’t miss out on this conversation!
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