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Board of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent Oct 7, 2025

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Don Phipps to be the district’s next superintendent, effective December 1.  

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Southport woman excited for Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic Sep 16, 2025

Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

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Watauga Schools Announce Teachers of the Year

Watauga Schools Announce Teachers of the Year Mar 26, 2018

Watauga County Schools named its 2018-19 teachers of the year — one from each school in the district — after they were selected by the

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Teachers are now being asked to punch time clocks.

Teachers are now being asked to punch time clocks. What does that mean for their profession? Mar 19, 2018

This opinion piece was written by Appalachian doctoral student, Chris Gilbert.

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Anna McGeenamed elementary curriculum director

Alumna Anna McGee Named Stokes County Schools Elementary Curriculum Director Mar 19, 2018

Stokes County Schools announced Anna McGee has been chosen as the new elementary curriculum director.

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Judy Mays at Desk

Appalachian State University Alumna, Judy Mays, Retires After 48 Years of Service Sep 26, 2017

A fixture at Mendenhall Middle School for 48 years, Judy Mays truly understands what it means to teach.

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