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Schools reacts swiftly to online threat

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Robbinsville – Though officers and staff alike determined in about a 30-minute window that a widespread social media post held no merit locally, Graham County Schools still erred on the side of safety in a bizarre start to the school day. Around 7:30 a.m.
Analisa Collins was named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Analisa Collins was named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Making a lasting impact

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 5, 2024
It is the time of year when school bells and referee whistles tickle your ears; when students head back into the classroom; teachers enter those classroom doors and begin to plan for another year of instruction with a new group of students; and fear of the unknown situations that can and – probably...
Students in Ivy Odom’s first grade class were busy Monday morning, utilizing school supplies that included those donated as part of a district-wide effort. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Students in Ivy Odom’s first grade class were busy Monday morning, utilizing school supplies that included those donated as part of a district-wide effort. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

This year’s on us

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Robbinsville – Thanks to a collaboration between Smoky Mountain Smiles and Graham County Schools, students district-wide started the 2024-25 year Monday without having to pay for supplies.

Meals, buses and a new school

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Robbinsville – A funding deficit on free lunches, the need to replace two activity buses and updates about plans to build a new elementary school were all presented in the early portion of Tuesday’s Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Caps, confetti, and Silly String began to litter the evening sky Friday, as the Robbinsville High School Class of 2024 launched a celebration at the end of the annual commencement exercise on Bob Colvin Field at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Caps, confetti, and Silly String began to litter the evening sky Friday, as the Robbinsville High School Class of 2024 launched a celebration at the end of the annual commencement exercise on Bob Colvin Field at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

From students to adults

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Robbinsville – After a one-year pause, the annual Robbinsville High School graduation exercise returned to Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium; a tradition started in the wake of the pandemic in 2020.
Twelve Robbinsville High School seniors were afforded scholarships totaling $52,000 on behalf of the Cody Family during the annual awards night May 21. All names are listed from left. Front row: Dana Cody Adams, Donovan Carpenter, Carter Burchfield, Cuttler Adams, Westin Nichols, Nathanael Shope and Amber Davis. Back row: Zeb Stewart, Karlee Stewart, Emma Beasley, Kalyn Cable, Aubree Nichols, Lindsay Batts and Aidan Holder. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Twelve Robbinsville High School seniors were afforded scholarships totaling $52,000 on behalf of the Cody Family during the annual awards night May 21. All names are listed from left. Front row: Dana Cody Adams, Donovan Carpenter, Carter Burchfield, Cuttler Adams, Westin Nichols, Nathanael Shope and Amber Davis. Back row: Zeb Stewart, Karlee Stewart, Emma Beasley, Kalyn Cable, Aubree Nichols, Lindsay Batts and Aidan Holder. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Over $638K awarded to Robbinsville High seniors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – Judging by the numbers, the upcoming graduating class of Robbinsville High School will be the latest in a long line of those who have entered adulthood with a tremendous chance at success.

Reinforcing positive behaviors

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 30, 2024
* Final in a 3-part series Schools across North Carolina have worked hard to reassess their safety and security measures in the wake of school violence. Historically, school safety initiatives have addressed bullying, vandalism, student fights and weather-related emergencies.

Helping avoid a crisis

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 16, 2024
* 1st in a 3-part series These days, it takes more than a village to raise a child. As we see a rise in poverty, community drug activity and violence, homelessness and abuse, our children are not immune to the repercussions.