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District rolls out plan to improve school grades

Randy Foster
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools, responding to low-performance grades at two of its three schools, has developed plans to bring those grades up. The Graham County Board of Education held a special called meeting Nov. 2, to comply with deadlines to formalize the plans.
Participants in a summer art program at Robbinsville Middle School proudly stand with Graham County Schools’ faculty and staff Nov. 3, in front of a new mural that recently debuted on the side of a local shopping center. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Participants in a summer art program at Robbinsville Middle School proudly stand with Graham County Schools’ faculty and staff Nov. 3, in front of a new mural that recently debuted on the side of a local shopping center. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

As they say, it takes a village

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Robbinsville – The culmination of a summer art project is on permanent display for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to a grant, Robbinsville Middle School was able to host a two-week camp in July, which was open to rising 6th-8th graders.
The Robbinsville wrestling program is adding another chapter to its historic legacy: the first-ever Lady Knights team, comprised of girls from Robbinsville Middle School. The coaches are Josh Winfrey (far left) and Sarah Orr (far right).

The Robbinsville wrestling program is adding another chapter to its historic legacy: the first-ever Lady Knights team, comprised of girls from Robbinsville Middle School. The coaches are Josh Winfrey (far left) and Sarah Orr (far right).

Break the walls down

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Robbinsville – As times change, so do the environments that surround us. When the Far West Wrestling program picked up steam last winter, it was mostly because of the unusually-high amount of girls that trotted onto the mat to grapple. Yes, girls.

COVID takes toll on test scores

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools test scores from the last school year have been released, clearly demonstrating that in terms of education, the pandemic had consequences.

County schools prep for new year

Randy Foster
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools custodians – and some students – are busy getting school facilities ready for Monday, Aug. 22, the first day of school.
This graph shows COVID-19 trends from the outset of the pandemic. Graphic by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

This graph shows COVID-19 trends from the outset of the pandemic. Graphic by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Schools shift mask policy

Randy Foster
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Education on Tuesday warily voted to return to voluntary masks on school properties (except on buses, where masks are still mandatory), but is prepared to return to the table later in February if any school has a COVID-19 positive test rate of 10 percent or...
Robbinsville Middle School’s Cooper Adams (front) and Isiac Collins were two of the students that helped feed homeless veterans in Asheville over the Christmas holiday.

Robbinsville Middle School’s Cooper Adams (front) and Isiac Collins were two of the students that helped feed homeless veterans in Asheville over the Christmas holiday.

Athletes help feed veterans at Asheville homeless shelter

Randy Foster
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Asheville – A group of 10 Robbinsville athletes and a coach traveled to Asheville on Dec. 30 to prepare and serve meals to homeless veterans at a shelter there.
Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

For the kids and the community

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
* Unsung Heroes: Finale of a 5-part series Robbinsville – Among the many institutions upended by the COVID-19 pandemic was the educational system, with educators across the country being required to teach their students virtually.