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School system addresses bomb threats

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 9, 2026
Robbinsville – Two separate, recent bomb threats at county schools were swiftly addressed over a six-day period. According to a press release from Graham County Schools, around 8:30 a.m., Feb.
This photo of Nan Hill sits inside the Robbinsville Elementary School Cafeteria as a tribute to the former lunchroom worker. A new fund has been set up to help assist students with food purchases in her honor.

This photo of Nan Hill sits inside the Robbinsville Elementary School Cafeteria as a tribute to the former lunchroom worker. A new fund has been set up to help assist students with food purchases in her honor.

'Nan Hill Loves You Fund' established for students

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Robbinsville – If you have ever wanted to ensure that every student at Robbinsville Elementary School would not have to go through the day without a meal, a newly established fund can make the hope a reality.

Schools close after threat discovered

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Robbinsville – Students across Graham County Schools' district received an unplanned remote-learning day earlier this week, after a threat was found written on a wall inside a restroom at Robbinsville High School.
Kadey Phillips Jones was recently announced as Graham County Schools' 2024-25 District Teacher of the Year.

Kadey Phillips Jones was recently announced as Graham County Schools' 2024-25 District Teacher of the Year.

Jones named Graham County Schools’ Teacher of the Year

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools has announced third-grade instructor Kadey Phillips Jones as the 2024-25 District Teacher of the Year.  Jones began her 10th year as an educator this week.
Students from Robin Welker’s third-grade class clamor around a table inside the Graham County Public Library on June 10, to sign copies of their self-produced Graham County Field Guide. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Students from Robin Welker’s third-grade class clamor around a table inside the Graham County Public Library on June 10, to sign copies of their self-produced Graham County Field Guide. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

3rd graders publish field guide

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Robbinsville – How many 9-year-olds can say they have published a book?

Teachers of the Year revealed

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools just wrapped up another year of education and in turn, each institution elected a teacher that demonstrates outstanding leadership and excellence as its Teacher of the Year.
The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

‘This is just the beginning’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – Equipped with endless optimism and universal support for their peers, another line of graduates participated in the annual commencement exercise Friday.
Anna Wehr and Ryan Lynn will lead the Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 onto the floor Friday as this year’s respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Anna Wehr and Ryan Lynn will lead the Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 onto the floor Friday as this year’s respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Wisdom from the top

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Robbinsville – Each year, two special students are recognized for not only their academic success but the challenges and personal commitments they have overcome to accept the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian of their graduating class.