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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 750 S Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, NC (2026)

09/03/2026

Bus Transportation Update - Last Tuesday, we acknowledged the issues many families have experienced with being assigned school bus transportation for their student(s). While we’ve made tremendous progress since last week, the work is not yet complete.

Here are the latest updates:

We have added approximately 300 additional students to our morning routes, as well as our afternoon routes, since last Friday.

Families whose students now have a bus have been informed by their school, or in the Infinite Campus parent portal.

We are continuing to work on a student-by-student basis until every eligible student has a bus.

If You Still Need a Bus - Last week, we provided instructions that involved checking Infinite Campus and contacting your school’s data manager. Moving forward, we can handle requests differently:

After Friday, Sept. 4 at 12:00 p.m., if your student still does not have a bus assignment (meaning you have not been contacted by your school or you do not see a bus assignment in Infinite Campus), two district staff members are dedicated to resolving the issue. Please email them directly:

Dr. Andre’ Stewart, Chief of Operations: [email protected]
Thaddeus Alston, Director of Transportation: [email protected]

Please reach out after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. if you do not have a bus assignment by that time.

Lessons Learned - Tonight (Sept. 3), we will update the Board of Education and the public on how CHCCS will prevent this from happening in the future. This will include:

A much earlier spring/summer timeline to receive transportation requests and communicate bus routes, so that any issues are known and resolved several weeks prior to the start of school.

Partnering with state-level agencies to identify and implement better bus routing procedures.

Reorganizing staff responsibilities to strengthen operational capacity and improve our communication and level of customer service to you, our families.

Since last week, many families have done everything we’ve asked to help resolve these issues as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for the prolonged frustration and disruption. For everyone who has gone out of their way to help us serve your family, we say a sincere thank you.

09/02/2026

📈 CHCCS Celebrates High Achievement and Strong Growth in Latest State Performance Data!

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is proud to share the district’s 2025-26 school performance data, released today by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction:

🎓️ On-time graduation rate of 93.8% (up from 91.1% last year), exceeding the state rate of 88.8%.
🎉 83.3% of CHCCS schools earned A or B grades for overall performance, up from 66.7% last year.
🥳 14 (77.8%) CHCCS schools exceeded or met growth expectations, exceeding the state rate of 72.7%.
⬆️ A 73.1% proficiency rate on all state exams (up from 70.3% last year), exceeding the state rate of 59.2%.
🟰 In Math, 86.7% of CHCCS schools achieved an A or B for performance, while 86.7% of CHCCS schools exceeded or met growth expectations.

CHCCS Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice noted that these results reflect both high achievement and meaningful growth.

“I am especially proud that we are not simply maintaining strong outcomes, we are improving them,” Trice said. “More schools are earning A and B performance grades, more schools are meeting or exceeding growth expectations, and more of our students are demonstrating proficiency. That progress is a testament to the focused work of our students, educators, school leaders and families.”

Trice added, “Behind every one of these numbers are students who worked hard, staff who believed in them, school leaders who stayed focused on improvement, and families who supported learning every day. I am incredibly proud of what our community accomplished together. These results affirm what is possible when we combine high expectations with great teaching, strong relationships and a shared belief in what our students can achieve.”

CHCCS is also proud to note several additional highlights:

Letter Grades: 25% more schools in CHCCS earned an A/B overall letter grade this year compared to last year.

33% more schools in CHCCS earned an A/B letter grade in reading this year compared to last year.

CHCCS schools earning an A/B letter grade in math stayed consistent this year at 87% of all schools.

Growth: Overall, in math and reading, more schools exceeded growth targets this year than last year.

At the high school level, CHCCS was 0.1 points away from all schools exceeding growth.

Proficiency Gains

13% increase for economically disadvantaged students, 9% for Latinx, and 9% for Black students on EOG scores.

13% increase for economically disadvantaged students, 5% for Latinx, and 14% for Black students on EOC scores.

Graduation Rates: 18% increase for multilingual learners, 9% for students with disabilities, and 6% for Latinx.

College and Career Readiness: Every subject area in grades 3-12 showed an increase in students who are College and Career ready (Scoring a level 4 or 5 on EOC).

All EOC student groups showed an increase in students who are College and Career ready.

“Some of the most encouraging numbers are the gains among student groups we have historically not served as well as we should,” Trice said. “When we see significant improvement for Black students, Latinx students, economically disadvantaged students, multilingual learners and students with disabilities, it tells us we are moving closer to our commitment that excellence in CHCCS must mean excellence for every student. “

Proficiency Gains, Continued: Additionally, CHCCS set a goal to improve proficiency by three or more percentage points in 2025-26 over the prior year:

At the elementary level, CHCCS met the goal for 6 of 7 subjects, and improved by 1.8 percentage points for the 7th subject.

On the Reading End-of-Grade Test in grades 3-8, proficiency increased by 3.6 percentage points to 71.7 percent proficient.

Proficiency on the End-of-Course Biology test rose by 3.7 percentage points.

On the EOG Composite (elementary and middle grades combined), proficiency improved by the following percentage points:

4.9 among economically disadvantaged students
4.2 among Multiracial students
3.8 among Latinx students
3.2 among Black students

On the EOC Composite (high school grades), proficiency improved by the following percentage points:

5.5 among Black students
4.2 among economically disadvantaged students
3.6 among White students

Trice noted that the results tell a deeper story.

“The story I see is momentum. Our graduation rate is rising. Proficiency is rising. More schools are earning A and B grades, and more students are exceeding growth expectations. We should celebrate that progress while recognizing that our work is not finished. Our challenge now is to build on this momentum so that strong outcomes become increasingly consistent across every school, every classroom and every student group.”

Full data is available by visiting the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's website.

09/01/2026

CHCCS High Schools Shine in Latest U.S. News Rankings! Carrboro High, Chapel Hill High and East Chapel Hill High School all ranked among North Carolina’s Top 30 in the annual rankings of best public high schools by U.S News & World Report.

For CHCCS, that means 100% of the district’s comprehensive high schools ranked in the state’s Top 30.

East Chapel Hill High School ranked 16 in North Carolina (563 nationally)

Chapel Hill High School ranked 22 in North Carolina (668 nationally)

Carrboro High School ranked 30 in North Carolina (960 nationally)

“A great high school educates all of its students from different social and economic backgrounds, exposing them to challenging coursework on the path to graduation,” according to U.S. News, which ranked nearly 18,000 public high schools out of more than 27,000 reviewed nationwide. Schools were ranked according to six weighted indicators based on data from 2023-24 (for more on the methodology, visit U.S. News and World Report’s website):

College readiness (30%)
College Curriculum Breadth (10%)
State Assessment Proficiency (20%)
State Assessment Performance (20%)
Underserved Student Performance (10%)
Graduation Rate (10%)

“I congratulate the school communities of East, Chapel Hill and Carrboro on these high rankings,” said Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice. “Success in high school often begins with strong foundations in elementary and middle school. As a district, I encourage all of us to take tremendous pride in seeing the hard work of our students, staff and families recognized on a state and national level.”

Separately, school performance data based on the most recent 2025-26 school year is expected to be released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction this Wednesday.

09/01/2026

🥵 It’s hot this week! CHCCS has a district policy for the prevention of weather-related illness and injury.

During the school day (lunch, recess, P.E.): schools use reasonable judgment and follow weather-related guidance or heat advisories. This may includee limiting time outside to 20 minutes, or keeping students indoors.

For athletics: At middle schools, excessive heat may mean the cancellation or postponement of a practice, game or meet.

At high schools, a practice/game/meet is more likely to be delayed into the evening, until heat and humidity readings have fallen to safer levels.

Decisions related to heat are generally communicated at the school/team level due to the different arrangements that can be made among sports and activities.

08/31/2026

Be Aware: G20 Innovation Forum in Chapel Hill // Aviso: Foro de Innovación del G20 en Chapel Hill

Tomorrow and Wednesday, Sept. 1 and 2, the federal government is hosting the G20 (Group of Twenty) Innovation Forum at the Carolina Inn, located on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. The forum will bring together world technology leaders to discuss artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

While the forum is expected to attract large crowds, increased traffic and a visible security presence in the University area, there are no changes to the normal schedules at CHCCS schools and offices.

While we don’t expect any major disruptions, CHCCS will communicate through robocalls, texting and emails if necessary. We also encourage you to sign up for local emergency alerts such as Alert Carolina and OC Alerts.

Mañana, martes, y el miércoles (1 y 2 de septiembre), el gobierno federal está organizando el Foro de Innovación del G20 (Grupo de los Veinte) en el Carolina Inn, ubicado en el campus de la UNC-Chapel Hill. El foro reunirá a líderes tecnológicos mundiales para debatir sobre inteligencia artificial y otras tecnologías emergentes.

Si bien se prevé que el foro atraiga a grandes multitudes, un mayor tráfico y una presencia de seguridad visible en la zona universitaria, no hay cambios en los horarios escolares habituales de las escuelas y oficinas de CHCCS.

Si bien no prevemos interrupciones importantes, CHCCS se comunicará mediante llamadas automáticas, mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos si fuera necesario.

También le recomendamos que se inscriba para recibir alertas de emergencia locales.

08/28/2026

📽️ New classrooms, familiar faces, big smiles and plenty of great moments across CHCCS. Take a look at some of the moments that made our first week back a great one! 💙💚

08/27/2026

💙💚 CHCCS teachers stocked up for the new school year at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation Teacher Supply Store!

Thanks to PSF and our community partners for helping our educators start the year with the classroom supplies they need!✏️

08/27/2026

💙🧡 Congrats to Northside Elementary for earning the Heart Safe Certification!

The Project ADAM Heart Safe School Designation recognizes schools that demonstrate strong cardiac emergency preparedness through awareness, training and a practiced response plan. Schools earn this designation by meeting the standards of the Heart Safe School Program, which reflects their commitment to a safer environment for students, staff and visitors.

NES is the first CHCCS school to have the Heart Safe Certification. Who's got the beat?!? Navigator Nation does!! ❤️ 🙌

Project ADAM assists schools and community partners in building cardiac emergency response plans to be used when every second matters. It provides the foundation schools need to strengthen their readiness, including resources and one‑on‑one consultation.

📷: Julie Vogel, Northside ES

08/26/2026

THANK YOU, RANI! The Board of Education gave a fond farewell to Ms. Rani Dasi, who stepped down last week after 11 years of service, following her appointment to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.

“It has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve this community and as I end, I want to begin with gratitude,” said Ms. Dasi in her farewell remarks. “Thank you for trusting me, challenging me, supporting me, and collaborating in the work we have done together.”

Ms. Dasi spoke with pride about the relationships and friendships she built during her time on the Board of Education, while also acknowledging the many former Board members who helped shape the district before her. She highlighted several accomplishments from her tenure, including strengthening local teacher compensation, implementing paid family leave and securing voter approval for two school construction bonds that supported the rebuilding of Chapel Hill High School and [soon] Carrboro Elementary School.

Ms. Dasi praised Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice, calling his leadership a welcome opportunity for stability and continued progress for CHCCS students. “With Dr. Trice, our current superintendent, we absolutely hit the jackpot,” she said, in reference to one of the hardest responsibilities of a Board member, choosing a Superintendent.

Ms. Dasi then went on to personally appreciate each of her fellow Board members by name.

“Riza, your willingness to lead and take on hard things, even when the rest of us are quietly hoping the agenda will be short.”

“Barb, your commitment to asking the questions that need to be asked, especially the ones the rest of us were thinking but didn’t want to say out loud.”

“George, your experience as a principal and your openness to conversation; you always pick up the phone, which is deeply appreciated.”

“Vickie, your community perspective and your kindness; you remind us why we’re here.”

“Melinda, your ‘let’s get stuff done’ attitude; no overthinking, no overtalking, no nonsense. A gift.”

“Meredith, your dedication to inclusion, your thoughtful questions, your honesty, and your growth; you make us better.”

She also issued a call to action to protect public education and encouraged advocacy at the state level, “...where the majority of funding decisions, policy decisions, and structural decisions are made. If we want strong schools, we must advocate where the power actually sits. Vote for people who support public education, not just talk about it when it's election time,” she said.

Ms. Dasi closed by expressing gratitude to her late mother, her children, husband, friends, colleagues and the broader CHCCS community.

While stepping away from the Board of Education, she made clear that she intends to remain invested in the success of CHCCS and its students through her service with the county commissioners.

Thank you, Rani, and we’ll be cheering for you in your new role!

The Board of Education will discuss next steps for the open seat at its next meeting, September 3.

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