Elkin Elementary News Today

Authorities say an “unspecified threat” made against the Elkin City School system prompted a closure last Thursday. School officials and law enforcement said that the student who made the threat

Wilkes County and Yadkin County Schools have both announced closures today after a threat against several area school systems.

Wilkes County and Yadkin County Schools have both announced closures today after a threat against several area school systems.

An electrical issue led to a district-wide closure for Elkin City Schools Monday. The Monday evening school board meeting, where a new superintendent is expected to be announced, is still

The district said a student had a gun and ammo in their backpack at Elkin Elementary last week. It said no one was inside the school when leaders got the tip.

Parents of Elkin Elementary students received calls from both Principal Emily Rycroft and Interim Superintendent Tracee McManus Friday evening about a gun on the school campus.

Eleven area high school seniors are completing a teacher pre-apprenticeship program through Surry-Yadkin Works, a community-based internship program.

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App State operates two lab schools — one in Walkertown and one in Elkin. This feature explores what a lab school is and the benefits of attending a lab school.

App State’s Office of Diversity offers a monthly read-aloud program to students at App State’s two lab schools: the Academy at Middle Fork and Academy at Elkin.