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Schools Superintendent Lisa Fletcher discusses challenges, moving forward

Lisa Fletcher described her first semester as Transylvania County Schools superintendent as “supersized.”

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No major injuries in school activity bus accident

“Thankfully everybody walked away OK,” said Transylvania County Schools (TCS) Superintendent Jeff McDaris regarding an accident a Rosman High School (RHS) activity bus was involved in Saturday afternoon in Johnston

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Love, hope, mindfulness shard at Brevard High School commencement

The themes of love, mindfulness and hope for the future ran through the Brevard High School (BHS) commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2023 Friday night.

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Love, hope, mindfulness shared at Brevard High School commencement

Themes of love, hope and mindfulness for the future ran through the Brevard High School (BHS) commencement ceremony Friday night for the graduating class of 2023.

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School board accepting applications for vacant seat

The Transylvania County Board of Education will accept more applications from county residents interested in replacing Ron Kiviniemi, who resigned last month, on the board.

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School board member Ron Kiviniemi resigns

Ron Kiviniemi resigned from the Transylvania County Board of Education Monday, citing wanting to move back to his hometown in Berea, Kentucky and disagreeing with the board’s current direction.

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School board finalizes new school calendar

The first student day of the 2023/2024 school year will be Monday, Aug. 28, and the last day will be Friday, June 7.

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School board approves funding to fix RHS building's roof

The Transylvania County Board of Education Monday approved $336,000 in funding to repair the Rosman High School CTE building’s roof.

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Officials: pandemic impacted student performances

North Carolina school grade level proficiencies (GLPs) decreased during the pandemic and Transylvania County Schools was not immune.

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Board continues to voice bond frustrations

Frustrations surrounding the delayed school bond construction project continue to mount and were addressed again Monday during the Transylvania County Board of Education’s meeting.

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