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Covenant Day School Head of School Marni Halvorson will be leaving at the end of the school year, according to the school’s website. “After many months of prayer, Dr. Halvorson… Read more »

The North Carolina Community College System, Central Piedmont Community College and seven other community colleges recently received a $1.6 million grant from Job’s for the Future, according to a news… Read more »

Socrates Academy, 3909 Weddington Road in Matthews, will hold several open house events in January for the 2012-13 school year. The school, which is open to kindergarten through seventh grade,… Read more »

Butler High School’s Junior ROTC program will conduct the Military Wall of Honor new member ceremony on Jan. 26, a Thursday and needs your help. The program is asking for… Read more »

The Allstate Foundation recently donated $1,000 to Collinswood Language Academy’s Parent Teacher Association, on behalf of Collinswood volunteer Bianca Alvarado. Alvarado, who owns an Allstate agency with offices in Matthews… Read more »

by Morgan Smith and Mike Parks Community members answered four questions Monday, Dec. 5, at the Butler High School forum regarding Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ search for the next superintendent. But all… Read more »

Renee Gates’ photography class at Independence High School recently hosted Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly freelance photographer Greg McMurray. The Matthews resident shared experiences and tips with the students along with work… Read more »

Safe College Funding, an organization created to help parents and students make informed decisions about college finances, will host a New Year’s Eve charity event to benefit Samaritan’s Feet. The… Read more »

The Key Club of Independence High School recently raised $780  for UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. The club’s annual fundraiser this year will support UNICEF combat maternal tetanus. The… Read more »

The arts department at Butler High School, 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Matthews, will host several events in December. A chorus concert will be on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7… Read more »