THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent courtesy file photo Next year’s school calendar could potentially be decided at the next Cleveland County Schools Board of Education public meeting, Monday, Nov. 10. On the decision block are three different calendars, which vary in start dates, teacher workdays and end of semester before the holiday / winter / Christmas break. Option A, which is the popular choice among parents, violates state law and is considered illegal. A viola

The annual event was held Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, at the Venue at Turkey Ridge.

‘Great Schools don’t happen by accident’ was the de facto theme of Monday night’s Cleveland County School Board meeting.

Participants will give an 8 to 10 minute original speech on any aspect of the U.S. Constitution they choose. Then present a 3 to 5 minute oration on a pre-selected topic.

The four-year graduation rate was the highest in a decade, increasing to 87.7%, from 87% in 2023-24.

All smiles on the first day back at school. Courtesy photo | Chad Terry CCS You might have noticed things look back to normal after a...

The new parent portal is ready for the school year.