Fourth grade students at Jones Intermediate have been studying North Carolina and its diverse population.  To conclude their unit of study each class put together stations to create wax museums.  There were a variety of displays and examples of their learning.  Students in one class chose to act out dances while others created boards and displays full of artifacts, foods to taste and historical facts.  Several students posed as wax figures and only came to life once their button was pressed.  Parents and other classes were invited to visit the classes during their interactive show times.

Wednesday morning Lydia Lovell, principal of Tharrington Primary, was surprised by members of administration and the board as she was presented with 2011-2012 Wachovia Principal of the Year award.  Students and teachers applauded as Ms. Lovell's newest achievement was announced during breakfast. 

Ms. Lovell now moves on to compete with other local award recipients from the Northwest Region of the state. After the state selection process is completed, one principal will be selected as the 2011 Wachovia Principal of the Year.

Students in Greg Taylor's Furniture and Cabinet Making classes at Mount Airy High School made cornhole board recently to raise money for local charities.  Thursday they presented $500 checks to the Children's Center of Surry and the Salvation Army.  Each year students spend first semester building items to sell so they may help area organizations. 

Mount Airy Middle School invites you to their 2nd Annual Donkey Basketball fundraiser.  Eighth grade teachers and the PTO are sponsoring the event.  Funds raised will go toward the 8th grade field trip to Wilmington.  Come out Tuesday, January 24 at 6:00pm to see Mount Airy City Schools staff along with local community members participate in this fun event!  The cost will be $6 in advance or $8 at the door.  There will also be $1 donkey rides for children.