Tharrington Primary School

The 2026-2027 calendar was approved by the Board of Education at the December 16, 2025 meeting.

The Salvation Army will be providing Christmas assistance to families in need this year.

Are you interested in touring one of our schools?

We have two 2026-2027 calendar drafts for you to review.

North Carolina is committed to building a strong statewide framework that supports the success of Multilingual Learners and strengthens Title III programming. Your input is essential in shaping this work. By sharing your perspective, you are helping to ensure that the framework reflects the real experiences, needs, and expertise of educators and leaders across North Carolina.

Join us on Saturday, December 6th, in the Commons Area of Mount Airy High School! Support student artists and entrepreneurs. Santa will also be on site for pictures!

Due to the heavily predicted and highly anticipated snow coming our way, Mount Airy City Schools will be closed for students on Friday, December 5. Staff members should check their email for more information. We look forward to seeing your #MAsnowday pictures tomorrow on Facebook and Instagram.

Due to low temperatures and incoming precipitation, Mount Airy City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December 2. This will provide more visibility as buses and drivers begin their routes. Use caution as you travel.
-BH Tharrington Primary School and JJ Jones Intermediate School would begin at 9:50 am.
-Mount Airy Middle School and Mount Airy High School would begin school at 10:30 am.
-Cubs PreK would begin at 9:15 am
-NC PreK would begin at 9:35 am
-Staff and high school students, check your email

First grade has enjoyed an exciting year of learning thus far. Students have learned about fairy tales, the life cycle of an apple, the body's systems, and much more. Listen to this week's Spotlight on Mount Airy City Schools to hear about their core memory-making. Just more evidence that #theBHT is the place to be!

If you are interested in participating in this year's Beary Merry Market, previously Holiday Art & Entrepreneurship Showcase & Shop, sign up today. Sign-ups end November 15th.