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				<title><![CDATA[Of the Years Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, April 7th, schools in Mount Airy City Schools announced their 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year and Employees of the Year, while the district named its Beginning Teacher of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Central Office Employee of the Year, Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year, Exceptional Children's Teacher of the Year, School Nutrition Employee of the Year and School Nutrition Manager of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Administrative Announcement Made]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) announces administrative changes following a budget prioritization process centered on one core belief: teaching and learning come first.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS National Board Cohort Model Celebrates Teachers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is celebrating an incredible professional milestone as six educators earned National Board Certification and one additional educator renewed their credentials through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hayes Named NCCTM Outstanding Mathematics Teacher]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Bryan Hayes has been named the NCCTM Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award recipient for Mount Airy City Schools!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Success Center Ribbon Cutting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2132003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, current and past leaders, students, employees, Board Members, and elected officials gathered in a freshly renovated building on the campus of Mount Airy High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Accountability Results for 2024-2025 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2110880</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the release of the 2024-2025 accountability data, Mount Airy City Schools has a great deal to celebrate. Several areas outpaced the state and region by double-digits, while some areas highlighted room for improvement. School and district leaders continually evaluate data to inform decision-making and content focus across the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Surry Med Mobile - Care That Comes to Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2090581</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Surry Medical Ministries is providing Surry Med Mobile to provide convenient care to students and staff at school, decreasing the amount of time spent out of the classroom.

SMM is free to students and for all students regardless of insurance status. Medicaid and most insurances accepted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Administrative Announcement Made]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2085595</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district announces administrative changes beginning July 1, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-to-School 2025-2026 Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2083724</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All the information you need for a successful #MAfirstday can be found on our Back-to-School page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25-26 Annual Sports Pass]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning August 4, sports fans can purchase an annual sports pass from the Central Office at 351 Riverside Drive.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:41:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAHS 1 of 19 Financial Aid Champions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2080213</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School is one of 19 schools being recognized as Financial Aid Champions by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Martin Named School Nutrition Director]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2068696</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Melissa A. Martin has been named School Nutrition Director. Martin will replace Celena Watson, who will retire on June 30th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Howlett Recognized with The NCTSA Influence Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2063518</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Garrett Howlett was recently recognized at the 46th Annual North Carolina Technology Student Association State Conference in Greensboro.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOSA Success at SLC]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2059498</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School and Mount Airy High School’s HOSA-Future Health Care Professionals (HOSA) Chapters recently attended the State Leadership Conference in Greensboro, North Carolina. Both chapters experienced great success thanks to the students’ hard work and dedication. Students and teams who finished in the top three in their category qualify for the International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Of The Year Announcements Made]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2059462</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, April 2nd, schools in Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) announced their 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year and Employees of the Year, while the district named its Beginning Teacher (BT) of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Central Office Employee of the Year, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year, Exceptional Children's (EC) Teacher of the Year, School Nutrition Employee of the Year and School Nutrition Manager of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Abby Epperson Named 2024-2025 NC HOSA State President]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2040099</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School senior Abby Epperson is the 2024-2025 North Carolina HOSA - Future Health Professionals (HOSA) State President.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2015705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PowerSchool, our state’s Student Information System provider, informed us of a data breach in their system.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Goins Honored with Educator of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2028864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is excited to announce that Levi Goins has been named 2024 Educator of the Year through The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Memo from the BOE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2028802</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We understand that recent changes in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies may be causing concern and uncertainty for many of our families. However, we must comply with any lawful request made.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Payne Named MACS Principal of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2027448</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Chelsy Payne, principal of BH Tharrington Primary School (BHT), was named Mount Airy City Schools 2024-2025 Principal of the Year in a surprise fashion on Friday, January 31.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Board Certification Earned]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2022028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has recognized six educators from Mount Airy City Schools as National Board Certified teachers and three who renewed their certification.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gallimore Honored with Teaching Excellence Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2025743</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is proud to announce that Danny Gallimore has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Teaching Excellence Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - Addendum Added 2-26-25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/2022016</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is currently accepting sealed bids from licensed and qualified general contractors interested in bidding on and providing turnkey construction services at the current MAHS Field House.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SRO Simmons Returns to MACS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1994001</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Officer James Simmons will be Mount Airy High School’s School Resource Officer beginning November 12.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BHT Recognized with Champions of Change Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1989642</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Science of Reading Champions for Change Award celebrates school systems and educators who champion literacy improvement for North Carolina students. BH Tharrington Primary’s work is a powerful example of how data, research, and dedicated teaching can foster literacy achievement for their students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finalist for 2025 Piedmont-Triad Region Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1985343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Abby Gallimore has been selected as one of two finalists for the 2025 Piedmont-Triad Region Teacher of the Year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BHT Earns Lighthouse Recertification]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1975555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Lighthouse Certification is a highly regarded standard. Achieving and maintaining Lighthouse Certification and Recertification are significant milestones, demonstrating that the school has met and upheld high standards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metal Detectors]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1967583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a continued effort to prioritize the safety and security of our students, families, staff, and community members, Mount Airy High School will be implementing metal detectors at JV and Varsity football games along with JV and Varsity basketball games.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:29:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Accountability Results 2023-2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1966914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The impact of the pandemic will be felt by students for years to come, but based on the recently released 2023-2024 accountability data, students and staff have a great deal to celebrate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:59:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wall of Leadership and Service]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1959402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is proud to announce two inductees who have been added to the Wall of Leadership and Service.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:33:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TIP Announces Scholarships for Aspiring Principals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1955333</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Innovation Project (TIP) announced over $1.5M in scholarships designed to prepare educators to extend excellent leadership in North Carolina's high-need and small school districts. The program covers the full cost of the two-year Masters program and the salary for participants to serve in their second year as principal interns.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:16:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools Adds Three ATRs]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1949830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is excited to announce three new additions to the district’s PIVOT team, made up of 13 education professionals holding advanced teaching roles across all schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Administrative Changes for 24-25 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1944656</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools announces administrative changes due to reorganization within the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Administrative Changes Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1938733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools announces administrative changes in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Names Of the Years]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1932841</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools named its District Teacher of the Year and District Employee of the Year at its annual End-of-the-Year Picnic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 16:33:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sikes Named Assistant Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1929890</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Olivia Sikes has been named Assistant Superintendent of Mount Airy City Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dorsett Named Principal of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1922927</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Jason Dorsett has been named the Mount Airy City Schools 2024-2025 Principal of the Year.  At a recent Board of Education meeting, he was announced to a full room of students, staff, and community members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 08:42:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McCrary Selected for NC Principal Fellows]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1922215</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Katie McCrary, mathematics educator at Mount Airy Middle School, has been selected as a finalist for the NC Principal Fellows Program at Appalachian State University. This program prepares outstanding educators to serve as school administrators in North Carolina Public Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 14:20:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Phillip Brown Named Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1913225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education announces the appointment of Dr. Phillip Brown as Superintendent of Mount Airy City Schools effective April 24, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:07:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Of the Years Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1910510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools announced their "Of the Year"s recently. Congratulations to all!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:03:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Concert Band Receives Superior Ratings for Second Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1904558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Mount Airy High School Concert Band traveled to the Northwest District Bandmasters Association Music Performance Adjudication. The band received a superior rating this year, the highest rating a band can achieve! This is their second superior in two years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:17:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Announces Interim Superintendent and Posts Opening for Next Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1881174</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[-The Board of Education announces Dr. Don Martin as the interim superintendent starting March 1, 2024. 
-Applications and details for the next Superintendent of Mount Airy City Schools can be found here.
-The survey for the community is open February 8th-28th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Shares Long-term Facility Plan for Athletics]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1887888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education recently reviewed long-term facility planning for athletics at Mount Airy High School. If you are interested in joining in on the capital campaign for the press box or any of these athletic projects, contact Dr. Sandy George.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:55:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Six Teachers Earn NBCT]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1880336</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is proud to announce that six educators have earned the title of National Board Certified Teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:19:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAHS Earns NCASCD Lighthouse School Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1878824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Lighthouse School Award is presented annually to one or more North Carolina schools that have innovatively and creatively increased achievement for students. MAHS was one of two schools in the state to receive this prestigious award at NCASCD’s annual conference held in Pinehurst.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:50:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morrison Awarded Grant for MAHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1875360</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has been awarded $2,617,626 to expand Career and Technical Education space at Mount Airy High School!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:37:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Request for Qualifications]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1885410</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Request for Qualification will be received until 3:00PM EST on March 15, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:05:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hayes Named Educator of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1874959</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is excited to announce that Bryan Hayes has been named 2023 Educator of the Year through The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:36:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morrison Announces Retirement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1871221</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kim Morrison announced her plans to retire on March 1, 2024, after over 30 years of service in public education. Dr. Morrison states, “My daily joy for almost 31 years has been to get up each morning and come to school to support staff and children. I have loved all of it and know that my purpose and passion have always been education. Our team has worked hard to support every child, every day and I am proud of everything that the team here in Mount Airy City Schools has accomplished.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:36:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Instructional Coaches Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1859888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Catherine Dollyhite and Mrs. Courtney Howlett have been selected as instructional coaches for the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Awarded Grant for Coding & Mobile App Development]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1860443</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, a dozen North Carolina school districts will benefit from a total of $800,000 in grants aimed at developing student skills in computer science through coding. The Coding and Mobile App Development Grant program, launched in 2017 with funding from the General Assembly, supports partnerships with local businesses to help schools develop computer science, coding, and mobile app development programs for middle and high school students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School Career and Technical Education Building Renovation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1833993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has completed a 1.8 million dollar renovation of their Career and Technical Education building. This project was funded by the state’s Need-Based Public School Capital Fund and the Surry County Commissioners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:57:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Accountability Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1811974</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recently released 2022-2023 accountability data shows growth and success across grade levels as 100% of schools in the district met or exceeded growth. With student growth and areas showing double digits above the state average, the system has a tremendous amount to celebrate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wall of Leadership and Service]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1811359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is proud to announce two inductees who have been added to the Wall of Leadership and Service.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 11:02:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Administrative Changes Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1783538</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools announces administrative additions and promotions effective July 1, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Principal Named for JJ Jones Intermediate School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1775941</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dalton Tedder as the new principal of JJ Jones Intermediate School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Administrative Changes Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1766385</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce the following administrative changes that will take effect July 1, 2023. After serving BH Tharrington Primary as principal for six years, Mrs. Emily Hardy will be joining the staff at the Community Central Office as Director of Operations. Mrs. Chelsy Payne will be transitioning to BHT as principal after serving as the principal of JJ Jones Intermediate School since March 2019.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 16:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Named for Athletic Facilities and Fundraising]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1797737</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Sandy George has been named Executive Director for Athletic Facilities and Fundraising.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:17:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Statement 7-10-23]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1784615</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PUBLIC STATEMENT OF MOUNT AIRY CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:02:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Blue Bear Bus Wins Inclusive Excellence for Community Award from Appalachian State University]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1773668</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Appalachian State University recognizes individuals and groups who create belonging in their community consistent with App State's mission, vision, and values. The BBB Summer Team demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion through scholarship, advocacy, and leadership by providing mentorship to underrepresented groups in the Mount Airy community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:17:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NCASA Small District Cup Champions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1772564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once again, Mount Airy City Schools came out on top	of the rankings	in the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 13:41:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sikes Graduates from Aspiring Superintendents Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1758759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Olivia Sikes, Director of Accountability and Career and Technical Education, Mount Airy City Schools was among 37 district leaders from across the state to graduate from the seventh cohort of the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association Aspiring Superintendents Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 11:37:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Of the Year Announcements Made]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1756783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[District and school administrators recently made some exciting announcements!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:37:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle Schoolers Compete in National History Day Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1745267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School participated in the National History Day Northwest Piedmont Regional Competition held at Surry Community College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:09:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Concert Band Earns Straight Superior Ratings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1744671</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 the Mount Airy High School Concert Band traveled to the Northwest District North Carolina Bandmasters Association (NWNCBA) Music Performance Adjudication (MPA). This event is hosted annually at Lenoir-Rhyne University in March. This is the first time since the 1980s that Mount Airy has performed at the MPA and the first time since 1979 that the band has achieved straight superior ratings. This feat showcases the dedication of these students and their first year band director, Nick Tirpak.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:41:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Goins Named Principal of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1742616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is nothing like a surprise announcement! Mr. Levi Goins was named Mount Airy City Schools 2022-2023 Principal of the Year on Wednesday, March 22.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:53:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Department Receives Superintendent Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1737446</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each year the Superintendent recognizes the hard work of individuals by surprising them with the Superintendent’s Award. This year's recipients were educators in the Mount Airy High School Math Department!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Long Named Educator of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1736707</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is excited to announce that Polly Long has been named Educator of the Year through The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:50:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[eSports is Coming to MAHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1727888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School will be offering eSports Management I and II in the 2023-2024 school year along with a competitive team. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to email Noah Cox at ncox@mtairy.k12.nc.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:42:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Earn National Board Certified Teacher Endorsement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1727239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Bryan Hayes and Mr. Cody Spicer have earned the title of National Board Certified Teacher while Mrs. Chelsy Payne renewed her certification of NBCT in 2021-2022 school year. This achievement exhibits their dedication to the teaching profession and to their personal growth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:24:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Voices of Courage Podcast]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1725902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join Dr. Kim Morrison and guests to discover the courageous voices who were discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also watch on YouTube or read the white paper.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:49:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Earns Statewide Recognition for Communication]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1723987</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools earned nine Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Bee Success]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1722318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students from JJ Jones Intermediate and Mount Airy Middle School competed in the Mount Airy City Schools District Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 9th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:33:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[22-23 Basketball Season Location Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1707617</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Granite Bears will be moving to the Knights' gym for home games for the 22-23 basketball season. Click to read the full details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Moore Named Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1708081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is proud to announce that Sabrina Moore has been named as a finalist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Empower Beginning Teacher of the Year Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:02:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate's Spelling Bee Success]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1707729</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at JJ Jones Intermediate School competed in their school spelling bee on Wednesday, January 6, 2023. Congratulations, students! The grade-level champions and runners-up will compete at the Mount Airy City School District Spelling Bee on February 9, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:07:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School Spelling Bee Success]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1707631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Mount Airy Middle School competed in their school spelling bee on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Congratulations, students! The grade-level champions and runners-up will compete at the Mount Airy City School District Spelling Bee on February 9, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Doss Wins National Award for Excellence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1690310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools and the Excellence in Equity Awards are pleased to announce that Jon Doss has been chosen as a winner in the category Champion of Equity – Support Staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:46:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Teacher Grants Awarded]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1689739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education is proud to announce the completion of the fifth year of awarding grants to staff. 
With a record-breaking 41 proposals submitted, 19 grants were awarded.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:56:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy Educators Awarded Bright Ideas Grants]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1672366</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twelve teachers from the Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation service territory have been awarded Bright Ideas Education Grants. Employees with Surry- Yadkin EMC made surprise stops to the winning teachers during the last week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:48:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Accountability Results for 2021-2022 Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1653812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools continues to grow students as our nation comes out of COVID and its impacts on student achievement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:24:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Announces Administration Changes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1631510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools announces administrative changes for school and district administrators.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Championship Information - Football]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1697685</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School will play Tarboro on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. The game starts at 3:00 pm and tickets can be purchased online. Click for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:22:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Convocation 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1651848</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["In the game of education, winning is ensuring that every child, every day is cared for, loved, and respected."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:23:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Advanced Teaching Roles Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1631064</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning in August, some educators will have new roles that allow them to extend their reach.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:59:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Compete at 2022 International Leadership Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1630902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MAMS and MAHS students recently took off to Nashville, TN to compete at the 45th Annual HOSA International Leadership Conference! Read the full press release to see how they did!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:08:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SparkNC]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1630232</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is grateful for the learning opportunities that will become available to students through SparkNC. With the growing needs across the state regarding workforce demands of technology-based industries, students graduating from Mount Airy High School will be able to enter a pipeline toward future high-tech careers. This aligns with the district’s efforts to increase workforce development opportunities for all students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:58:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RFQ Now Open]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1629815</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click to read the full RFQ.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:25:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Wins State Board Approval]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1626962</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools was one of 13 school districts to gain approval for the 2022-2023 innovative initiatives and one of three to be awarded the larger digital learning impact grant. Students and staff will be positively impacted by $94,000 each year for the next three years for a total of $282,000 thanks to the district’s project Digital Remix.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:28:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Education Foundation Holds First Dinner]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1623112</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Mount Airy City Schools Educational Foundation held its first dinner to raise funds for innovative programming throughout the district. The night was met with celebrated success as the ballroom of Cross Creek Country Club was packed with over 150 generous individuals ready to support children.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:20:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate Named Leader In Me Lighthouse School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1619838</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[JJ Jones Intermediate School recently announced that the school has been certified and named as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 10:50:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Continued NCASA Success for Mount Airy Middle School and the District]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1619239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once again, Mount Airy Middle School and Mount Airy City Schools came out on top of the rankings in the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities competitions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 11:16:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Wins Excellence Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1616048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has been named Tyler Technologies 2022 Tyler Excellence Award Winner.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 13:29:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Of the Years Revealed]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1615209</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools in Mount Airy City Schools have announced their 2022-2023 Teachers of the Year and Employees of the Year while the district has named its Of the Year honors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 13:04:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TIP Visits MACS, The Hub of the Community]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1615416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students in the community deserve excellent education opportunities.  As school districts compete for students, an unusual approach is found in Mount Airy to embrace all students no matter where they attend school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 13:58:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Awarded Second Summer Mini-Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1602080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s competitive grant totals $154,000 and will continue Summer Enrichment Experiences and the Blue Bear Bus program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:18:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAHS Earns Signature School Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1597328</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mount Airy High School has received the Signature School designation from the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium. This recognition highlights the accomplishments and exemplifies the excellence that MAHS experienced in the 2020-2021 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:18:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Willard Joins Aspiring Superintendent Cohort]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1593902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools’ Director of Innovative Programming Penny Willard was among 25 school and district leaders from across the state to graduate from the sixth cohort of the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association Aspiring Superintendent Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:11:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Science Educators Selected]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1593519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district is proud to announce Mount Airy High School’s Science Department will be participating in an upcoming professional development provided by North Carolina State University.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:43:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Earns Statewide Recognition for Outstanding Communication]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1576594</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The North Carolina School Public Relations Association has honored Mount Airy City Schools for excellence in communications. MACS earned a total of six Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Accelerates Mask Optional Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1575094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Based on the Governor’s announcement that came after the Board approved the district's mask optional pilot, the district will be accelerating its plan to match the Governor’s date of March 7.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools Awarded $900,000]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1572840</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has been awarded a grant for approximately $900,000 that will help diminish the impact COVID has had on the academic achievement of students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:22:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Representatives Join Board of Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1570524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Mount Airy High School students will be joining the Board of Education as student representatives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pilot to Begin for Mask Optional]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1571665</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education has approved a pilot for the district to use to become a mask optional learning environment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:26:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School Educator 1 of 399 in North Carolina]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1565168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is proud to announce that Mrs. Courtney Howlett is one of 399 North Carolina educators who became a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in the 2020-2021 school year. This achievement showcases Mrs. Howlett’s dedication to the teaching profession and the learning of her students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to MACS Educators! EVAAS Date Released]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1559015</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools was the only district to bring PreK-12th grade students face-to-face five days a week last year beginning August 17th. This child-centered approach allowed the district to return to school and yielded great academic results. This was an understandably difficult time for students and staff. Data reveals that living and attending school in Mount Airy City Schools last year provided students a tremendous advantage over the rest of the state and much of the nation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mitigation Guidance and Optional Vaccine Survey for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1551734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we navigate this latest variant of COVID-19, we want to share our plans to move forward.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:27:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate Teacher Named NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1545386</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twenty-seven teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2022 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award in honor of their dedication, innovation and ability to inspire students to achieve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:49:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Increases for Educators and School Staff Coming]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1536794</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to see that a state budget has passed giving overdue raises to educators, support staff, and principals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:19:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dollyhite Named Facilitator of MACS Micro-School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1531486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce that Ms. Catherine Dollyhite has been named Facilitator of the Mount Airy City Schools Micro-School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test to Stay Pilot]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1512502</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School districts that have a universal masking policy (“mask mandate”) and are active members of the ABC Science Collaborative can participate in a ‘Test to Stay’ program. Mount Airy City Schools will begin this pilot on Monday, October 18, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:38:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Outpaces the State]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1492278</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the release of the 2020-2021 accountability results, the MACS district has a tremendous amount to celebrate. The results from last year’s testing window will serve as baseline data and give great hope for the future of these students thanks to the tremendous work of our teachers and staff members. Check out the student-centered video revealing some of the results!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:58:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Now on Instagram]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1477249</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is now even easier to find! Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and now Instagram! Simply look up @MACSchools or check some of our hashtags to see what we are up to.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tyndall Named Assistant Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1466971</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Krystal Tyndall has been named the assistant principal for Mount Airy High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Receives $300,000 Summer Mini Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1462984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has been awarded $300,000 to provide students with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities throughout the summer months.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:41:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated 2021-2020 Academic Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1461580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take note of the 2021-2022 adjusted calendar. This updated calendar adheres to the calendar law.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:55:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blue Bear Bus Goes 'Round and 'Round!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1459426</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Blue Bear Bus can be found going around neighborhoods in Mount Airy twice a day from Monday through Thursday, engaging students and families. The two-hour sessions start at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:49:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Announces Administrative Changes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1455732</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools announces administrative changes for school and district administrators effective July 1, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAMS Paving Project]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1464390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sealed proposals will be received by the Mount Airy Schools Board of Education until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, for the construction of “Bus Driveway Improvements at Mount Airy Middle School."
A pre-bid meeting shall be held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Mount Airy Middle School located at 249 Hamburg Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The meeting will convene at the front entry area of the school and a tour of the project area will commence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:20:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Payne Completes Leadership Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1455696</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsy Payne, principal of Jones Intermediate School, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association and sponsored by the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:57:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hauser Named District Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1453939</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seventh-grade math teacher Marie Hauser has been announced as Mount Airy City Schools District Teacher of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:27:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reyes Band Signing]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1450800</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 21, Mount Airy High School senior Isaac Reyes signed to continue his musical career at the collegiate level.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:16:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[10 Surry-Yadkin Works Interns Sign with Northern Regional Hospital as Apprentices]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1448774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first youth apprentice program for registered nurses in North Carolina has culminated in 10 students committing to apprenticeships with Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 12:45:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NCASA Successes Continue]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1445039</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once again, Mount Airy Middle School (MAMS) and Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) came out on top of the rankings in the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA) competitions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 09:18:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Feeding 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1444634</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save your family time and money by picking up free summer meals for your kids this summer! No application or registration needed, just grab and go.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 14:30:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning Outdoors and Connecting with Partners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1428130</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mount Airy High School’s newly constructed outdoor classroom and announced a new workforce development partnership with Carport Central.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:30:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Looking for a Job?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1427807</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in a job in public education, there are some free sessions you don't want to miss!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:25:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morrison Named PTEC's Superintendent of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1423836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Kim Morrison has been named the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium’s Superintendent of the Year! We are extremely thankful for the leadership, innovative thinking, and service that Dr. Morrison has provided to our students, staff, and community this year. Please join us in congratulating her for this well-deserved recognition!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:23:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Of the Year" Recognitions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1422469</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools and district "Of the Year" recognitions have taken place. Check out who received this year's honors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:42:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Successful Spelling Bee Season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1406340</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools students have been able to compete academically and athletically during the pandemic. Most recently, students participated in their classroom spelling bees, school spelling bees, and district-wide spelling bee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building Partnerships to Enhance NASCAR’s Talent Pipeline]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1403481</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this new spotlight from the NC Works Commission, you will learn about an innovative partnership between Richard Childress Racing and Mount Airy City Schools to enhance NASCAR's talent pipeline - with support from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:27:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Staff Members Scheduled for COVID-19 Vaccine]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1392216</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that staff members will get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, February 25, 2021. 

The district will utilize an early release day on Thursday, February 25 to allow staff members time to get their vaccine. Tharrington Primary and Jones Intermediate schools will dismiss at 11:30 am while Mount Airy Middle and Mount Airy High schools will dismiss at 12:30 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:06:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Educators receive $14,507 from Zach Smith Fund Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1388098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is excited to share that nine teachers have received grants from The Zach Smith Fund of The Winston-Salem Foundation. Educators received a total of $14,507 that will go toward professional development opportunities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:39:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Youth R.N. Apprenticeship Program Begins]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1386392</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first youth apprentice program for registered nurses in North Carolina started with 13 Surry-Yadkin Works interns who began working as employees of Northern Regional Hospital in January.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:37:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Frontline Essential Workers on Deck for Vaccine]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1385074</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:46:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Earns 10 Blue Ribbon Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1382147</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The North Carolina School Public Relations Association held its annual Blue Ribbon Awards for Effective Communications Ceremony Friday, February 5, 2021. In an unprecedented year with a record-breaking number of submissions, Mount Airy City Schools won the most awards it has to date.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:56:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Surry-Yadkin Works Kick-off Event]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1396766</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Surry-Yadkin Works, the first community-based internship program of its kind in North Carolina covering a two-county region, is hosting a virtual kickoff on Tuesday, March 9, at 11 a.m. for anyone who would like to learn more about this innovative business and education initiative.  

 

To join the virtual meeting, enter bit.ly/SYWKickoff in your web browser to join the video conference. You may need to do a quick download of the Microsoft Teams app before joining the meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:35:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Pilots Smart Bus Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1370412</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has been selected to pilot a bus transportation package that will increase safety for riders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:13:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blue Bear Cafe Expands Service]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1369348</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Blue Bear Cafe is NOW offering drive-thru service! 

Simply order by 1:00pm by texting your order. Find the menu and number to text by visiting the Blue Bear Cafe's new website!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:12:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Surry-Yadkin Works]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1368119</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Surry-Yadkin Works is the collaborative effort of four public school systems in Surry and Yadkin counties including Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools, and Yadkin County Schools, as well as Surry Community College, to create an innovative and unique approach to a regional internship program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:59:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Semester Recap]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1361537</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 19 weeks of school, Mount Airy City Schools recorded 60 COVID-19 cases.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:12:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools Participates in Antigen Test Pilot]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1358172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) is participating in the initial phase of antigen testing in schools across North Carolina.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:34:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2-hour delay 1-28-21]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1375292</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning, Mount Airy City Schools. Due to potential black ice, we will operate on a 2 hour delay for today Thursday, January 28.

BHT, Jones, and MAMS please adjust your drop-off time by 2 hours.

MAHS starts at 11 and the buildings open at 10:30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:25:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Awarded $150,000 Digital-Age Learning Initiative Implementation Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1345230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools was recently one of six Digital-Age Learning Initiative Implementation Grants awarded through the North Carolina State Board of Education. The district has been awarded $150,000 over two years thanks to the efforts of Ms. Penny Willard, Director of Innovative Programming, who applied for the grant.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:59:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Calendar Adjustment and Memos]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1342280</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday night, the Board of Education approved a few calendar changes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:47:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cooke Elected to NCSBA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1334899</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is proud to announce that Mr. Ben Cooke has been elected to the North Carolina State Boards Association.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:11:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stay Strong - 3Ws]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1332572</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen shared the increase in COVID-19 numbers in our state. While we have worked hard to establish and maintain health and wellness protocols, experienced 12 full weeks of successful in-person school, and had less than 10 cases in our buildings between students and staff, we want to keep everyone well. The protocols we are using in school are working.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:04:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Remote Learning Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1357244</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to expected lower temperatures potentially causing slick roads tonight, we are transitioning to a remote learning day for Thursday, December 17 for students in grades PreK-8. Teachers will be available to assist students during their office hours. Mount Airy High School students who have a CTE or EOC exam for first period will start their testing at 10:30. More information will come home to MAHS students in their student email and on Schoology. Due to our staggered schedule, we are unable to have delays district-wide and this information was shared with our weather memo on November 18. You can find more information regarding inclement weather calls on our website. We are grateful for the opportunity to transition to remote learning days to avoid make-up days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:52:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wednesday, December 16 - Remote Learning Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1355965</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to tomorrow’s impending inclement weather, we are transitioning to a remote learning day for Wednesday, December 16. Teachers will be available to assist students during their office hours. Mount Airy High School students will experience a shift in exams. MAHS families will hear directly from MAHS on specifics.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Continues Back-to-School 2020 Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1299283</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Governor Cooper announced the option for Plan A. Read Mount Airy City Schools press release to learn how the district plans to continue working through their plans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:50:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Increases Support for Students and Staff]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1289998</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce the addition of two support staff positions. In the midst of challenging times, the district continues to seek ways to better support staff and students. The district now has a digital learning coach to support face-to-face and remote learning and a family liaison to support social and emotional learning. Mrs. Brittany Branch has been named Digital Learning Coach and Mrs. Jodi Cox has been hired as the district’s family liaison.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:16:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday, August 31, 2020, Breaking News Regarding Meals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1285913</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch meals through December 31, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:44:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Wall of Leadership and Service 2020 Inductees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1255832</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the 2020 Inductees to the Wall of Leadership and Service. Previous students or graduates of Mount Airy High School who are currently serving or leading in their community, as well as those who have served or led contributing to their community, have been nominated for the wall. The 2020 Class represents a wide variety of careers, leadership skills, and service that embodies the district’s motto to Lead, Innovate and Serve. The inductees this year are Karl Allen, Class of 1979, Kelly Epperson, Class of 1980, Cedric Jessup, Class of 1993, Travis Manchester, Class of 1994, David Rowe, Class of 1962, and Eric Warren, Class of 1987.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:54:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletics Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1245159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning Monday, June 15, student athletes and coaches will be together again. Check out this video showcasing what athletics will look like.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:43:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween 2020 - Sweet and Safe]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1307935</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for a sweet and safe Halloween experience! Mount Airy City Schools will be hosting a drive-thru Halloween event in the parking lot of Mount Airy High School on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:00-6:30 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:27:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pop-up Flu Shot Clinic]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Surry County Health and Nutrition Center will be holding a pop-up flu shot clinic on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Mount Airy High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:17:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smart Bus Invitation to Bid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1302748</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sealed proposals will be received at the Mount Airy City School Administration offices in Mount Airy, NC on October 16, 2020 for the furnishing of labor, materials, and equipment for the equipment upgrades and services necessary to implement the Smart Bus Safety Pilot Program detailed in NC House Bill 1105 Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0 Section 4.16.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:31:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Academic Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1244379</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Board of Education has approved revisions to our 2020-2021 calendar that include a student start date of August 17, 2020 and the addition of five remote learning days. These revisions were made to meet requirements outlined in SB704.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:41:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[This will take all of us.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1242347</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools' promise.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:14:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools Names District Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1235954</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[While social distancing and Zooming, Mount Airy City Schools surprised the District Teacher of the Year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 08:30:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAMS and District Administrative Announcements]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1235437</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools announces administrative promotions for school and district administrators effective July 1, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 13:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you, Mount Airy!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1233401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The community of Mount Airy has stepped up in big ways to help us take care of the children in our area. We will never be able to express how powerful this assistance has been.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 15:25:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAMS Makes History]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1226716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School's National History Day competition goes to Nationals!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 15:18:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BHT Earns Leader In Me Lighthouse Certification]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1224490</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[BH Tharrington Primary School (BHT) announced in late March that the school has been certified and named as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. This recognition is evidence that the school has produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes, by implementing the Leader in Me process with fidelity and excellence. It is also because of the extraordinary impact the school is having on staff, students, parents, and the greater community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 16:17:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Begins Pipeline Toward SAFER Surry]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1223403</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools was recently awarded $120,000 from the Education and Workforce Innovation Fund Grant to create the School of Advocacy, Fire and Emergency Response which will be known as the SAFER Surry project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 09:58:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAHS Senior Named Morehead-Cain Scholar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1216501</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School (MAHS) senior Ashton Rierson has been awarded the Morehead-Cain Scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) for the class of 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:48:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Turns 125 Years Old]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1215568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools needs your help! The upcoming 2020-21 school year marks the 125th anniversary of Mount Airy City Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:30:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tedder Selected for HPU Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1207043</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Dalton Tedder, seventh-grade math and science teacher at Mount Airy Middle School has been selected to participate in High Point University’s Leadership Academy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Announces "Of the Year" Folks]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1207620</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools have announced their 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year and Employees of the Year, while the district has named its Bus Driver of the Year, School Nutrition Employees of the Year, Central Office Employee of the Year, Beginning Teacher of the Year, and Principal of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1184668</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your up-to-date spot for COVID-19 communications from the district along with resources for parents. End of year logistics can also be found here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 11:50:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS  Increasing Pay for Those Delivering Meals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1200745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In response to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis, Mount Airy City Schools will increase hourly pay for cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and other essential hourly workers that are supporting food services to “time and a half” through Governor Cooper’s executive order. This will follow the timeframe of the order and the district will revisit this pay should the order be extended.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:28:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Niston Completes Leadership Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1200674</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Emily Niston, principal of Tharrington Primary School, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association and sponsored by the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:05:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Larry Davis Retires]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1171484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[While Davis is working the final week of his educational career with Mount Airy City Schools, he is finishing on a high note. The famously known “Red Green Report,” also known as the Technical Skill Attainment Performance Report, has just been released ranking Mount Airy first in the region and eighth in the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:20:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Earns 8 Blue Ribbons]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1162378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools earns eight Blue Ribbon Awards for work in public relations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:39:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Seeking Nominations for Leadership and Service Wall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1164326</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you know of someone who has contributed to their community through service or leadership? The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is seeking nominations for the Wall of Leadership and Service being created at the Community Central Office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:59:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SRO Welcomed at BHT and Jones]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1162387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce the addition of a School Resource Officer to its staff. BH Tharrington Primary School and JJ Jones Intermediate School will welcome Officer Garrett Boles on staff beginning this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAMS Earns NCASCD Lighthouse School Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1162137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School has received the 2020 Lighthouse School Award from the North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. The Lighthouse School Award is presented annually to one or more North Carolina schools that have innovatively and creatively increased achievement for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:51:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate Curriculum Facilitator Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1157979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Catherine Dollyhite has been named the Curriculum Facilitator for Jones Intermediate School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020 China Trip Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1157358</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School and Mount Airy City Schools will always make decisions with the safety of our students as our top priority.  With that being said, due to the impact of the coronavirus in China, we have made the decision to cancel the trip to Chengdu, China for March 2020.

We plan to continue our partnership with China and hope to offer an opportunity for student travel to China in the 2020-2021 school year. Learn more about our partnership with China by visiting our Chinese Program page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:43:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAMS Earns Schools to Watch® Redesignation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1136619</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mount Airy Middle School has earned its second redesignation as a Schools to Watch®.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:36:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy Educators Awarded with Over $16,000]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1136549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that The Zach Smith Fund of The Winston-Salem Foundation has awarded 12 educators in the district with grants.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:18:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020 Board of Education Election Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1133799</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has one board member not running for re-election. If you live in District B and are interested, you will need to file by Friday, December 20, 2019.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:41:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dawson Named EC Teacher of Excellence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1129468</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Elizabeth Dawson has been named the 2019 Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:22:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOSA Success Continues to States]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1129454</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School recently hosted the Piedmont Triad Regional HOSA Leadership Conference. Students from Mount Airy Middle School and Mount Airy High School will be advancing to the state competition in April 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:07:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 DRAFT Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1133873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The attached calendar is sitting for 30 days before being approved by the Board of Education.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:41:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEAM Institute Shines with SEL Theme]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1127889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[When students dismissed early on Friday, November 8, educators shifted their focus from student-centered to adult-centered. The district’s bi-annual STEAM Institute was set to kick off at 1:00 pm in Mount Airy High School’s auditorium with Mount Airy’s Executive Director of The Shepherd’s House and Helping Hands Mary Boyles providing the opening keynote.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:31:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy City School Teachers Awarded Bright Ideas Education Grants]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1124860</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four educators in Mount Airy City Schools recently learned that they had been awarded a Bright Ideas Education Grant the Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:31:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dockery Finalist for NCCAT BTOY Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1124080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In September, Ms. Kennedy Dockery was named Mount Airy City Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year through the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching. In mid-November she learned that she was one of three BTOY finalists representing the Piedmont Triad Region which includes 16 counties.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:24:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Annual Community Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1124133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the seventh time, the schools within the Mount Airy City Schools district, came together to showcase the variety of innovative programming, offerings, and services available for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:03:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019 Board of Education Grants Awarded]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1102367</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is proud to announce the completion of the second year of awarding grants to staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:57:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS 2018-2019 Accountability Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1088313</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the release of the 2018-2019 accountability results, Mount Airy City Schools has a tremendous amount to celebrate. MACS is celebrating a jump in ranking from 54th in the state to 35th in the state for overall achievement, with Mount Airy Middle School in the top 12% and Mount Airy High School among the top 24%.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:06:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Education Matters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1070667</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is part of the The Innovation Project and is proud to work alongside Superintendents in North Carolina be thoughtful, creative, and innovative in moving public education forward. 

Check out this great highlight of the work happening in public schools in NC!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:32:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Convocation and 125 Year Anniversary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1068280</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools recently celebrated the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year with all staff. Read the full press release here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:28:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New CF for MAHS; New BOE Member]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1062336</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is please to announce Mount Airy High School's new Curriculum Facilitator, Mrs. Maggie Mitchell and MACS's newest Board of Education member, Mrs. Teresa Leiva. Read the full press releases.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[#WEARITLIKEAPRO]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1082116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MAHS is competing for the chance to win 24, brand new SpeedFlex helmets, just like the Panthers wear every week! The school with the most votes wins! Vote September 3-October 15!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:27:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Martin Named MAMS CDC]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1060316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Kasey Martin has been hired as the Career and Development Coordinator for Mount Airy Middle School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations, Retirees!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1045037</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fourteen Mount Airy City Schools employees were celebrated for the over 340 years they served students, staff, parents, and the Mount Airy community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 09:42:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Talk Saves Lives™]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1043040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the first time in its history, the North Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP-NC) has been invited into a school system to bring suicide prevention education to faculty, students and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 10:52:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Daniels and Eaton Band Signing]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1039343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 2, two Mount Airy High School senior band members signed to continue their musical careers at the collegiate level.  Philip Daniels will be continuing his career at the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University while Hunter Eaton will be performing with the Virginia Tech Marching Virginians.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 09:59:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Hours]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1052441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning Monday, June 10 summer hours for Central Office and each school will be 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday. Summer hours will end Friday, July 26.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:16:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Feeding Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1048622</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools School Nutrition Program will be offering FREE Meals this summer in Mount Airy High School's cafeteria at 1011 N. South Street. This will run Monday-Friday, June 17-July 26.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 10:22:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Seeking Member]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1044798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is currently accepting letters of interest to fill a board vacancy. Click to read more about the requirements and how interested community members should proceed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3 MAHS Educators Selected to be Fellows]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1037978</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Mount Airy High School mathematics teachers have been selected to participate in the North Carolina High School Mathematics Master Teacher Fellows Program. Mr. Bryan Hayes, Mrs. Courtney Howlett, and Mr. Cody Spicer will be starting the extensive five-year program this summer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 15:42:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trotter Named Curriculum Facilitator]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1026597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Eve Trotter has been promoted as B. H. Tharrington Primary School’s (BHT) Curriculum Facilitator. Mrs. Trotter has been in education for ten years and has been the school’s literacy specialist since 2016.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Boards Hold Historic Meeting In Opposition to Partisan School Boards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1027311</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last night in a historic meeting at Elkin City Schools, 202 West Spring Street, Elkin, NC 28621, all three Surry County Boards of Education; Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, and Surry County Schools held a joint School Board meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOSA Success]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1016452</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HOSA can be found at Mount Airy Middle School and Mount Airy High School. This program is locally and nationally known for its success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:59:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAHS Students Accepted for Governor's School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1015218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All three students nominated for Governor's School were accepted! This is a rare occurrence and Mount Airy High School is celebrating this accomplishment!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:38:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Of the Year Reveal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/1013519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools in Mount Airy City Schools have announced their 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year and Classified Staff of the Year while the district has named its Principal of the Year. To notify these educators of their honor, district and school administrators made surprise visits to the recipients on Monday, March 18.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:25:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate Principal Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/998916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Chelsy Payne has been selected as the next principal for Jones Intermediate. We invite you to join us on Monday, February 25 when we hold “Meet the Principal Night” from 5-6 at Jones. Read the full press release for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools Named Best of the Best]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/987720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools has been recognized for excellent work in public relations and communications by NCSPRA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2019 12:56:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAHS Receives Signature School Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/966852</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mount Airy High School has received the Signature School designation from the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium. This recognition highlights the accomplishments and exemplifies the excellence that MAHS experienced in 2018.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:38:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mayes Named EC Teacher of Excellence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/954311</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Sara Mayes has received recognition as the 2018 Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence. Mrs. Mayes received this award at the statewide Exceptional Children Division’s 68th Conference held in Greensboro earlier this month where she represented MACS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:36:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEAM Institute Success]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/944252</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Educators in the district used the recent early release day to share their knowledge with peers and learn new strategies, tips, and tools for their classroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:58:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019-2020 Calendar Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/943136</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2019-2020 calendar has been board approved.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 10:28:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senator Phil Berger Visits]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/940054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, October 25 Senator Phil Berger visited Mount Airy High School to meet with students, staff, and administrators.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:49:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Program Wins NADO Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/936486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With almost 40 years of dedication toward improving the lives of local students through life experiences, educational opportunities, career paths, and connecting students to job opportunities, Workforce Initiatives Coordinator Polly Long has received her eighth award from The National Association of Development Organizations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 14:31:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Brown Joins Aspiring Superintendent Cohort III]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/927956</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Phillip Brown, Chief Academic Officer for Mount Airy City Schools (MACS), has been selected to join the Aspiring Superintendents Cohort III.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:25:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Grants Awarded]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/921439</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first round of Board of Education grants have been awarded! Congratulations, everyone!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tharrington Primary TrueSchool Innovation Fellowship Class]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/910900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tharrington Primary is one of 20 schools in North Carolina to be named in the TrueSchool Innovation Fellowship. Only two states in the nation are included in this work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:13:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2017-2018 Accountability Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/910726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) continues to be one of the best school districts in North Carolina! The partnership between staff, parents, and community members continues to positively impact students and the district’s success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:38:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Sandy George Promoted to Executive Director of Auxiliary Services/Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/874945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Sandy George has been promoted to Executive Director of Auxiliary Services/Principal for the district. Click to read the full press release.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 15:34:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Head Football Coach Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/864592</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School has named Jasson Adkins as the head coach of the varsity football team. Adkins comes to MAHS with 16 years of teaching experience and 19 years of coaching experience.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 08:32:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morrison Elected President-Elect for MSA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/860933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kim Morrison, Superintendent of Mount Airy City Schools, has been inducted as the President-Elect for Magnet Schools of America.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Santillán Selected for HPU Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/859100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Nora Santillán, a dual language immersion teacher at Tharrington Primary School, has been awarded a spot to participate in High Point University’s Leadership Academy beginning in August 2018.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Head Basketball Coach Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/846204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy High School has named Bryan Hayes as the head coach of the men’s varsity basketball team. Hayes, who teaches math at Mount Airy High School, has over 10 years of coaching experience.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:18:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Phillip Brown Receives Champion Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/840665</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, March 14, Dr. Phillip Brown was one of five recipients in North Carolina to earn the Marvin R. Pittman Champion for Education Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:59:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Catrina Alexander Named CDC for Middle School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/825036</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Catrina Alexander has been named the CDC for Mount Airy Middle School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:05:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CTE Expansion Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/808782</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) has been awarded a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grade Expansion Grant for approximately $50,000 per year renewable for the next seven years.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 20:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate School Earns Signature School Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/796048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate School exceeded growth and is ranked 3rd on the state’s EVAAS list for growth of elementary schools. The tremendous growth that was achieved earned Jones Intermediate Piedmont Triad Education Consortium’s (PTEC) Signature School Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:04:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEAM Lead Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/794379</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Garrett Howlett has been named Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Lead Teacher. This teaching/administrative role will have Mr. Howlett teaching two courses at Mount Airy High School, working closely with STEAM teachers throughout the district, and leading related initiatives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:51:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016-2017 EVAAS Data Released]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/787593</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) continues to experience success thanks to innovative approaches with teaching and learning. The staff, parents, and community partners are committed to the growth and success of every child, every day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:38:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Students Are Early Risers]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/778568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[What reason could high school students have to be at school by 6:45 am on a Thursday morning? The opportunity to Skype with their new friends in Beijing, China. For the second time in Five weeks, Mount Airy High School students have arrived before sunrise to speak with their international peers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:50:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[100% of Mount Airy City Schools Met or Exceeded Growth]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/749399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools continues to be one of the best school districts in North Carolina! The partnership between staff, parents, and community members continues to positively impact students and the district’s success. With the recent release of the 2016-2017 accountability data, MACS saw growth and success as a result of the hard work of everyone. Click to read the full press release!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 08:52:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Convocation 2017]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/740778</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students attending Mount Airy City Schools return to school Monday for their #MAfirstday, the district’s hashtag to celebrate the return of students. If the excitement felt at this year’s Convocation is any indication, students and families can expect a magical 2017-2018 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:07:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAMS Assistant Principal Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/737030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Levi Goins has been named the assistant principal of Mount Airy Middle School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:35:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Curriculum Facilitator Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/726006</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Amanda Robertson has been named the Curriculum Facilitator for Jones Intermediate School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tharrington Primary Principal Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/713439</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Emily Niston has been named the new principal of Tharrington Primary School. Niston returns to Mount Airy City Schools with 18 years of classroom and leadership experience. Click to read the full press release.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 15:55:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School 2017-2018 Highlights]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/711812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School hasn’t completed the school year but administrators and teachers are already making plans for 2017-2018. When the new school year rolls around, MAMS will be offering Mandarin Chinese, the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Driven to Lead program, and have Mr. Levi Goins on campus as additional support for staff and students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 08:25:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Awarded 1.1 Million Dollar Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/710621</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) has received a $1.1 million dollar grant to support student achievement through academic intervention and enrichment opportunities that will teach the whole child.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 16:24:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Visits Jones Intermediate]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/698764</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Jones Intermediate School were visited by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Click to read the full press release.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:30:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Named for Mount Airy Middle School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/695335</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Olivia Byerly has been named the new principal of Mount Airy Middle School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:57:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Best of Luck!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/674255</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Susan Bunch, principal of Mount Airy Middle School, has announced her resignation. She plans to take time away from work and focus on future educational opportunities. 

We wish Ms. Bunch best of luck in her future endeavors! 

Click to read the full press release.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate School's February 16th Early Dismissal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/674059</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click to read the full press release from today's early release decision.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:57:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Efforts Pack MAMS Bear Den]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/670914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Surry Sunrise Rotary and Food Lion turned $610 into over $3,000 for Mount Airy Middle School's bare Bear Den. Click to read the full press release.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:07:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAMS Earns Redesignation as a Schools to Watch]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/667810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Mount Airy Middle School (MAMS) has been redesignated a Schools to Watch® (STW). MAMS is one of two middle schools in the state that have earned their first redesignation status. Only 14 middle schools in North Carolina have earned the right to be on the STW list. This award identifies MAMS as one of the best middle schools in the country.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 11:51:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Amanda Robertson Earns Milken Educator Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/646907</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jones Intermediate School has had a lot to celebrate over the years, but today’s announcement may top the list for one educator. Amanda Robertson, fourth-grade teacher, received the shock of a lifetime when it was announced that she is North Carolina’s 2016 Milken Educator Award recipient.

Click for Photos, Video, and Press Releases]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:43:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Goins Awarded HPU Academy Spot]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/649823</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Levi Goins, science teacher at Mount Airy High School, has been selected to participate in High Point University’s (HPU) Leadership Academy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:18:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/642568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Phillip Brown has been named the Executive Director for Teaching and Learning in Mount Airy City Schools. Dr. Brown comes to us from Montgomery County Schools where he is the Director of Secondary/Career and Technology Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:18:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Drivers Spread Christmas Cheer]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mtairy.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/651793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It all started with a request for “no gifts” to his bus drivers, but little did he know that his simple request would end up blessing twelve families.]]></description>
				
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				<title><![CDATA[2015-2016 Accountability]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy City Schools (MACS) continues to be one of the best school districts in North Carolina! The
partnership between staff, parents, and community members continues to positively impact students and
the district’s success. With the recent release of the 2015-2016 accountability data, MACS saw growth
and success as a result of the hard work of many stakeholders.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:45:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing Partnership Continues to Grow]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mount Airy City Schools will be racing into real-world experiences thanks to a $169,650 grant the district received from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF). The RCR (Richard Childress Racing) Future Drivers Project will engage students, 6th-12th graders, in relevant learning experiences focused on engineering, manufacturing, quality control, and analytics. Click to read more about our growing RCR partnership!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:49:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MACS Visits Dow]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in MACS learn to think critically and become innovative problem-solvers through their STEAM framework. MACS leaders from the trip realized that utilizing a curriculum embedded in industry that uses the industry’s tools and perspective is essential to student’s deep understanding of mathematics and science.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:49:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Schools Win Academic Cups]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Airy Middle School and Mount Airy High School won academic cups in this year's NCSSM and NCASA competitions. Click the title or clipart to read the full press release.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:50:22 -0400</pubDate>
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