Superintendent Weekly Update

from the desk of Kathy Amos

December 20, 2024

May this Christmas season be filled with hope, joy and peace for your family. Thank you for bringing so much warmth, kindness and love to so many in our community this Christmas. I look forward to seeing you next year!

Through a Child's Eyes at Christmastime

Twinkling lights in a snowy glow,
Whispers of magic the young hearts know.
Stockings hung with careful cheer,
Dreams of wonder drawing near.

The scent of pine, the crackling fire,
A world of hope they inspire.
Cookies baked, sweet and warm,
Promise joy in every form.

Yet beyond the gifts and sparkling tree,
Lies a tale of love and humility.
A manger cradles a newborn’s cry,
Beneath the glow of a star-filled sky.

Shepherds gather, angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King.
In Bethlehem, on that holy night,
A Savior born, the world's true light.

Hushed excitement fills the air,
As if the stars hold love to share.
With every gift, a gleeful shout,
Of what this season’s all about.

Through a child’s eyes, the world’s agleam,
A place of kindness, like a dream.
For Christmas lives in hearts so true,
A spark of wonder, born anew.

Christmas Cheer at BES

Thank you to Keli Miller, Kristin Buchanan and all staff who helped collect, organize and distribute Christmas gifts to over 500 families. You are all amazing!

Santa Carl Guarding the Gate at MHHS

Micaville Receives Some Love

Students from Boiling Springs Elementary worked together to raise $12,000 for Micaville Elementary! The highest fundraisers traveled with Principal Christopher Hall, teachers and PTO parents to deliver a check and posters for our students!

We deeply appreciate the effort put towards helping our Micaville staff and students after the loss of their school!

Perry Vaile Photography Visits MHHS Carpentry

Check out the whole photo shoot here

Mayland Community College Offers FREE College This Spring

Enrollment is open now, and classes are filling fast. Interested students are encouraged to act quickly to secure their spot before funds run out.

Visit https://mayland.info/free-college/ for details and to apply.
Email admissions@mayland.edu for more information.

Don’t Wait—Funds Are Limited!

NCSSM Summer Accelerator Camp

Middle and high school students in the 18 western NC counties encompassed by the Dogwood Health Trust will be offered a FREE Summer Accelerator course!

These programs will be residential and will all be held at NCSSM-Morganton for one week only.

July 20th – 25th, 2025

You MUST live in one of these 18 counties in the Dogwood health Trust area: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey as well as the Qualla Boundary.

The application process is competitive so plan to apply early. The deadline to apply for this program is February 28, 2025!

For more info or to apply, click here