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Rowan-Salisbury Schools Superintendent, Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Sr., presented Bailey Webster and Kayla Young with the first Superintendent’s Award of Excellence in Educational Performance for outstanding educational achievement.
School News
China Grove Middle School
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Rowan-Salisbury Schools announces flexibility in hiring teachers through Renewal.
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The Rowan-Salisbury School System is offering lucrative signing bonuses for teaching positions at 13 of its schools. In addition, the district will host a virtual job fair on Wednesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Zoom.
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In April, Gov. Roy Cooper praised Felicia Young in his State of the State Address for her innovative teaching techniques, and today, he made a visit to KMS to celebrate her in person.
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The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education approved a bonus payment as a special thank you for all the staff have done to maintain extraordinary educational opportunities for students every day during such a challenging and unprecedented year.
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Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington launched the planning process for Strategic Plan 2027 at the April 12 Board of Education Meeting, and he wants your input.
Based on guidance from the CDC, we have added several additional symptoms to our At-Home COVID Symptoms Screening process and have modified some safety protocols.
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