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Elementary, middle school students shine in annual speech contests

Prose, poetry, notable speeches and original oratory echoed through the halls of the Old Rock School in Valdese throughout the day Thursday as elementary and middle school students overcame nerves and faced most people’s biggest fear: public speaking. Burke County Public Schools held its annual speech contests as students from across the district recited nearly 80 speeches.

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Local graduate’s illustrated books donated to libraries

A Freedom High School graduate’s illustrated books have found themselves on the shelves of Burke County Public Schools elementary school media centers, thanks to a generous donation from her parents.  Katie Kath is a 2007 graduate of Freedom and has a master’s degree in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has gone on to illustrate children’s books from authors such as...

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Mission: The mission of GHES is to establish an inclusive learning environment where all learners will be given the opportunity to set goals for successful achievement in all areas, with the support of families and the community, to foster well-rounded individuals as productive citizens.

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