Help Local Team Reach Odyssey of the Mind Worlds

Story from Morrisville Odyssey of the Mind. Photo from Odysseyofthemind.com.

For only the third time in its school’s history, a team from the Morrisville/Cary area has made it to the World Finals for Odyssey of the Mind. Read more

Cary High Winterguard Makes World Finals

Story and photo from Bob Murray, President of Cary High School Band Boosters.

Cary, NC – Cary High School’s Winter Guard traveled to Dayton, Ohio last week to participate in the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships. They ended up going to the finals and setting a new record for Wake County. Read more

Technology Video: Ferrofluids

Story by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – This week, our S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) video series gives robots a rest and examines ferrofluids, fascinatingly magnetic liquids. Kids of all ages will find this one interesting and inspiring. Read more

Technology Video: Flying Car

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo courtesy of PAL-V.

Cary, NC – Flying cars were big news at The New York Auto Show last week. Do you have kids who are interested in science, technology, engineering or math? Show them this video of a flying car to get their juices flowing. Read more

Theater: Inclusive Troupe Starts New Session in May

Story and photo by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC-   Together On Center Stage (TOCS) is a theater program that creates a performing arts vehicle for everyone, regardless of experience or ability. Sign up now for the Spring Session. Read more

Free SAT & ACT Practice Tests – Saturday April 14

Story edited by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Gates Foundation.

Cary, NC – Practice makes perfect, they say. That’s why you may want to circle your calendars for a free SAT and ACT practice test on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Cary. Read more

Wake Mayors to Meet with School Board

Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Wake Count mayors have finalized plans for their second-ever meeting with the Wake County School Board. The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. Read more

Parents Question Conference Assignment After Ugly Game

Story from staff reports. File photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Playing tough is one thing. But an excessively hostile atmosphere at a game in Person County last week is causing some parents to ask the NCHSAA to take another look at a plan that reassigns Panther Creek and Green Hope to the PAC 6 Conference. Read more

Education: Cary Schools Guide

Cary Guides are edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Did you ever look for something on the web and wish you could find all the choices on one page? Cary Guides is your answer. Our newest guide lists all the schools in Cary – preschool, K-12, public, private and religious – all on one page. Read more

Techology Video: Alpha Dog Robot

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo from Boston Dynamics.

Cary, NC – Here is a cool and inspiring technology video to start off your Monday morning: three generations of a sure-footed robot dog that can carry 400 pounds in combat. Read more