Community News
Area teachers, students become Park Rangers
Great Smoky Mountains Park officials have announced the completion of two unique summer programs engaging selected high school students and teachers as park rangers. The Teacher-Ranger-Teacher and the High School Student Intern programs are six-week paid work...
CHS to offer History of Eastern Cherokee Education
Cherokee High School and Appalachian State University have partnered to offer a brand new college credit course for junior and seniors: "History of Eastern Cherokee Education." The course "will examine the evolution of formal education among the Eastern Band of...
CHS Driver’s Education Program
The Driver's Education Program Course will be offered to all eligible students during the week of July 29 – Aug. 1. All eligible students should sign up at Cherokee High School by Thursday, July 25. A sign-up sheet will be provided at the high school front office. ...
Student Opportunities: Center for Native American Youth
Greetings fellow Native students! In considering a focus for this week's article, I found some very disturbing statistics that made me truly appreciate being a member of the Eastern Band. Do you know how fortunate we are to be members of a tribe that has enjoyed...
WCU awarded $1 million federal grant to increase diversity of nursing students
CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University School of Nursing is the recipient of a $1 million federal workforce diversity grant designed to increase the number of students from underserved rural populations who enter the nursing profession, including members of the...
Chancellor announces final decisions on WCU academic program prioritization
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher announced Thursday, July 18, that the university will proceed with the phased discontinuation of 10 of the 13 academic programs previously recommended by a campus task force for closure. Belcher also...
Cherokee Elementary School supply lists
Pre-K Hand sanitizer, Kleenex, bowls (for snacks), 5oz. paper cups, small paper plates, three-ring binder (for portfolio), glue stick, blanket for cot, backpack (regular size), gallon Ziploc bags, napkins, baby wipes, band aids, quart Ziploc bags Kindergarten...
Young Scientists needed to help Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is offering two special programs for youth to participate in science and service activities this summer: “Special Scientist” and “Student Volunteer Days”. Special Scientists Young scientists are invited to become...
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