The Board of Education recognized 25 principals who qualified for the State Principal Performance Bonus during last week's meeting. These bonuses are based on academic growth in the 2025-26 school year. During that span, three of the district's schools ranked in the top 5% of the state, one in the top 10%, three in the top 15%, one in the top 20 %, and 17 in the top 50 %. Congratulations!

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Ibraham Elementary School and Lutheran Church of the Epiphany gave out 37 Thanksgiving turkeys to families last week ahead of the holiday break. The turkeys went to families who have visited the school's food pantry this year, which volunteers from Epiphany help stock and operate. Thanksgiving turkeys are a longstanding annual addition to the food pantry's weekly distribution, and they've made an incalculable difference in morale for Ibraham's community.

"Through my 12 years here, it's fed hundreds of families and thousands of individuals," said School Social Worker Jennifer Applegate. "We couldn't do it without Epiphany. We're very fortunate to have such valuable partners."

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Ibraham Elementary School and Lutheran Church of the Epiphany are helping families through a tough time to buy food with their school food pantry. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2533809, and check https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsfcs/page/food-pantry for a list of food pantries in your area.

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