Coming Up at Mars Hill University – March 17-30, 2025
A listing of MHU events which are open to the general public. Unless otherwise indicated, event admission is free. For more information, contact Mike Thornhill, Director of Communications, (828) 689-1298, mthornhill@mhu.edu. ——————– Week of March 17 Spring Break
2nd Annual Battle of the Books District Competition
Yancey County Schools held the 2nd annual Battle of the Books district competition on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Each elementary school was represented by a team of 4th and 5th grade students who committed to reading a
Mitchell High Students Learn About the Local Small Business Center
As part of CTE Month, Morgan Buchanan, the Director of the Small Business Center at Mayland Community College, visited Mrs. Barnett’s Entrepreneurship II business class. She shared awesome insights about entrepreneurship and the many resources available for
Mrs. Boone’s Foods I Students Compete in Chopped Competition
As part of the CTE Month celebrations at Mitchell High School, Mrs. Boones Food’s Foods I class participated in a Chopped competition. Each team competed with a variation on a chili recipe. John Boone and Josh Boone
Mitchell Foods II Students Compete in Chopped Competition
On Friday, Feb. 28th as part of CTE Month, students in Stephanie McClellan’s Foods II – Honors class at Mitchell High School participated in a Chopped Competition. Each group was given a variety of Protein, Grains, Dairy
Career Exploration at Gouge and Greenlee
During CTE month in February, Gouge Primary and Greenlee Primary competed in the CTE Career Poster Contest. Students were tasked with drawing the Career they aspire to pursue when they grow up. Career Exploration at a young age is very important in beginning the crucial
Mitchell High CTE Drafting Students Pass Industry Credentials during the Fall 2024 Semester
Students in Mitchell High CTE Drafting classes in the 2024-25 school year completed their Autodesk Certified User exams this fall semester. The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certification is an industry-recognized credential that can effectively start students’ careers as designers, engineers, and makers. It enhances students’ higher education applications
Cane River Middle School Earns Prestigious “Schools to Watch” Designation
Cane River Middle School has been named a “School to Watch” by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform through the NC Schools to Watch program and The NC Association for Middle Level Education (NCMLE), joining an
