Community School of Davidson sixth-graders hosted the school’s fifth annual Holocaust Memorial Museum Wednesday evening, transforming the halls into an interactive history lesson. Meanwhile, about 150 people gathered Sunday at W.A Hough High School to remember Bailey Middle School science teacher Mark DeSarro, who died earlier this year. Also, Davidson Elementary plans Field Days, Bailey Middle School plans its annual Beach Bash, Lake Norman Charter students celebrate the arts, and two local students win National Merit Scholarships. Read below for details. Read the full story

Davidson celebrated its 41st Town Day on Saturday, May 5, with food, music and entertainment on the Village Green. Some of our photographically inclined neighbors contributed these shots of the day’s events.

The day include a 5K race (won by 14-year-old Malia Ellington of Cornelius who beat all the guys), an oral history booth manned by students from Community School of Davidson, and a variety of activities on the green. Local restaurants served lunch, and the Davidson library kicked off its annual book sale, which continues all week.

RELATED LINKS

May 2, 2012, “Town Day lineup: Music, 5K race, food and fun” – our preview article, with background about the history of Town Day.

May 5, 2012, “14-year-old Malia Ellington wins Town Day Spartan 5K”

Town Day, a 5K road race, the Davidson Farmer’s Market, a college lacrosse tournament and other events are expected to bring crowds to downtown Davidson Saturday morning. Plan ahead to find a parking spot (see your options below). Better yet, walk or bike into town for the morning if you can.

The day’s events begin early, with the Davidson Farmer’s Market next to Town Hall. Farmers and volunteers will be on site by 6:30 setting up, and the market runs from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Town of Davidson announcement
Interested in finding a way to take more action in your community? Then be sure to sign up for the Town of Davidson’s “30 Days of Action” Challenge. The challenge will begin April 5 and will lead up to Town Day, Saturday, May 5. Read the full story

 

Bailey Middle School faculty and staff members this month paid tribute to one of their own, seventh-grade science teacher Mark DeSarro, who died unexpectedly Feb. 25.  In other school news, Davidson Elementary students more than doubled their fundraising goal for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and parents of rising fifth-graders are invited to learn about Cannon School’s middle school program April 12. Also, the Governor’s School of North Carolina selects area students to participate in its summer programs, Davidson Day School students think about their futures during the school’s Career Day, and the Community School of Davidson hosts its first play festival. Read below for details. Read the full story

The Community School of Davidson’s high school theater arts department hosts its 10-Minute Play Festival with “I See You, Do You See Me?” Friday to Sunday. That’s among the many events ahead this week in the area, including other theatrical productions, public meetings and fund-raisers. Plan your week with our This Week listings in THE GUIDE»

Davidson Elementary School started a new tradition this month, with its very own Spirit Rock. Meanwhile, Bailey Middle School students host Family Fun Night Friday to raise money for a Habitat build project, Community School of Davidson students perform a Hunger Games-inspired dance, St. Mark Catholic Students fast to learn about world hunger, and North Mecklenburg High School ninth-grader Emma Boraks reflects on a unique science trip to the Outer Banks. Read below for details. Read the full story

Davidson Elementary School students are collecting pennies and other monetary donations to help fight cancer, and hope to raise $6,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by the end of the month. Meanwhile, the Community School of Davidson is set to receive accreditation this June, Grace Covenant Academy students prepare lunches for Charlotte’s homeless, and McKinney Academy students will perform at Barnes & Noble in Birkdale. Also, North Mecklenburg High School and Cannon School plan open houses. Read below for details.
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