W.A. Hough High School Marching Band members gear up for band camp next week. In other school news, CMS reminds families that all students must receive vaccinations before school starts, the North Mecklenburg High School team doctor offers $20 sports physicals, Tenders hosts a restaurant night benefiting Bailey Middle School, J.M. Alexander Middle’s PTSA hosts a back to school fair for new and returning students and families and Hopewell High grad Caleb White wins a $4,000 college scholarship. Read the full story

The W.A. Hough High School theater department presents its spring show, a series of student-run one act plays. Also in this column, Hough and Hopewell high schools receive certification for their STEM programs, Davidson Elementary School holds a book drive for Alabama tornado survivors, and Davidson Day School honors its capital campaign donors. Read the full story

Students from W.A. Hough, North Mecklenburg and Hopewell high schools prepare to face off in a battle of the bands Friday at Rural Hill. Also in this column, Davidson Elementary students Spencer Barnes and James Shaul plan a carnival and fundraiser to benefit the Ada Jenkins Center, Davidson IB Academic Facilitator Mary Kendrick receives a prestigious writing award, CMS athletes register for sports screenings, and students at Woodlawn and Cannon schools participate in national history and Spanish competitions. Read the full story