The halls of the Community School of Davidson were transformed into a Holocaust Memorial Museum Wednesday night. (Christina Ritchie Rogers / DavidsonNews.net)

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

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Here’s an introduction to an activity some folks in Davidson are getting hooked on: parkour. What is parkour? A sport, an art form?

Stephan Snyder of Davidson, a sophomore in the I.B. program at North Mecklenburg High School, says: “It’s the practice of moving efficiently from point A to point B using vaulting, climbing, and other techniques.” Read the full story

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

From left, Bobby Cashion with John Bradford, David Peete with Robert Reed, and Matthew Hayes with Duke Energy's Tim Gause. (Deborah Young Studio photos)

Lake Norman Chamber has given North Meck High School principal Matthew Hayes its annual Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award, for his work at the school and in the community amid rapid change. The award was one of several handed out at the chamber’s annual meeting last Thursday, Jan. 19, at Havana Banquet and Ballroom in Cornelius. John Bradford, owner of Park Avenue Properties, was named Business Person of the Year. And Huntersville town planner David F. Peete was picked as the chamber’s 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Read the full story

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Outreach Office at Davidson College will offer an afternoon of science and math activities for local students March 24. It brings its Math, Originality, Science, Achievement, Imagination and Creativity (MOSAIC) program to J.V. Washam Elementary School, and students in third through fifth grades and their families are encouraged to reserve tickets now for the free event, as space is limited. Also in this column, Davidson Elementary students learn hands-on about the Ada Jenkins food pantry, W.A. Hough High plans a make-up half day Jan. 23 and Pine Lake Prep seeks board members. And, parents interested in a CMS magnet program can attend a Magnet Fair in Charlotte Saturday, North Mecklenburg High School deals with a bat infestation and Cannon School offers an open house next month. Read the full story

Students in the Davidson Elementary School Community Service Club made eco-friendly ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree on display for Christmas in Davidson last week. Also in this column, North Mecklenburg High School hosts a community blood drive, Bailey Middle School seeks donations for a sewing club project, and W.A. Hough High is recognized for energy efficiency. Read the full story

Bailey Middle School this week has set up a new sort of “Giving Tree” in support of the Habitat for Humanity Middle School Build Project. Through January, community members are invited to visit the tree and select an ornament, on which is listed an item needed and a suggested donation amount. Also in this column, Woodlawn students Peyton Kelly, Ella Kiley and Libby Dy place first, second and third in the Cornelius/Lake Norman Lions Club peace poster contest, and W.A. Hough High still needs about 10 volunteers to judge senior projects next week. Also, North Mecklenburg High hosts a blood Drive, Davidson Day School celebrates global holiday traditions while St. Mark Catholic plans Christmas concerts and celebrations this month. And, a reminder that Friday is the deadline for families to enter CMS’ first Magnet Lottery. Read below for details. Read the full story

We are almost halfway through October.  One has to be continually checking the calendar to see what day of the week it is.  Lo and Behold! A quick check of the desk calendar tells us that next Monday, Oct. 17, is National Boss Day.  Good grief!  Better be nice to David Boraks all day!

Before plunging ahead into a weekend filled with outdoor activities, Around Davidson is taking a minute to visit with Rosemary and Ben Klein, mention a few good books and remind all about the North Mecklenburg High School pansy sale this Saturday.
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