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December 23, 2021

On Thursday, I attended the morning session of the Sgt. Mark Adams Wrestling Tournament at Cary High School. Congratulations to the wrestlers. Thank you to the coaches, staff, referees, and volunteers for supporting these athletes. 

This week as a Board, we had no meetings. Next week as a Board, we have no meetings.

Please remember I will be hosting a D9 Connection Meeting on January 2nd at 4 pm. This is an informal meeting for me to listen to you. If you live in D9, have a student in a D9 school, or work in a D9 school, please join us using this Google Meet Link.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you have time to relax and enjoy family and friends. Please view the WCPSS Holiday Card Video featuring multiple students' magnificent artwork. There are two pieces of artwork featured from District 9 students; one from Davis Drive Middle and one Reedy Creek Magnet Middle. Well done students!

If you have any questions or comments, please email me at kcarter3@wcpss.net.



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