Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe recognized Bianka Soos from Elkin Middle School in the arts recognition segment because of her award-winning Christmas Card.
“We are proud to have students who do magnificent art and love the arts,” said Bledsoe.
Eighth-grade science teacher Susan Bennett in the board spotlight segment was recognized for her “outstanding performance” as a teacher, Bennett’s science students are in the top 20 grades reported throughout North Carolina.
January is the National Board of Education month. Board of Education members, J. Foley Norman, Board Chairman, Stewart Roten, Dr. Richard Brinegar, Vice Chairman, Haley M Sullivan and James E. Freeman, were recognized and thanked by the school superintendent for going above and beyond. A fruit basket, in addition to notes and posters made by students, were among presents given to board members for the occasion.
