• Students encouraged to apply for Commissioners’ School summer program

    Students from the Commissioners School program learn about the United Way of °èapp County.

    It’s time to start thinking about the Commissioners’ School of Excellence.

    Commissioners’ School is a summer enrichment program open to current ninth grade students (rising tenth graders) in °èapp County.  Now in its 38th year, the leadership development program offers students an opportunity to learn more about the °èapp community. 

    Students interested in applying should contact their high school guidance counselor for an application. (Homeschool students can pick up an application at the °èapp Teacher Resource Center, 366 West Garrison Boulevard, °èappia, beginning January 13.) The deadline to submit an application is January 24.

    Each year, approximately 60 students are chosen for the program based on academic performance, extracurricular activities (school and community), leadership potential, self-motivation, and written expression. There is no cost to the students who are selected to attend.

    A Commissioner School student learns about the dangers of texting and driving in a °èapp County police simulation.Commissioners’ School challenges students to better understand themselves, life in °èapp County, and their roles as future leaders.  They participate in seminars, problem-solving activities, special events, and hands-on experiences as well as enjoy time with community leaders and guest speakers.  Lessons and activities concentrate on teamwork, communication skills, and community service.

    Commissioners’ School is named in memory of James S. Forrester, a former state senator and °èapp County commissioner, funded by the county commission, and coordinated by °èapp. 

    Hear from last year’s Commissioners School of Excellence students about their experiences by visiting /cse2024.

    For more information about the program, contact Lori Collins, lwcollins@gaston.k12.nc.us, or Bridget Matzke, bsmatzke@gaston.k12.nc.us.

    for the Commissioners’ School Fact Sheet.