Local Life

Director of Schools Chad Moorehead advised the school board at July’s meeting that Moore County’s free Pre-K class is in danger of losing funding this year. The state pays $89,053 for the class, and the district pays the remaining $45,000. The state funding is, however, dependent on the class having 90% of the children at four years of age. For the class of 20 students, this works out to 18 students.

Director of Schools Chad Moorehead spoke to the Planning and Zoning Commission at May’s meeting to give an update on school enrollment. Though enrollment has seen a steady increase in recent years, this year’s enrollment jumped by 44 students. Though that number may not seem like a lot, with average class sizes running between 65 and 75 students from year to year, that number is close to a whole new graduating class.