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Board honors dozens of students and staff; endowment committee awards teacher grants

Randolph County Board of Education · January 13, 2026

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Summary

At its monthly meeting the board recognized student and staff accomplishments across the district and announced RCSS endowment committee teacher grants (20 awards totaling $6,420) made possible by a partnership with the North Carolina Community Foundation.

The Randolph County Board of Education spent a substantial portion of its meeting recognizing student and staff achievements across the district and announcing teacher grant awards funded through an RCSS endowment committee partnership with the North Carolina Community Foundation.

A presenter listed 20 teacher grants totaling $6,420 and called recipients forward to receive certificates and checks. Examples included awards such as $325 to Anna Foster at Art Shell Elementary and multiple sub-$600 awards across elementary and secondary schools. "This year, the committee was able to give out 20 grants totaling $6,420," the presenter said as recipients came forward for certificates.

The board also recognized career and technical student organization success: the Providence Grove High School farm business management team qualified and competed at the National FFA Convention and finished as a silver emblem team. Athletics recognitions included Southwestern Randolph High School's boys soccer team for a state championship and multiple individual awards and season records. The meeting also featured the district's STAR 3 student and staff awards from dozens of schools, with plaques and group photos planned.

Superintendent Dr. Gaines thanked the board for its work and noted the recognitions had been delayed in December due to inclement weather; the board and staff emphasized community support and the role of local sponsors in sustaining awards.

The recognitions concluded with photos and the board moved on to routine business. No formal board policy changes were made during the recognitions portion; awards were ceremonial and informational only.