AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Greensboro North Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:54:16 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tuesday, Nov. 17 Western Region Town Hall Meeting, 6 p.m. (High Point Central High, 801 Ferndale Blvd., High Point) – Regional Superintendent... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-for-november-17-23-2009-234673 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-for-november-17-23-2009-234673 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Greensboro, NC - For the 88th year in a row, school districts across the nation will join forces for one cause: to raise awareness about the critical... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-celebrates-american-education-week-234373 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-celebrates-american-education-week-234373 Schools and Libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Recognitions GCS Employee of the Month for November 2009 The board recognized Phillip Fulton, GCS electrical foreman, as the November 2009 Employee... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-board-of-education-meeting-summary-for-tuesday-november-10-2009-233904 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-board-of-education-meeting-summary-for-tuesday-november-10-2009-233904 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The prestigious award is given annually to the most improved high school in Guilford County. Greensboro, NC – Northeast High is the recipient of... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/northeast-high-receives-hugh-humphrey-school-improvement-award-234024 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/northeast-high-receives-hugh-humphrey-school-improvement-award-234024 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Robin Bergeron-Nolan has been the director of school health services since 2005. Greensboro, N.C---Robin Bergeron-Nolan, the director of school... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/school-health-services-director-receives-friend-of-health-award-233639 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/school-health-services-director-receives-friend-of-health-award-233639 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The revised policy is now posted for a period of public comment through Dec. 10, 2009. Greensboro, N.C---The Guilford County Board of Education... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/student-harassment-bullying-and-discrimination-free-environment-policy-revised-233346 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/student-harassment-bullying-and-discrimination-free-environment-policy-revised-233346 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The public can give feedback on the legislative agenda through Dec. 10, 2009. Greensboro, N.C---The Guilford County Board of Education approved... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/legislative-agenda-open-for-public-comment-233348 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/legislative-agenda-open-for-public-comment-233348 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The public can give feedback on four calendar options through Dec. 10, 2009 Greensboro, N.C---Guilford County Schools (GCS) is seeking feedback on... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/school-calendar-options-for-2010-11-open-for-public-comment-233362 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/school-calendar-options-for-2010-11-open-for-public-comment-233362 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gwen Willis has been serving in the interim role since July 1, 2010. Greensboro, N.C---Gwen Willis has been named the chief student services officer... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-names-chief-student-services-officer-233374 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-names-chief-student-services-officer-233374 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Thursday, Nov. 12 Math Teachers Use Regions to Share Ideas, 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Summerfield Elementary, 7501 Summerfield Road, Summerfield) –... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-nov-10-16-2009-232938 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-nov-10-16-2009-232938 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The district is holding four forums throughout the month of November Greensboro, NC - Guilford County Schools (GCS) is hosting four forums to... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-to-hold-public-forums-about-strategic-compensation-232208 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-to-hold-public-forums-about-strategic-compensation-232208 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Greensboro, N.C---The Guilford County Board of Education will meet in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices, 712 N. Eugene St., Greensboro,... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/board-of-education-meeting-231957 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/board-of-education-meeting-231957 Schools and Libraries Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Louis Chaney shares his own life lessons as a mentor for others. Greensboro, N.C---Louis Chaney believes in building a positive community by... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/american-express-recognizes-jamestown-middle-volunteer-231859 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/american-express-recognizes-jamestown-middle-volunteer-231859 Schools and Libraries Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This volunteer believes in building a positive community by impacting one student at a time. That’s why he shares his gifts with the students of... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-to-announce-volunteer-of-the-month-for-november-2009-231395 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-to-announce-volunteer-of-the-month-for-november-2009-231395 Schools and Libraries Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tuesday, Nov. 3 Dudley High Hosts College Night, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Dudley High, 1200 Lincoln St., Greensboro) – Dudley High is holding a college... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-november-3-9-2009-230829 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-november-3-9-2009-230829 Schools and Libraries Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The students were named based on their performance on AP exams Greensboro, NC – During the 2008-09 year, 934 Guilford County Schools (GCS)... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-students-named-ap-scholars-230271 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-students-named-ap-scholars-230271 Schools and Libraries Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Cynthia Sevier is the director of School Nutrition Services for Guilford County Schools. Greensboro, NC - Cynthia Sevier, the director of school... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/cynthia-sevier-recognized-for-school-nutrition-advocacy-230145 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/cynthia-sevier-recognized-for-school-nutrition-advocacy-230145 Schools and Libraries Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Phillip Fulton leads his team by example. Greensboro, N.C---When electrical problems arise in the district’s 120 schools, a quick call to this... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/sam-s-club-recognizes-outstanding-district-electrical-foreman-229825 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/sam-s-club-recognizes-outstanding-district-electrical-foreman-229825 Schools and Libraries Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tuesday, Oct. 27 Town Hall Meeting for Central Region, 6:30 p.m. (Weaver Academy, 300 S. Spring St.,Greensboro) – Central Region Superintendent... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-oct-27-nov-2-2009-228964 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-schools-news-tips-oct-27-nov-2-2009-228964 Schools and Libraries Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Recognitions 2009 GCS Teacher of the Year and Finalists The board recognized the 2009 GCS Teacher of the Year and finalists. 2009 GCS Principal... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-board-of-education-october-22-meeting-summary-225950 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/guilford-county-board-of-education-october-22-meeting-summary-225950 Schools and Libraries Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 These schools will begin exploring new themes. Greensboro, N.C---Guilford County Schools (GCS) will revise magnet programs in four schools next... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/magnet-school-programs-to-be-revised-at-four-schools-225996 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/magnet-school-programs-to-be-revised-at-four-schools-225996 Schools and Libraries Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in North Carolina (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/brownssummit/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-guilford-county-227077 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/brownssummit/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-guilford-county-227077 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Shirley Morrison has been serving in the interim role since July 1 Greensboro, N.C. – Shirley Morrison has been named the chief human resources... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-names-chief-human-resources-officer-225322 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/gcs-names-chief-human-resources-officer-225322 Schools and Libraries Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The contract with the Guilford County Department of Public Health is for five school nurses Greensboro, N.C. – The Guilford County Board of... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/board-approves-contract-for-school-nurses-225320 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/greensboro/news/board-approves-contract-for-school-nurses-225320 Schools and Libraries Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500