PICTURES: Schools celebrate with ‘Big 50 Parade’

Gaston County Schools observed its golden anniversary with the ‘Big 50 Parade’ on September 22 in downtown Gastonia.

‘Stuff That Bus!’ collects 4,400 school supplies

Gaston County Schools conducted its annual “Stuff That Bus!” school supplies collection on August 9 at Office Depot in Gastonia.

Lowell wins annual “Are You Smarter…” competition

The team of Lowell Elementary and PSNC Energy won this year’s “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition.

Stanley teacher gets award, new car from Kia of Gastonia

John Stone of Stanley Middle School wins award and new car from Kia of Gastonia.

Mentoring is twice as nice for Scott Crabtree

When Scott Crabtree first signed up to be a mentor, he thought he would be asked to help students with math or reading. It turned out to be more fun and rewarding. As a mentor to two fourth grade students at H.H. Beam Elementary, he has spent time playing bocce ball, making paper airplanes, and building a model car along with other activities. With two mentees, the experience is “twice as nice” for Crabtree.