Dr. Burns Superintendent's Journal

This Journal is a videotaped message from Superintendent Del Burns to parents and the community regarding the issues that affect the Wake County Public School System. In what are expected to be regular webcasts, the Journal will allow parents and other key stakeholders the opportunity to hear directly from the Superintendent. CLICK HERE to view the video.

Important Information from Wake County Public Schools

Click the links below to read the latest messages from  Dr. Del Burns and the Wake County Public School System.

Economic Uncertainty  at WCPSS (english)
Economic Uncertainty  at WCPSS (spanish)
New School Schedule for 2009-10 (english)
New School Schedule for 2009-10 (spanish)
Reminder flyer for the new schedule

Managing Your Child's Nutrition Account

When you CLICK HERE you can get a wealth of information in regard to setting up a nutrition account for your child at school. You can also check out the new Wake County Public Schools MYLUNCHMONEY.COM website that makes it very easy to pay for your child's lunch at school.

Congratulations to Rene Herrick
2009 WCPSS Teacher of the Year!

Combs Elementary School teacher Rene Herrick is the 2009 Wake County Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Del Burns presented Herrick the Wake County Teacher of the Year Award. Burns praised Herrick for her data-driven classroom instruction and for her active involvement in the lives of her students. Herrick received applause from hundreds of community and education leaders attending the event. CLICK HERE to read more.
 

Do You Yahoo?
Do you want to keep up with the AB Combs PTA and interact online with all it's members? Join the PTA's Yahoo Group and get all the news right when it happens. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Information About Swine Influenza (H1N1 Flu)

The Wake County Public School System is in close contact with Wake County Human Services regarding the current public health concern of Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu). CLICK HERE to read more at the WCPSS website.

Board Approves Budget for 2009-2010

March 31, 2009 – The Board of Education approved the 2009-2010 operating budget for the Wake County Public School System making $115,000 in cuts to the austere budget they received March 3 from Superintendent Del Burns. CLICK HERE to get all the information. 

Outstanding Leaders at A.B. Combs

Mr. Osterstrom       Mr. Wheeler        Mr. Schwartz

Mr. Osterstrom (5th grade), Mr. Wheeler (5th grade), and Mr. Schwartz (4th grade) were all recently recognized for their outstanding teaching and leadership in education. Click each name above to find out more about their acheivments.

The Leader In Me

When you CLICK HERE you can find out more about the new FranklinCovey book and website - The Leader In Me.  The program integrates timeless leadership principles into elementary school culture and curriculum, providing students with practical character and life skills relevant for today’s 21st century challenges. A.B. Combs staff and students are featured in many of the videos.