Guilford County Schools

The measure, which states that the sales tax revenue will largely fund teacher salary supplements, passed with 63% of voters supporting it.

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office has concluded an investigation into an alleged sexual assault at Ragsdale High School in September. Detectives say they found no evidence to fully support the initial allegation and have characterized the incident as “hazing or horseplay.”

The sales tax is estimated to generate $19 million a year to boost teacher pay. Currently, the average teacher supplement in Guilford County Schools is thousands lower than other large districts.

Guilford County Schools enrollment fell nearly 2,000 short of projections, officials say, citing the housing market, school choice and a declining birth rate.

The Guilford County Board of Education passed two resolutions Tuesday urging voters to consider how a local sales tax increase and statewide income and property tax limits could impact public schools.

Superintendent Whitney Oakley has served in the role since 2022. Under her leadership, the district achieved its highest-ever graduation rate last year.

A public copy of the incident report classifies the assault as a first-degree sex offense with a blunt object.

Northwest Guilford Middle has created a memorial space on campus, and Page High is holding a candlelight vigil to honor two students who died in the last few weeks after playing football.

A successful pilot program last year in Guilford and Rockingham schools is expanding to address the mental health needs of students.

The district is nearly back to pre-pandemic student proficiency levels, but officials warn that funding cuts could hinder that progress.