Pittsboro Elementary Celebrates 65 Years of Excellence and Student Achievement

Pittsboro Elementary School teacher wins national 'Oscars of Teaching' award

Shane Henderson, a fourth grade teacher at Pittsboro Elementary School, received the Milken Educator Award, a national award known as the “Oscars of Teaching,” on Wednesday morning, according to a press release from the Milken Family Foundation.  The award, presented by the Milken Family Foundation since 1987, recognizes early- to mid-career educators “furthering excellence in education” across the country and gives winners an unrestricted $25,0…

Pittsboro Elementary celebrates 65 years of excellence and student achievement

Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Pittsboro Elementary School (PES) celebrated its 65th anniversary with a community-wide event honoring both the school’s long-standing legacy and the achievements of its students. Families, staff, community partners, and distinguished guests gathered under the leadership of Principal Lemondrè Watson to mark the occasion.  Adding to the celebration’s significance, North Carolina State Superintende…