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Staff Spotlight: Darron Daniels
Sep 21, 2023

I am working to influence how the student conduct referral process works through implementing restorative and other best practices that reduce suspensions, focus on community developme

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Enrollment opens for App State's Lab Schools in Triad
May 31, 2023

There are two in the Triad that service elementary aged students, one in Elkin and another in Walkertown. Dr.

Students gardening

At App State lab schools, empowered teachers foster supportive classrooms for K–5 students
May 15, 2023

At Appalachian State University’s two lab schools in Walkertown and Elkin, K–5 students have access to a one-of-a-kind elementa

By engaging in Appalachian’s Picture Yourself as a Geologist (PYES) outreach program, students at the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork learn about careers in geoscience. The students pictured here are wearing safety gear used by geologists. Photo submitted

Picture Yourself as an Earth Scientist
May 31, 2019

Students, faculty and staff in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geological and Enviro

Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork Students Visit Campus to Learn About College Life

Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork Students Visit Campus to Learn About College Life
May 15, 2019

More than 100 fourth and fifth-grade students, or mini-Mountaineers, from the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, located in...

The Academy at Middle Fork leadership Team. Pictured from left: Dr. Amie Snow ‘06 ‘14, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Tasha Hall-Powell ‘01 ‘09, Academy Principal; Verschello M. Nelson, Academy Assistant Principal; and Dr. Robin Groce, RCOE Assistant Dean for the Academy. Photo by Rebekah Saylors

2019 Reich College of Education Award Recipients Named: Academy Leadership Team Selected for Community of Practice Award
May 13, 2019

Eight faculty and staff members of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with the Appalachian Academy

Pictured, from left to right, are Verschello Nelson, assistant principal of the Academy at Middle Fork; Dr. Amie Snow, director of curriculum and instruction; Ryan Porter; and Tasha Hall-Powell, the academy’s principal. Photo submitted

Eagle Scout Project Brings Picnic Tables and Much More to Middle Fork
Apr 29, 2019

By Kim Underwood
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Derrick Barnes signs a copy of his book “Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut” for Middle Fork Academy kindergarten students Bradley Stafford (center) and Marlon Nelums on Wednesday. Barnes is a winner of the John Newbery Medal and the Caldecott Medal, among other honors.

Author visits Middle Fork Academy, talks to kids about new book
Mar 22, 2019

By Michael Bragg Winston-Salem Journal

Breathing Life into Black History at the Academy

Breathing Life into Black History
Mar 11, 2019

During the month of February, the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork celebrated Black History Month through:

Rayjon Davis acts as President Barack Obama in the Academy at Middle Fork's Living Wax Museum.

Breathing life into black history at the Academy
Mar 7, 2019

During the month of February, the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork Elementary School celebrated Black History Month through...