Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Allen Middle School set up its third free lemonade stand in Woodlea Acres Park — offering lemonade, chips, and resources to meet neighbors before school starts on Aug. 28. Principal Dwayne Jordan said the school will work with local universities to run mentorship programs that help students start the year strong. WXII 12
- ➤ Alderman Elementary hosted a cub walk today to welcome new kindergartners with literacy activities, calming exercises, and a backpack filled with books and supplies—families also left their fingerprints on a legacy wall to mark the start of the school year. ABC45
- ➤ Over 1,100 teachers visited the Teacher Supply Warehouse in just 11 days, and teacher visits increased 30% over two years according to the Guilford Education Alliance. The warehouse provides free classroom supplies to K–12 educators by appointment Monday—Thursday. WFMY News 2
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SWA Boys Varsity Soccer Match
3-4:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Phoenix Academy as they face off against Southern Wake Academy in a thrilling non-conference soccer match.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Experience tennis designed for wheelchair and standing adaptive players in a supportive community environment.
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John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — Oak Hollow Festival Park — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of jazz with Grammy-winning saxophonist Bob Reynolds.
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Lunch Meetup with Real Estate Professionals
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Registration required — Network with experienced investors and learn about real estate strategies that changed lives.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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