• Lee Ball, art department chairman, paired with another WCPSS art teacher and received the grand prize in the adult category at the SparkCon sidewalk chalk competition.

• The National Technical Honor Society has been awarded 20 azaleas from the N.C. Beautiful and WRAL-TV/Mix 101.5 Radio Azalea Celebration.

• Congratulations to the marching band for their placements at the annual Panther Creek Invitational: Kyle Wrenn and Andrew Kessler, second place Drum Major, second place in Visual Performance and third place overall.

APEX HIGH

• The class of 1979 will hold a 30-year reunion Oct. 23 to 25. For information call Jean Workman Travers at 919-362-0630.

CARY HIGH

• The orchestra needs violins, violas, cellos and other stringed instruments. To donate a used instrument, contact Marta Partridge at mpartridge@wcpss.net.

• The 30th anniversary reunion for the class of 1979 is Thursday and Friday. Visit caryhighclassof79.com/2.html.

• The class of 1974 will hold its 35th reunion on Thursday and Friday at Embassy Suites in Cary. For information, write to cary1974reunion@aol.com.

CARY JAYCEES GRANTS

• The Cary Jaycees are providing four $500 grants for teachers at Cary-area schools to help with classroom supplies. Application deadline is Oct. 15. For information, visit caryjaycees.org or call 919-406-6200.

DILLARD DRIVE MIDDLE

• Mrs. Ahrens-Segool requests middle school level novels or high level elementary novels to build her classroom library. Please mark the books for her attention and drop them off at the school office. If you have questions, e-mail tahrens@wcpss.net.

PENNY ROAD ELEMENTARY

• The Scholastic Book Fair will be held through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an evening shopping session on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.