Rakeem J. Brawley, MGSD School Board Member

17/08/2026

We have to make student and staff safety the top priority with the Magnolia Crossing plan. Our board will not compromise when it comes to safety and liability. These matters are simply too important to overlook. 🙏🏽💙🖤🏁

Press Release

Subject: Mooresville High School Magnolia Street Crosswalk

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — At the August 11, 2026, Board of Education Meeting, the Board received an update on student safety at the Mooresville High School Magnolia Street crosswalk. After the update, the MGSD board remains committed to finding a solution that provides the highest level of safety and support to our students, staff, and community.

To ensure a unified and effective solution, the Mooresville Graded School Board has formally requested a joint meeting with the Town Board on multiple occasions. MGSD firmly believes that sitting down together in a joint session is the best way to evaluate all data, address remaining safety concerns, ensure the general public has a complete picture and the facts, and guarantee that any proposed fix truly delivers the maximum protection our students, staff, and the public require.

The focus of the district has not wavered: every child in Mooresville deserves to arrive at school and return home safely. The board looks forward to the Town granting the repeated request for a joint meeting so that both leadership bodies can collaborate directly on a long-term plan that will not compromise the safety of our students.
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13/08/2026

Please refer to the official source for updates, and please don’t believe everything you see posted online. Let’s hold the Town of Mooresville to the same high standards when it comes to the safety of our students and staff at the Magnolia Crosswalk. As a district we strive to do what is best for our students and families. Thank you to everyone who reached out for clarification and information. Prayers for the MGSD students and their families involved. 🙏🏽💙🖤🏁

01/08/2026

We Are MOORESVILLE! Honored to serve our district and community. All glory to God.

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10/07/2026

Student safety is a priority. I am asking members of the community to help address the safety concerns at the Magnolia Street crossing, particularly during school hours. Ensuring that this crossing is properly managed and, if necessary, closed during the school day will help protect our students and provide a safer environment for everyone.

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board of Education addressed safety concerns on Magnolia Street next to Mooresville High School at its fiscal year end meeting last week…

19/06/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to join school board leaders from across North Carolina this week at the NCSBA Summer Leadership Conference in Wrightsville Beach and some much needed family time to reset.

Every opportunity we get to improve our district for the betterment of students, staff, and community matters.

Working alongside fellow members of the Board of Education and hearing from others across our state reminds me how blessed we are to have dedicated educators, supportive families, and a community that values public education. I look forward to bringing back new ideas and insights that will help us continue moving our district forward.

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03/03/2026

Congratulations 💛🖤🏁

🏆🐻 Congratulations to Our Teacher of the Year — Cory Gudger! 🐻🏆

We are proud to celebrate Cory Gudger as Selma Burke Middle School’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Your passion for students, dedication to excellence, and commitment to making learning meaningful truly represent the very best of SBMS. You inspire our Bears every day through your leadership, positivity, and unwavering support for our school community.

Thank you for all you do to make Selma Burke an incredible place to learn and grow. 💛🖤

✨ Well deserved!

03/03/2026

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BY JASON GARDNER As superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District, I am often asked what drives our decision-making and shapes our vision for the future. While our goals focus on multipl…

20/02/2026

Today, we’re looking back at the incredible life and work of Mrs. Winnie L. Hooper, a local legend whose legacy still echoes throughout our community of Mooresville.

Mrs. Hooper wasn’t just a community leader; she was a force of nature who understood that for a community to thrive, it needed heart.

Last week we posted about the Dunbar School (now N.F. Woods School), and Mrs. Winnie Hooper was part of the Dunbar legacy. Long before the West End was a hub of activity, Mrs. Hooper saw a need for our youth. She started the after-school program at Dunbar, ensuring students had a safe, productive space to grow after the school day ended.

Mrs. Hooper didn't stop at school programs. She knew the West side needed a dedicated space for everyone. Alongside other community leaders, she campaigned tirelessly until her vision became a reality: The West End Recreation Center, which opened its doors in 1965.

While the center provided sports and fun, Mrs. Hooper turned it into a command center for progress. At a time when resources were often out of reach for the Black community, she held meetings at the center to tackle necessary issues:

🔹Education - Advocacy for better resources.
🔹Housing - Fighting for fair living conditions.
🔹Jobs - Connecting neighbors with opportunities.
🔹Transportation - Solving barriers to mobility.

Due to her important work at the West End Center, it was later renamed the Winnie Hooper Center. Mrs. Winnie L. Hooper proved that one person with a vision (and a whole lot of persistence) can make positive change within a community. Let’s keep her spirit of advocacy and heart for a better community alive!

20/02/2026

Career Fair with MGSD opportunities!

We are excited to have you join our team and look forward to supporting your journey with us.

05/02/2026

Hello MGSD families!

The wintry weather has officially overstayed its welcome, so we are manifesting a bit of sun and warmer temperatures!

Here is the plan for Friday, February 6:

🔹 The Schedule: Regular schedule, regular start time.
🔹 The Forecast: Partly sunny with a high of 48 degrees! 🔥
🔹 The Requirement: Students should bring their supplies, best attitude, and maybe leave the heavy coat at home (okay, they might still need a coat!)

We can't wait to see everyone back in the classrooms! Let’s finish the week strong and leave the shovels in the garage where they belong. Thank you for your support during this winter weather spell!