Wilkes County, Region IX Delta Chi Chapter of NC DKG
ONGOING PROJECTS
Merle Fest
Members of Delta Chi volunteer to park cars during Merle Fest which is held in April on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Funding from this four day event support New Century Scholars.
Nichols For Kids
Members of Delta Chi collect toiletries and school supplies to support students in the Wilkes County School system. Items collected are given to school social workers and then distributed to students in need.
Beginning Teacher Support
Members of Delta Chi assist with the Academy for New Teacher Success by providing lunch to new hires in the district.
Members serve lunch and socialize with new hires.
Members of Delta Chi support beginning teachers during their first year by providing them with quarterly treats to help them throughout the year.
Members of Delta Chi recognize three beginning teachers by awarding each $100 . These are teachers who are nominated by the school's principal, instructional specialist , or district supervisor.
Wilkes County Schools Teacher Assistant Grant-in-Aid
Through all fundraising projects, $500 is set aside to support a Wilkes County teacher assistant working toward teacher certification.