As a Realtor in the area, I routinely show properties to families. They always want to know about our schools, and I always say we have great ones.

Recently, however, a family came in that had done some research online. Using http://www.schooldigger.com/, they found our schools to be in line or just behind several schools in Cumberland County. I was not impressed with SchoolDigger, but I wasn't able to give any other recommendations either. In particular, Southern Middle School did not look very good, compared to other schools.

My girls attend Sandhills Classical Christian School, so I don't really have a way to evaluate the area schools personally. That's where you come in. I need your help.

It would be very helpful to me, and perhaps many others, if you would respond to this blog with your comments on our area schools. If you have a negative comment, please try not to grind the axe to hard. :)

 When Dan isn't drinking coffee at Panera, he sells real estate with Fore Properties.

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Wow - Flying with the Young Eagles! 
On Saturday, 2 of my grandchildren and I had a great experience at the Southern Pines Airport.  A wonderful group called the EAA Young Eagles sponsored a FREE flight for children 8 - 17 around Moore County.  Mike Jones, my neighbor in Southern Pines, told me about the flying opportunity.  Lindsey and Ben Houseman, my grandchildren, and I saw the beauty of our area from about 2000 feet!  Lindsey and Ben spotted schools, the Pinehurst Hotel, the train station in Southern Pines, and even my real estate office on Pennsylvania Ave. as well as lots of other sights.  They learned about the parts of the airplane, the color of the fuel, some flying principles such as lift, and were thrilled to hear our pilot "Jonesy"talk to them and the tower through their ear phones  It was an extremely smooth take-off, flight, and landing.  Mike is a great pilot!!!  Since there were no other children waiting in line, I went along for the ride!  I guess I was a "Senior Eagle".    It was a great experience to share with my grandchildren and a choice opportunity for children here in Moore County! 
I want to thank the Pilots who gave freely of their time on Saturday as well as all of the people who sponsored this great event.  The Air Force JROTC students from Pinecrest were there to help the children (and adults) with the paper work!  FYI - Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) is the Chairman of Young Eagles and is an EAA member and Young Eagles pilot.  Each child received a great brochure with a picture of Harrison Ford and information about aviation.  At the end of the flight, Lindsey and Ben received a certificate signed by Pilot, Mike Jones, and Harrison Ford.  Another Wow! 
So, mark your calendars for May of next year.  This was the 6th year for this event.  Thanks for the information from my neighbor, Mike Jones, I was able to make a great memory with 2 of my grandchildren. And it was FREE.  When I hear about the schedule for next year, I will pass the word along!  It was great fun. 
And, by the way, after the flight, the afternoon was completed by a trip to the Ice Cream Parlor in Southern Pines.  Lindsey and Ben had chili/cheese fries, a hamburger, and a shake each!  And I must not forget that the vending machines at the airport have bargain snacks (Ben had a honey bun) and cold drinks for less than $1.00.  We won't miss it next year that is for sure.  Lucretia Pinnock - Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate 910-215-6957  lucretiapinnock@nc.rr.com  

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