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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (May 5, 2026) – Cody Merriman, a fourth-grade teacher at Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School was named Henderson County Public Schools’ 2026 Teacher of the Year on Tuesday at the annual award luncheon sponsored by AdventHealth and Boyd Chevrolet. Mr. Merriman is known for creating a dynamic, student-centered classroom where strong relationships and […]

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce Sloan Neuburger as the new principal of Rugby Middle School. Ms. Neuburger is no stranger to Rugby Middle School. Currently serving as assistant principal, she has been an integral part of the school’s recent success and brings continuity, strong relationships, and a deep understanding of the […]

HENDERSONVILLE, NC (April 2, 2026) — Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) proudly announces Matthew Rollins, Agriculture teacher at East Henderson High School, as the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. A passionate educator with a proven track record of success, Mr. Rollins has transformed and expanded the agricultural program at East […]

Following the pending retirement of longtime educator and administrator Laura Bruegger, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is pleased to announce Dr. John McDaris as the new principal of Hendersonville High School, effective March 2. Ms. Bruegger, who has dedicated her career to serving Henderson County students and families, leaves a lasting legacy of leadership, compassion, […]

Grant will support construction of a new cold-frame shade house for agriculture students East Henderson High School’s FFA chapter is excited to announce that it has been selected to receive a 2025–2026 Grants for Growing award from Tractor Supply Company. This grant will fund the construction of a cold-frame shade house that will significantly expand […]

Photo Credit to Pat Shrader with Blue Ridge Expressions On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the West Henderson High School (WHHS) DECA chapter hosted its 4th Annual Mr. WHHS Pageant, bringing “Disco Fever” to the stage and raising $33,480 to support three local HCPS families in need. 38 contestants participated, each raising a minimum of $200, […]

Each fall, the stage lights up with creativity and collaboration as Henderson County high schools take part in the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) High School Play Festival, one of the nation’s most celebrated theatre events. In fall 2025, students from East Henderson, Hendersonville, and West Henderson High Schools will attend, bringing shows created and […]

What began years ago as a simple gesture to welcome new kindergarteners has come to represent something much bigger for Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS). Each year, kindergarteners receive a special “Class of” T-shirt that symbolizes the beginning of their journey in Henderson County Public Schools. However, the Class of 2026 missed this tradition years […]

In observance of  the 2025 Veterans’ History Awareness Month in North Carolina, Henderson County Public Schools honors the staff members in our HCPS Family who have served our country in the military, and who continue to serve the students and families of our community.  United States Army SPC Keith Deese, West Henderson High SGT Phyllis […]