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Three photos under the Henderson County Public Schools logo show students enjoying school meals. The first image shows two young girls smiling and talking at a cafeteria table with breakfast trays. The middle image shows a school lunch tray with soft tacos, corn, beans, milk, salsa, and sour cream. The third image shows two smiling students holding lunch trays with fruit and entrée items in the cafeteria line. Three photos under the Henderson County Public Schools logo show students enjoying school meals. The first image shows two young girls smiling and talking at a cafeteria table with breakfast trays. The middle image shows a school lunch tray with soft tacos, corn, beans, milk, salsa, and sour cream. The third image shows two smiling students holding lunch trays with fruit and entrée items in the cafeteria line.

Child Nutrition Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year

Posted on 07/02/2025

As Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) remains steadfast in its commitment to providing all students with access to wholesome meals throughout their school day, we want to make you aware of some important updates regarding our Child Nutrition Program. PLEASE NOTE: The changes to our Child Nutrition Program cover two areas and impact ALL students […]

A student with long dark hair and glasses works on a computer in a classroom.

HCPS Google Account Consent & Chromebook User Agreement

Posted on 06/26/2025

Dear Parent/Guardian, At Henderson County Public Schools, we use Google Workspace for Education to support student learning. This includes tools like Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Google Classroom. We’re asking for your permission to create (or retain) and manage a Google account for your child. Students will use this account to complete assignments, communicate with teachers, […]

Promotional graphic for the 2025 Summer Meals program by Henderson County Public Schools. The image features a sunny road lined with green trees, with the 'Meals on the Bus' logo in the center and the Henderson County Public Schools logo at the bottom.

Summer Meals Are Back: HCPS Announces 2025 “Meals On the Bus” Schedule

Posted on 05/28/2025

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) will once again participate in the USDA-funded, state-administered Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. Beginning June 9 through July 25, 2025, the district’s “Meals On the Bus” mobile feeding program will deliver meals at no cost […]

A group of five elementary school students collaborate intently to unlock a large wooden box with combination locks, participating in a classroom or gymnasium-based problem-solving activity.

Embracing the Alternative II: The Super-Secret Spy Caper Returns for HCPS Fourth Graders

Posted on 05/21/2025

When Hurricane Helene disrupted the annual Outdoor Education Program for Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS), district staff and community partners didn’t miss a beat in finding an innovative solution. This spring, all HCPS fourth graders participated in a thrilling, school-based alternative—The Super-Secret Spy Caper, a team-building adventure created by local organization Inside Out, Inc. “A […]

Class of 2025 Graduation Schedule: Congratulations!

Posted on 05/20/2025

Graduation Schedule for the Class of 2025: Friday, May 30, 2025 Ceremonies will be held for all six HCPS high schools at the following times: Henderson County Early College – 5:00 p.m. Hendersonville High School – 6:00 p.m. North Henderson High School – 6:00 p.m. East Henderson High School – 7:00 p.m. Henderson County Career […]

Henderson County Public Schools Top Scholars 2025 graphic. On the left, the numbers '2025' are stacked vertically with a graduation cap on top of the '2'. On the right, a central circle labeled 'Top Scholars' is surrounded by icons representing academic fields: a compass, graduation cap, microscope, pencil, airplane, and globe.

HCPS Celebrates 68 Top Scholars from the Class of 2025

Posted on 05/19/2025

Henderson County Public Schools proudly recognized 68 of its highest-achieving seniors during the annual Top Scholars Banquet, held Thursday, May 15, at Blue Ridge Community College and sponsored by AdventHealth. Now in its 21st year, the Top Scholars celebration honors the academic accomplishments, leadership, and well-rounded contributions of students who graduate at the top of […]

Over 20 students hold signs outside of the building and Marley is in the center of the photo.

Paint, Purpose, and Passion: HCPS Names 2025 Teacher of the Year

Posted on 05/08/2025

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (May 8, 2025) – Marley Moreno-Hollifield, the art teacher at Henderson County Career Academy, was named Henderson County Public Schools’ 2025 Teacher of the Year on Thursday at the annual award luncheon sponsored by AdventHealth and Boyd Chevrolet. Moreno-Hollifield has transformed her instruction into an experience where students take ownership of their learning. […]

An informational graphic about the Healthcare Fellows program features a split design. On the left, bold blue text reads 'HEALTHCARE FELLOWS' above a dotted line, followed by the logos of Henderson County Public Schools, Blue Ridge Community College, AdventHealth, and UNC Health Pardee. On the right, a photograph captures a hands-on healthcare training scene. A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a green sweater, assists another young woman lying in a hospital bed. The patient, dressed in a blue sweater and covered with a beige blanket, is receiving care as the standing woman lifts her leg in a physical therapy exercise. The setting resembles a clinical training environment, with a red wall clock and framed artwork in the background.

Henderson County Public Schools, Blue Ridge Community College, AdventHealth Hendersonville, and UNC Health Pardee Announce Healthcare Fellows Program

Posted on 04/03/2025

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.- Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS), in collaboration with Blue Ridge Community College, AdventHealth Hendersonville, and UNC Health Pardee, is proud to announce an exciting new opportunity for high school seniors: the Healthcare Fellows Program. Through this innovative partnership, 10 selected seniors will receive full financial support for their tuition, books, and required gear […]

Three seniors hold up their senior t-shirts while they pose for a photo with seven kindergarteners and two sponsors. They are taking the photo in front of a West henderson falcon backdrop. The kindergarteners are wearing orange Class of 2037 t-shirts.

Full Circle: A Kindergarten Tradition Comes Back to the Class of 2025

Posted on 03/31/2025

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 31, 2025) – What might seem like a small token holds great significance for Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS). For decades, HCPS, in collaboration with community partners, has gifted incoming kindergarteners with a commemorative “Class of” T-shirt, fostering excitement and a vision for their educational future. However, some graduating classes—including the Class […]