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We are excited to share some wonderful news regarding an important development that will directly impact your child’s experience at school. The Henderson County Board of Education, in its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting on Monday, August 14th, approved a significant measure aimed at enhancing the well-being of our students. Breakfast and lunch are now […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (August 09, 2023) — Just ahead of the start of a brand new school year, area high school students participated in a first of its kind conference over the weekend focused on developing early leadership skills. Student leaders from across Henderson County Public Schools were selected to attend the event, which was held […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (July 12, 2023)– Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces a new Principal at Innovative High School (IHS), effective immediately. Kirbey Farley, the current Assistant Principal of North Henderson High School, will serve as the new Principal of both the Henderson County Early College and Henderson County Career Academy, in the Innovative High School […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (July 05, 2023) –Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) hosted a North Carolina K-12 Culinary Institute Workshop on June 27-29 for School Nutrition managers from the region. The workshop is part of a series of workshops held across the state this summer. The institute was developed by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, Office […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 20, 2023)–Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces a new Director of Student Services, effective July 01, 2023. Shannon Auten, the current Principal of Innovative High School, will serve as the Director of Student Services. Auten fills the position vacated by Matthew Gruebmeyer, […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 13, 2023)– Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education on Monday, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces a new principal at Hendersonville High School (HHS), effective July 01, 2023. Laura Bruegger, the current Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Hendersonville High School, will lead the Bearcats. Bruegger fills the […]

2023 Summer Meals  HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 05, 2023)– Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) will continue serving the health and wellness of its students over the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program, which begins Monday, June 19. From Monday, June 19, 2023, through Friday, August 4, 2023, the HCPS Child Nutrition Department will operate […]

Photo credit: North Henderson High School drone photography students. During Edneyville Elementary’s annual end-of-school-year hike to Bearwallow Mountain, nearly 430 students gathered at the top of the mountain with banners that read, “The HIVE has reached the LIGHTHOUSE” and “We Are Edneyville!” HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (May 31st., 2023) – Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) and the […]

HENDERSONVILLE,N.C. (May 26, 2023) – Sixty-six of Henderson County Public Schools’ highest-achieving graduating seniors were honored Thursday, May 25, during the 2022-23 Top Scholars Banquet at Blue Ridge Community College. Held annually for 19 years, the Top Scholars ceremony recognizes the academic and athletic successes and strong leadership of seniors at the top of their […]