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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. 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 didnā€™t miss a beat in finding an innovative solution. This spring, all HCPS fourth graders participated in a thrilling, school-based alternativeā€”The Super-Secret Spy Caper, a team-building adventure created by local organization Inside Out, Inc. ā€œA […]

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 […]

Logo for 'HCPS Community Partner Spotlight' featuring a red apple with a puzzle piece missing. The letters 'HCPS' are vertically aligned beside the apple, and the text 'Community Partner Spotlight' is displayed prominently across the center with blue and black accents.

Healthy Students, Thriving Schools: The Vital Role of Henderson Countyā€™s School Nurses

Posted on 01/23/2025

When students are healthy, they can do their best in the classroom. Thatā€™s why the partnership between the Henderson County Department of Public Health and Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is so important. School nurses are employed by the Health Department and embedded in their school community. Henderson County is fortunate to have a school […]

Logo for 'HCPS Community Partner Spotlight' featuring a red apple with a puzzle piece missing. The letters 'HCPS' are vertically aligned beside the apple, and the text 'Community Partner Spotlight' is displayed prominently across the center with blue and black accents.

Mountain Roots ā€œBranchesā€ Into Henderson County

Posted on 12/13/2024

Connecting Kids with Nature and Community through Outdoor Learning Mountain Roots, Inc., a leading provider of outdoor education in Western North Carolina, is excited to announce its partnership with Henderson County Public Schools. Through its hands-on programs, Mountain Roots engages young people in experiential learningĀ that connects them to nature, their community, and themselves. Henderson County […]

Logo for 'HCPS Community Partner Spotlight' featuring a red apple with a puzzle piece missing. The letters 'HCPS' are vertically aligned beside the apple, and the text 'Community Partner Spotlight' is displayed prominently across the center with blue and black accents.

Community Partner Spotlight: Blue Ridge Community College

Posted on 09/09/2024

Blue Ridge and HCPS share a rich collaborative relationship centered on student success Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at celebrating and strengthening the partnerships that help our students succeed: the Community Partner Spotlight. Starting this month, HCPS will feature a different community partner each […]