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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 […]

When students are healthy, they can do their best in the classroom. That’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 […]

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 learning that connects them to nature, their community, and themselves. Henderson County […]

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 […]