HCPS a “Promising Practice” in NCDPI Guidebook for Statewide AIG Best Practices HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (April 1, 2021) – The Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program at Henderson County Public Schools has recently received state recognition as an AIG “Promising Practice” program that exemplifies a Critical Action outlined in the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 16, 2021) – The most nationally respected professional certification available in K-12 education, National Board Certification is an optional intensive certification process with extremely high standards for teachers. This spring, Henderson County Public Schools celebrates 11 educators who have earned the credential from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and joined […]

Following this morning’s approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, Henderson County Public Schools will welcome its middle and high school students back on campus Tuesday, March 23, 2021, under Plan A – the fully in-person learning model. This planned transition follows Wednesday’s announcement of the NC General Assembly’s compromise legislation to reopen […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (February, 24, 2021) – The first 33 of Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) employees scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccines in a clinic for educators rolled up their sleeves today. HCPS employees vaccinated today are those who have volunteered to work the weekend clinics, in order to directly support the public health of their […]

If you’re new to the kindergarten registration process, or if it’s the first time you’ve done it online, you may have some questions. Maybe you’re wondering: – Which documents do I need to register my child? – When should my child’s physical exam take place? – How do I determine which elementary school is in […]

This afternoon, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Jan King was named the 2021 recipient of the Dr. Frances Jones Trailblazer Award by the North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. The “Trailblazer” award is annually presented to an education professional who has dedicated their educational career to […]

Following Monday’s approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, grades 4 and 5 will transition to Plan A on Thursday, February 18, meaning that all elementary schools will be operating under Plan A. This transition is once again part of the district’s continuing efforts to reintroduce more students to the traditional face-to-face learning […]

The Plan B Hybrid learning schedule will be slightly different for middle and high school students the week of March 8-12, to accommodate the state-mandated ACT testing schedule and requirements. The ACT® is a curriculum- and standards-based assessment that evaluates 11th-graders’ general learning outcomes in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Used as a college admissions […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2021) – Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education on Monday evening, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces the following administrative changes for the 2020-21 school year: Scott Moore, currently principal of Rugby Middle School, will move to Central Office and serve as HCPS’ Director of Middle Schools […]