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Jason Livingston poses with several students in the school green house for a group photo. There are several plants and ferns in the background Jason Livingston poses with several students in the school green house for a group photo. There are several plants and ferns in the background

Planting Seeds of Leadership: West Henderson High School’s Jason Livingston Named HCPS CTE Teacher of the Year

Posted on 03/14/2025

HENDERSONVILLE, NC (March 14, 2025) — Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) proudly announces Jason Livingston, Agriculture teacher at West Henderson High School, as the district’s North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. A dedicated educator and mentor, Livingston has built a thriving agricultural program […]

A female FFA student holding the leash of a goat at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair. She is holding a ribbon in the other hand. The back drop is a Farm Bureau fair background and plenty of mums and pumpkins.

East Henderson High School Agriculture Receives $3,500 Grant From AgSouth

Posted on 03/13/2025

Flat Rock, NC – East Henderson High School Agriculture department was selected as a recipient of the 2024-2025 AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant. They were one of 43 organizations chosen across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to receive the grant from a total of 187 applications. East Henderson High School’s agriculture department plays a […]

14 leadership students, Coach Sue Moon, and four Chick-fil-a members pose for a photo with the Chick-fil-a cow. The students are wearing Chick-fil-a paper hats and holding mini cows. The backdrop is a North Henderson Knight logo in purple. The location is the school media center

Coach, Teacher, Leader: North Henderson’s Sue Moon Named National Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Teacher of the Year

Posted on 02/28/2025

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that Sue Moon, a dedicated teacher and coach at North Henderson High School, has been named the 2025 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Teacher of the Year. Coach Moon was selected for this prestigious honor in recognition of her unwavering commitment to students and her […]

A digital collage features twelve student musicians from Henderson County Public Schools who were selected for the 2025 Western Region Honors Orchestra. Each student is shown in an individual portrait holding their respective instrument, including violins, violas, cellos, and a trumpet. The background of the image has a light gray music note pattern. The title on the left side reads '2025 Western Region Honors Orchestra Musicians' in bold black and red text. At the bottom center, the Henderson County Public Schools logo is displayed, featuring a red apple with a missing puzzle piece and the organization's name in blue and red text.

Standing Ovation: HCPS Musicians Head to Western Region Orchestra

Posted on 02/18/2025

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that 12 talented student musicians have been selected to participate in the prestigious Western Region Orchestra (WRO) Clinic in Boone, February 28-March 1, 2025. This achievement showcases the exceptional music education programs in our district and the dedication of our students and teachers. The WRO auditions […]

About 10 Mr. WHHS contestants on the stage in matching white tank tops and blue jean shorts. They are dancing with santa hats on.

West Henderson High School Raises Over $66,000 in 3rd Annual Mr. WHHS Pageant for Hurricane Helene Victims

Posted on 12/17/2024

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the West Henderson High School (WHHS) DECA chapter hosted its 3rd Annual Mr. WHHS Pageant. This year’s event was a collaborative effort between Henderson, McDowell, and Watauga counties to raise funds for families affected by Hurricane Helene. The students set an ambitious goal of $30,000 and more than doubled it, […]

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

Jay Egolf, Shelia Dale, HCPS Superintendent Mark R. Garrett, Henderson County Commissioners Board Chair Rebecca McCall, Maggie Gilliam Henderson County Pathfinders Program Director, Brandon Scott East Henderson High School Principal, Brent Stepp Flat Rock Middle School Principal, Peggy Marshall Henderson County Education Foundation Director stand with the ribbon during the cutting ceremony.

Using Trained Mentors, Henderson County Public Schools and Henderson County Education Foundation Launch Mentorship Program to Support Students

Posted on 12/06/2024

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2024)– Henderson County Public Schools and the Henderson County Education Foundation formally launched the Pathfinders Mentoring Program in August of 2024.  The mission of the program is to support students in grades 7-12 in their post-secondary pursuits. The program kicked off this school year with all 9th graders at East Henderson […]

34 Mr. WHHS contestants pose for a photo in a fun way on stage. Behind the contestants is a blue "WHHS" stage curtain.

Have a Holly Jolly Mr. WHHS: A Festive Night of Talent and Giving Back to Families Affected by Hurricane Helene

Posted on 12/02/2024

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 2, 2024) – The third annual Mr. WHHS (West Henderson High School) Pageant will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Henderson High School auditorium. This year’s event is part of a larger, united effort by McDowell, Watauga, and West Henderson High Schools to raise funds […]

An image of text that says "HCPS Wall of Honor." The background image is the American flag.

Henderson County Public Schools 2024 Wall of Honor: Recognizing HCPS Veterans

Posted on 11/06/2024

In observance of  the 2024 Veterans’ History Awareness Month in North Carolina, Henderson County Public Schools honors the staff members in our HCPS Family who have served our country in the military, and who continue to serve the students and families of our community. United States Army SPC Keith Deese, West Henderson High SGT Phyllis […]