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The results are in! Despite the fact that the district-wide student mock election results don’t match up perfectly with the real 2020 election results, the purpose of the exercise never changed: to teach students about local, state and federal government, how to research and make informed voting decisions, and about civic responsibilities. Grades K-2 cast […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2020) – The polls are open in Henderson County Public Schools’ elementary, middle and high schools, as students participate in a district-wide mock election organized and sponsored by Students Voting for Democracy. Students Voting for Democracy is a local coalition comprised of HCPS, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters Henderson County, […]

Henderson County Public Schools is honored to announce that Principal Tammy Deaver and Assistant Principal Amber Brown at Fletcher Elementary are among the 206 school leaders statewide to be selected for the inaugural cohort of the Distinguished Leadership in a Remote Learning Environment (DLR) program. Created by the North Carolina Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA) […]

Hendersonville, NC (October 7, 2020) ¾ In partnership with Henderson County Public Schools, the Henderson County Department of Public Health will be providing drive-through flu vaccine clinics at local high schools on Oct. 13, 14, 15, and 19. The flu vaccine will be offered to children, staff and parents in Henderson County Public Schools and […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 2, 2020) – Mark Page, principal at Atkinson Elementary, was named the 2020-21 Principal of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools this afternoon, with district administrators surprising him with the honor during what Page thought was a run-of-the-mill snake hunt. Amanda Childers, Small Schools Administrator for Atkinson, Etowah and Hendersonville elementaries […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2020) – Dr. John M. Bryant will succeed Bo Caldwell as Henderson County Public Schools’ sixth superintendent, effective December 1, the Henderson County Board of Public Education announced Tuesday during the regular monthly school board meeting. Bryant is the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services, and like his predecessor, has a rich […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (August 26, 2020) – In September, Henderson County Public Schools is launching the “Career Conversations” program, expanding the district’s career development curriculum in middle and high schools. An optional program for these students, “Career Conversations” is designed to introduce them to the endless variety of career opportunities in the world, encourage their exploration […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (July 14, 2020) – Following Monday afternoon’s school board meeting, Henderson County Public Schools’ Superintendent Hardy “Bo” Caldwell has announced his intention to retire on November 30, after he sees the district through its “Return to Learn” process for the 2020-2021 school year. Caldwell explained he’s making his retirement announcement early in the […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (July 1, 2020) – Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education on Tuesday evening, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces the following principal changes for the 2020-2021 school year, effective July 1: Joni Allison has been named the new principal at Hendersonville Middle, filling the office vacated by Luke Manuel […]