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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 9, 2020) – Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education on Monday evening, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces the following principal changes for the 2020-2021 school year, effective July 1: Beth Caudle has been named the new principal at Dana Elementary, filling the office vacated by Kim Henderson […]

On Monday, June, 8, the Henderson County Board of Public Education approved a revised version of the 2020-2021 calendar. With a start date of August 17 for all students and all schools, the revised 2020-2021 calendar includes new types of “day designations” to meet the requirements of N.C. Senate Bill 704. In past years, families […]

As we come to the end of this school year, we want to thank our families for their adaptability and understanding throughout the school closure, cancellations, the transition to remote learning, and every other impact the pandemic has had on normal district operations. We hope that these regular Friday Updates since March have been beneficial […]

With the goal of serving the health and wellness of local students and families, Henderson County Public Schools serves the need of families facing food insecurity over the summer. Below is a list of the public summer feeding sites operated by HCPS, providing meals to children ages 2-18 at no cost to families this summer […]

“HCPS Class of 2020” News & Webpage – Check your May 31 (Sunday) edition of The Times-News for an advertisement from our partners at the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce honoring our 280 North Carolina Scholars! – On June 1 (Monday), The Times-News will feature a special 8-page publication by HCPS honoring our 66 Top […]

Fran Nelson, an English teacher at North Henderson High School, was named Henderson County Public Schools’ 2020 Teacher of the Year on Friday, during a surprise ceremony outside her home that was broadcast live on the district’s Facebook page. This year’s annual recognition of the district’s Teacher of the Year was celebrated in a socially […]

Calendar Items: – Online kindergarten registration for students entering Kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year is ongoing! Register children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31 at enroll.HCPSNC.org. – Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and teachers and students will be enjoying a day off, without Learn from Home instruction. District […]

Calendar Items: – Online kindergarten registration for students entering Kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year is ongoing! Register children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31 at enroll.HCPSNC.org. – Today, Friday, May 15, is the deadline for accepting reassignment requests. – Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and teachers and students […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (May 12, 2020) – Bruce Drysdale and Hendersonville elementaries will operate on the traditional calendar for the 2020-21 school year, scheduled to begin August 17, instead of their typical year-round “Flex Calendar.” The Henderson County Board of Public Education voted unanimously at its May 11 board meeting to align the elementary schools with […]