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School Board Supports County Budget Approval & Tax Increase

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 9, 2016) – Henderson County Public Schools and the Henderson County Board of Public Education are very appreciative of the recent approval of the 2016-17 County Budget. The Board of Education and school staff fully support the Commissioners’ efforts in developing a budget that meets the many needs of our county, our […]

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Clear Creek CO’ 2016 Visit Elementary School

They may be graduating next month year as Eagles, Bearcats, Falcons or Knights, but the 23 seniors sitting in Clear Creek Elementary’s auditorium Friday all started off as Clear Creek Cubs. Led into the gym by “Cubby” the school’s mascot, Clear Creek’s Class of 2016 received a huge round of applause and standing ovation from […]

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School Make Up Day Results

The results are in! Last week, we asked for the public’s input on make up days via an online survey.  As of February 17th, we needed to make up one additional school day on the Traditional Calendar and asked whether parents/students/staff preferred to go to school for half a day (dismiss at noon) on Monday, May […]

Superintendent David Jones

Superintendent Retiring at End of School Year

Henderson County Public Schools’ Superintendent David L. Jones has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2015-2016 school year, effective July 1, 2016, after nearly four decades of service. “During my 38 years with Henderson County Public Schools, I have had the opportunity to work as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, […]

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School Calendars Revised for Primary Election Day Change

Revisions have been made to the 2015-2016 school calendars to reflect a change in the primary election day. When the 2015-2016 school calendar was developed, May 3, 2016, was the scheduled primary election day. This day was designated as a workday with no students in school to accommodate the request by the Henderson County Election […]