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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 […]

An important message from the Henderson County Board of Public Education, HCPS Superintendent, and Henderson County Education Foundation: Like others across the nation and the world, our community is reeling from the acts of violence and systemic racism that continue to create a massive divide in our society. We condemn racism, violence, and discrimination in the […]

Enrolling your student in Henderson County Public Schools for the first time? Check out our new Enrollment Portal at enroll.HCPSNC.org! Whether your child is a kindergartener brand new to school, or a middle or high schooler moving from another school district, the new online tool makes the enrollment process easier than ever before! At the […]

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (June 23, 2020) – Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) has appointed Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) Julie L. Hart to the Board of Trustees of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), a recognized national leader in professional development programming for our state’s teachers. “I am pleased to […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 11, 2020) – Henderson County Public Schools announced today that high school student-athletes may return to campuses under a phased plan on June 22, with requirements and procedures detailed in the “Return to Athletics: Phase 1” guidance document posted online. A return date for middle school student-athletes has yet to be determined. […]