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Dear HCPS Family, We want to update you on our latest efforts in response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on our state and region. First, we want to assure you that the health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We continue to work closely with local public […]

Dear HCPS Family, Yesterday, Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency for our state in combating the possible spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and we have been monitoring this issue closely in collaboration with the Henderson County Department of Public Health. Since the safety and well-being of all our students and staff is our primary […]

Dear HCPS Family, We understand staff, families and students have questions and concerns about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how we are preparing for the possibility that it becomes a local concern. The situation surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and the information or public health recommendations are changing as new information becomes available. On Thursday, […]

On Friday, March 6, West Henderson, Hendersonville, East Henderson, and North Henderson high schools’ advanced theatre classes will present an evening showcase of four 30-minute plays through the WHEN Project. In its 11th year, the WHEN Project challenges theatre students from the district’s four traditional high schools to collaboratively write original plays and perform their […]

ASHEVILLE N.C. (Feb. 25, 2020) – Neighboring Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) and Buncombe County Schools (BCS) and their education foundations are proud to serve as hosts for FranklinCovey’s Leader In Me Asheville Symposium on Feb. 27 and 28, showcasing leadership in Western North Carolina public schools. Students, teachers, and administrators from six HCPS and […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2020) – Henderson Oil Company awarded a total of $6,500 in 2019 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance School Grants to 13 Henderson County Public Schools on Wednesday, supplying elementary, middle and high school principals with extra funds for necessary materials and programming. Bruce Drysdale, Clear Creek, Dana, Edneyville, Glenn C. Marlow, Hillandale, Mills […]

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2020) – 2019 marked the first year of the Made in Henderson County Apprenticeship Program, where 21 Henderson County graduating seniors were accepted into the program. Through an ongoing partnership with Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS), Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC), the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED), and […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 23, 2020) – With the New Year, Henderson County Public Schools expanded its Universal Breakfast programming to three secondary schools, and is offering “Second Chance Breakfast” opportunities at no cost to students at Apple Valley Middle, North Henderson High, and East Henderson High. Universal Breakfast means breakfast is available in the cafeteria for any and all students, […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Through a state “Community Partners Safety Grant” secured by HCPS, district student services staff are offering Youth Mental Health First Aid USA (YMHFA) and Trauma-Sensitive Schools (TSS) training to community members for the second year in a row, and will be expanding its reach and impact. The four trainings […]