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Samara McKnight, Art Teacher at Dana Elementary School, has been named Henderson County Public Schools’ (HCPS) Beginning Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027. In just her second year in the classroom, Ms. McKnight has transformed her art room into a place where students are eager to learn, create, take risks, and know they belong. Ms. […]

Hendersonville Middle School had plenty to celebrate as Principal Joni Allison was named the 2026 Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) Principal of the Year. The announcement came as a surprise when Ms. Allison entered the Hendersonville Middle School gym to find students, staff, friends, and family waiting for her. Cheers filled the gym as she […]

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS), in partnership with Blue Ridge Community College, AdventHealth Hendersonville, UNC Health Pardee, and the Henderson County Education Foundation, celebrated the Class of 2026 Healthcare Fellows on Monday during the program’s second annual Signing Day event at Blue Ridge Community College. Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Healthcare […]

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that Bev Myers, an Exceptional Children educator at Hendersonville Middle School, has been named the 2026 HCPS Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence. Ms. Myers has dedicated her entire 21-year career with Henderson County Public Schools to serving students at Hendersonville Middle School. Throughout that time, she […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (September 16, 2026) –  Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education this month, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) announces that April Summey has been named the new principal of Hendersonville Elementary School, effective October 1. She will succeed current principal Carolyn Henderson, who will retire at the end of September […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (September 16, 2026) –  Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is continuing a favorite district tradition this month, welcoming kindergarten students into the HCPS Family in a special way. On September 10th and 11th, in partnership with generous local businesses and the Henderson County Education Foundation, the district provided each student with a commemorative […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (September 4, 2026) – Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is celebrating its strongest results in years, with newly released state accountability data highlighting the district’s continued academic growth and achievement. The results, released by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, reflect student and school performance during the 2025-2026 school year. HCPS demonstrated strong […]

The Henderson County Department of Public Health will host a series of evening vaccine clinics to help school-aged children get caught up with required immunizations. The clinics are open for all students ages 5-18. All vaccines required for public school in North Carolina will be offered, such as DTaP and Varicella. Dates: September 8 and […]

As Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) remains steadfast in its commitment to providing all students with access to wholesome meals throughout their school day, we want to make you aware of important information regarding our Child Nutrition Program. No-cost breakfast and lunches will be available at Eight Eligible Schools: Thanks to the federal Community Eligibility […]