HCPS Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with families impacted by the wildfires, and we are incredibly grateful for the first responders working tirelessly to protect our community. Henderson County Public Schools is in close communication with Henderson County Emergency Services and continues to monitor the situation. At this time, all HCPS campuses remain outside […]
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Planting Seeds of Leadership: West Henderson High Schoolâs Jason Livingston Named HCPS CTE Teacher of the Year
Posted on 03/14/2025HENDERSONVILLE, NC (March 14, 2025) â Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) proudly announces Jason Livingston, Agriculture teacher at West Henderson High School, as the districtâs North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. A dedicated educator and mentor, Livingston has built a thriving agricultural program […]
East Henderson High School Agriculture Receives $3,500 Grant From AgSouth
Posted on 03/13/2025Flat Rock, NC â East Henderson High School Agriculture department was selected as a recipient of the 2024-2025 AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant. They were one of 43 organizations chosen across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to receive the grant from a total of 187 applications. East Henderson High School’s agriculture department plays a […]
Coach, Teacher, Leader: North Hendersonâs Sue Moon Named National Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Teacher of the Year
Posted on 02/28/2025HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. â Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that Sue Moon, a dedicated teacher and coach at North Henderson High School, has been named the 2025 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Teacher of the Year. Coach Moon was selected for this prestigious honor in recognition of her unwavering commitment to students and her […]
Standing Ovation: HCPS Musicians Head to Western Region Orchestra
Posted on 02/18/2025Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that 12 talented student musicians have been selected to participate in the prestigious Western Region Orchestra (WRO) Clinic in Boone, February 28-March 1, 2025. This achievement showcases the exceptional music education programs in our district and the dedication of our students and teachers. The WRO auditions […]
Healthy Students, Thriving Schools: The Vital Role of Henderson Countyâs School Nurses
Posted on 01/23/2025When students are healthy, they can do their best in the classroom. Thatâs why the partnership between the Henderson County Department of Public Health and Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is so important. School nurses are employed by the Health Department and embedded in their school community. Henderson County is fortunate to have a school […]
West Henderson High School Raises Over $66,000 in 3rd Annual Mr. WHHS Pageant for Hurricane Helene Victims
Posted on 12/17/2024On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the West Henderson High School (WHHS) DECA chapter hosted its 3rd Annual Mr. WHHS Pageant. This yearâs event was a collaborative effort between Henderson, McDowell, and Watauga counties to raise funds for families affected by Hurricane Helene. The students set an ambitious goal of $30,000 and more than doubled it, […]
Mountain Roots âBranchesâ Into Henderson County
Posted on 12/13/2024Connecting Kids with Nature and Community through Outdoor Learning Mountain Roots, Inc., a leading provider of outdoor education in Western North Carolina, is excited to announce its partnership with Henderson County Public Schools. Through its hands-on programs, Mountain Roots engages young people in experiential learning that connects them to nature, their community, and themselves. Henderson County […]
Using Trained Mentors, Henderson County Public Schools and Henderson County Education Foundation Launch Mentorship Program to Support Students
Posted on 12/06/2024HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2024)â Henderson County Public Schools and the Henderson County Education Foundation formally launched the Pathfinders Mentoring Program in August of 2024. The mission of the program is to support students in grades 7-12 in their post-secondary pursuits. The program kicked off this school year with all 9th graders at East Henderson […]