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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, […]

As part of the state-wide Students@Work initiative, business and industry guest speakers visited our middle school Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes Thursday to talk with students about careers and skills needed in today’s workforce. Christine Mukosiej, Family and Consumer Science Teacher in the Culinary Arts Academy at Henderson County Career Academy, brought students Hannah and Skyler […]

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 […]

Dear HCPS Family, Since the height of cold and flu season, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) has been vigilant in its efforts to help prevent the spread of illness among students and staff. Given the global emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to share information about the measures our district is taking in partnership […]

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 Middle students celebrated “Ninth Avenue School Day” for the second year in a row on Valentine’s Day – just a few days before the official “Ninth Avenue School Day” on Feb. 18, as proclaimed in 2006. From 1951-1965, the Ninth Avenue School was a segregated school for African-American students, before area schools were integrated in 1965. Coinciding with Black History Month, students […]

The week of Feb. 10-14 is North Carolina’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Week (or “Love the Bus” Week), and each day one of our dedicated drivers will be introduced to the HCPS family. When Glenda Collins was on the Edneyville High School bus back in 1977, she wasn’t riding – she was navigating. During her junior […]

The week of Feb. 10-14 is North Carolina’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Week (or “Love the Bus” Week), and each day one of our dedicated drivers will be introduced to the HCPS family. Anywhere Esther Quinones goes will be left tidier than she found it – and Bus # 257 is no exception. In addition to driving […]