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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Torey Owens, an Intensive Intervention Teacher at Sugarloaf Elementary School, has been named the district representative for North Carolina’s Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence. This November, Owens will represent Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) at the statewide annual conference in Greensboro. “Ms. Owens is a perfect example of a teacher who loves […]

Blue Ridge and HCPS share a rich collaborative relationship centered on student success Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at celebrating and strengthening the partnerships that help our students succeed: the Community Partner Spotlight. Starting this month, HCPS will feature a different community partner each […]

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) continued a heartwarming district tradition this week, welcoming kindergarteners into the HCPS Family in a memorable way. On September 5th and 6th, in partnership with generous local businesses, the district provided each of the youngest students with a special commemorative t-shirt proudly displaying “Class of 2037.” While it may be […]

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) remains steadfast in its commitment to providing all students with access to wholesome meals throughout their school day. As we gear up for the 2024-2025 academic year, here are some important updates regarding our Child Nutrition Program that you should be aware of: Universal Breakfast Continues: HCPS will continue to […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 13, 2024) –  Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education this month, Henderson County Public Schools announces that Carolyn Henderson is the new principal at Hendersonville Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year. Henderson is no stranger to HCPS or Hendersonville Elementary School. She previously served as an instructional […]

Photo provided by Jordan Chambliss  HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 12, 2024) –  When Edneyville Elementary School teacher Jordan Chambliss was playing the flute as a 6th grader at Rugby Middle School, she had no idea that her musical path would eventually lead her to perform at the recent D-Day Celebrations in Normandy France. Chambliss applied for […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (May 31, 2024) –Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education in May, Henderson County Public Schools announces the following administrative changes for the 2024-25 school year: Kimberly Henderson has been appointed the Director of Testing, Research, and Accountability, succeeding Susan Sluder, who is retiring after 36 years with HCPS. Henderson […]

Parents and Guardians, we need your help. We are required by the state to offer a parent survey with the purpose of fulfilling a new North Carolina session law calling for the collection and reporting of data regarding all students’ access to digital devices and internet access at home. This information will be used to […]

The 26th Career & Technical Education Scholars’ Reception sponsored by Pardee UNC Health Care recognized 97 graduating CTE students Monday, for their academic mastery in Career & Technical Education courses. Each scholar is a CTE Concentrator as defined by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, having earned two or more technical credits in a […]