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Henderson County Public Schools Celebrates Alison Garrett as the 2024 CTE Teacher of the Year

Posted on 03/21/2024

HENDERSONVILLE, NC (March 21, 2024) — Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) proudly announces Alison Garrett, the dynamic Marketing teacher at West Henderson High School, as the district’s North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s (NCCAT) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. Garrett’s unparalleled dedication and innovative approach to education have distinguished […]

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Berrian All-County Orchestra Returns March 15th with Spring Festival

Posted on 03/15/2024

Thanks to ongoing music education funding from the Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF), Henderson County Public Schools’ annual Berrian All-County Middle School Orchestra returns Friday, March 15 at 7 pm in Flat Rock Middle School gymnasium. Featuring middle school musicians in the spring, and high schoolers in the fall, the annual concerts are named in […]

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Henderson County Public Schools Students Rally Against Substance Misuse in “Week of Hope” Campaign

Posted on 03/12/2024

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 12, 2024) – In partnership with Hope Coalition, students in Henderson County Public Schools’ four middle and six high schools are taking a public stand against substance misuse during the “Week of Hope” campaign March 11-15, 2024. Since 2015, the schools’ student government organizations and leaders have organized the campaign in partnership […]

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Welcome HCPS Class of 2037: Henderson County Public Schools Kicks Off Kindergarten Readiness Rallies, Equipping Families for a Strong Start to the 2024-2025 School Year

Posted on 03/06/2024

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 06, 2024) – Kindergarten readiness rallies at Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) elementary schools kick off this month for families with rising kindergartners. Each of the HCPS’ 13 elementary schools will host its own rally where incoming kindergarteners and their families can get to know their new school community, learn about kindergarten […]

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Celebrating Creativity and Talent: ‘WHEN’ Project Showcases High School Theatre at Henderson County Public Schools

Posted on 03/04/2024

Hendersonville, NC, March 04, 2024 – The WHEN Project, now in its 16th year, invites the public to join in celebrating the creativity and exceptional talent of Henderson County Public Schools students. On March 7th, 2024, at 6 pm, at the Hendersonville High School Auditorium, the public can immerse themselves in an evening of theatrical […]

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HCPS Honors 24 National Board Certified Teachers

Posted on 02/12/2024

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. Feb. 12th – Henderson County Public Schools today announced that 24 educators have earned the most nationally respected professional certification available in K-12 education. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certified 10 HCPS educators for the first time, while an additional 14 HCPS educators achieved re-certification. The optional intensive certification process […]

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The United States Navy Band to Perform at Hendersonville High School on Friday, Feb. 16th

Posted on 02/06/2024

Photo provided by The U.S. Navy Band: Chief Musician Bill Edwards, from Bowie, Md., sings with the U.S. Navy Concert Band at Pittsburg State University during the band’s 2023 national tour spanning six states, sixteen cities and 3200 miles. HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. Feb 6, 2024 – The United States Navy Band will perform a free concert […]

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Where You Grow Matters – HCPS Launches Kindergarten Registration for the Class of 2037

Posted on 01/31/2024

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2024) – Feb. 1 will be an exciting day for the future Class of 2037 and their families. On Thursday, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) will open online kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year. As the user-friendly online enrollment form goes live and begins accepting registrations on Feb. 1, the […]

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Important Reminders to Stay Connected for the HCPS Family

Posted on 01/10/2024

As we still have several more weeks of winter chill, we want to make sure you stay informed about any potential weather-related changes affecting school schedules. Here’s where you can find the latest updates: HCPS Website: Visit HCPSNC.org for real-time announcements and information. Social Media: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@HCPSNC) for quick updates […]