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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 3, 2023) – Driving through a cheering crowd of students and staff at Rugby Middle School on Tuesday, Dr. John McDaris was surprised with the news that he’s been named the 2023-24 Principal of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS). Filled with anticipation, the entire school community lined the driveway, […]

September Rewind: We’re excited to share 10 moments that made this an incredible month for our HCPS family! “Class of 2036” T-Shirt Distribution: HCPS continued a heartwarming district tradition to provide each kindergartener with a special commemorative t-shirt, thanks to our community partners. Attendance Awareness Month: School attendance is a critical component of ensuring the […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 29, 2023) – With an impressive career spanning nearly 40 years, Sue Moon, a Henderson County Public Schools’ (HCPS) educator and venerated coach has been recognized for extraordinary service and lifetime achievement by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and the WNC Mountain Athletic Amateur Athletic Club. During a recent […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 28, 2022) – Lauren Schneider, a dedicated third-grade teacher at Edneyville Elementary School, has been selected as the Henderson County Public Schools’ (HCPS) Beginning Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024. In a heartwarming surprise, Ms. Schneider’s third-grade class, along with HCPS Superintendent Mark R. Garrett and the District’s leadership team gathered in […]

Atkinson Elementary School proudly continued its long-standing tradition of Heritage Day, a field trip that educates students about the rich mountain history. This 28-year tradition, initially established in 1995, was brought back to life in 2017 and successfully continued this week with the participation of over 300 students and staff at Camp Pinnacle. Heritage Day […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2023) – Jennifer Langdon, an Exceptional Children’s teacher at Upward Elementary School has been named the district representative for North Carolina’s Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence. She will represent Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) at the statewide annual conference this October in Greensboro. “Ms. Langdon does a great job building relationships […]

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) continued a heartwarming district tradition to welcome kindergarteners to the HCPS Family. In partnership with local businesses, the district provided each student with a special commemorative t-shirt, proudly displaying “Class of 2036” on Sept. 6-7. Although it may be a bit early to expect kindergarteners to think about high school […]

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (August 22, 2023) — Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce an upcoming community meeting, aimed at exploring the establishment of a volunteer mentoring program for HCPS students. The town-hall style meeting, scheduled for Aug. 30th, will be held at the Patton Building of Blue Ridge Community College in the Steve […]

We are excited to share some wonderful news regarding an important development that will directly impact your child’s experience at school. The Henderson County Board of Education, in its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting on Monday, August 14th, approved a significant measure aimed at enhancing the well-being of our students. Breakfast and lunch are now […]