Board of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent
Oct 7, 2025
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Don Phipps to be the district’s next superintendent, effectiv...
Taking Flight: Mills River’s Sarah Schwartz Named HCPS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Sep 23, 2025
Congratulations to elementary education alumna Sarah Schwartz '24!Sarah Schwartz, a 3rd Grade teacher at Mills River Elementary School, has been named...
Southport woman excited for Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic
Sep 16, 2025
Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. She prepared for the Peace Co...
All WCS elementary schools accredited NC Pre-K classrooms through Children’s Council
Jul 9, 2025
Watauga County Schools operates NC Pre-K classrooms at Bethel Elementary Developmental Day, Green Valley Elementary, Hardin Park Elementary, Mabel Ele...
Teacher named to governor's advisory committee
May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov. Josh Stein established the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, and App State alum, Christian Martin, ...
Valle Crucis School educator named WCS Teacher of the Year
May 21, 2025
Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?! Congratulati...
Wilson named interim president of Germanna Community College
May 5, 2025
Dr. Van Wilson has been appointed as the Interim President of Germanna Community College (GCC) effective July 1.Dr. Wilson holds a doctorate in educat...
Gaston County Schools names ‘Of the Year’ winners for 2025-2026
May 5, 2025
The 2025-2026 Gaston County Schools Principal of the Year is Jaime Wallace from Brookside Elementary School.Wallace holds a bachelor’s deg...
North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association announces 2025 Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. leadership award recipients
Apr 22, 2025
Congratulations to alum Dr. Chris Blanton! The North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA), in partnership with the North Caroli...
NC Teaching Fellows program announces record 530 awards offered for 2025-26
Apr 10, 2025
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 530 teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year - the highest number of awards since th...