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 Elementary Developmental Day, and Valle Crucis... In the Media, Lucy Brock Child Development Program
Teacher named to governor's advisory committee May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov.
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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?!
Congratulations to:
Bethel Principal Brian Bettis named WCS Principal of the Year May 28, 2020
Bettis is a three-time Appalachian alum - B.S. in elementary education, a M.A. in elementary education and an Ed.S.
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EBMS’ Gladden named teacher of the year May 26, 2020
Gladden is a two-time Appalachian alumna, earning both her B.S. and M.A. in elementary education!
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WCS names Teacher, Rookie of the Year May 18, 2020
Congratulations to Appalachian alum Ben Brown on being named Rookie Teacher of the Year!
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WCS names 2020-21 Teachers of the Year May 18, 2020
Congratulations to Appalachian alumni Chelsie Eldreth, Angela Watson, Leslie Hall, Tara Watson, Elizabeth Hutelmyer, Leslie Howser and Hunter... In the Media
Watauga County Schools expands agriculture classes to middle school Nov 13, 2019
Brown completed his B.S. in Career and Technical Education in May, and he is currently enrolled in Appalachian's M.S.
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Project Impact Names Kelley Bendheim Executive Director Sep 24, 2019
Kelley Bendheim graduated in 2013 with her M.A.
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Healthcare Hero: Ashley Bare Sep 24, 2019
Ashley Bare graduated from Appalachian in 2013 with her B.S. in psychology. She is currently enrolled in the M.A.
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