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:
LambFarm holds Mustang Mixer spin-off event Sep 19, 2019
Jill Van Horne is the program director of professional school counseling and assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and... In the Media
Good teacher recruiting year Sep 10, 2019
The Wilkes County School District is starting the new school year with about 86 new teachers and other certified personnel.
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Goins shares lessons with next generation Aug 27, 2019
Goins earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a secondary concentration in social studies from Appalachian State in 2008... In the Media
O.C. STONESTREET: Meet Iredell County's new library director Aug 27, 2019
Moore graduated with her Master's degree in Library Science in 2014 from Appalachian State.
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WCS names three new principals Aug 20, 2019
Gordan Prince earned his B.S. in middle grades education and Masters in School Administration from Appalachian State University.
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Retired educator appointed to state commission Aug 20, 2019
Leslie McKesson is a three-time graduate of Appalachian State University and the Reich College of Education: M.A. in Higher Education, Ed.S... In the Media
Kirsten Cole Awarded $15,000 Counseling Fellowship From NBCC and Affiliates Aug 8, 2019
The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Kirsten Cole, of Blowing Rock, North... In the Media
Parkway School teacher named WCS Rookie Teacher of the Year May 7, 2019
Kari Riddle is a 2018 alumna.
Future teachers visit Hickory Public Schools Apr 30, 2019
Trisha Caviness-Bliss is the Director of the Public School Partnership. Her CI 1010 class visited Hickory Public Schools.
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