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?!
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App state English professor publishes new book of poetry Nov 2, 2018
App State’s University Bookstore celebrated the release of a new book by Adrian Rice, App State adjunct professor, titled, “The Strang
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Alumna Michelle Baker '13 chosen as McDowell’s Principal of the Year Oct 15, 2018
Michelle Baker, principal of Eastfield Global Magnet, has been selected by her fellow principals as the 2019 Principal of the Year for McDowell... In the Media
Lucas named CCS Assistant Principal of the Year Oct 2, 2018
Danielle Lucas, assistant principal at Royal Oaks Elementary School, has been selected as the 2018-2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for... In the Media
Hendersonville Middle’s Luke Manuel is Principal of the Year Sep 28, 2018
Luke Manuel '00 of Hendersonville Middle was named the 2018-19 Principal of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools this afternoon at a pep... In the Media
Newton-Conover City Schools announces new superintendent Aug 21, 2018
Newton-Conover City Schools announced that the associate superintendent will become the school system’s new superintendent, according to a p
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New principal named at Jenkins Elementary Aug 20, 2018
Calandra Davis '08 was announced as the new principal of Jenkins Elementary School in Hickory, North Carolina.
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Appalachian State honors KCS superintendent Jun 27, 2018
Dr. Chip Buckwell has been inducted into the Appalachian State University Rhododendron Society as a tribute to his contributions to education.
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Teaching Students Today, Leading Teachers Tomorrow Jun 6, 2018
The UNC System emphasizes that it is one University, comprised of 17 unique institutions.
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Alumna Sandy George Named Mount Airy Schools Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, 2018-19 President of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association May 29, 2018
Mount Airy High School principal Sandy George has two new titles, the school district announced on Friday.
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Appomattox County Public Schools names Jason Clark as Teacher of the Year May 29, 2018
This afternoon a host of Appomattox County Public School staff members and school board members, as well as local media, walked into a computer... In the Media