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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Student mental health is a top priority for western NC educators after Helene Oct 25, 2024
Alumna Claire Jensen '05 shares the creative ways she as a school counselor is helping her students cope with the tragedy of Hurricane Helene.
In the Media, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Professional School Counseling, Marriage and Family TherapyApplication fees waived for students in hurricane-affected counties Oct 25, 2024
University of North Carolina institutions will waive application fees for all students from 39 disaster-declared counties and the Eastern Band of... In the Media
Announcing the 2024 Community Award Winners for Spirit of Boone: 75th Annual Membership Gathering Sep 11, 2024
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 75th Annual Membership Gathering on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Grandview Ballroom at... In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education
Asheville City Schools names Principal of the Year Sep 11, 2024
Asheville City Schools has selected Carrie Buchanan as the district’s Principal of the Year.
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Beckie Spears named 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year May 28, 2024
Congratulations to Appalachian State University alumna, Beckie Spears '15 on being named the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, School AdministrationStudent and Teacher Come 'Full Circle' as J.V. Washam Educators May 28, 2024
Olivia Bartholomew-Schoch discovered her love of reading in fourth grade while attending J.V. Washam Elementary.
In the Media, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education, Teacher EducationDr. Melanie Honeycutt named 2024 NC Technology Director of the Year May 22, 2024
Alumna Dr. Melanie Honeycutt '99 '13 was named the 2024 North Carolina Technology Director of the Year!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Library Science, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Department of Leadership and Educational StudiesHakanson named top teacher May 17, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members surprised North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES) teacher McKenna... In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education