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App State’s Academy at Middle Fork reports significant progress
Sep 17, 2019

Data on first-year student achievement released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) indicate significant progres...

Summer Ventures

High water, higher expectations — a STEM learning experience for all ages at App State
Sep 17, 2019

For three days in mid-July, 15 North Carolina high school rising juniors and seniors enrolled in the North Carolina School of Math and Sciences’&nbs...

When the hammer hits the nail: App Builds a Home construction to begin in September
Sep 17, 2019

This article is part of a series about the App Builds a Home project, which began with fundraising in fall 2018 and will continue through the building...

Wilkes County Schools Bus

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.This includes 76 positions ...

Jamie Minton

Alumni Update: Jamie Minton ‘07
Sep 5, 2019

Jamie Minton (née Waddell), originally from Millers Creek, North Carolina, graduated in 2007 with a B.S. in history secondary education and a B.S. in...

Juli Moore

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.Although her mother was a librarian and she grew up su...

Lacy Martin

App State alumna’s mantra for students: ‘Make your story — don’t let it make you’
Aug 27, 2019

Lacy Martin ’18, of King, faced many challenges through her young adult life. She believes her perseverance has made her a stronger person and a bet...

Nick Buckwell and family

Alumni Update: Nick Buckwell ‘13
Aug 22, 2019

Nick Buckwell, originally from Kannapolis, North Carolina, graduated in 2013 with a B.S. in history secondary education and a minor in English. A...

Students from Appalachian State University and Winston-Salem State University

Appalachian partners with Winston-Salem State to provide social justice program for future teachers
Aug 21, 2019

A new program is helping future educators at two North Carolina universities — Appalachian State University and Winston-Salem State University ...

Superintendent Scott Elliott, Mabel Principal Elin Reuben, Green Valley Principal Gordon Prince and Valle Crucis Principal Bonnie Smith.

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.The Watauga County Boa...