Academy Information

Gaston County’s first magnet high school and a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School award winner, Highland is a world-class school that prepares students for a world-class future. Students complete courses in one of three academies: Health Sciences; Business, Legal, and Information Sciences; and Manufacturing/Engineering Technology and Graphics.

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Events

District News

Board of Education members honored for their service

The Board recognized members Kevin Collier, Justin Davis, and Steve Hall, who are concluding their service to Gaston County Schools.

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Good News from Gaston County Schools, November

The Gaston County Board of Education received the following "good news" for the month of November 2022.

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‘Do the Right Thing’ award winners for November

Meet the four outstanding students who were chosen as our ‘Do the Right Thing’ award winners for November 2022.

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Early College student aspires to become a surgeon

When Chandandeep Chahil graduates from high school, she also will have an associate degree in biotechnology from Gaston College.

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Students connect STEM to jobs of the future

W.C. Friday Middle School students were able to focus on technology-related jobs of the future through a partnership with Betabox Learning.

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IN PICTURES: Marching Band Fanfare

High school bands took over the football field on Saturday, November 5 for the annual Gaston County Schools Marching Band Fanfare.

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