Highland named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023

For the second time in its 23-year history, Highland School of Technology in Gastonia is a National Blue Ribbon School.

Results show improvement in academic achievement

The test scores for 2022-2023 show that students in Gaston County Schools are improving following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hunter Huss student earns mentoring scholarship

J’Shawn Leach says his mentor helped him become the confident, outgoing young man that he is today.

Student and teacher honored for outstanding service

Aissatou Diouf of Ashbrook High School and Darlene Byers of Pleasant Ridge Elementary won the Jaycees’ Distinguished Service Award.

Students participate in Career Signing Day

Seventeen seniors in the Class of 2023 had the opportunity to sign a ‘letter of intent’ to work for one of 10 local companies.

IN PICTURES: Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremonies

We had a photographer at every graduation ceremony, and they captured some awesome moments that celebrate the Class of 2023.