The Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. The public is invited to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can watch it live on YouTube, the Gaston County Schools website, or Spectrum Channel 21. View the online agenda here.

National School Bus Safety Week (October 19-23) is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.

Friday, October 16 is an Optional Teacher Workday, which means no school for students.

Stuart W. Cramer High School and the Raging Storm Band Boosters will host the Gaston County Schools Marching Band Fanfare on Saturday, November 7 at 3:00 p.m. The event features all 10 Gaston County high school bands. 

North Carolina Countdown to College is an annual campaign to support high school seniors in completing three important enrollment steps: residency, financial aid, and college applications. Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in Countdown to College by waiving application fees during College Application Week, October 19-25, 2026.

We are pleased to welcome new students to Gaston County Schools. To begin the enrollment process, please download our student assignment application.

Gaston County Schools is partnering with Kintegra Health to provide a school-based telehealth clinic, giving students access to medical care without leaving campus.

Through the telehealth clinic, students can connect with a Kintegra Health medical provider using secure video technology. A trained clinical professional will be with the student during the visit to assist with the exam and communicate with the provider.

For more information, visit the Gaston County Schools / Kintegra Health Telehealth Clinic webpage.

Parents should make sure that their child’s school has up-to-date contact information (home address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.) on file.  Parents should contact the school office to provide updates.

Now is the time to enroll your child in pre-kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Families are encouraged to complete the enrollment form now to secure a spot. Pre-kindergarten helps children build strong learning and social skills that prepare them for kindergarten. Visit our website to get started today.