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For the 2026–2027 academic year, Gaston County Schools is offering 17 magnet schools and academies for students. Families are encouraged to explore School Choice program options by visiting https://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/academics/magent-schools-and-academy-programs. Applications for Choice and Magnet School programs will be accepted from January 12 through March 6, 2026, with the lottery scheduled for April 2, 2026. Submit your online application here.
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The Board of Education has approved the 2026-2027 school calendar. The calendar was adopted during the board meeting on December 15. You may view and print the calendar using the calendar link on this page.
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The annual "Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?" competition is Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The event is a fundraiser to provide grants for teachers and features school teams paired with business representatives to prove who really is smarter than a fifth grader. The public is invited. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.
- belmont central
- brookside
- catawba heights
- chapel grove
- gardner park
- h.h. beam
- hawks nest steam academy
- kiser
- lowell
- mcadenville
- new hope
- north belmont
- pleasant ridge
- rankin
- robinson
- sadler
- sherwood
- w.a. bess
- woodhill
The Gifted and Talented Academy at Pleasant Ridge Elementary will host an open house on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for prospective students and parents.
North Gaston High School’s Leadership Academy will hold an open house for prospective students and their parents on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Families will be able to learn more about the program and ask questions during the event.
- middle school
- north gaston
The Academy of Health and Human Services at East Gaston High School will host an open house for prospective students on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- east gaston
- middle school
The All-County Middle School Chorus concert is Tuesday, January 27, at 7 p.m. in the Holbrook Middle School auditorium.
- middle school
Forestview High School’s Collegiate Prep Academy will hold an open house for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6:00 to 7 p.m. Families will be able to learn more about the program and ask questions during the event.
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- gaston virtual academy
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Gaston Early College will host two open house events for prospective students and families. The first will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The second will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. Families are invited to attend, meet staff, and learn more about the Early College.
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- middle school
Highland School of Technology will host Open House events for prospective students and families on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and Thursday, February 19, 2026. Both events will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Families are invited to attend, meet staff and learn more about Highland.
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- middle school
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