• Celebrate! Gaston County Schools
    We've heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words."  These pictures tell the story of some of our achievements in 2016.  
    They are reasons for us to celebrate our schools!
  • W. Jeffrey Booker   
    Booker earns regional superintendent award
    Our Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker was chosen as the Southwest Region Superintendent of the Year for 2016-2017.
     
    Student Proficiency  
    Proficiency, academic growth increases 
    Gaston County Schools had an increase in overall student proficiency and more schools met or exceeded academic growth expectations. Our average SAT score also increased by 15 points.
     
    Seniors awarded $53 million in scholarship money  
    Seniors awarded $53 million in scholarships
    The Class of 2016 was awarded more than $53 million in academic, athletic, military, and fine arts scholarships, which is a record amount for a graduating class.
     
    New elementary magnet school   
    New elementary magnet school focuses on STEAM
    Our first elementary magnet school - Hawks Nest STEAM Academy - opened in August for grades K-5. The school focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. 
     
    Mallory Alman   
    Student wins silver medal at science fair
    Mallory Allman earned a silver medal at the international science fair for her project that experimented with how to create bioplastic from kudzu.
     
    Teacher earns state award  
    Spanish teacher earns state recognition
    Laura Sexton, a Spanish teacher at the Gaston Early College High School, was named the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year.  
  • Bobbie Cavnar - NC Teacher of the Year  
    North Carolina Teacher of the Year
    Bobbie Cavnar, an English teacher at South Point High School, was named the North Carolina Teacher of the Year for 2016-2017. He is the third Gaston County teacher to win the state honor.
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  • Gaston County Schools Graduation Rate  
    Graduation rate reaches all-time high
    The graduation rate reached an all-time high of 88 percent. Since the state first calculated the graduation rate in 2006, Gaston’s rate has increased 19.9 points from 68.1 to 88 percent.
     
  • Class of 2015
  • Celebrate! Gaston County Schools    
     
  • Class of 2015
  • Groundbreaking Ceremonies
    Groundbreaking ceremonies for new schools
    Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for a new elementary school in Gastonia and a new middle school in Stanley. The schools will open in the 2017-2018  academic year.
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  • Nickels 4 Neighbors  
    Schools collected more than $21,000 for flood relief
    Our schools participated in the “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign and collected more than $21,000 to help schools in eastern North Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Matthew.
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  • Kia Outstanding Educator Awards Program
    Winner chosen in Kia Outstanding Educator program
    Kim Costner, a computer lab teacher at Pinewood Elementary, was named the Kia Outstanding Educator for 2016 and won a new car from Kia of Gastonia.
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  • Career Academy at Hunter Huss  
    New Career Academy begins at Hunter Huss
    A Career Academy was established at Hunter Huss High School. The program combines academics with job-specific focus areas that prepare students for college and careers. 
     
    South Point Football Championship  
    State championships in six high school sports 
    We captured state athletic championships in baseball, cheerleading, football, golf, track and field, and wrestling.
     
    Chad Duncan    
    Duncan gets region's athletic director honor 
    Gaston County Schools’ director of athletics Chad Duncan was named the Region 6 Athletic Director of the Year.
     
    School Safety District  
    Continued focus on safety in our schools
    School safety continues to be a priority for Gaston County. Among the top ten largest school districts in the state, we have the best school safety record.
     
    Putting more technology in our classrooms  
    Putting more technology in our classrooms 
    Putting more technology in our classrooms improved our student-to-computer ratio to 1:1.6. Students and teachers have access to Chromebooks, iPads, SMART Boards, and other devices.
     
    US Air Force Academy   
    Air Force appointments for two students
    Two students - Hayes Cloninger and Stephen Moore - received prestigious appointments to attend the United States Air Force Academy.