Good News from Our Schools
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Logan Watkins, a senior at Stuart W. Cramer High School, has been awarded the prestigious Elizabeth McRae Scholarship to attend Lees-McRae University.
Alex Cornwell, a student at Highland School of Technology, earned first chair in the All-State Band for snare drum and general percussion.
New Hope Elementary raised a record-breaking $21,240.62 for the American Heart Association as part of the Kids Heart Challenge.
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Announcements
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Apply Now for School Choice; Deadline Is March 21
For the 2025-2026 academic year, Gaston County Schools is offering 17 magnet schools and academies for students. To explore our School Choice programs, please visit https://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/schoolchoice.
District News
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Finalists announced for “Of the Year” awards
Gaston County Schools announces the finalists for its “Of the Year” awards. The winners will be revealed at the Evening of Excellence ceremony.
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“What’s for breakfast?” is the question of the week
Parents can leave breakfast to our school cafeterias since that is where students will find a nutritious meal to start the day.
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Good News from Gaston County Schools, February
The Gaston County Board of Education received the following "good news" for the month of February 2025.
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SCHOOL PEOPLE: Marcia Franklin and Breanna Suarez
First-year Ashbrook High School teachers Marcia Franklin and Breanna Suarez are working on reviving the school’s theater arts program.
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Belmont seventh grader wins spelling bee
Paul Sayegh spelled the word “taxonomic” to win the Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee and advance to the regional competition.
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Time to explore our magnet schools and academies
Gaston County Schools offers magnet schools and academies that are connected to six themes as well as an option for online learning.