Announcements

Board of Education Meeting 
The Board of Education will meet on Monday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia.  Click here for the agenda.

New Student Enrollment Application
We are pleased to welcome new students to Gaston County Schools. Click here to submit an online new student enrollment application.  

"Walk and Roll Together, Gaston 2024" festival
Gaston County Schools is planning to have a booth at the upcoming “Walk and Roll Together, Gaston 2024” festival on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Gastonia.  The event is a celebration of culture and includes participants walking, running, or rolling a two-mile route through the downtown area.  It also features music, dancing, prizes, information booths, and more.  We believe this is a great way to engage with families, build community connections, and share about schools.  We hope you will drop by to see us.

Signing bonus for new Exceptional Children teachers
Gaston County Schools is offering a signing bonus to highly-qualified Exceptional Children teachers who are new to our school family. The bonus is worth up to $8,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Call (704) 866-6160 for more information or click here or start the application process now.

Ron L. Ensley Grants Program for Teachers
Teachers are encouraged to participate in the Ron L. Ensley grants program. Click here to complete the online application.  The grants are presented by the Gaston County Education Foundation as a way to fund innovative classroom lessons and projects. The application deadline is Sunday, September 15.

Keep Your Contact Information Up-To-Date
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.

Parents Who Have A Concern
If parents have a question or concern, they are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher or the school principal to discuss the issue or schedule a meeting. 

Providing a Safe School Environment Remains a Priority
Gaston County Schools is proud of its on-going partnership with the Gaston County Police Department, Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, and municipal law enforcement agencies, which are committed to doing everything possible to ensure that schools are secure and personnel are prepared should any type of emergency situation occur. Each school follows its comprehensive safety plan; as part of the plan, schools conduct random metal detection screenings as well as evacuation, lockdown, fire, and tornado/severe weather exercises. All schools are assigned a police resource officer, which provides a direct link between the school and law enforcement.