Announcements

Apply Now for School Choice; Deadline Is March 21
Now is the time for parents to plan for the next school year and explore the variety of school choice options in Gaston County Schools. The district offers magnet schools and academies focused on careers, college prep, healthcare, leadership, performing arts, STEAM, and online learning for grades K-12. To explore our School Choice programs, please visit https://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/schoolchoice.

National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month. Our school mentors give their time, talents and resources to make a difference in the lives of children. Please take time this month to honor and thank the mentors in your school. Let them know how much you appreciate what they do for students. 

All County Middle School Chorus Concert
You are invited to attend the Gaston County Schools All-County Middle School Chorus Concert on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Holbrook Middle School, 418 South Church Street, Lowell.

Board of Education Retreat
The Gaston County Board of Education will conduct its annual retreat on Thursday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Rader Staff Development Center, 240 Eighth Avenue, Cramerton. The public is invited. 

Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee
The Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee is Wednesday, January 29 at 9:00 a.m. at Ashbrook High School, 2222 South New Hope Road, Gastonia. Elementary and middle school students from Gaston County Schools will compete for the county championship, and then compete in the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee.

Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader
The annual "Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?" competition is Thursday, February 6 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.

Board of Education Meeting 
The Board of Education will meet on Monday, February 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. The public is invited to attend. 

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.  

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.

All-County Band Concert
You are invited to attend the Gaston County Schools All-County Band concert, Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Ashbrook High School, 2222 South New Hope Road, Gastonia.

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.