East Eagles Learn Various Adulting 101 Tips
Many adults say they wish they were shown the ropes on responsibilities. Now, some local students learned practical lessons in a potentially trend-setting experience.
Students Pledge Anti-Drug Lifestyles
Students from the ten HCPS high schools and middle schools signed pledges to avoid illegal drugs and also alcohol and tobacco.
South College Asheville Launches First Physician Assistant Program
The South College Asheville Physician Assistant program officially launched on Jan. 23 with the first class of 84 students who are pursuing a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Enrollment is now open for the next cohort, which starts in January 2024.
Three Youths Win in DAR Essay Contest
Appreciation of the Founding Fathers persists among many local youths, amidst a growing nationwide “cancel culture” of historical American figures.
N. Henderson High School Announces New Athletic Director
Dr. John Shepard, principal at North Henderson High School, announced that Mr. Adam Maybin would be stepping into the role of assistant principal and athletic director. A native of Henderson County and graduate of East Henderson High School, Mr. Maybin has spent the last ten years as a social studies teacher at Apple Valley Middle […]
N. Buncombe Future Farmers of America Has Very Busy Fall
The members of the North Buncombe High School's FFA program have had a very busy first half of the year.
Blue Ridge CC Expands Early Childhood Education Program
In response to a local shortage of pre-kindergarten educators, Blue Ridge Community College will expand its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program next year thanks to a $1 million grant provided by Dogwood Health Trust. The grant funds the college’s ECE Recruiting and Success Initiative, which aims to increase pre-kindergarten options for parents in Henderson and […]
Test Scores Improve as Students Return to In-Person Classes
New test results show that public school students in North Carolina are improving learning outcomes since returning to in-classroom instruction, but progress is still needed to reach pre-pandemic levels of achievement. Released by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction on Sept. 1, the new results are the first since the 2018-2019 school year to feature […]
Gallant, Renovated Hendersonville High School is Hailed
"Bearcats — strong as a bear, quick as a cat." —HHS principal, Bobby Wilkins.
Peggy Marshall Leading the Education Foundation
The HCEF has a new leader in its 36th year of bolstering local education.