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We are proud to announce that Bandys High School has Exceeded Growth for the 2023-2024 school year with a +6.01! Bandys High School remains the highest-performing school in Catawba County and we anticipate another announcement when state comparison data is released!
It’s 50/50 time again! Let’s get the total pot up to $80K this year!
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Your chance to participate in the raffle will end at 12:00 Noon on game day (Friday, October 11th).
NEWTON, September 4, 2024 --The 2023-24 North Carolina state test results show continued gains for students across most grades and subjects according to the 2023-24 state test results presented to the State Board of Education today. Catawba County Schools performs well, shows increases in growth and proficiency.
On May 30, 2024, Catawba County Schools celebrated its dedicated employees during the district-wide "Finish Line Fuel Up" event at CVCC's Tarlton Complex. The event saw enthusiastic participation from all CCS employees, who brought their best school spirit to the celebration.
Announcing the 2023 Winners of the Superintendent's Christmas Card Contest!
The Catawba County Board of Education is holding a regular board meeting and work session on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Congratulations to the following Catawba County Schools' High School "All County Chorus" Members.
The Catawba County Board of Education is holding a regular board meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023.
NEWTON, September 5, 2023 --State test results from the 2022-23 school year presented to the State Board of Education show that North Carolina students continued to recover ground lost to the COVID pandemic, with gains across virtually all grades, subjects, and student subgroups. Catawba County Schools performs well, shows increases in growth and proficiency.
Catawba County Board of Education members will visit several school sites on September 12, 2024. No business, action, or public comments will be conducted.
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2024, at Catawba County Schools Center for Administrative Services (2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, North Carolina). The meeting will be held in the boardroom, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
NEWTON, August 1, 2024 – The Catawba County Board of Education has formed a committee of board members to review and discuss Board self-evaluation district survey results. The committee will meet in the boardroom on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Catawba County Schools Center for Administrative Services (2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, North Carolina) beginning at 3:00 p.m.
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2024, at Catawba County Schools Center for Administrative Services (2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, North Carolina). The meeting will be held in the boardroom, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our QUEST before- and after-school child care program for 2024-25! QUEST offers a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for your children before and after school hours and on workdays (select full-day sites).
Catawba County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Stover announced a new principal appointment and two principal moves for 2024-25. Neil Everett was named Principal of Mill Creek Middle School. James Byrd will be taking the helm at River Bend Middle School, and Tashanna Mays will be the Compass Principal/Assistant Director of Behavior Support effective July 1, 2024. The school board confirmed the positions on Monday night at their regular Board of Education meeting.
The Catawba County Board of Education has formed a committee of board members to review and discuss Board self-evaluation district survey results. The committee will meet in the boardroom on Wednesday,June 26, 2024, at Catawba County Schools Center for Administrative Services (2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, North Carolina) beginning at 2:00 p.m.
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2024, at Catawba County Schools Center for Administrative Services (2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, North Carolina). The meeting will be held in the boardroom, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2024, at Catawba County Schools Center for Administrative Services (2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, North Carolina). The meeting will be held in the boardroom, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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