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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.
The Catawba County Board of Education is holding a regular board meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023.
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2025, 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. Those who wish to make public comments may sign up in advance on the form provided.
Julia Farris, a junior at Fred T. Foard High School, has been selected as North Carolina’s 2025 Free Spirit Scholar by the Freedom Forum. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to one rising senior from each state and Washington, D.C., who demonstrates a passion for journalism and a commitment to the First Amendment.
The Catawba County Board of Education and the Catawba County Board of Commissioners will conduct a special called joint meeting on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Catawba County Board of Elections, 145 Government Drive, Newton, North
Carolina. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
NEWTON, April 28, 2025 — Catawba County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Stover announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan McCreary as the district’s new Director of Secondary Education and Fine Arts. The Board of Education confirmed his selection during Monday night’s regular meeting. Dr. McCreary will officially assume the role on July 1, 2025.
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 28, 2025, 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. Those who wish to make public comments may sign up in advance on the form provided.
Fred T. Foard’s JROTC Leadership Team, comprising of Damon C., Mason B., Noah G.and Tanner Q., is one of forty teams nationwide to earn a coveted position in the Championship event of the JROTC Leadership Bowl in Washington, DC. Set to take place on the campus of The Catholic University of America June 15 - 19, 2025.
Catawba County Schools is proud to announce that nine outstanding high school students have been selected to attend the 2025 North Carolina Governor’s School, a prestigious four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented students.
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 24, 2025, 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. Those who wish to make public comments may sign up in advance on the form provided.
NEWTON, March 10, 2025—The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025. The meeting will be held in the boardroom at the Catawba County Schools Center for Administrative Services (2285 N. Anderson Avenue, Newton, North Carolina).
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