Avery County Schools

We can't wait to welcome our Avery County Schools students and families as we kick off another exciting school year! Join us on Wednesday, July 30 , at Avery County High School ...

On July 1, 2026, during a Special Called Meeting of the Avery County Board of Education, Avery County Schools proudly welcomed its two newest Board members, Ms. Lan Holtsclaw and ...

At the June 29, 2026 Board of Education meeting — their final meeting as members of the Avery County Schools Board of Education — Avery County Schools proudly honored Mrs. Pat Edw...

Avery County Schools is celebrating outstanding student achievement after North Carolina placed second in the nation at the 61st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Co...

Congratulations to these Avery County High School students for making Superior ratings at the Northwestern District Solo and Ensemble contest. This adjudicated contest is sponsore...

Dear Avery County Schools Families, Over the weekend, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) received an interim assessment from CrowdStrike, the third-party...

Dear Avery County Schools Families, We want to make you aware of a recent global cybersecurity breach involving Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas Learning Manageme...

Avery County Schools is pleased to announce and warmly welcome two new members to its district team! We are excited to introduce Mr. Ricky Ward as the new Principal of Avery Cou...

Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the incredible impact teachers have on our students, our schools, and our communities. Teache...

Avery County Schools is proud to announce and celebrate the 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jade Evaul of Freedom Trail Elementary School . Mrs. Evaul was selected from an outstanding...

Congratulations, Mr. Carver, on being named the 2026 Principal of the Year! 🎉 Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to students and staff are truly making a difference. Wi...

As we continue our work to support and strengthen our schools, Avery County Schools is proud to welcome new members to our leadership team. Each brings valuable experience, ded...

Avery County Schools is pleased to announce Dr. Rachel Shepherd as the district’s next Technology Director. A native of the High Country, Dr. Shepherd brings extensive experience ...

The Avery County Board of Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Murray has been selected to serve as Interim Superintendent of Avery County Schools. Dr. Murray brings...

The Avery County Board of Education recently recognized the winners of the Amazing SHAKE competition, including both regional competitors and school-level winners. Congratulations...

The elementary schools in Avery County Schools were recently recognized with the 2025‑2026 North Carolina Academic Growth Awards for meeting or exceeding academic growth expectati...

The Avery County Board of Education recently recognized Miss Lily Flores for her historic achievement as the first female wrestling state champion from Avery County. Lily’s dedic...

The Avery County Board of Education was proud to announce that Mrs. Gretchen Blackburn had been named the Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year by the North Carolina Agriculture ...

Students from the SkillsUSA team at Cranberry Middle School visited the Avery County Board of Education meeting on March 10, 2026, where they demonstrated the leadership and commu...

To the Staff, Parents, and Community of Avery County Schools, Over the past several months, the Avery County Board of Education has been engaged in discussions regarding potentia...