Avery County Schools

We're sharing this post for our students' and families' information. ACS is working with our Sheriff's Office to investigate this issue and ensure the safety of our students and s...

🎉 Congratulations to our Avery County School winners of the Avery Journal Best of the Best! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of these outstanding members of our school family! 🏆 Best Sch...

Avery County Schools is proud to announce that the Avery County Board of Education has officially approved Dr. Jamie Johnson as our new Superintendent for the upcoming year. Pleas...

As part of the Avery County Schools Superintendent Search process, we invite our staff, families, and community members to learn more about each of our superintendent finalist can...

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our Superintendent Search Survey. Your input is deeply appreciated and will help guide the Avery County Board of Educatio...

We invite parents, staff, and community members to complete a brief survey and share what qualities and priorities you believe are most important in our next Superintendent. Your ...

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...