Avery County Schools

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...

We proudly celebrate each of our School-Level Teacher of the Year winners . This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and excellence you bring into your classrooms ev...

​​We are now accepting Pre-K applications for the 2026-2027 school year! You may pick up a Pre-K application at the Avery County Board of Education office or at one of our elemen...

Today, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our School Resource Officers ! Thank you for the countless ways you serve and protect our schools each day. Your presence...

Celebrating Love the Bus Month and Bus Driver Appreciation in February February is a special month in our schools, not only because it celebrates love, but also because it shin...

The Avery County High School Band was recently invited to a Board of Education meeting to be recognized and celebrated for their outstanding achievements and numerous positive rat...

Like many rural districts across North Carolina, Avery County Schools is experiencing declining enrollment. This decline has resulted in under-utilized school buildings and shrink...

Thank you, Avery County School Board! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! The care you show for our children and the support you give to our staff reach far beyond policie...

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The Avery County Board of Education proudly recognized students for their exceptional Christmas artwork, which has been selected to feature on the 2025 digital Avery County School...

At the November 4th Board of Education meeting, the Avery County Schools Board proudly recognized the Avery Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support of our schools. The award...

At the Board of Education meeting on November 4th, the Avery County High School Women’s Golf Team was honored for their outstanding accomplishments, highlighted by winning the Nor...

At their recent Annual Meeting, the Avery County Farm Bureau proudly honored Mrs. Whitney Phillips, Principal of Riverside Elementary School, as the 2025 North Carolina Farm Burea...

At the October 14, 2025 Board of Education meeting, the Avery County Schools Board recognized the incredible contributions of the Avery Young Professionals team for their ongoing ...

The Avery County Board of Education extends sincere thanks to FEMA and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety for their invaluable support, resources, and time. Your effor...