February 6, 2025
We want to assure you that our schools are a welcoming place for all students. Recent changes in federal policy mean that law enforcement officers may conduct enforcement actions...
February 5, 2025
Avery County Schools Staff and Students may have recently received an email notification from Ps-sis-incident@mail.csid.com titled “PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident”. This em...

February 5, 2025
On behalf of our community, our staff, and our students, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the students of Aver...

January 31, 2025
A huge congratulations to all the incredible students who participated in the county-wide spelling bee! You all did an amazing job, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🏆✨ Now, the excite...

January 31, 2025
Watch the ACS District Spelling Bee LIVE NOW Click the link to watch: https://youtube.com/live/TYBXjfqnosE?feature=share

January 15, 2025
The Board of Education proudly recognizes Mountain Electric Cooperative as the Fourth Quarter Friend of Education for 2024. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mountain Electric ...
January 15, 2025
PowerSchool alerted North Carolina public schools to a cybersecurity incident affecting student and teacher data across their global client base, which includes school systems in ...

December 17, 2024
Congratulations to the following schools for achieving and exceeding academic growth under North Carolina's accountability system for the 2023-2024 school year! These awards showc...

December 13, 2024
Congratulations to all the winners of the Christmas Card Contest! Your creativity and talent truly shine, and we're so proud of your wonderful designs! Your art captures the ...

December 13, 2024
Ms. O'Briant was honored with this year's Principal of the Year award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and dedication to the students and staff of Avery High School. W...

December 11, 2024
Congratulations to the Avery Women’s Golf Team – Western Highlands Conference Champions! We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the Avery Women’s Golf Tea...

December 11, 2024
With deep gratitude, we thank Mr. Reep and Mrs. Woodie for their years of dedicated service to Avery County Schools. Your unwavering commitment and contributions have left a lasti...

December 6, 2024
Sending warm wishes to you and yours this Christmas season! (Click on the image below to view our Digital Christmas Card with artwork from this year's Christmas Card art winner...

November 13, 2024
Dr. Worrell and the Board were pleased to present the 3rd Quarter Friend of Education Award to Heaton Christian Church. This award recognizes their generous and unwavering sup...

November 12, 2024
Congratulations to Ms. O'Briant, Principal of Avery County High School, for earning the title of Principal of the Year for Avery County Schools in the 2024-2025 academic year!

November 8, 2024
The Avery County Schools Board of Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Terry Worrell as the new interim superintendent of Avery County Schools. Dr. Worrell brings extensive experie...

October 31, 2024
Avery County Schools Transportation Department Update The list of closed roads is frequently updated as conditions change, so please check back regularly for the latest informa...

August 20, 2024
Important: COVID-19 Protocol Update Please be aware that we have updated our COVID-19 guidelines for students and staff. For detailed information on the new protocols, includin...

July 11, 2024
The Board of Education recognized the SkillsUSA National Competitors from Cranberry Middle School at the July meeting! We are so proud of you! Cranberry Middle School Skills USA ...