School Announcements

The Board of Education will meet on Monday, December 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. The public is invited to attend. View the December 15 agenda online.

The holiday break begins on Monday, December 22. Students return to class on Tuesday, January 6. The Gaston County Schools central office will be closed December 23-25, and January 1. We would like to wish you and your family a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Cherryville Elementary celebrated Veterans Day with a special parade through the school to honor all veterans in the community. Students lined the hallways waving American flags, smiling, and sharing thank-you signs as they showed their appreciation. Watch the video here.

The Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair is coming up for students in grades 3-12. The elementary division will be held December 4-5 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., with awards beginning at 11 a.m. The high school division is set for January 8-9 from 9 a.m. to noon, with awards beginning at 11:30 a.m. Both events will take place at the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 1315 East Catawba Street in Belmont. This annual fair gives students the chance to showcase their projects, explore new ideas, and celebrate the importance of science, technology, engineering and math.

The Gaston County Schools Marching Band Fanfare showcased crowd-pleasing performances by our high school bands.

All kinds of fun fundraising activities are happening in schools to support our annual campaign for the United Way.

Students can receive medical attention for minor illnesses without having to miss a lot of class time.

Find out who was recognized during the September and October meetings.

A new approach is being implemented at 12 schools in Gaston County to help teachers with classroom management.

The former Armstrong Athletic Club property is a generous gift presented to Gaston County Schools by Don and Mary Doctor.