District News

WHS teacher Carmen Scoggins named App State Outstanding Alumni

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University has named Carmen Leigh Scoggins ’94 ’98 as the Outstanding Alumni Award winner for 2017–18. Scoggins teaches Spanish at Watauga High School and is an adjunct Spanish and foreign language methodology instructor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Appalachian.

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Watauga County Schools prepares for winter

With another high country winter well on its way, Watauga County Schools would like to remind families how we make and communicate decisions about the operation of school during inclement weather.

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Hardin Park's Sam Nystrom wins WCS district spelling bee

Hardin Park sixth-grader Sam Nystrom correctly spelled “Jaguar” and “Confetti” to secure victory in the Watauga County Schools district-wide spelling bee held Oct. 19. Parkway’s Hannah Lutz and Katie Coombes of Blowing Rock tied for the runner-up spot in the contest.

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October Board of Education recognitions

The Watauga County Board of Education honored the 2018 TEA Fellows, Principals at each of the district's schools, WHS Governor's School attendees and received an award from the NCSBA.

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WCS prepares for impacts from Hurricane Florence

WCS continues to monitor weather forecasts and conditions as Hurricane Florence begins to make landfall over the coming days. Current reports suggest Northwest North Carolina could receive significant winds and rainfall over the weekend and into early next week.

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WCS adds additional SROs, counselors, school nurses

Last week, Watauga County Schools received two school safety related grants from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that are set to fund additional school nurses and school resource officers for the district.

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WCS holds convocation ceremony

As Watauga County Schools prepares to welcome back students on Monday, Aug. 20, teachers and staff came together to celebrate the system’s annual convocation ceremony.

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Congratulations to the Watauga High School Class of 2018

Watauga High School graduates walked the stage and received their diplomas last Saturday. Click for photos from the ceremony.

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May Board of Education Recognitions

The Watauga County Board of Education honored the academic and extra-curricular achievements of more than 100 staff, students and teachers during its May meeting.

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Terri Hodges named WCS Teacher of the Year

Blowing Rock School’s Terri Hodges was named Watauga County Schools district-wide Teacher of the Year in surprise ceremony held Friday morning at the school. Hodges was presented the award by Superintendent Dr. Scott Elliott along with Blowing Rock and WCS central office staff.

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Announcements

Watauga County Board of Education November Meeting

The Watauga County Board of Education will hold its November meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Gragg Education Center, 175 Pioneer Trail, Boone.

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Festival of Trees to benefit Western Youth Network

Western Youth Netork is set to host its annual Festival of Trees Nov. 29 from 7-9 p.m., Nov. 30 from Noon-8 p.m. and Dec. 1 from 10-8 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 10-2 p.m. Funds raised will go to support the work of WYN in the High Country. More information is available at www.wynfestivaloftrees.com

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Holiday Market and Craft Show coming to WHS

Watauga High School will host a Holiday Market and Craft Show Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the WHS FFA Chapter and SKILLS teams.

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WHS to host Boone Film Fest Youth Night

Watauga High School will host Boone Film Festival Youth Night at 6 p.m. on November 1 at the William Ross Auditorium at WHS. The event will screen films created by youth film makers. Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for adults.

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WHS to host Veterans Appreciation Night

Watauga High School is planning to host its second-annual Veterans Appreciation Night Nov. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school's auditorium. The event will feature performances from the marching band, chorus, JROTC and others. This event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

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District News

Announcements

Watauga County Board of Education November Meeting

Festival of Trees to benefit Western Youth Network

Holiday Market and Craft Show coming to WHS

WHS to host Boone Film Fest Youth Night

WHS to host Veterans Appreciation Night