Tuesday, October 28th was an exciting day at Junaluska Elementary School. Students, parents, and faculty dressed as their favorite children’s book character. Students and parents traveled across grade levels and participated in teacher-led interactive read-alouds, which is an integral component of literacy instruction. Afterwards, a parade of costumes was held in the gymnasium. Every student was given a book as a “treat” to take home. This day was held in part of requirements by the Federal Title I Program.

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Students return August 18th
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July 14, 2025
HCS Building and Grounds Committee @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
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August 11, 2025
HCS Finance Committee Meeting held @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
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HCS Building and Grounds Committee @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 5:00 pm
HCS Closed Session - Held at ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville NC
Starts: 6:00 pm
HCS Board of Education Meeting - Held at ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 7:00 pm
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