Press Releases
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Haywood County Schools Expands Pre-Kindergarten: School District to Pilot Private Pay Pre-Kindergarten Slots
In an effort to prepare more students for Kindergarten and the rigors of education in the 21st Century, Haywood County Schools is taking creative steps to expand Pre-Kindergarten services. This […]
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State Releases School Report Cards with Letter Grades
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently released its North Carolina School Report Cards for 2013-14. The School Report Cards offer up-to-date information about student achievement and attendance, school […]
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Riverbend Elementary School Receives $115,000 Award
Riverbend Elementary School was recently notified that it has received $115,693 as a Title I “Reward School” in North Carolina. This follows the school’s previous recognition as National Blue Ribbon […]
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Schools Reclassify Discipline for E-Cigarettes
The use of electronic cigarettes and similar substance use devices has increased significantly across the country as people attempt to reduce their use of tobacco products. As a result of […]
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Winter Weather Closing Changes Teacher Workday
The school closing today (January 8, 2015) due to extremely cold temperatures and light accumulations of snow and ice has caused a change the teacher workday at the end of […]
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Important Broadband Survey
The Haywood Broadband Initiative is conducting a survey to determine the availability of Internet Broadband service in the county. Since home access to broadband service could assistant students with some […]
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Airsoft Pistol
On the evening of Thursday, October 30, Tuscola High School officials and local law enforcement received separate and multiple tips that a student had taken a gun to campus and […]
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Winter Weather Schedule Information and Announcements
Haywood County Schools has closed an average of eight days during the last ten years because of inclement weather. Inclement weather during winter months often creates hazardous travel conditions in […]
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Teacher Professional Development Day – Monday, October 6, 2014
Monday, October 1st is schedule as a teacher workday for Haywood County Schools. Over 60 concurrent sessions will be provided to help teachers and other staff members improve knowledge and […]
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2013-14 School Performance Indicators Released
The 2013-14 school performance indicators have been released. Initial information was approved and released during the regular September meeting of the State Board of Education. Detailed performance results including individual […]