On Saturday, August 26th, school administrators from across Haywood County met with emergency management officials to discuss and train together on a unified response to school emergencies. We want to thank Bob Messer from Jonathan Creek Fire Department, Greg Shuping and Zach Koonce from Haywood County Emergency Management, and Tony Cope from the Haywood County Sherriff’s Office for facilitating the safety discussion. The safety of our students and staff isĀ our top priority as a district. We recognize that each day parents across our county trust us with their most precious resource, and we will continue to work to create the safest possible environment for learning.

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Upcoming Events
June 2, 2025
HEC - Annual Leave Day
HCS - Mandatory Teacher Workday
Central Haywood High School Graduation
Starts: 6:00 pm
June 3, 2025
HCS - Optional Teacher Workday
Haywood Community Learning Center Graduation
Starts: 5:30 pm
June 4, 2025
HCS - Optional Teacher Workday
June 5, 2025
HCS - Optional Teacher Workday
June 6, 2025
HCS - Optional Teacher Workday
June 9, 2025
HCS - Annual Leave Day
HCS Building and Grounds Committee @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 5:00 pm
HCS Finance Committee Meeting held @ 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
July 14, 2025
HCS Finance Committee Meeting held @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 5:00 pm
HCS Building and Grounds Committee @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 5:00 pm