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Beginning January 18, 2022, face-coverings will again be mandatory for all staff, students, and visitors while inside our facilities for at least the next week.
Latest News & Social Media
Keep up with the latest news at our school and our around our district using the tabs below. You can also follow us on social media using the handles below or by clicking on the logos at the bottom of this page!
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School News
![Board of Education Meeting Announcement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620162610/catawbaschoolsnet/llno73b3gegxpkzvbmrf/Emergency-School-Board-Meeting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620162610/catawbaschoolsnet/llno73b3gegxpkzvbmrf/Emergency-School-Board-Meeting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620162610/catawbaschoolsnet/llno73b3gegxpkzvbmrf/Emergency-School-Board-Meeting.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620162610/catawbaschoolsnet/llno73b3gegxpkzvbmrf/Emergency-School-Board-Meeting.jpg","width":1200}])
The Catawba County Board of Education is holding an emergency BOE meeting on January 14, 2022, at 5:30pm.
![A video message from our Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639074890/catawbaschoolsnet/wuxjkwyti1omwcxziajm/Test-to-StayNewsVideoMessagefromSuperintendent_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639074890/catawbaschoolsnet/wuxjkwyti1omwcxziajm/Test-to-StayNewsVideoMessagefromSuperintendent_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639074890/catawbaschoolsnet/wuxjkwyti1omwcxziajm/Test-to-StayNewsVideoMessagefromSuperintendent_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639074890/catawbaschoolsnet/wuxjkwyti1omwcxziajm/Test-to-StayNewsVideoMessagefromSuperintendent_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639074890/catawbaschoolsnet/wuxjkwyti1omwcxziajm/Test-to-StayNewsVideoMessagefromSuperintendent_1.jpg","width":1250}])
Please watch this important video message from our Superintendent, Dr. Matt Stover, about updates to CDC guidelines, StrongSchoolsNC toolkit, and the "Test to Stay" study.
![2021 Superintendent's Annual Christmas Card Contest Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639153391/catawbaschoolsnet/k18igodrxqnyxz2zf4kk/2021ChristmasCardFacebookCover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639153391/catawbaschoolsnet/k18igodrxqnyxz2zf4kk/2021ChristmasCardFacebookCover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639153391/catawbaschoolsnet/k18igodrxqnyxz2zf4kk/2021ChristmasCardFacebookCover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639153391/catawbaschoolsnet/k18igodrxqnyxz2zf4kk/2021ChristmasCardFacebookCover.png","width":851}])
Announcing the 2020 Winners of the Superintendent's Christmas Card Contest!
Watch this video message from Superintendent Stover about Catawba County Schools' Participation in the “Test to Stay in School: COVID-19 Testing Following Exposure in K-12 School Communities” Study
![12-6-21 Board of Education Meeting Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638720144/catawbaschoolsnet/bc2hklznxjmmkpvhuhqn/12-6-21NewsYouCanUseMaskOptional.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638720144/catawbaschoolsnet/bc2hklznxjmmkpvhuhqn/12-6-21NewsYouCanUseMaskOptional.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638720144/catawbaschoolsnet/bc2hklznxjmmkpvhuhqn/12-6-21NewsYouCanUseMaskOptional.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1638720144/catawbaschoolsnet/bc2hklznxjmmkpvhuhqn/12-6-21NewsYouCanUseMaskOptional.jpg","width":1200}])
Face coverings are optional inside all CCS facilities for all staff, students, and visitors effective 12/7/2021. CCS will participate in the parent choice "Test-to-Stay" Study.
![Board of Education Meeting Announcement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620162594/catawbaschoolsnet/hhsknycuz5dmnsyrmg8r/SchoolBoardMeeting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620162594/catawbaschoolsnet/hhsknycuz5dmnsyrmg8r/SchoolBoardMeeting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620162594/catawbaschoolsnet/hhsknycuz5dmnsyrmg8r/SchoolBoardMeeting.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620162594/catawbaschoolsnet/hhsknycuz5dmnsyrmg8r/SchoolBoardMeeting.jpg","width":1200}])
The Catawba County Board of Education is holding a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 6, 2021.
![BOE Meeting Update: Face coverings continue to be required]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635203795/catawbaschoolsnet/ioetjkkprx3qpyhucnin/2021-10-25_News-You-Can-Use.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1635203795/catawbaschoolsnet/ioetjkkprx3qpyhucnin/2021-10-25_News-You-Can-Use.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1635203795/catawbaschoolsnet/ioetjkkprx3qpyhucnin/2021-10-25_News-You-Can-Use.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635203795/catawbaschoolsnet/ioetjkkprx3qpyhucnin/2021-10-25_News-You-Can-Use.png","width":1200}])
Face coverings will continue to be required indoors by all staff, students, and visitors until it is reviewed again at the next meeting on 12/6/21.
![BOE Approves Staff Retention & Recruitment Bonuses]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635266233/catawbaschoolsnet/xyry742ik2g1zlsualbd/News_BOE-Approves-Bonuses.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1635266233/catawbaschoolsnet/xyry742ik2g1zlsualbd/News_BOE-Approves-Bonuses.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1635266233/catawbaschoolsnet/xyry742ik2g1zlsualbd/News_BOE-Approves-Bonuses.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635266233/catawbaschoolsnet/xyry742ik2g1zlsualbd/News_BOE-Approves-Bonuses.jpg","width":1200}])
The BOE approved a generous staff retention and recruitment bonus program for all active full- and part-time employees, substitutes, and new employees.
District News
![Congratulations to our new director! Photo of new director with CCS Logo and #MakingEducationBetter"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638715330/catawbaschoolsnet/gnrprdtozykszx3vwz3h/CongratulationstoournewDirector.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638715330/catawbaschoolsnet/gnrprdtozykszx3vwz3h/CongratulationstoournewDirector.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638715330/catawbaschoolsnet/gnrprdtozykszx3vwz3h/CongratulationstoournewDirector.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1638715330/catawbaschoolsnet/gnrprdtozykszx3vwz3h/CongratulationstoournewDirector.jpg","width":1200}])
Please join us in congratulating our new Director of Marketing and Communication.
![bid notice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616449794/catawbaschoolsnet/ac6qibwtt4xvcqohb8pi/Bid-notice.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616449794/catawbaschoolsnet/ac6qibwtt4xvcqohb8pi/Bid-notice.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616449794/catawbaschoolsnet/ac6qibwtt4xvcqohb8pi/Bid-notice.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616449794/catawbaschoolsnet/ac6qibwtt4xvcqohb8pi/Bid-notice.jpg","width":1200}])
General contractors interested in the Maiden Elementary project are invited to submit a bid by 12/16/21.
Distributors with interest in the submission of a new contract for Touchscreen Chromebooks w/ warranty and hard shell cases are invited to submit a bid by 8/27/21
![You are cordially invited to virtually attend graduations via livestream on our website.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621884381/catawbaschoolsnet/y7gecfyxe4fdsm0votpo/graduations-livestream-news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621884381/catawbaschoolsnet/y7gecfyxe4fdsm0votpo/graduations-livestream-news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1621884381/catawbaschoolsnet/y7gecfyxe4fdsm0votpo/graduations-livestream-news.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621884381/catawbaschoolsnet/y7gecfyxe4fdsm0votpo/graduations-livestream-news.jpg","width":1200}])
We will be livestreaming our 2021 high school graduations. Please join us online and help us celebrate our graduates!
![Congrats to our National Board Certified Teachers! Details in text]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620894937/catawbaschoolsnet/wqgm5gf61unwzbmqehsk/News_NationalBoardCertified.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620894937/catawbaschoolsnet/wqgm5gf61unwzbmqehsk/News_NationalBoardCertified.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620894937/catawbaschoolsnet/wqgm5gf61unwzbmqehsk/News_NationalBoardCertified.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620894937/catawbaschoolsnet/wqgm5gf61unwzbmqehsk/News_NationalBoardCertified.jpg","width":1200}])
Congrats to our 11 new National Board Certified teachers and 12 more who just renewed! We just got a special award for having over 20% of our teachers NBC!
![Congratulations to our new principal - Chris Burr, Mill Creek Middle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620679296/catawbaschoolsnet/ywxciuojoeo1apmhnfur/Congrats-Burr.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620679296/catawbaschoolsnet/ywxciuojoeo1apmhnfur/Congrats-Burr.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620679296/catawbaschoolsnet/ywxciuojoeo1apmhnfur/Congrats-Burr.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1620679296/catawbaschoolsnet/ywxciuojoeo1apmhnfur/Congrats-Burr.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1620679296/catawbaschoolsnet/ywxciuojoeo1apmhnfur/Congrats-Burr.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1620679296/catawbaschoolsnet/ywxciuojoeo1apmhnfur/Congrats-Burr.jpg","width":2200}])
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Nichole Ijames for being named the new principal of Challenger High and Mr. Preston Clarke as the new principal of Bunker Hill High!
There will be a school visit and meeting in the media center at Maiden Elementary on May 10 at 12 PM.
![Congratulations to our new principals Nichole Ijames and Preston Clarke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619549807/catawbaschoolsnet/zew0nodqngrgqvs9jnqo/News_Congrats-Ijames-Clarke-Principals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619549807/catawbaschoolsnet/zew0nodqngrgqvs9jnqo/News_Congrats-Ijames-Clarke-Principals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619549807/catawbaschoolsnet/zew0nodqngrgqvs9jnqo/News_Congrats-Ijames-Clarke-Principals.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619549807/catawbaschoolsnet/zew0nodqngrgqvs9jnqo/News_Congrats-Ijames-Clarke-Principals.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1619549807/catawbaschoolsnet/zew0nodqngrgqvs9jnqo/News_Congrats-Ijames-Clarke-Principals.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1619549807/catawbaschoolsnet/zew0nodqngrgqvs9jnqo/News_Congrats-Ijames-Clarke-Principals.png","width":2200}])
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Nichole Ijames for being named the new principal of Challenger High and Mr. Preston Clarke as the new principal of Bunker Hill High!
The Catawba County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 26, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the boardroom.
