Due to impending snow in the forecast, temperatures remaining below freezing, and flurries now occurring throughout the county, the Avery County School System will be CLOSED with an OPTIONAL TEACHER WORKDAY today, Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Have a safe day!
Good afternoon parents, and guardians,
As you may be aware, more snow and freezing temperatures are forecast for tomorrow morning. Snow is expected to begin between 6 AM and 7 AM and lasting until mid-morning.
Therefore, the Avery County School System will be on a two hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. We will continue to watch this weather front in the morning and any additional changes to our schedule will be announced by 7:30 AM.
Thank you. Stay safe and have a good evening.
The Avery County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. A work session will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the regular meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 775 Cranberry Street in Newland at the Avery County Central Services office.
Good afternoon. Due to the current weather forecast calling for snow in the early morning hours tomorrow with temperatures below freezing, the Avery County School System will operate on a TWO HOUR DELAY on Monday, March 13, 2023. We will continue to monitor conditions overnight and if a school closure is required, this announcement will be made by 7:00 AM tomorrow morning. Stay warm and safe!
Good afternoon parents,
Reminder to share with your friends and family who are in need of food. Community Market will be Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at the Old Rock School Gym. Free produce, shelf stable goods and more. Volunteers are needed if you are available to help pack boxes for distribution. Packing boxes with volunteers will begin at 9:45.
Thank you.
Are you interested in substitute teaching for Avery County Schools? If so please notify Michelle Whitley (michellewhitley@averyschools.net) to be added to our list. The last training for this school year will be on March 28th at our Central Office from 9AM to 12PM. Interested candidates will have to attend the training, complete the employment packet (given at training), and have School Board approval in order to work in our schools. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Avery County Board of Education will be reviewing the district's Internet Safety policy during the next board meeting on March 14 at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at 775 Cranberry Street- Newland, NC-28657. Chief Information Officer - David Reep will be presenting on the Internet Safety measures that are currently in place to protect our students. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Any person wishing to address the board on Internet Safety, or any other topic, should email hannaharnett@averyschools.net to be added to the agenda.
The Avery County Schools System is looking for energetic employees with great customer service skills for the following positions:
Bookkeeper at Newland Elementary
Front Office Receptionist at Avery High
Please apply online at www.averyschools.net
Pre-K Screening
Friday, April 28, 2023
WHO: Children living in Avery County who will be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2023
WHERE: 660 Vale Road, Newland, NC
CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 828.733.6006
Applications are at each elementary school and at the Board of Education
The Avery County Schools System is looking for a motivated candidate to work as a custodian at Avery County High School. This is a second shift job (2PM to 10PM). Please apply at www.averyschools.net.
Good morning. Due to a power outage this morning at Riverside Elementary School with an undetermined timeline for restoration of power, we will be closed at Riverside Elementary School only. All other schools will be on a regular schedule for Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.
It's week 3 of CTE Month! This week's "Did You Know" highlights Health Sciences and Culinary Arts Career Clusters. Great opportunities through ACHS Career and Technical Education!
Kindergarten Registration is May 1st - please call the school in your community for more information.
Good afternoon Parents, Guardians and Staff,
We have been monitoring all weather outlets regarding tomorrow's forecast, and our area is anticipating snow to begin between 2:00PM and 3:00 PM with temperatures quickly dropping below freezing by 4:00PM. We are going to expedite an early dismissal for Friday, February 17, 2023 for the Avery County School System. We will dismiss Newland Elementary at 12:30, Avery Middle at 12:45, and all other schools at 1:00PM. Have a safe evening.
It's week 2 of CTE Month! This week's "Did You Know" highlights Agriculture and Hospitality and Tourism Career Clusters. Great opportunities through ACHS Career and Technical Education!
Avery County Schools will be operating on a REGULAR SCHEDULE for Tuesday, February 14th, 2023. Buses will not be running following gravel roads:
John Greer Road
Old Beech Mountain Road
The Blood Connection will be at Avery County High School on 02/14/2023 from 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
All donors will receive a $10 eGift card Plus a TBC T-shirt!
Click the link below to make an appointment NOW:
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/191716
Fill Out Your Online Health History Questionnaire
Must be filled out the same day as your appointment.
Make An Appointment Today!
The Avery County Board of Education will hold a very brief special called meeting on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. The meeting will begin at 3:30 pm and will be located at the Central Services office located at 775 Cranberry Street in Newland. The purpose of the meeting is to address contract requirements for school construction project(s).
The Avery County Schools Spelling Bee will be held on February 9th at 1:00pm. The event will be held at the county agriculture building.
February is CTE Month! Avery County Schools has amazing opportunities through Career Technical Education ! Here's some info on Trades and Engineering Pathways...
