Avery County Schools

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...

The Avery County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. A work session will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the regular meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 775 Cranberry Street in Newland at the Avery County Central Services office.

Good afternoon! With uncertain weather in the forecast and temperatures well below freezing with precipitation forecast for the morning hours, Avery County Schools will operate on a TWO HOUR DELAY on Friday, February 3, 2023. Any necessary changes will be announced by 7:00 AM. Have a good night and please stay safe.

Good evening! Snow is in the forecast again for our area overnight tonight around midnight along with temperatures in the teens in the morning hours. Therefore, the Avery County School System will operate on a Two Hour Delay Tomorrow, Friday January 27, 2023. We will monitor conditions overnight and any needed changes will be announced by 7:00am. Stay safe!

Due to hazardous travel conditions throughout the county, the Avery County School System will be CLOSED with an OPTIONAL TEACHER WORKDAY today, Thursday, January 26th, 2023. Use extreme caution if traveling this morning.

Due to declining weather conditions this morning, The Avery County School System will be operating on a TWO HOUR DELAY today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Stay safe!

Inclement weather school schedule change: Good morning. Due to freezing temperatures and travel conditions remaining very hazardous in many areas of our county, Avery County Schools will be CLOSED, with an Optional Teacher Workday, Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Be safe and have a great day!