Watauga County Schools

Blowing Rock Student Wins Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee

BOONE — After 11 rounds of spelling various words, Blowing Rock School Eighth Grader Audrey Bovenzi correctly spelled the word…

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Dr. Leslie Alexander Finalist for Inaugural NC CTE Superintendent of the Year

Watauga County Schools was recently notified by the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) of Superintendent Dr.…

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Watauga BOE to Consider Social Media Litigation, Wrestling Facility Concept, 2025-26 Audit on Oct. 13

The Watauga County Board of Education meets Tuesday, Oct. 13, with a possible action on nationwide social media litigation, a…

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Watauga BOE to Consider Synthetic Turf Contract, Budget Resolution Sept. 14

The Watauga County Board of Education meets Monday, Sept. 14, with a synthetic turf field contract, the 2026-27 budget resolution,…

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Watauga’s First-Ever Girls Flag Football Team Kicks Off Preseason

Watauga High School’s first-ever girls flag football team is officially underway, with 32 players turning out for the program’s first…

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Watauga BOE to Consider Valle Crucis Architect Contract, Artificial Turf RFQ Monday

The Watauga County Board of Education will meet Monday, Aug. 10, with a closed session beginning at 4:30 p.m. and…

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Back 2 School Festival Needs Volunteers and Donations to Support Watauga County Students

The Back 2 School Festival is just one week away, and organizers are calling on the community to help make…

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Children’s Council of Watauga County Launches “Countdown to Kindergarten” Program

The Children’s Council of Watauga County is offering “Countdown to Kindergarten,” a free, family-friendly resource designed to help children build…

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Blue Ridge Energy Sponsors Two Watauga County Students to UNC, NC State Basketball Camps

Two Watauga County middle school students shot hoops and ran drills at basketball camps hosted by two of the state’s…

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Watauga County Schools Names New Principals at Bethel and Cove Creek

Watauga County Schools announced two new school principals at the June 2026 Board of Education meeting. Daniel Machon has been…

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