Watauga County Schools

Dec- 2023 -

1 December

Kenneth Reece
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Watauga High School Auto Tech teacher Erik Mortensen 2024 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year

Watauga High School Auto Tech teacher Erik Mortensen has been announced as the 2024 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year. By…
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Nov- 2023 -

20 November

Bailey Little/Watauga County Schools
1 409

Watauga County Board of Education Chairperson Dr. Gary Childers Wins State Award

Dr. Gary Childers, Chairperson of the Watauga County Board of Education, earned a prestigioushonor for his dedication to local education…
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3 November

Bailey Little/Watauga County Schools
1 1,259

Hardin Park Seventh Grader Wins 2023 Watauga County Spelling Bee

BOONE — Hardin Park Seventh Grader Max Greene correctly spelled the word “Marathon” in the 10th round to secure victory…
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Oct- 2023 -

2 October

Kenneth Reece
1 3,540

Watauga County Schools dismissing early due to threats made

UPDATE Monday 5:30 pm – a message from Watauga County Schools Superintendent Dr. Leslie Alexander: “Thank you for your patience…
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Jul- 2023 -

25 July

Garrett Price/Watauga County Schools
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School Board appoints new Principals at Hardin Park, Bethel schools

BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Education has approved the appointment of new principals at Hardin Park and Bethel…
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17 July

Garrett Price/Watauga County Schools
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Watauga Board of Education to hold special called meeting Tuesday July 18

The Watauga County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 18th at the Margaret Gragg Education…
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11 July

Kenneth Reece
45 21,071

New Valle Crucis School project

Below are videos and photos of the new Valle Crucis School being built, as documented by Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline. The content…
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Jun- 2023 -

19 June

Garrett Price/Watauga County Schools
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Board of Education names Scott Strickler as WHS Principal, appoints new Central Office Directors

BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Education has named Scott Strickler the new Principal of Watauga High School. During…
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May- 2023 -

30 May

Kenneth Reece
2,107

Video: Final interview with Watauga County Schools Dr. Scott Elliott

The final Interview with Dr. Scott Elliott, the outgoing Superintendent of Watauga County Schools.
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28 May

Kenneth Reece
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Watauga County Schools last day for the 2022-2023 year is Thursday

The Watauga County Schools system wraps up the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday. It will be an early release day…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742