New Valle Crucis School project

Last Updated on May 4, 2025 6:37 pm

Below are videos and photos of the new Valle Crucis School being built, as documented by Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline. The content dates back to November 29, 2022, when the groundbreaking took place.

This is the first new school to be built in Watauga County since the new Watauga High – which groundbreaking was held in September 2007 and completed in July 2010. Before that, the last new K-8 elementary school to open was Cove Creek in 1995.

Photos and videos are captured nearly every weekend and are planned to continue until the projected completion in late 2024. Also take note that due to the amount of content to be posted, the layout of items may change.

For more information about the project from the beginning see the links at the end of the content.

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Architectural drawings

November 29, 2022 – groundbreaking ceremony Videos

2023 – 2024 Videos

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February 13, 2025. Photos: Dr. Bonnie Smith

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August 2, 2024. Photos: Dr. Bonnie Smith

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April 19, 2024. Photos: Dr. Bonnie Smith

April 5, 2024. Photos: Dr. Bonnie Smith

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February 21, 2024. Photos: Dr. Bonnie Smith

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March 2022

Valle Crucis School groundbreaking November 29, 2022

ADDITIONAL LINKS REGARDING THE PROJECT FROM THE START

March 12, 2019 – Watauga County Schools approves land contract for new Valle Crucis School

September 5, 2019 – Commissioners & Board of Education Hold Joint Meeting On Proposed New Valle Crucis School

October 24, 2019 – Informational Session Regarding New Valle Crucis School Held This Week, Lawsuit Filed To Stop “Hodges Property” Advancement