Henderson County Education Foundation

06/02/2026

05/27/2026

We recently celebrated the second birthday of the Pathfinders Mentoring Program with a special mentor appreciation dinner!

This past school year alone, nearly 100 community mentors served students in grades 7–10 at Flat Rock Middle School and East Henderson High School through the Pathfinders program. The celebration dinner was an opportunity to thank these dedicated volunteers for the time, encouragement, and support they have invested in students throughout the year. The evening celebrated not only the growth of the program, but also the meaningful relationships being built between students and caring adults across our community.

Thank you mentors!!

05/19/2026

Rising 9th Graders!! You are invited to attend Summer STEM camp at Henderson County Early College! June 15-18th
Register today! Only 10 spots left!

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05/06/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week and a special congratulations to our HCPS Teachers of the Year!

2025-2026 Teachers of the Year:

Atkinson - Maggie DeCorah
Bruce Drysdale - Katie DeLizza
Clear Creek - Maya Bane
Dana - Amanda Parks
Edneyville - Wendi Bowen
Etowah - Amy Lindsey
Fletcher - Gina Benardo
Glenn C. Marlow - Cody Merriman
Hendersonville - Candi Mains
Hillandale - Megan Ford
Mills River - Lisa Hoffman
Sugarloaf - Felicia Bailey
Upward - Sarah Kennedy
Apple Valley - Holly Welch
Flat Rock - Stephanie Knighton
Hendersonville Middle - Kelly Deese
Rugby - Carol Levi
HC Career Academy - David Hart
HC Early College - Natalie Pierce
East Henderson High - Miranda Wall
Hendersonville High - Patricia Seward
North Henderson High - Colonel Erik Rundquist
West Henderson High - Laura Clark
Beginning Teacher of Year - Sarah Schwartz
EC “Educator of Excellence” - Erin Celej
CTE Teacher of Year - Matthew Rollins
Outstanding Math Teacher of Year - Molly Wright
Media Coordinator of the Year - Debra Ramsey
School Nurse of the Year - Kim Ball
School Resource Officer of the Year - Lt. Tom Ammons

05/05/2026

Thank you to those who attended and TarHeel Lanes for an amazing, fun packed fundraiser!

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Thanks to Paula Roberts Photography and Stipe Creative for photos and videos!

04/29/2026

We were so proud to have our incredible student emcees lead this year’s Education Celebration alongside Dr. John Bryant. Together, they brought confidence, poise, and heart to the stage, representing the very best of Henderson County Public Schools.

As we celebrated our Ruby Jubilee, marking 40 years of serving students, supporting educators, and strengthening schools, their leadership was a powerful reminder of the impact of this work.

From welcoming our guests to guiding us through such a meaningful evening, they made the night even more special. Thank you for leading with such excellence. The future is bright because of students like you. 💙