Gaston County Schools

Future leaders in action.

Over the next two weeks, many of our students are taking part in the Commissioners' School of Excellence, building leadership skills and learning how they can make a difference in our community.

This morning, the "Movers and Shakers" group got a behind-the-scenes look at public education. They met with Superintendent Dr. Morgen Houchard, toured our transportation facility, and heard from Board of Education members Josh Crisp and Dot Cherry about leadership and service.

Students interested in participating in summer workouts for fall sports and cheerleading must complete all required athletic forms through DragonFly Max (https://www.dragonflymax.com), Gaston County Schools’ online athletic forms system.

Families can create a free account at dragonflymax.com to complete and submit all required paperwork. If you already have an account, simply log in and update your child’s information for the upcoming school year. For questions, please contact the athletic director at your child’s school.

Watch Channel 21 – School TV at (gaston.k12.nc.us/channel21) for a look at what is airing this week, June 1-7 in Gaston County Schools. Programs can be viewed on Spectrum Channel 21 or on the district website.

Board of Education Good News Recognition for May and Classroom Moment
1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Evening of Excellence Awards Ceremony 2026
10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Gaston College Spotlight (featuring an interview with Lisa Albright-Jurs, dean of Career and Technical Education at Gaston College, and information about Gaston College’s study abroad trip to Ireland)
8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Vlada’s Seeds of Life: Cooking and Kids
Episode: Green Power
12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Meet the Author
Episode: W. Bruce Cameron
3:00 p.m.

SMITHSONIAN HOUR on Channel 21
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (back-to-back programs)
STEM in 30
Episode: VJ Day and the End of WWII
Smithsonian Science How?
Episode: Ferns - Curious Life Cycles and Remarkable Biodiversity

We are so thankful to Keep Belmont Beautiful for providing a $400 grant to North Belmont Elementary! Take a look at how the school used the grant to make its campus look even more beautiful.

Beginning Monday, June 1, free meals will be available for children at 54 community sites across Gaston County. The summer nutrition program provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to help families during the summer break.

Parents and families can visit the Gaston County Schools website for a complete list of meal locations, dates, and serving times.

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Looking for a career that makes a difference? Gaston County Schools is hosting two upcoming job fairs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd.

The June 11 job fair will feature elementary teaching vacancies and bus driver opportunities, while the June 18 job fair will focus on secondary teaching vacancies, school nutrition positions, and bus driver opportunities.

Come meet our team, explore career opportunities, and find your place in Gaston County Schools.

NOTE: As of May 8, teachers with a clear teaching license, all teacher assistants, and all clerical personnel affected by the Reduction in Force (RIF) have been offered placement in another position. Due to retirements, there is a need for classroom teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.

Belmont Central Elementary School added a bright and welcoming touch to its campus thanks to a $400 grant from Keep Belmont Beautiful! The school planted flowers near the front entrance sign and placed flower pots near the entrance to greet students and families each day.