April 29, 2026
"What's Happening Wednesday!"
🍽️ Eat local. Give back. Repeat!May 4–10, dine out for Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, or just because—every bite supports our Education Foundation and the students and teachers we serve! Check out al...
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About Us
Experience education like never before. Your journey starts here.
We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and innovative learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential. Our holistic approach to education blends rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on character development, creativity, and critical thinking. We offer a diverse range of programs, including advanced coursework, extracurricular activities, and personalized support, ensuring every student receives a well-rounded and enriching educational experience. Join us, and inspire and prepare future leaders for a lifetime of success.
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April 29, 2026
🍽️ Eat local. Give back. Repeat!May 4–10, dine out for Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, or just because—every bite supports our Education Foundation and the students and teachers we serve! Check out al...
April 22, 2026
Support Mechanical Minds Robotics – Easy Ways to Give Back This Week Our Mechanical Minds Robotics Team is continuing to raise funds for their trip to the 2026 FIRST World Championship in Houston—a...
April 22, 2026
🎨 CCS Art Show – You’re Invited!Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students at the Catawba County Schools Art Show!📍 Location: Valley Hills Mall (1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory – a...
April 21, 2026
Dear CCS Families, Last night, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted to move ahead with the merger of the three public school districts. At this time, there are no immediate changes for s...
School Profile

Mission Statement:
We build positive relationships in order to educate the whole student. We embrace diversity through differentiated instruction and guide students toward their own unique potential.
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 70 students
Principal: Timothy Adams
Assistant Principal:
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Principal’s Message
Welcome to Catawba Rosenwald Education Center, CREC, where we build positive relationships in order to educate the whole student. We embrace diversity through differentiated instruction and guide students toward their own unique potential.
As the county’s alternative setting, we provide students with an opportunity to get their education back on track. Every person deserves the opportunity to become a successful member of our community upon graduation, and we provide students and families with that opportunity. So, whether we are teaching life skills in our mentor groups, learning team, or relationship-building skills in intramurals or clubs, or participating in off-campus community service, our goal is to help students grow fully.
Warm regards,
Tim Adams
Phone: 828-241-2734 | Email