NEWTON, September 4, 2024 --The 2023-24 North Carolina state test results show continued gains for students across most grades and subjects according to the 2023-24 state test results presented to the State Board of Education today. Catawba County Schools performs well, shows increases in growth and proficiency.

On May 30, 2024, Catawba County Schools celebrated its dedicated employees during the district-wide "Finish Line Fuel Up" event at CVCC's Tarlton Complex. The event saw enthusiastic participation from all CCS employees, who brought their best school spirit to the celebration.

Congratulations to the following Catawba County Schools' High School "All County Chorus" Members.

NEWTON, September 5, 2023 --State test results from the 2022-23 school year presented to the State Board of Education show that North Carolina students continued to recover ground lost to the COVID pandemic, with gains across virtually all grades, subjects, and student subgroups. Catawba County Schools performs well, shows increases in growth and proficiency.

NEWTON, June 9, 2025 — Catawba County Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Erin Gates as the new Director of QUEST Childcare Services. The Board of Education approved the appointment during its regularly scheduled meeting, and Gates will officially begin her new role on July 1, 2025.

NEWTON, June 9, 2025 —Catawba County Schools is pleased to announce that Erin Sims has been named the new principal of Clyde Campbell Elementary School. The Board of Education approved her appointment during Monday night’s regular meeting. Sims will officially assume her new role on July 1, 2025.

NEWTON, May 19, 2025 — Catawba County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Stover has announced the appointment of Brett Huffman as the district’s new Director of Transportation. The Board of Education confirmed the appointment during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night. Mr. Huffman will officially assume his new role on July 1, 2025.

Julia Farris, a junior at Fred T. Foard High School, has been selected as North Carolina’s 2025 Free Spirit Scholar by the Freedom Forum. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to one rising senior from each state and Washington, D.C., who demonstrates a passion for journalism and a commitment to the First Amendment.

NEWTON, April 28, 2025 — Catawba County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Stover announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan McCreary as the district’s new Director of Secondary Education and Fine Arts. The Board of Education confirmed his selection during Monday night’s regular meeting. Dr. McCreary will officially assume the role on July 1, 2025.