Happy National Boss’s Day to our incredible leader, Dr. Emily Shaw!
Dr. Shaw brings nothing but Good Vibes to Newton-Conover City Schools! We are so grateful for her unwavering dedication, positive energy, and tireless commitment to our students, staff, and community. Thank you for leading our district with heart, strength, and continuous enthusiasm every single day!
Dr. Shaw brings nothing but Good Vibes to Newton-Conover City Schools! We are so grateful for her unwavering dedication, positive energy, and tireless commitment to our students, staff, and community. Thank you for leading our district with heart, strength, and continuous enthusiasm every single day!
Newton-Conover City Schools is proud to highlight Karmen Lawing, a teacher at Newton-Conover High School, for serving on the teacher panel at the Music Impact Coalition!
📢 Reminder: There is no school for students tomorrow, October 16, 2026, due to a Required Teacher Workday. Enjoy the long weekend!
This month, the "Good Vibes" at Newton-Conover High School are coming from all of the exciting fall activities happening across campus! Fall sports are in full swing, homecoming excitement is building, and the campus is buzzing with positive energy. Principal Penley credits this amazing start to the dedicated staff and wonderful students who bring so much spirit to school every single day.
Thank you, Mr. Penley, for your steadfast leadership, encouragement, and dedication to the Red Devils family!
Thank you, Mr. Penley, for your steadfast leadership, encouragement, and dedication to the Red Devils family!
Our October spotlight continues as we honor the outstanding leaders who guide, inspire, and support our schools every day! Today, we are thrilled to recognize Billy Cannon, Principal at Newton-Conover Middle School!
This month, the "Good Vibes" at Newton-Conover Middle School are coming from their incredible academic success from the previous school year, including exceeding growth, achieving the highest growth in the district, and tying for the #1 middle school in the county! NCMS is also celebrating the vibrant return of fall sports, band, chorus, color guard, and theatre as staff and students build upon last year's achievements together.
Thank you, Mr. Cannon, for your relentless pursuit of excellence and for fostering a supportive, high-achieving environment for the students and staff at NCMS!
This month, the "Good Vibes" at Newton-Conover Middle School are coming from their incredible academic success from the previous school year, including exceeding growth, achieving the highest growth in the district, and tying for the #1 middle school in the county! NCMS is also celebrating the vibrant return of fall sports, band, chorus, color guard, and theatre as staff and students build upon last year's achievements together.
Thank you, Mr. Cannon, for your relentless pursuit of excellence and for fostering a supportive, high-achieving environment for the students and staff at NCMS!
Our October celebration continues as we honor the incredible principals who lead, support, and inspire our schools every day! Today, we are proud to spotlight Shane Whitener, Principal at Discovery High School!
This month, the "Good Vibes" at Discovery High School are coming from a brand-new tradition: their Vengeance Volleyball tournament!
This month, the "Good Vibes" at Discovery High School are coming from a brand-new tradition: their Vengeance Volleyball tournament!
Behind every great athlete, team, and success story, there’s a coach who believed first.
Today, on National Coaches Day, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible coaches at Newton-Conover City Schools! You do so much more than teach plays and run drills. You build confidence, instill discipline, and model leadership every single day.
Thank you for your endless dedication, late nights, early mornings, and the heart you pour into our students. We appreciate you! 🙌
This October, we are continuing to highlight the dedicated leaders across our district who bring positivity, passion, and purpose to our schools! Today, we are excited to spotlight Jonathan Tharpe, Principal at Shuford Elementary! 📚✨
This month, the "Good Vibes" at Shuford Elementary are coming directly from their schoolwide Reading Buddies program! This wonderful initiative brings together upper-grade and lower-grade students to build reading and math fluency through engaging, meaningful learning activities. Beyond strengthening key academic skills, students build confidence, leadership skills, and lasting friendships across grade levels.
Principal Tharpe’s daily inspiration for his school family?
"Every day is a day to be happy!" 😊❤️
Thank you, Principal Tharpe, for fostering a positive, connected, and joyful learning environment for the students and staff at Shuford Elementary!
Dear N-CCS Staff, Families, and Community,
Today marks an important step in the process surrounding the proposed merger of Newton-Conover City Schools. Today was the deadline for briefs to be submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Education, and Newton-Conover City Schools submitted our brief.
We are proud of the work that went into our submission and remain confident in the position we have presented. Our message continues to be clear: Newton-Conover City Schools should remain an independent school district.
We know the strength of our schools. We know the dedication of our staff. We know the opportunities and experiences we provide our students. And we know the importance of our schools to the Newton-Conover community. We will continue to stand firmly in support of our district and advocate for what we believe is in the best interest of our students, staff, families, and community.
The next step will be for the Catawba County Board of Commissioners to submit a reply to the briefs that have been filed. The proposed merger plan is currently scheduled to be discussed at the November meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education.
As this process continues, we will remain engaged, prepared, and committed to advocating for Newton-Conover City Schools.
We will continue to keep you informed every step of the way. More importantly, we will continue to do the work, tell our story, and stand firm in our commitment to Newton-Conover City Schools remaining an independent school district.
Thank you for continuing to stand with us and, most importantly, for continuing to stand up for our students and our community.
Together, we will continue to advocate for what is best for N-CCS.
Please use the link below to access the brief that was submitted to the State Board of Education.
N-CCS Brief Submission - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nxY3ZbrIClTaXV2PLpWZwxYf8Zg_VoJg
With appreciation,
Emily Shaw
Superintendent
Newton-Conover City Schools
Today marks an important step in the process surrounding the proposed merger of Newton-Conover City Schools. Today was the deadline for briefs to be submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Education, and Newton-Conover City Schools submitted our brief.
We are proud of the work that went into our submission and remain confident in the position we have presented. Our message continues to be clear: Newton-Conover City Schools should remain an independent school district.
We know the strength of our schools. We know the dedication of our staff. We know the opportunities and experiences we provide our students. And we know the importance of our schools to the Newton-Conover community. We will continue to stand firmly in support of our district and advocate for what we believe is in the best interest of our students, staff, families, and community.
The next step will be for the Catawba County Board of Commissioners to submit a reply to the briefs that have been filed. The proposed merger plan is currently scheduled to be discussed at the November meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education.
As this process continues, we will remain engaged, prepared, and committed to advocating for Newton-Conover City Schools.
We will continue to keep you informed every step of the way. More importantly, we will continue to do the work, tell our story, and stand firm in our commitment to Newton-Conover City Schools remaining an independent school district.
Thank you for continuing to stand with us and, most importantly, for continuing to stand up for our students and our community.
Together, we will continue to advocate for what is best for N-CCS.
Please use the link below to access the brief that was submitted to the State Board of Education.
N-CCS Brief Submission - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nxY3ZbrIClTaXV2PLpWZwxYf8Zg_VoJg
With appreciation,
Emily Shaw
Superintendent
Newton-Conover City Schools
We are committed to fostering a culture of kindness & respect across all of our schools. Together, students, staff, and families can build a community where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.
Talk to your child today about what it means to be a supportive friend. Remind them to speak with a trusted teacher or counselor if they see or experience bullying.
Talk to your child today about what it means to be a supportive friend. Remind them to speak with a trusted teacher or counselor if they see or experience bullying.
🎪 Step Right Up! National School Lunch Week is Coming! 🥦🍎
Next week (October 12–16), we are celebrating National School Lunch Week 2026 with this year's fun theme: “Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage!” 🎪✨
A healthy lunch gives our students the fuel they need to excel in the classroom, on the playground, and beyond. Throughout the week, our incredible nutrition team will be serving up balanced, delicious meals to keep our kids energized and focused! 🥗🍕🥪
🎟️ Admission (Lunch) is FREE!
🗓️ When: October 12–16
📍 Where: School Cafeteria
A huge thank you to our hardworking cafeteria staff, the real ringmasters of our school day, for everything they do to nourish our students every single day!
On National School Custodian Appreciation Day, we send a HUGE thank you to the hard-working men and women who keep our halls spotless and safe. Starting early every morning with a smile, you keep our schools running smoothly. We appreciate you today and every day!
October is National Book Month! 📚✨ Our elementary students and Superintendent Dr. Emily Shaw are diving into some great books!
Newton-Conover City Schools is hiring a School Treasurer! 💼✨
Help support our schools, students, and staff by bringing your financial expertise to our team. Learn more and apply today!
👉 Apply here: newtonconover.schoolspring.com
Help support our schools, students, and staff by bringing your financial expertise to our team. Learn more and apply today!
👉 Apply here: newtonconover.schoolspring.com
In recognition of National Principals' Month, we are celebrating the incredible leaders who guide, inspire, and elevate our school communities every single day! To kick things off, we want to spotlight Leah Hayes, Principal at North Newton Elementary School! We look forward to celebrating all of our principals throughout the month.
In celebration of World Milk Day, our School Nutrition Director, Nancy Price, visited Shuford this morning to welcome students to school. Students and parents enjoyed the morning, and students were reminded that the importance of milk and eating a good breakfast go hand in hand.
We thank everyone who eats with us daily and supports our program. Let us continue to support your family by providing meals at no cost to our students!
We thank everyone who eats with us daily and supports our program. Let us continue to support your family by providing meals at no cost to our students!
Milk brings protein, calcium, and essential nutrients to the cafeteria tray, supporting the growth and focus students need to succeed in the classroom. Behind that nutrition is a team of school nutrition professionals working hard to plan menus, manage logistics, and prepare tasty options for students daily! Happy World Milk Day!
Thank you to everyone who joined our Staff & Family Tailgate. We were also thrilled to recognize our Red Blazer Award winners and Of the Year honorees at the football game! 🏆
Thank you for your dedication to our students and school community!
Thank you for your dedication to our students and school community!
🎉 Happy Human Resources Professionals Day! 🎉
Newton-Conover City Schools wants to take a moment to shine a massive spotlight on our incredible HR team, Tammy Brown and Angela Sigmon!
They may be a small team, but they are mighty in impact. Behind every teacher, support staff member, smooth school operation, and more is this dedicated duo keeping everything running seamlessly behind the scenes. From hiring top talent to supporting our entire staff family every single day, their hard work and heart make our district a better place.
Newton-Conover City Schools wants to take a moment to shine a massive spotlight on our incredible HR team, Tammy Brown and Angela Sigmon!
They may be a small team, but they are mighty in impact. Behind every teacher, support staff member, smooth school operation, and more is this dedicated duo keeping everything running seamlessly behind the scenes. From hiring top talent to supporting our entire staff family every single day, their hard work and heart make our district a better place.
Our Teacher’s Assistants bring dedication, patience, and warmth to our schools every single day. From providing one-on-one student support to keeping classrooms running smoothly, their hard work makes a real difference across our district.
THANK YOU to all of our incredible TAs!
