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Allison Hancock poses with Board of Education, Superintendent and NCCAT representatives for being a finalist

Congratulations to Allison Hancock for being named as a finalist for the NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year!

Caroline Santo and Evelyn Tanner pose with Board of Education and Superintendent during recognitions

Congratulations to Caroline and Evelyn for their NC FBLA recognition as State Co-President and Region Conference Ambassador

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Sean Stanek poses with Board of Education and Superintendent during recognitions

Congratulations to Sean Stanek for his recognition as NC State 2026 NSDAR Outstanding Teacher of American History!

New Hanover Board of Education group pose at the Board of Education for Board Recognition

Happy National Board Appreciation Month!

Character In Action

Character In Action

Celebrating Students, Staff, and Volunteers who demonstrate character that makes our schools positive, safe, & respectful

 

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NHCS By The Numbers
 
Academic Performance

557 Scholars
20 Governor’s School 
5 School of Science & Math 
1,725 Credentials & Certifications
10 Military Academy Cadets

Student Excellence

331 (IB) Courses
2,155 AP Courses
1,116 AP Scores at 3+
1,690 Dual Enrollment courses with UNCW & 4,221 with CFCC.
28 CTE Pathways.

Human Resources

41/45 schools are 100% fully staffed with classroom teachers at the start of 2022-2023.
86.6% staff retention rate for 2021-2022

Community Partnerships

80,149 Volunteer hours dedicated to our schools this year. 7,771 volunteers serving our schools.
$1 million dollars approximate value of Volunteer Time.

Technology & Digital Learning

Over 10K Laptops distributed to Staff/Students.
60 students attended the NHCS can code camp.
738 students attended the summer library programs.

Excellent Educators

38% of Teachers with a Master’s Degree or Higher. 20% of Teachers are National Board Certified.
$51K Average Salary Highest local supplement in the state. 

Operations and Maintenance

Over 2.1 million meals served and over 700,000 miles driven by our transportation staff.

Athletics

50-yard Freestyle State Championship
N.C. Soccer Player of the Year
2nd Consecutive Wrestling Championship
Class 4A State Soccer Championship

Academic Performance

NHCS is committed to the Goal: Through rigorous academics at every grade level, students demonstrate a readiness for productive citizenship, as well as higher education opportunities or meaningful employment.
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Student Safety & Wellness

The NHCS team is committed to providing facilities and services that are focused on safety and wellness to enhance teaching and learning.
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Family Engagement

NHCS strives to increase meaningful family engagement and involvement across all schools.
 

Supportive Environment for Teachers & Staff

NHCS is committed to ensure a supportive environment so that staff will perform their duties using the most effective methods possible to achieve optimal student learning
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Community Partnerships

New Hanover County Schools will strengthen and increase community partnerships that directly enhance student opportunities and achievements.  
Community Partnerships