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3rd Annual Pumpkins & Power Tools at SEA-Tech High School
Special Olympics Fall 2024
NHCS Marching Band Showcase
Flag Football is Back!
October is National Principals Month
2023-2024 Student Success
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District News
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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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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
New Hanover County Schools goal is for students and staff to agree that their school/worksite is an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place where they have a strong sense of belonging and connectedness.
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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