Academy Information

Gaston County’s first magnet high school and a 2017 and 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award winner, Highland is a world-class school that prepares students for a world-class future. Students complete courses in one of three academies: Health Sciences; Business, Legal, and Information Sciences; and Manufacturing/Engineering Technology and Graphics.

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Events

District News

Seniors earn valedictorian, salutatorian honors

Gaston County Schools announces the seniors who earned valedictorian and salutatorian honors for 2025.

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Students participate in Career Signing Day

Nine seniors in the Class of 2025 had the opportunity to sign a ‘letter of intent’ to work for one of seven local companies.

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Administrative appointments and transfers for 2025-2026

Gaston County Schools has announced school administration appointments and transfers for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Summer program offers meals for students

Gaston County Schools is providing its annual summer nutrition program at bus stops and various community sites throughout the county.

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High schools to conduct graduation ceremonies

It’s graduation time for the Class of 2025. More than 2,000 seniors will graduate from Gaston County Schools this year.

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Awards presented to ‘Of the Year’ winners

Gaston County Schools is proud to announce its “Of the Year” award recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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