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‘Of the Year’ winners for 2026-2027 announced (opens in new window/tab)

Six employees received the most prestigious awards presented by Gaston County Schools during the Evening of Excellence ceremony.

Meet the finalists for Teacher of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Five outstanding educators are in the running to be named the Gaston County Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027.

Who won the annual RoboGASTON competition?

The event combined robotics with an archeology theme as teamwork was a determining factor in the students’ success.

SUN Bucks Available to Support Families This Summer

SUN Bucks is a program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that helps families buy groceries during the summer months when school is out. Eligible families will receive a one-time payment of $120 per child on a debit-like card. The card can be used to purchase nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out. For more information, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks.

Commissioners approve $10 million in additional funds

Gaston County Schools is receiving $10 million from the Gaston County Commissioners to address budget needs.

Why John Chavis Middle School?

Four reasons why we are the right school for your child.

Community School

We’re a community school where students help the community by collecting canned goods and doing other service projects.

John Chavis Middle School students write letters to people who lost their belongings during Hurricane Helene.

Academics

Our school exceeded academic growth expectations in both 2023 and 2024. In addition, high school courses such as Math 1 give students a head start on their path to graduation.