Watauga County Schools

It’s been nearly three weeks since tropical storm Helene hit western North Carolina, flooding homes, washing away roads and upending the rural mountain towns in its path. But throughout this period of upheaval, educators have been working with kids to restore a sense of normalcy — if only for a few hours in the day.

Watauga County public schools remain closed for a third week following the devastation of Helene in western North Carolina. Officials say damaged infrastructure is one of the biggest barriers to resuming classes.

Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to Watauga County homes, roads and buildings. Schools have been closed this week as a result, but it may be a long time before some of them reopen.

There will be at least two new faces on the Watauga County Board of Education after this year’s elections. Of the three seats opening, only one current board member is running again.

A Watauga County Schools Auto Tech teacher was named the 2024 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year in North Carolina.

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School systems across North Carolina are finding ways to connect with students who are struggling during the holiday winter break. In Watauga County, it's…