School Announcements

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Monday, September 7 is a holiday for students and employees. All schools and central department offices will be closed on Labor Day.

The Gaston County Board of Education’s Operations Committee, Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and Policy Committee will meet Monday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., respectively. The public is invited to attend. 

The Belmont Middle School chorus was selected as a 2026 NCMEA (North Carolina Music Educators Association) Middle School Choral Conference Performance Choir. The prestigious honor is awarded to only two middle school choirs each year and recognizes exemplary choral achievement, outstanding musicianship, and a sustained commitment to excellence in music education. The chorus will perform November 9 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem as part of the middle school choral conference. Benjamin McKinnon is the chorus teacher.

The Belmont Middle School band, under the direction of Carrie Lineberger, earned the Program of Distinction honor from the North Carolina Bandmasters Association for the 2025-26 school year.

Teachers are encouraged to participate in the Ron L. Ensley grants program. Click here to complete the online application.  The grants are presented by the Gaston County Education Foundation as a way to fund innovative classroom lessons and projects. The application deadline is Sunday, September 14.