This past Saturday, we hosted our Prom. It was decorated beautifully and a wonderful time was had by all.
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#smallsystembigimpact





Yesterday, classes assisted Catawba County Guardian ad Litem office with planting our pinwheels in front of our school in honor of Child Abuse Awareness month.
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#smallsystembigimpact




Please join us for prom on April 18, 2026, 6p-8p. Dress is semi-formal. Admission for our current high school-aged students is free, everyone else is $10. For questions, call the school at 828-464-9532.
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#smallsystembigimpact

Today, one of our high school classes traveled to Zahra Baker All Children's Park to assist the Children's Advocacy and Protection Center. The students planted pinwheels to kick off "Child Abuse Awareness" month.
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#smallsystembigimpact





This week at school....
Pre-Kindergarten:: We enjoyed drawing our friends on the whiteboards.
Elementary School:: We enjoyed quality time with Jett.
Middle School:: We enjoyed time relaxing on the crash pad.
High School:: We enjoyed being able to practice our money skills by offering staff items from the "Treat Trolly."
Also this week, we hosted our first Parent Night. We had a great turn out by organizations and parents alike. This gave an awesome opportunity for collaboration and sharing of information. We can't wait to see what next year will hold.
#smallsystembigimpact
Pre-Kindergarten:: We enjoyed drawing our friends on the whiteboards.
Elementary School:: We enjoyed quality time with Jett.
Middle School:: We enjoyed time relaxing on the crash pad.
High School:: We enjoyed being able to practice our money skills by offering staff items from the "Treat Trolly."
Also this week, we hosted our first Parent Night. We had a great turn out by organizations and parents alike. This gave an awesome opportunity for collaboration and sharing of information. We can't wait to see what next year will hold.
#smallsystembigimpact








Please help us celebrate our Spirit Night at Catawba Creamery!! The event is held on Friday, March 20, 3pm-9pm and partial proceeds benefit Conover School.

Last week at school...
Pre-Kindergarten:: We worked on incredible block structures.
Elementary School:: We had a karaoke dance party.
Middle School:: We practiced our money sorting skills.
High School:: We enjoyed a trip bowling.
#smallsystembigimpact
Pre-Kindergarten:: We worked on incredible block structures.
Elementary School:: We had a karaoke dance party.
Middle School:: We practiced our money sorting skills.
High School:: We enjoyed a trip bowling.
#smallsystembigimpact




Good Evening Chameleon Families!
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/6/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay for students on 2/6/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected.
Good Morning Chameleon Families!
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/5/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Due to additional snow overnight, Catawba County Schools will be closed for students today.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/5/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Due to additional snow overnight, Catawba County Schools will be closed for students today.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
Good Evening Chameleon Families!
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/5/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay for students on 2/5/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/5/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay for students on 2/5/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
Good Evening Chameleon Families!
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/4/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate a remote learning day for students on 2/4/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
February 13, 2026, will be used as a makeup day for N-CCS
Be good to yourselves, and stay safe!
Dr. Efird
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/4/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate a remote learning day for students on 2/4/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
February 13, 2026, will be used as a makeup day for N-CCS
Be good to yourselves, and stay safe!
Dr. Efird
Good Afternoon Chameleon Families!
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/3/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate a remote learning day for students on 2/3/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 2/3/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate a remote learning day for students on 2/3/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
Conover School students enjoying our snow days! Please send in your snow day pictures to your student's teacher.










Catawba County Schools will be closed for students on 2/2/2026.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
Conover School uses ClassDojo to share classroom activities, lessons, and other important information. If you receive an invitation to join ClassDojo, please be sure to sign up so you can stay connected with your child’s classroom and updates.
Good Afternoon Chameleon Families!
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 1/30/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning Day on Friday, January 30.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
For Conover School Staff:
It will be an optional teacher workday for staff. Staff who elect to work at school may observe a two-hour delay. Staff may choose to work remotely.
Be good to yourselves, and stay safe!
Dr. Efird
This is Dr. Efird with a Conover School update for 1/30/26.
For Conover School Students and Families (Catawba County, N-CCS, and Hickory City Schools):
Catawba County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning Day on Friday, January 30.
Parents, please remember that Conover School students follow Catawba County Schools’ decisions regarding inclement weather.
For Conover School Staff:
It will be an optional teacher workday for staff. Staff who elect to work at school may observe a two-hour delay. Staff may choose to work remotely.
Be good to yourselves, and stay safe!
Dr. Efird
This past week at school....
Pre-Kindergarten:: We enjoyed making ramps in our blocks area.
Elementary School:: We enjoyed having a special visitor read to us.
Middle School:: We practiced writing and sorting coins.
High School:: We enjoyed a trip to the public library.
Pre-Kindergarten:: We enjoyed making ramps in our blocks area.
Elementary School:: We enjoyed having a special visitor read to us.
Middle School:: We practiced writing and sorting coins.
High School:: We enjoyed a trip to the public library.




Good afternoon families! We want to send a quick reminder of our early release times for Friday, December 19, 2025.
NC Pre-K will release 11:15-11:30am.
Our bus riders will release at 11:45am.
Our side door for pick up will open at 11:45 am.
Please make arrangements for the early pick up times.
Thank you.
NC Pre-K will release 11:15-11:30am.
Our bus riders will release at 11:45am.
Our side door for pick up will open at 11:45 am.
Please make arrangements for the early pick up times.
Thank you.
Newton-Conover City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Students and Staff on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Kid Connection will operate on a 2-hour delay as well. If further modifications to the school day are necessary, additional notifications will occur.

This week at school::
Pre-Kindergarten:: We enjoyed building with our friends.
Elementary:: We enjoyed strengthening our muscles using play-doh.
Middle:: We worked hard in PE with our teachers.
High:: We enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree at Conover Station.
Staff:: We enjoyed volunteering at the Christmas Bureau.
Pre-Kindergarten:: We enjoyed building with our friends.
Elementary:: We enjoyed strengthening our muscles using play-doh.
Middle:: We worked hard in PE with our teachers.
High:: We enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree at Conover Station.
Staff:: We enjoyed volunteering at the Christmas Bureau.





Newton-Conover City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Students and Staff on Friday, December 5, 2025. Kid Connection will operate on a 2-hour delay as well. As projections are uncertain and varied, weather will continue to be monitored overnight and further school delay or closure may still occur. If further modifications to the school day are necessary, additional notifications will occur.

