BethelElementary School
4700 Old River Road
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
Jill Barker, Principal
“Caring Promotes Student Success”
Bethel Elementary is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and serves the Bethel community.
Average enrollment at BES is 577 students in grades K-5.
BES is one of the largest elementary schools in HaywoodCounty, and in order to accommodate the growing community it serves, a new campus was built and classes began in the Fall of 2007.
BES was designated a “School of Excellence, High Growth” on North Carolina’s ABC’s Program and a 2012 Nat’l/State Title 1 Distinguished School for Sustained Student Growth.
CentralElementary School
62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, N.C. 28786
(828) 456-2405
Wendy Rogers, Principal
“Central Elementary, Where Arts Link Learning for Student Success”
Average enrollment at CES is 253 students in grades K-5.
Central Elementary is HaywoodCounty’s only A+ School, connecting arts to education in order to increase student achievement.
CES was designated a “School of Distinction,Expected Growth” on North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
ClydeElementary School
4182 Old Clyde Road
Clyde, N.C. 28721
(828) 627-2206
Pam Justice, Principal
“ClydeSchool Strives to Help All Children Learn, Achieve, & Succeed”
Average enrollment at Clyde is 464 students in grades K-5.
Clyde Elementary is one of HaywoodCounty’s newest schools and is proud to serve the children of Clyde.
Clyde Elementary was designated an “School of Distinction,Expected Growth” on North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
HazelwoodElementary School
1111 Plott Creek Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2406
Susan Savage, Principal
“Together Everyone Accomplishes More”
Average enrollment at Hazelwood is 465 students in grades K-5.
Hazelwood Elementary is also one of Haywood County’s newest schools and serves the community of Hazelwood.
Hazelwood Elementary was designated a “School of Distinction,Expected Growth” on North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
JonathanValleyElementary School
410 Hall Drive
Waynesville, N.C. 28786
(828) 926-3207
Heather Hollingsworth, Principal
“Every Child a Winner”
Average enrollment at Jonathan Valley is 336 students in grades K-5.
Jonathan Valley was designated a “School of Excellence,Expected Growth” on North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
JunaluskaElementary School
2238 Asheville Road
Waynesville, N.C. 28786
(828) 456-2407
Sherri Arrington, Principal
“Every Child A Winner Through Programs of Excellence”
Average enrollment at Junaluska is 345 students in grades K-5.
Junaluska Elementary was designated a “School of Distinction, High Growth” by North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
MeadowbrookElementary School
85 Morningstar Drive
Canton, N.C. 28716
(828) 646-3445
Anna Williams, Principal
“School for All Seasons”
Average enrollment at Meadowbrook is 359 students in grades K-5.
Meadowbrook Elementary is HaywoodCounty’s only year-round school.
MES was designated a “School of Distinction, Expected Growth” by North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
North Canton Elementary
60 Thompson St.
Canton, N.C. 28716
(828) 646-3444
Todd Barbee, Principal
“Achieving Student Success Through Family, School, & Community Partnerships”
Average enrollment at North Canton is 414 students in grades K-5.
North Canton Elementary was designated a “School of Distinction, High Growth” on North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
Riverbend Elementary School
71 Learning Lane
Clyde, N.C. 28721
(828) 627-6565
Jill Chambers, Principal
“Great Starts Begin at Riverbend”
Average enrollment at RES is 217 students in grades K-5.
RES was designated a “Honor School of Excellence, High Growth” by North Carolina’s ABC’s Program.
RES has been recognized as a
2011 NationalBlueRibbonSchool of Excellence.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES*
Battle of the Books
Girls on the Run
Odyssey of the Mind
Science Fair
Poster Contests
Essay Contests
Youth League/Community Athletics
*Not every elementary school offers all of these programs. If interested in a specific program at a particular school, check with that school to ensure the program is offered.
Haywood County Schools
Dr. Anne Garrett, Superintendent
Board of Education Office
1230 North Main Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2400
Elementary School (PK-5)
Our Vision:
Success for Today
Preparation for Tomorrow
Learning for a Lifetime
Our Mission:
Passionate Work
Productive Work
Student Success