Siblings policy push for Hawks Nest magnet school
Parents forming the group Parents for Gaston County Schools Siblings Policy lobby school board to revise admission rules at Hawks Nest and Highland School of Technology so siblings can attend without the regular lottery. They cite family logistics and desire to keep families together amid long commutes and rising turnover.
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Gaston
Highland School of Technology
Parents For
Gaston County
Crystal Stokes
Gastonia
Hawks Nest
Stokes
Jeff Ritter
Cramerton
Hawk Nest
Gaston Day
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Guilford
Wake
Durham
Forsyth
Siblings not guaranteed in magnet school admits debate builds
Several Gaston County Schools board members weighed in on magnet elementary admissions noting siblings are not guaranteed seats. Chris Howell and Catherine Roberts discussed community input on social media and a Nov. 14 public expression portion, with a work session to follow for a decision.
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Chris Howell
South Point Township
Gaston County
Catherine Roberts
Dallas Township
Howell
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