Area Schools

NorthView Harbour’s school-aged residents can benefit from top-notch public schools in the Catawba County school system.

Sherrills Ford Elementary School (Grades K-5)
8103 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, N.C. 28673
Phone: (828) 478-2662
Principal: Vermel Moore
Approximate enrollment: 670

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“Our mission at Sherrills Ford School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which students are motivated to experience success in learning.”
- Vermel Moore, Principal

  • Named a 2002-2003 School of Excellence*.
  • The school offers courses in drama, music and Spanish, in addition to a traditional curriculum.
  • Through the school’s “Accelerated Reader” program, children of all ages are encouraged to read. The program combines children's literature with intuitive software to test reading comprehension.
  • The “Healthful Living Education” program promotes behaviors that contribute to a healthful lifestyle and improved quality of life for all students. Its two major components are health and physical education.

Catawba Intermediate School (Grade 6)
403 6th Avenue SW, Catawba, N.C. 28609
Phone: (828) 241-3131
Principal: Cynthia McKee
Approximate enrollment: 340

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“At Catawba Intermediate, each student is a member of a team made up of school administrators, teachers and students, support staff and parents. We have one main goal - to provide the very best educational experience for our students.”
- Cynthia McKee, Principal

  • Named a 2002-2003 School of Excellence*.
  • Offers “Accelerated Reader” program, which combines children's literature with intuitive software to test student’s comprehension.
  • Designated “Time for Accelerated Growth” program allows smaller-than-normal groups of students to receive instruction in reading or math.

Mill Creek Middle School (Grades 7-8)
1041 Shiloh Road, Claremont, N.C. 28610
Phone: (828) 241-2711
Principal: Beth Isenhour
Approximate enrollment: 500

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“Leading the Crusade for Life-long Learning summarizes the beliefs and mission of the outstanding team of educators and support staff who facilitate learning at Mill Creek. MCMS has made its mark in the Catawba County School System in terms of academic success, athletic accomplishments, parental involvement and community support.”
- Beth Isenhour, Principal

  • Named a 2002-2003 School of Distinction**.
  • Mill Creek embraces the middle school philosophy through interdisciplinary learning, advisor/advisee round table time, exploratory electives, monthly character education traits, curriculum education, understanding adolescent characteristics and parental involvement.
  • Catawba County Schools “Battle of the Books” competition site.

Bandys High School (Grades 9-12)
5040 East Bandys Road, Catawba, N.C. 28609
Phone: (828) 241-3171
Principal: Michael Wyant
Approximate enrollment: 800

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"Bandys High School, although already a good school, is continually looking to improve our overall program. From academics to extracurricular programs, we want to be the best that we can for our students. Prospective students and their parents are always welcome to visit."
- Michael Wyant, Principal

  • Named a 2002-2003 School of Progress***.
  • Bandys High School strives to develop productive, confident students by offering challenging, relevant curriculum while providing a safe, stimulating environment.
  • Students may participate in a wide range of activities including J.R.O.T.C., team sports, academic clubs and service organizations.

* School of Excellence is the state’s highest rating and is defined as a school that had at least 90 percent of its students test at or above grade level.

** School of Distinction is defined as a school that had 80 to 89.9 percent of its students test at or above grade level.

*** School of Progress is defined as a school that had 60 to 79.9 percent of its students test at or above grade level.

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