East Gaston High School

📚 CCP Students & Families Reminder! 📚

If you purchased textbooks or online access codes for your Spring 2026 College & Career Promise (CCP) courses, be sure to complete the Gaston County Schools CCP Book Reimbursement Form by June 5, 2026.

The reimbursement form is available on the EGHS website under the Academics tab. Students also received an email with details on May 1.

Reimbursement checks will be distributed at East Gaston High School in late June or early July. Students will be notified when checks are ready for pickup.

⏰ Don't miss the June 5 deadline! 📚💙❤️

FORM HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlx1PXdOPbOyRQteJdJn9WpMCwJgDoooIDGYNV-QRputMDcg/viewform

Congratulations to Payton Lenox on being selected to the NC 4A All-State Team! This prestigious honor recognizes the hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance Payton displayed throughout the season. Being named All-State is a tremendous achievement and a testament to her commitment to excellence on and off the field.

We are incredibly proud of you, Payton, and all that you have accomplished. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! ⚽🏆

Congratulations to two outstanding members of our Lady Warrior Soccer Team, Ella Wise and Payton Lenox, on being named to the All-Region Team this season! This recognition is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and success on the field. We are proud of you both and this well-earned achievement. Congratulations on this tremendous honor! ⚽🏆

Looking for a career that makes a difference? Gaston County Schools is hosting two upcoming job fairs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd.

The June 11 job fair will feature elementary teaching vacancies and bus driver opportunities, while the June 18 job fair will focus on secondary teaching vacancies, school nutrition positions, and bus driver opportunities.

Come meet our team, explore career opportunities, and find your place in Gaston County Schools.

NOTE: As of May 8, teachers with a clear teaching license, all teacher assistants, and all clerical personnel affected by the Reduction in Force (RIF) have been offered placement in another position. Due to retirements, there is a need for classroom teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.

Don't wait to vaccinate!

Vaccines are required for students going into kindergarten, 7th grade, & 12th grade.

🎓 Class of 2026 Spotlight: Our Valedictorian - Cooper Erindel Payne 🎓

College Plans: Cooper plans to attend North Carolina State University to major in Biological Sciences: Human Biology Intent (Pre-Medicine Track) with the goal of becoming a dermatologic surgeon.

Accolades:
🔴 Graduating with a 4.804 GPA
🔵 Served as our Chief Junior Marshal at last year’s commencement
🔴 Student Athletic Advisory Council President and District-Wide Member
🔵 2026 Scholar Athlete of the Year
🔴 Earned Associate in Science degree from Gaston College with highest honors
🔵 Project Unify and Holy Angels volunteer and service leader
🔴 Co-Captain of the Varsity Volleyball Team, 3- time Defensive Player of the Year and All Region selectee

Through hard work, dedication, perseverance, and an outstanding list of accomplishments, Cooper has earned this incredible honor. She has led by example both inside and outside the classroom and represents the very best of what it means to be a Warrior.

We are so proud of all she has achieved and cannot wait to see the amazing things her future holds. Congratulations, Cooper — your Warrior family is cheering you on every step of the way!

🎓 Class of 2026 Spotlight: Our Salutatorian- Ashlyn Brooke Price 🎓

College Plans: Ashlyn plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to major in Biology on a pre-dental track. She plans to pursue a career as an orthodontist. 🦷 Ashlyn is also a member of the UNC Carolina Girls dance team.

Accolades:
🔴 Graduating with a 4.793 GPA.
🔵 Member of the Health Sciences Academy
🔴 Miss East Gaston 2026 👑
🔵 Earned Associate in Science degree from Gaston College with highest honors
🔴 Semi-finalist for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
🔵 Member of the Gaston County Schools Superintendent’s Advisory Council
🔴 Captain of the East Gaston Dance Team

Your hard work, determination, leadership, and countless accomplishments have truly set you apart. You have made a lasting impact on our school, and we could not be more proud of all you have achieved.

The future is incredibly bright for you, and we know this is only the beginning of amazing things ahead. Congratulations, Ashlyn — your Warrior family is so proud of you!