05/29/2026
🎸 We dusted off our leg warmers, tutus, and neon shades, because Catawba County Schools just wrapped up the school year with an epic, '80s-themed employee celebration! 🕺✨
We had a blast celebrating all the incredible hard work from our staff this year. We have to give a shout out to the members of our Clyde Campbell Elementary School staff, who absolutely crushed it by bringing home TWO County-wide winners! 🏆🏆Join us in celebrating these phenomenal educators:
🌟 Lyndsay Durham – Catawba County Beginning Teacher of the Year!
🌟 Bridget Lackey – Catawba County Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Talk about a dynamic duo! We are so incredibly proud of Lyndsay and Bridget for their dedication, passion, and the amazing impact they make on our students every single day.
⚡️BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE RAD NEWS!⚡️
The excellence didn't stop there. Clyde Campbell was representing big time with some other totally choice county nominees who make our school community the absolute best:
Karen Gruber – Nominee for Assistant Principal of the Year! 👑
Karen Tejada – Nominee for Bus Driver of the Year! 🚌💨
Holly See– Nominee for Teacher Assistant of the Year! 📝
Chassidy Rowe was recognized for obtaining her National Board Certification and Heather Canipe for her retirement.🎖️
That is a powerhouse lineup! We are so incredibly proud of our winners and nominees. Clyde Campbell is clearly rocking it! 🎒⚡️
Our St. Stephens Feeder District even won the Spirit Stick for being the most spirited!
Thank you to ALL of our wonderful staff for a fantastic school year. Now on to summer break! ☀️🕶️