Iredell-Statesville Schools

09/09/2026

| Registration Information for the 2026 Angel Tree is now available for Iredell County residents. Check out the information below.

09/09/2026

| We're making history!

Iredell-Statesville Schools achieved a 91.6% graduation rate for the 2025-2026 school year, the highest in district history and above the state average of 88.8%.

This milestone reflects the hard work and determination of our students and the unwavering support of our educators, staff, families, and communities. Together, we are achieving student success by igniting a passion for learning!

Congratulations, Team I-SS! This is a moment worth celebrating!

09/08/2026

| A big thank you to the employees of DENSO for generously collecting and donating school supplies for Iredell-Statesville Schools students! These supplies will help ensure our students have the tools they need to learn and succeed. We are so grateful for DENSO's continued support and commitment to making a difference in our schools and community.

09/02/2026

| Join us in congratulating Mr. Nicholas Lord on his new role as the principal of Weathers Creek High School. He officially started his new role this week.

“We are excited for Mr. Lord to lead Weathers Creek High School,” explained Superintendent Dr. Jeff James. “Mr. Lord has showcased his strengths while at West Iredell Middle School, building relationships throughout the community and helping students grow in knowledge and confidence.”

Mr. Lord began his career in 2007 as a science teacher with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and continued in that role until 2013, when he served as a Dean of Students. Mr. Lord served as an assistant principal for ten years before his time as the principal at West Iredell Middle School. Mr. Lord was most recently named the Iredell-Statesville Schools Principal of the Year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science education from State University of New York at Fredonia and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of South Carolina.

09/01/2026

| Join us in celebrating Mr. Randy Wood on his first day as the new principal at West Iredell Middle School. Mr. Wood previously served as an assistant principal at Lake Norman High School and will be replacing Mr. Nicholas Lord, who was named the principal at Weathers Creek High School. Mr. Wood holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in school administration from Western Carolina University. He has over eighteen years of education experience as a teacher, athletic director, and assistant principal.

“I am honored and excited to join the West Iredell Middle School community,” explained Wood. “WIMS has a strong tradition of academic excellence and school pride, and I look forward to building that legacy alongside our dedicated teachers, staff, and families. My focus will be on creating a supportive, engaging environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared to succeed both in the classroom and beyond.”

08/31/2026

| 🍎September 2026 - Monthly Reminders🗓

Sept. 7 - Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 10 - Progress Reports for Traditional Schools
Sept. 21 - Teacher Workday for Traditional, N.B. Mills, and Early College Schools with MCC still in session.
Sept. 23 - Early Release for Traditional and N.B. Mills Schools
Sept. 25 - Early Release for Early College

08/31/2026

08/24/2026

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has equipped every school served by an ICSO school resource officer with a new Mobilize Comprehensive Trauma Kit. Sheriff Darren Campbell pr…