On behalf of the Board of Education, I bring you greetings from the Harnett County School System.  Our team of administrators, principals, teachers and support staff are making final preparations at all school sites to begin the 2009-2010 school year.  Our efforts are focused on readying ourselves and our facilities in order to provide the best possible educational opportunities for the children in our school system. Harnett County Schools provides multiple opportunities for all students to be successful in developing and using 21st century skills for learning.  

Whether your child excels in academics, athletics, cultural arts, or other programs, we provide a safe and diverse environment for growth.  With a population of more than 19,000 students, our district boasts a strong connection with our military, local businesses, Campbell University, Central Carolina Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community College and community volunteers.  Our instructional staff includes Highly Qualified educators, Nationally Board Certified teachers, and Visiting International Faculty.  We believe in our mission to "educate students in a safe environment empowering them to focus on life-long learning, responsible citizenship, and global awareness."

Our county is experiencing steady growth and will see even greater growth in our schools as more military families move to our area through the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC).  The school system leadership met this challenge with an aggressive building plan to accommodate the high influx of students. Since 2001, Harnett County Schools has opened three new elementary schools and one new high school.  Two elementary schools (Overhills Elementary & Angier Elementary) will be opening their doors for the 2009-2010 school year.  Currently, we have an elementary school under construction that will open for the 2010-2011 school year and three addition projects at existing school sites.  Long-range construction plans also include another elementary school, middle school, and high school.  Updates to existing facilities and the addition of new state of the art schools will provide even better learning environments for our children and quality space for our teachers and staff.

We truly are united as one for the children and we welcome you to our county and your children to our school district.