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Caldwell County Schools

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Superintendent

Dr. Don Phipps

[email protected]

@DrDonPhipps

Contact

(828) 728-8407

(828) 728-0012

1914 Hickory Boulevard SW, Lenoir, NC 28645

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Recent news

News

App State awarded $1.4 million to bolster western NC’s special education workforce, partner with local school systems

by Molly Steur | July 15, 2026

Perspective

CCC&TI announces partner initiative designed to connect students with work-based learning opportunities

by Amy Parker Bowman | November 5, 2025

Feature

Skills for the Future initiative launches with professional development events

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | October 1, 2025

News

Public School Forum of North Carolina shares 2025-26 top education issues

by Ben Humphries | January 29, 2025

Feature

Meet Destin Hall, the new Speaker of the House

by Mebane Rash and Mary Ann Wolf | January 11, 2025

Perspective

Perspective | Superintendent Don Phipps: An open appeal and four issues where advocacy could make a difference

by Don Phipps | July 9, 2024