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Stanley Middle arts hall named in memory of late band director Stanley Middle School’s center for music, arts, entertainment and other programs was recently named in honor of the school’s late band director of nearly two decades. Members of the Gaston County school board approved naming the school’s cafetorium – a large, mixed use space – the “Kelly Payne Robb Cultural Arts Hall” last week. Naming of the cafetorium, where Robb’s students often performed concerts before the pande...

Students at Gaston County Schools have yet another choice in educational programs and pathways. Denise McLean, Gaston County Schools’ executive director of student support services, recently announced the launch of the Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences – a healthcare-driven high school with four- and five-year pathways – ahead of the 2021-22 school year. It’s the school districts 21st student choice program ever to be offered. Students can earn their high school diploma, as well...