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Way to go … we did it!
Two Hawks Nest STEAM Academy students work on a math problem in class.

Hawks Nest Steam Academy ranks as the No. 1 elementary school for highest student proficiency. We also increased our reading proficiency by 4.4 points and increased our school performance score by a point.

N.C. STEM School of Distinction
Students and staff at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy celebrate their recognition as a North Carolina STEM School of Distinction.

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy has earned recognition as a state-level model school for STEM education. It is one of only 10 elementary schools in North Carolina to receive this prestigious honor, highlighting the school’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and math.

Want to learn more? Watch our schoolwide celebration!

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy teacher Jenna Markwith poses with two kids in class.

Congratulations to our fifth grade teacher Jenna Markwith. She was chosen as a top five finalist for the 2026-2027 Gaston County Schools Teacher of the Year award.

Watch her Finalist of the Year Video

Providing care for students at school
The image depicts a smartphone screen displaying a doctor's portrait, surrounded by medical icons and the Kintegra Health logo.

Thanks to our partnership with Kintegra Health, we offer a telehealth clinic here at our school. Students, who are experiencing a minor illness or condition, can be seen by a medical provider virtually. This allows us to provide care for students without them having to leave school to go to the doctor.

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Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet on Monday, September 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. The public is invited to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can watch it live on YouTube, the Gaston County Schools website, or Spectrum Channel 21. 

School-based telehealth clinic now available for students

Gaston County Schools is partnering with Kintegra Health to provide a school-based telehealth clinic, giving students access to medical care without leaving campus.

Through the telehealth clinic, students can connect with a Kintegra Health medical provider using secure video technology. A trained clinical professional will be with the student during the visit to assist with the exam and communicate with the provider.

For more information, visit the Gaston County Schools / Kintegra Health Telehealth Clinic webpage.

Keep Your Contact Information Up-To-Date

Parents should make sure that their child’s school has up-to-date contact information (home address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.) on file.  Parents should contact the school office to provide updates.

Why Hawks Nest STEAM Academy?

Four reasons why we are the right school for your child.

Wonderful Staff

The staff at Hawks Nest is kind, helpful and always ready to support students. They work together to make sure every child feels welcome and ready to learn.

A teacher works with a kindergarten student during his assessment.

N.C. Stem School of Distinction

Hawks Nest is one of 10 elementary schools in the state to be honored as a state-level model school for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.

Four children sitting on the floor, each holding a laptop or tablet device, with various artwork and school supplies visible in the background.

Fine Arts

We proudly offers a full-time theater program where students from all grade levels come together to star in exciting productions.

Students participate in a rehearsal for the school's musical.

Clubs and Activities

We offer a variety of clubs and activities for students, including Robotics, Battle of the Books, and Math Masters. Hawks Nest is also home to the Girls Who Code club, the only club of its kind in Gaston County Schools.

Two students program a robot during the RoboGASTON competition.

Our Calendar

Check out the upcoming events at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy.