McDowell High School

06/06/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the McDowell High School Class of 2026! 🎓

What an incredible day celebrating the accomplishments, memories, and bright futures of our graduates. We are so proud of each and every member of the Class of 2026 and can't wait to see all that you achieve in the years ahead!

Want to relive the special moments from graduation? The full Graduation Ceremony livestream recording is now available on our McDowell High School YouTube Channel.

Be sure to tune in from the beginning! Before the ceremony starts, you'll find our special Senior Feature showcasing members of the Class of 2026 as it loops prior to the start of graduation.

🎥 Watch now on the McDowell High YouTube Channel and celebrate the Class of 2026 once again! https://www.youtube.com/live/CY9Eu5b_43s?si=PJpAV7oAg5XujONZ

06/03/2026

Graduation is Friday, June 5 @ 7:00 p.m. Graduation will be held at Titan Stadium.

Parking for graduation will be available at New Manna Baptist Church, PG Baptist Church & PG Elementary, and Grace Community Church. The shuttle from parking locations to MHS will begin running @ 4:30 p.m.

If you have a handicap parking placard, you will be able to park at MHS in the upper student parking lot. Golf carts will be available to help people with mobility needs get down to the stadium.

On Friday afternoon, our graduating class of seniors will need to park at West McDowell Middle School. They will receive their parking pass at Wednesday's graduation practice. Junior Marshal parking passes will be handed out on Thursday at graduation practice.

The ceremony will also be live streamed to our MHS YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY9Eu5b_43s or https://www.youtube.com//streams

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Eric Thompson, the Secondary Beginning Teacher of the Year for McDowell County Schools! We are so lucky Mr. Thompson is part of the MHS Team!

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓

As graduation gets closer, please take a moment to check your lunch account balance. We encourage you to use any remaining funds as soon as possible.

🥤🍕 Any balance under $0.50 can be returned to you by the cafeteria.

Your goal is to have this taken care of by Friday, May 22.

05/18/2026

Our Beginning Teacher of the Week is Mr. Jobie White from McDowell High School.

Mr. White has had a strong first year teaching Earth and Environmental Science and Biology. He brings an engaging and dynamic approach to his classes that captures students' interest and keeps them involved in their learning. Mr. White's personality makes him easy for students to connect with, and he is a true pleasure to work with as a colleague. Keep shining Mr. White!🌟