Gates County Public Schools
205 Main Street/P.O. Box 125
Gatesville, NC 27938
2025 Retirees
Pictured left to right: Chinita Hayer, Kristi Steiner-Winn, Lynne Rountree, Lisa Perry, Kenneth Moors, Tammy Joyner Evans, Ruby Holder, and Angela Legg
2025-2026 Teachers of the Year
Pictured left to right: Meredith Pritchett - Buckland Elementary, Whitney Farmer - Gates County High School, Lori Lolies - Gatesville Elementary, and Mary Catherine Saunders - T.S. Cooper Elementary
Not pictured: Deirdre House - Central Middle School
2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year
Pictured left to right: Kristal Brooks, Principal - Gatesville Elementary, Lori Lolies, District Teacher of the Year - Gatesville Elementary School, and Dr. Barry Williams, Superintendent
2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year
Pictured left to right: Shvone Lassiter - Central Middle School, Stephanie McKinley - Gates County High School, Heather Turner - Gatesville Elementary, Susan StaMaria - T.S. Cooper Elementary
Not pictured: Laura Dickerson - Buckland Elementary
2025-2026 District Support Staff of the Year
Pictured left to right: Lovie Roscoe, Principal - T.S. Cooper Elementary, Susan StaMaria, District Support Staff of the Year - T.S. Cooper Elementary School, and Dr. Barry Williams, Superintendent
2025-2026 Principal of the Year
Pictured: Lovie Roscoe - Principal of the Year (T.S. Cooper Elementary) and Dr. Barry Williams, Superintendent
Renewal of National Board Certification of Teachers
Pictured: Krystle Williams, Assistant Principal - Central Middle School, and Dr. Barry Williams, Superintendent
Stay in air-conditioned spaces
Drink plenty of water
Limit outdoor activity during peak heat
Wear light, loose-fitting clothes
Know the signs of heat exhaustion/stroke
Check on kids, seniors, and those with health issues
Never leave people or pets in parked cars
Cool off with showers or baths
