Gaston County Schools

Gaston County Schools is a school system that operates various elementary, middle, and high schools and conducts classes in preschool through grade 12. Its academic curriculum includes English, math, science, language arts, music, computer skills and physical education. The system also administers various sports and extracurricular activities, such as football, volleyball, golf, basketball, softball, cheerleading, baseball, wrestling and cross-country. Garrison Public Schools operates various departments that include art and physical education, athletics, human resources, finance, facilities, operations, professional learning, school nutrition and transportation. It has a department for exceptional children that work to provide educational development to children and youth with disabilities. The system supports a renaissance incentive program that helps students to improve academically, increase school attendance and maintain positive behaviors.

Fort Mill High School is a learning center that provides academic instruction to students in grades 9 through 12. It conducts classes in computer science, agriculture, graphic communications, math, science, and health and physical education. The school organizes cheerleading, cross-country, tennis, baseball, basketball, and track and field activities. Its facilities include a guidance department and a media center. Fort Mill High School offers opportunities to participate in various student organizations, including the Future Business Leaders of America and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. It also operates a student council. The school is administered by the Fort Mill School District, which operates through curriculum and instruction, human resources, information technology, maintenance, procurement, special services and transportation departments.