January 14, 2026
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📅 School Closure – MLK Jr. HolidayCatawba County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday. We hope our...
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January 14, 2026
📅 School Closure – MLK Jr. HolidayCatawba County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday. We hope our...
January 7, 2026
⏰ LAST CHANCE, PICKLEBALLERS! ⏰Time is running out to register for the 2nd Annual Picklin’ for Profits Charity Pickleball Tournament, benefiting the Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools!...
December 17, 2025
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ARE DECEMBER 22 through JANUARY 5! District and school offices will be closed December 23-January 1. We will see your child back in school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026! Have a saf...
December 11, 2025
Catawba County Board of EducationSPECIAL CALLED MEETINGDecember 15, 20255:00 p.m.NEWTON, December 8, 2025 – Catawba County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 5:00p.m. on Monda...
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School Profile

Mission Statement:
The mission of Maiden High School focuses on high expectations for academic, personal, social, and emotional growth, ensuring that students graduate college- and career-ready. Whether students are at a desk, in a lab, or on a stage, Maiden High School prepares them not only with the knowledge to face the next step in life but the confidence to pursue dreams.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 865 students
Principal: Brian Hefner
Assistant Principals: Caine Houser (AP/AD); Zindy Wilfong
School Hours: 7:35 AM – 2:35 PM
Principal’s Message

Becoming the principal at Maiden High School has been one of the greatest opportunities of my life. I am blessed each and every day to see our students grow and succeed while the chance to help students through the struggles and challenges of life is just as rewarding. As the former principal at Maiden Middle School, I have had the privilege of knowing many of these students for several years and am watching them growing into young adults. At MHS I get to work with the very best staff and families . They are who make our school community a true family.
Go Big Blue!
Warm regards,
Brian Hefner
Phone: 828-428-8197 | Email