Henderson County Public Schools to host Leadership Summit March 2–4, 2026

Henderson County Public Schools and the Henderson County Education Foundation will hold a Leadership Summit March 2–4, 2026, with an optional pre-conference on March 2 and the main event March 3–4 at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock.

Henderson County Public Schools, together with the Henderson County Education Foundation, will host a Leadership Summit March 2–4, 2026. The event opens with an optional pre-conference on March 2 at the VFW Building in Hendersonville. The main summit takes place March 3–4 at Blue Ridge Community College's Blue Ridge Conference Hall in Flat Rock. The program emphasizes districtwide leadership practices and highlights student and educator roles. Event details: - Pre-conference on March 2 at the VFW Building, 900 North Main Street, Hendersonville, featuring a session based on Stephen M. R. Covey's Trust and Inspire. - Main summit on March 3–4 at Blue Ridge Community College's Blue Ridge Conference Hall in Flat Rock. - Students and educators will serve as emcees, keynote hosts, breakout session leaders, panelists, and school tour guides. - HCPS has followed the Leader in Me framework since 2012 and is now described as a Leadership District with all 23 schools implementing leadership practices. - The program will include student performances, leadership showcases, panels with community partners, and a keynote by Muriel Summers, known for leading A. B. Combs Elementary School. Summary: The summit is presented as a celebration of leadership work within Henderson County schools and as an opportunity to observe leadership practices in action. Participants are reported to include educators, district leaders, community partners, and student leaders from the Carolinas and Georgia, and tickets and registration are available online.