Schools

Appalachian State University is a public university in Boone, North Carolina. U.S. News & World, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine and Money.com all agree — App State is one of the best higher education institutions in the country, and the Southeast, for 2022–23. App State was recognized for its academics, innovation, benefits for student veterans and other aspects. App State’s full-time, on-campus Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been named a Tier One program by CEO Magazine — part of the publication’s “2022 Global MBA Rankings.”

Created to lift the heavy financial burden that back-to-school shopping creates for local families. When families are unable to afford supplies the responsibility often falls on faculty and staff and can leave the child feeling insecure or inadequate.

This part of our Business Services Team offers free workshops presented by leaders in Watauga County. Free business coaching helps to develop and sustain business success. Mobile Mentoring provides business coaching, on-site assessments and resources.

Children who enter Kid Cove will develop and learn through fun and creativity. We play, we learn, and we grow at Kid Cove. Convenience of hourly drop off child care or daily half day preschool allow families the flexibility and availability of childcare in the High Country. We are dedicated to ensuring all children are loved, nurtured and taught in developmentally appropriate ways. Enriching a child's mind through teachings that include cognitive, emotional/social, physical and language concepts ensures that each child has a foundation for learning to his/her highest potential. Strengthening children, families and the community is a priority of Kid Cove. We believe well rounded education starts with a well rounded preschool experience. We can't wait for you to join us at Kid Cove! Our preschool location is located in Oak Grove Baptist Church. This location houses 90 children for half day preschool from 8-1 each day. Our second location will be opening early February on Meadowview Drive right in the heart of Boone. This location will welcome children for drop off childcare. Parents can drop off for 4 hours/day at this location.

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State Univ. delivers transformational educational experiences that prepare & inspire students to be ethical, innovative & engaged business leaders who positively impact our community, both locally & globally.

Our mission is to educate for productive citizenship & lifelong learning. Nine schools with total enrollment of 4,650 students. Our school system is one of very few statewide where every school has been recognized for high achievement under the NC ABC's Report Card. All eight K-8 schools are Schools of Excellence, and Watauga High School is a School of Distinction.