April 21, 2026
Important Update for CCS Families
Dear CCS Families, Last night, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted to move ahead with the merger of the three public school districts. At this time, there are no immediate changes for s...
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April 21, 2026
Dear CCS Families, Last night, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted to move ahead with the merger of the three public school districts. At this time, there are no immediate changes for s...
April 15, 2026
Our Mechanical Minds students are headed to an international competition—what an amazing accomplishment! 💡🤖Let’s come together as a school community to help get them therePlease consider supporting...
March 24, 2026
Dear CCS Families, Catawba County Schools is aware that the Catawba County Board of Commissioners will consider a potential school district merger, with a vote scheduled for April 20.While this dec...
March 18, 2026
Seeking Restaurant Partners for the Education Foundation Restaurant Week!The Education Foundation of Catawba County Schools is excited to announce the return of one of our largest fundraisers—Dinin...
School Profile
Mission Statement:
At St. Stephens High School, “Engage. Inspire. Empower.” is more than a motto—it’s our mission. We strive to engage every student in meaningful learning, inspire curiosity and creativity through excellence in teaching, and empower all learners to reach their full potential as compassionate, confident, and capable members of our community.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1240 students
Principal: Kyle Stocks
Assistant Principals: Jill Chiles, Nathan Fredericks, Patrick W Smith
School Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Principal’s Message

Welcome to St. Stephens High School. We're proudly serving our local families by meeting the academic and citizenship expectations of our community. Our students and Our Tribe!
Warm regards,
Kyle Stocks
Phone: 828-256-9841 | Email