Since opening our doors in 2006 through a partnership between Haywood County Schools and Haywood Community College, Haywood Early College has been dedicated to providing students with an extraordinary educational experience rooted in innovation, opportunity, and excellence.
As a National Blue Ribbon School and Apple Distinguished School, we believe our greatest accomplishments are not found in awards alone, but in the lives of the students who walk our halls each day. Every student brings a unique story, perspective, and potential. Our mission is to help each one discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and become the very best version of themselves.
At Haywood Early College, learning extends far beyond earning credits or preparing for graduation. Whether students are engaging in college coursework, leading a service initiative, collaborating with community partners, or pursuing a newfound passion through clubs and leadership experiences, each opportunity is designed to help them grow as thinkers and leaders. These experiences cultivate confidence and a sense of purpose that prepares students not only for college but for living lives that impact the community around them.
The culture of excellence established at Haywood Early College has become a model for what innovative education can accomplish. That same vision has inspired the creation of Haywood Innovative, an accelerated middle school, designed to provide students with these transformative experiences even earlier in their educational journey. By extending our commitment to exploration and authentic learning to middle school students, we are creating a seamless pathway to higher education. Together, these schools represent a shared commitment to empowering every student to imagine boldly, learn deeply, and confidently shape the future.
The foundation of our success is built upon passionate educators, individualized support, and a community that believes every student can thrive. At Haywood Early College, we are one pack with one goal: To change the world.
Welcome to a community where excellence is pursued, character is cultivated, and every individual path begins with possibility.
– Lori Fox and Emily Fama, Administration
