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Helping students discover their leadership potential
Students show off one of the outdoor classroom spaces.

W.C. Friday Middle School is home to the Leadership Academy. Through the “Leader in Me” model, students will learn about the importance of responsibility, integrity, vision, and teamwork/collaboration, which are qualities found in an effective leader. 

Want to learn more? Visit our Leadership Academy webpage.

Providing care for students at school
The image depicts a smartphone screen displaying a doctor's portrait, surrounded by medical icons and the Kintegra Health logo.

Thanks to our partnership with Kintegra Health, we offer a telehealth clinic here at our school. Students, who are experiencing a minor illness or condition, can be seen by a medical provider virtually. This allows us to provide care for students without them having to leave school to go to the doctor.

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Get the latest news and information from W.C. Friday Middle School and Gaston County Schools.

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet on Monday, September 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. The public is invited to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can watch it live on YouTube, the Gaston County Schools website, or Spectrum Channel 21. 

School-based telehealth clinic now available for students

Gaston County Schools is partnering with Kintegra Health to provide a school-based telehealth clinic, giving students access to medical care without leaving campus.

Through the telehealth clinic, students can connect with a Kintegra Health medical provider using secure video technology. A trained clinical professional will be with the student during the visit to assist with the exam and communicate with the provider.

For more information, visit the Gaston County Schools / Kintegra Health Telehealth Clinic webpage.

Why W.C. Friday Middle School?

Four reasons why we are the right school for your child.

Leadership Academy

We are proud to be home to the Leadership Academy, where students build confidence, develop important life skills, and discover their true potential.

Students pose for a picture outside the Friday Middle School outdoor classroom.

Career and Technical Education

W.C. Friday Middle School offers trade-focused Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including automotive courses that give students hands-on learning and real-world skills.

Students at W.C. Friday Middle School practice operating a drone outdoors, focusing on teamwork and building hands-on skills in technology and aviation.

Fine Arts

Our school boasts a strong arts program, with band, chorus, and performing arts students regularly earning top ratings and community recognition.

A Friday Middle School student plays an instrument in class.

Athletics

W.C. Friday Middle School has a strong athletics program where students can stay active, build teamwork, and show school pride.

W.C. Friday Middle School softball team celebrates an out during a game.

Our Calendar

Important dates for W.C. Friday Middle School and Gaston County Schools.