(Photo provided by Hayesville High School) Father, pastor, coach and now athletic director, Kenneth Dockery poses for an Easter photo with his family. Front row, left to right: Leah and Lydia. Second row: Luke, wife Hope, Kenneth and Laban. HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Kenneth Dockery, a longtime Hayesville High School educator and coach, has been named the new athletic director for the Yellow Jackets. Dockery, who has been part of the Hayesville school system since 2008 except for a b

Photo from the Clay County Schools Facebook page. Clay County, NC — Local fans, saddle up and get ready to cheer on one of our own! Rising freshman Bronc Woody is representing Clay County Schools on the national stage this week at the 2026 National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Bronc is competing in the bull riding championship at the prestigious Lazy E Arena, where more than 1,000 of the top junior high rodeo athletes from across the United States an

Hayesville, NC – Clay County Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Mr. James Phillips as the district’s new Director of Student Services and Athletics, effective June 29, 2026. Mr. Phillips brings a wealth of experience in education, student support, leadership, and athletics to the role. He currently serves as Senior Director of Tri-County Community College’s Graham County Campus, where he has continued his dedication to serving students and educators across dive