New $52M Middle School Opens in Gastonia Ahead of School Year

New $52M middle school opens in Gastonia ahead of school year

GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Sounds of excitement filled Gaston County's newest $52 million middle school, W.P. Grier Middle School, as leaders unlocked the doors for parents and future students to get a first look ahead of the first day of school next week. "It's absolutely gorgeous. It is," said Grier Principal Jessica Mellon. "It really has been designed with so much attention to detail. It amazes me that even the spaces have been laid…

Gaston County Schools opens new $56 million ahead of the start of the new school year - WCCB Charlotte's CW

GASTONIA, NC — New year, new school in Gastonia. WCCB Charlotte got a first look at W.P. Grier Middle School. The new $56 million school replaces the old one built in the 50’s. Gaston County Schools Superintendent, Morgen Houshard, says safety is one of their top priorities this year. “We want to have a safe environment and we work hard. We’ve worked hard all summer, our principals and teachers, to make sure the buildings are safe, follow proced…