Senator James S. Forrester Commissioners' School of Excellence
Each summer, the Gaston County Board of Commissioner funds a two-week residential experience for rising 10th graders at Belmont Abbey College. The Commissioners' School of Excellence (CSE) offers a variety of hands-on activities and seminars designed to help participants better understand Gaston County, and their own roles as future leaders.
Each Gaston County high school is allotted one CSE position for every fifty students enrolled in the ninth grade. Interested student should apply through their school's administrative office.
2013 Important Dates:
- JANUARY 28th – FEBRUARY 15th – Student application window. See your school counselor for an application and information.
- APRIL 16th – Mandatory student/parent meeting at MT. HOLLY MIDDLE SCHOOL at 7:00pm
- JUNE 16-21 and June 23-28– CSE two week residential camp at Belmont Abbey College
- JUNE 27– Parent Night at 7:00pm to be held in the Haid Theatre at Belmont Abbey
Contact Information:
Lori Collins 704-827-4811 lwcollins@gaston.k12.nc.us or
Bridget Matzke 704-827-4811 bsmatzke@gaston.k12.nc.us