Don't forget . . . PICTURE DAY!
Just a reminder . . . there is no school on Monday and Tuesday.
Draughn is the host school for the Western Piedmont Athletic Conference! See below for information regarding tickets.
Congratulations to our students, staff, and entire Wildcat community!
Draughn High School is proud to celebrate meeting academic growth, earning a B School Performance Grade, and achieving a 93% graduation rate!
These accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students and staff, along with the continued support of our families and community.
Proud to be a Wildcat! 🐾🖤💛
Draughn High School is proud to celebrate meeting academic growth, earning a B School Performance Grade, and achieving a 93% graduation rate!
These accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students and staff, along with the continued support of our families and community.
Proud to be a Wildcat! 🐾🖤💛
We are moving forward with tonight’s Jimmy C. Draughn High School Homecoming Parade!
⏰ UPDATED START TIME: 6:15 PM
📍 Downtown Valdese
📅 TONIGHT — Tuesday, September 22
We have been closely monitoring the weather and will continue to do so throughout the afternoon. We are moving the start time up to 6:15 PM and look forward to celebrating our Wildcats with our community!
Come out, wear your BLACK & GOLD, and help us celebrate Homecoming! 🐾🖤💛
Please help us spread the word about the updated time!
⏰ UPDATED START TIME: 6:15 PM
📍 Downtown Valdese
📅 TONIGHT — Tuesday, September 22
We have been closely monitoring the weather and will continue to do so throughout the afternoon. We are moving the start time up to 6:15 PM and look forward to celebrating our Wildcats with our community!
Come out, wear your BLACK & GOLD, and help us celebrate Homecoming! 🐾🖤💛
Please help us spread the word about the updated time!
HOCO 2026 was a success!
Today was all about celebrating the future of our Class of 2027! Through NC College Connect, our seniors learned about the college opportunities waiting for them—and we added a few donuts to make the celebration even sweeter!
This year, all students who are on track to graduate are eligible for NC College Connect! Seniors can receive direct admission opportunities to participating North Carolina colleges and universities based on program requirements.
We are excited to watch our Wildcats ELEVATE as they explore their options, make plans, and take those next steps toward life after DHS.
Dream it. Explore it. Be it.
This year, all students who are on track to graduate are eligible for NC College Connect! Seniors can receive direct admission opportunities to participating North Carolina colleges and universities based on program requirements.
We are excited to watch our Wildcats ELEVATE as they explore their options, make plans, and take those next steps toward life after DHS.
Dream it. Explore it. Be it.
Could your future be in EDUCATION?
Students, families, and community members are invited to the Education Career Expo on Thursday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. at Patton High School!
Come explore the many opportunities available in education—from teaching to careers beyond the classroom. You'll have the chance to connect with education partners, learn about pathways into the profession, explore current job openings, and discover the many ways you can make a difference in the lives of students.
🍔 Free meal
📚 Information booths
🎁 Door prizes
💼 Current job opportunities
RSVP by October 13. See the flyer for registration information.
Explore. Learn. Connect. Make a Difference.
Burke County needs you!
Students, families, and community members are invited to the Education Career Expo on Thursday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. at Patton High School!
Come explore the many opportunities available in education—from teaching to careers beyond the classroom. You'll have the chance to connect with education partners, learn about pathways into the profession, explore current job openings, and discover the many ways you can make a difference in the lives of students.
🍔 Free meal
📚 Information booths
🎁 Door prizes
💼 Current job opportunities
RSVP by October 13. See the flyer for registration information.
Explore. Learn. Connect. Make a Difference.
Burke County needs you!
Bus 288 (217) will be running late this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
It’s almost time for one of our favorite Homecoming traditions! Join the Draughn High School Wildcat Family as we take over downtown Valdese for our annual Homecoming Parade!
Come out, line the streets, and help us celebrate our students, athletes, clubs, organizations, Homecoming Court, and the many communities that make up the Wildcat Family!
Bring your family, wear your BLACK & GOLD, and show your WILDCAT PRIDE!
See you downtown! GO WILDCATS!
Come out, line the streets, and help us celebrate our students, athletes, clubs, organizations, Homecoming Court, and the many communities that make up the Wildcat Family!
Bring your family, wear your BLACK & GOLD, and show your WILDCAT PRIDE!
See you downtown! GO WILDCATS!
Bus 240 will be running about 20-25 mins late due to a dead battery this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 7.
Bus 268 (322) will be running about 30 minutes behind schedule this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Homecoming 2026 is just around the corner!
BUS #322 (Billy Abee's bus) is having mechanical issues and has not left the parking lot. The estimated time for delay is roughly one hour. A replacement bus is en route and estimated 10 minutes to leaving campus.
Mark your calendars!
Our Wildcat Band presented their preview performance this evening for friends and family with dinner to end the event. Catch them at our upcoming football games as they perform pieces of DREAMER . . . A Journey Through The Night!
Bus 240 is running 15-20 minutes late this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Wildcat Families,
You may have received an email letting you know that ordering is now OPEN for the WILDCAT 2027 Yearbook!
We know yearbooks can be an added expense for families, so here’s something you may not know:
💡 You can spread the cost over 4 INTEREST-FREE payments instead of paying the full amount at once!
The basic yearbook is $70 (without personalization or extras), which means you can break that cost into 4 manageable payments of less than $20 each!
It’s a great option for families who want to secure a yearbook while avoiding the one-time cost.
👉 Click the link below to get started and order your 2027 Yearbook today!
Don’t miss the opportunity to preserve a year full of Wildcat memories!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1763183/Jimmy-C-Draughn-High-School/?utm_term=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=YBK_MER4487662152_SY27_BTS1_EM2_20260820&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_content=Sec1_Hero_Button
You may have received an email letting you know that ordering is now OPEN for the WILDCAT 2027 Yearbook!
We know yearbooks can be an added expense for families, so here’s something you may not know:
💡 You can spread the cost over 4 INTEREST-FREE payments instead of paying the full amount at once!
The basic yearbook is $70 (without personalization or extras), which means you can break that cost into 4 manageable payments of less than $20 each!
It’s a great option for families who want to secure a yearbook while avoiding the one-time cost.
👉 Click the link below to get started and order your 2027 Yearbook today!
Don’t miss the opportunity to preserve a year full of Wildcat memories!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1763183/Jimmy-C-Draughn-High-School/?utm_term=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=YBK_MER4487662152_SY27_BTS1_EM2_20260820&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_content=Sec1_Hero_Button
Our Wildcat staff returned today to campus! They spent part of the day in preparation meetings and even took a field trip to Patton High for the BCPS Convocation! They played a quick game of Wildcat Trivia on the way! It was a great day to be a Wildcat. Welcome to the 26-27 school year.
