ABOUT HAWBRIDGE
The Hawbridge School is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through grade 12 in Saxapahaw, North Carolina.
We welcome students from school districts across North Carolina to apply for admission. Hawbridge combines strong academics, meaningful relationships, Place-Based Education, and authentic learning experiences that help students connect what they learn to the world around them.
Whether you’re exploring schools for your family or simply learning more about our community, we’re glad you’re here.
One school. Two campuses. One connected community.
Our Lower School, serving kindergarten through Grade 6, is located in a restored textile mill along the banks of the Haw River in Saxapahaw. This historic building served as Hawbridge’s only campus for nearly two decades.
In 2021, Hawbridge expanded with a second campus across the road for students in grades 7–12. Although learning now takes place across two campuses, students, families, faculty, and staff remain connected as one school community.
The Hawbridge Experience
Learning is shaped by strong relationships, meaningful experiences, and high expectations.
Our faculty-designed Hawbridge Model combines differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning, Place-Based Education, outdoor experiences, and individualized support to foster students’ academic, behavioral, emotional, and social development.
Students discover new interests through authentic experiences.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through clubs, internships, student-directed micro-enterprises, athletics, theater, Hawbridge Outdoors, and organic gardening.
Whether hiking, camping, canoeing, performing on stage, managing a student business, or competing in athletics, students build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and lasting connections with their community.
The Hawbridge School is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive learning environment where every student feels safe, valued, and supported. We are proud to be a bully-free school.
The Hawbridge School complies with all applicable federal civil rights requirements and USDA nondiscrimination policies.
For complete nondiscrimination information and instructions for filing a complaint, please see the official statement below.
