About Us

CHASE Middle School is situated in the southern region of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Established during the mid-1990s as part of the statewide middle school movement, CHASE Middle School was approved under Superintendent Roger T. Petty in April 1997. Prior to its founding, the area primarily operated K-8 schools, prompting the recognition of a need for a dedicated middle school.

The name "CHASE" reflects the communities it serves: Cliffside/Caroleen, Henretta/Harris, Avondale, Shiloh, and Everyone else. Welcoming its inaugural students in the fall of 1998, CHASE Middle School consolidated grades 6 through 8 into what is now known as the CHASE district. Initially split between the Tri-Community and Shiloh campuses, students transitioned to the newly constructed CHASE Middle School building in January 1999.

With the opening of CHASE Middle School, restructuring occurred within the district. Shiloh Elementary's K-5 students were redirected to Harris Elementary, while Tri-Community Elementary's students were divided between Cliffside Elementary and Forrest Hunt Elementary, resulting in the closure of Shiloh and Tri-Community schools. Currently, CHASE Middle School serves approximately 500 students on a traditional school calendar.

Upon completing grades 6 through 8 at CHASE Middle School, students progress to CHASE High School. Nestled in a community renowned for its scenic mountain vistas, well-maintained parks, and mild climate year-round, CHASE Middle School encourages students to give back to our community through service to others.