Dragon Athletics: founded in 2022!

The inaugural Class of 2024 juniors selected the Dragons as the name of our NCSSM-Morganton athletics teams in 2022, and we began competing in interscholastic competition. NCSSM-Morganton fields 15 varsity teams competing in the 1A/2A/3A/ Catawba Rivers Conference of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

In addition to varsity sports on campus, a popular intramural program gives students a great physical outlet to balance their academic work. Intramural sports include basketball, dodgeball, flag football, fencing, soccer, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee, with more coming soon.

The UNC Health Blue Ridge Student Wellness and Activities Center, located on campus across from Goodwin Hall, offers students a basketball gymnasium and workout facilities and hosts Counseling and the Student Health Clinic. Our students also have access to athletic facilities on the neighboring campuses of WPCC and NC School for the Deaf, and outdoor trails to help you stay healthy and burn off stress.