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Our crew of Asheville City Schools students and educators learn, discover, and thrive across our eight beautiful educational campuses. In Asheville City Schools we have Three Promises: You Belong Here, Every Second Counts, and learning material is Challenging and Relevant. We believe in the promise and power of public education. Join us as we invest in the next generation of leaders and innovators.
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Welcome to Student Support Services! ACS believes in providing opportunities for all ACS students to live a curious life and discover their passions.
![A smiling student at Claxton Elementary holds a white sign with black text that reads "I belong here"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725827552/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q7pufp8xul8x5qxgryns/FinalsiteShowcase.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725827552/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q7pufp8xul8x5qxgryns/FinalsiteShowcase.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725827552/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q7pufp8xul8x5qxgryns/FinalsiteShowcase.jpg","width":800}])
We’re thrilled that you’ve chosen Asheville City Schools for your scholar’s education! The mission of the Enrollment Office is to ensure students and families have equitable access to the enrollment process within ACS. As a district where school choice is available at all grade levels, we strive to assign students to their school of choice while ensuring compliance with our ACS Enrollment policies.
![A bustling sidewalk of students walking to class under autumn leaves on the historic Asheville High campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725551639/ashevillecityschoolsnet/jeirzucemi0s7h3yxbb1/ahs-75.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725551639/ashevillecityschoolsnet/jeirzucemi0s7h3yxbb1/ahs-75.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725551639/ashevillecityschoolsnet/jeirzucemi0s7h3yxbb1/ahs-75.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725551639/ashevillecityschoolsnet/jeirzucemi0s7h3yxbb1/ahs-75.jpg","width":1200}])
Proudly serving our community for over 130 years, Asheville City Schools is deeply connected with the history of our community. Located in Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, we have 8 beautiful educational campuses and approximately 4,000 students. You belong in Asheville City Schools.
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Meet the Asheville City Board of Education! Our goal is to make it easy for you to be informed and engaged in our community.
![ACS graduating seniors getting onto a white and Cougar red activity bus in their caps and gowns]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725552794/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xktv1qynjrsnpf3rostt/acsseniorwalkbuses.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725552794/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xktv1qynjrsnpf3rostt/acsseniorwalkbuses.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725552794/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xktv1qynjrsnpf3rostt/acsseniorwalkbuses.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725552794/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xktv1qynjrsnpf3rostt/acsseniorwalkbuses.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725552794/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xktv1qynjrsnpf3rostt/acsseniorwalkbuses.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725552794/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xktv1qynjrsnpf3rostt/acsseniorwalkbuses.jpg","width":2048}])
Explore our comprehensive public school transportation services designed to ensure safe and reliable travel for students across Asheville City Schools.
![Smiling ACS elementary students eating together at a table in the cafeteria. A student holds a bite of food up to her mouth.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721225980/ashevillecityschoolsnet/fchtevyjgvo5anbjqsfd/ACSNutrition.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721225980/ashevillecityschoolsnet/fchtevyjgvo5anbjqsfd/ACSNutrition.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721225980/ashevillecityschoolsnet/fchtevyjgvo5anbjqsfd/ACSNutrition.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721225980/ashevillecityschoolsnet/fchtevyjgvo5anbjqsfd/ACSNutrition.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1721225980/ashevillecityschoolsnet/fchtevyjgvo5anbjqsfd/ACSNutrition.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721225980/ashevillecityschoolsnet/fchtevyjgvo5anbjqsfd/ACSNutrition.jpg","width":2048}])
Asheville City Schools School Nutrition contributes to the academic success of every student and encourages a lifetime of healthy eating by providing nutritious, affordable meals that are served by caring professionals.
News & Announcements
![Luca Clemens Announced as Finalist for NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742320205/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xkwuunyniy8ntsy8fxek/IMG_4104.heic","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742320205/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xkwuunyniy8ntsy8fxek/IMG_4104.heic","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742320205/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xkwuunyniy8ntsy8fxek/IMG_4104.heic","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742320205/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xkwuunyniy8ntsy8fxek/IMG_4104.heic","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742320205/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xkwuunyniy8ntsy8fxek/IMG_4104.heic","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742320205/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xkwuunyniy8ntsy8fxek/IMG_4104.heic","width":2200}])
Asheville City Schools Educator, Luca Clemens of Hall Fletcher Elementary School has been named a finalist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burroughs Welcome Fund Beginning Teacher of the Year.
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