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![Hurricane Helene Updates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728405720/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yxj93qv1ccbdqzgreeph/drmaggiehelene.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728405720/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yxj93qv1ccbdqzgreeph/drmaggiehelene.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728405720/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yxj93qv1ccbdqzgreeph/drmaggiehelene.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728405720/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yxj93qv1ccbdqzgreeph/drmaggiehelene.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728405720/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yxj93qv1ccbdqzgreeph/drmaggiehelene.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728405720/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yxj93qv1ccbdqzgreeph/drmaggiehelene.jpg","width":1902}])
Statement from Superintendent, Dr. Maggie Fehrman on School Reopening, Community Resources, and Volunteer Opportunities
![Luca Clemens Announced as 2025 Beginning Teacher of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727368845/ashevillecityschoolsnet/uw94os5ncbofez7hlsxk/DSC_4310-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727368845/ashevillecityschoolsnet/uw94os5ncbofez7hlsxk/DSC_4310-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727368845/ashevillecityschoolsnet/uw94os5ncbofez7hlsxk/DSC_4310-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727368845/ashevillecityschoolsnet/uw94os5ncbofez7hlsxk/DSC_4310-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727368845/ashevillecityschoolsnet/uw94os5ncbofez7hlsxk/DSC_4310-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727368845/ashevillecityschoolsnet/uw94os5ncbofez7hlsxk/DSC_4310-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":2200}])
Hall Fletcher Elementary Teacher, Luca Clemens, Named NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Welcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Nominee!
![Principal Carrie Buchanan smiles with her husband and daughter while holding flowers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725913396/ashevillecityschoolsnet/o8hp4wsvcrxfuzfzvsbe/456262605_1031847442278337_2193918787140089853_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725913396/ashevillecityschoolsnet/o8hp4wsvcrxfuzfzvsbe/456262605_1031847442278337_2193918787140089853_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725913396/ashevillecityschoolsnet/o8hp4wsvcrxfuzfzvsbe/456262605_1031847442278337_2193918787140089853_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725913396/ashevillecityschoolsnet/o8hp4wsvcrxfuzfzvsbe/456262605_1031847442278337_2193918787140089853_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725913396/ashevillecityschoolsnet/o8hp4wsvcrxfuzfzvsbe/456262605_1031847442278337_2193918787140089853_n.jpg","width":1473}])
On August 23rd, Asheville City Schools was proud to announce that Carrie Buchanan has been selected as the district’s Principal of the Year.
![Ernest Sessoms Jr. Selected to Serve as Elementary and Federal Program Director for Asheville City Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721214711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/udkccz99mtvs8dywrhsn/ErnestSessomsJr.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721214711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/udkccz99mtvs8dywrhsn/ErnestSessomsJr.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721214711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/udkccz99mtvs8dywrhsn/ErnestSessomsJr.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721214711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/udkccz99mtvs8dywrhsn/ErnestSessomsJr.png","width":1080}])
Ernest Sessoms Jr. selected to serve as Elementary and Federal Program Director.
![2024 Graduation Student Speeches]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720709584/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xsr43iviiadzk5omqssc/AntonioStinson.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720709584/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xsr43iviiadzk5omqssc/AntonioStinson.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720709584/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xsr43iviiadzk5omqssc/AntonioStinson.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720709584/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xsr43iviiadzk5omqssc/AntonioStinson.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720709584/ashevillecityschoolsnet/xsr43iviiadzk5omqssc/AntonioStinson.png","width":1215}])
Hear the amazing student speeches that were chosen by the 2024 graduates of Asheville High and SILSA.
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about 2024 Graduation Speeches!
![Blair Johnston Appointed AMS Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720709583/ashevillecityschoolsnet/em6cj9rbyyxukg9fn3xf/BlairJohnston.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720709583/ashevillecityschoolsnet/em6cj9rbyyxukg9fn3xf/BlairJohnston.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720709583/ashevillecityschoolsnet/em6cj9rbyyxukg9fn3xf/BlairJohnston.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720709583/ashevillecityschoolsnet/em6cj9rbyyxukg9fn3xf/BlairJohnston.png","width":1080}])
Blair Johnston Appointed as Principal of Asheville Middle School for 2024-2025 School Year
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about Blair Johnston Appointed as Principal of Asheville Middle School
![Kelli Madkins 2025 Teacher of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720709578/ashevillecityschoolsnet/othmnystrquikeu7qpe3/KelliMadkins.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720709578/ashevillecityschoolsnet/othmnystrquikeu7qpe3/KelliMadkins.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720709578/ashevillecityschoolsnet/othmnystrquikeu7qpe3/KelliMadkins.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720709578/ashevillecityschoolsnet/othmnystrquikeu7qpe3/KelliMadkins.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720709578/ashevillecityschoolsnet/othmnystrquikeu7qpe3/KelliMadkins.png","width":1500}])
Ms. Madkins teaches 8th grade English Language Arts. When you see her in hallways of Asheville Middle School, you see an educator who truly makes students feel seen and loved.
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about Kelli Madkins named ACS 2025 Teacher of the Year!
![Governor Coopers visits Hall Fletcher Elementary Classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720709576/ashevillecityschoolsnet/qhhoroxplgdfnxpr4znd/GovernorCoopervisitsACS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720709576/ashevillecityschoolsnet/qhhoroxplgdfnxpr4znd/GovernorCoopervisitsACS.png","width":500}])
ACS was honored to host Governor Roy Cooper on March 22nd as part of his "Year of Public Schools" NC Tour.
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![Claxton Centennial Celebration April 13th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720709574/ashevillecityschoolsnet/lntrswwdze1dzepvow50/CentennialCelebration.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720709574/ashevillecityschoolsnet/lntrswwdze1dzepvow50/CentennialCelebration.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720709574/ashevillecityschoolsnet/lntrswwdze1dzepvow50/CentennialCelebration.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720709574/ashevillecityschoolsnet/lntrswwdze1dzepvow50/CentennialCelebration.png","width":1080}])
Claxton Elementary School's CENTENNIAL Celebration was held Saturday, April 13th!
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about Claxton Elementary Celebrated its Centennial!
![District Construction Updates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720709520/ashevillecityschoolsnet/wwvqtu7pcmggllwvmskv/5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720709520/ashevillecityschoolsnet/wwvqtu7pcmggllwvmskv/5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720709520/ashevillecityschoolsnet/wwvqtu7pcmggllwvmskv/5.png","width":600}])
Updates on current and planned construction projects on ACS campuses.
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about District Construction Updates (opens in new window/tab)