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![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.
![You Belong in Asheville City Schools!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741807711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q3kx7mcptokurrxy14p8/456402601_1031844435611971_2553228037092639994_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741807711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q3kx7mcptokurrxy14p8/456402601_1031844435611971_2553228037092639994_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741807711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q3kx7mcptokurrxy14p8/456402601_1031844435611971_2553228037092639994_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741807711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q3kx7mcptokurrxy14p8/456402601_1031844435611971_2553228037092639994_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741807711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q3kx7mcptokurrxy14p8/456402601_1031844435611971_2553228037092639994_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741807711/ashevillecityschoolsnet/q3kx7mcptokurrxy14p8/456402601_1031844435611971_2553228037092639994_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Asheville City Schools is hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, March 15th! There are so many benefits to working in our school district, from our vibrant community, to our engaging and hands-on teaching strategies and professional development opportunities, join us as we invest in the next generation of leaders and innovators!
![Asheville High School Gym Floor Dedication to Coach Vette]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736282071/ashevillecityschoolsnet/cvuluifnyztysrvw3xmh/coachvettededication.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736282071/ashevillecityschoolsnet/cvuluifnyztysrvw3xmh/coachvettededication.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736282071/ashevillecityschoolsnet/cvuluifnyztysrvw3xmh/coachvettededication.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736282071/ashevillecityschoolsnet/cvuluifnyztysrvw3xmh/coachvettededication.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736282071/ashevillecityschoolsnet/cvuluifnyztysrvw3xmh/coachvettededication.webp","width":1320}])
Asheville High School is proud to announce the dedication of its newly renovated gymnasium floor to Coach Vette, (Sonita Warren-Dixon) a beloved figure and highly respected Asheville City Schools Athletic Director. This special ceremony took place on Friday, January 3rd, in the Asheville High School gym.
![Asheville City Schools Acting in Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729012493/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yw8zg4ib87jqb6wb0tsn/DSC_47291.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729012493/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yw8zg4ib87jqb6wb0tsn/DSC_47291.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729012493/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yw8zg4ib87jqb6wb0tsn/DSC_47291.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729012493/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yw8zg4ib87jqb6wb0tsn/DSC_47291.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729012493/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yw8zg4ib87jqb6wb0tsn/DSC_47291.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729012493/ashevillecityschoolsnet/yw8zg4ib87jqb6wb0tsn/DSC_47291.png","width":2200}])
Asheville City Schools has been acting in service in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Read about how our district has become a beacon of hope and symbol of resilience as our community recovers and rebuilds.
![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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![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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