Hurricane Helene Updates
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Maggie Fehrman on School Reopening, Resource Distribution and Hurricane Relief Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Dear Asheville City Schools Families and Staff,
Tomorrow during the Buncombe County Government daily briefing, I will share important updates on the steps we are taking to reopen schools. You can listen to the briefing on 88.1 WCQS, or watch the livestream on the Buncombe County Government website. After the daily briefing ACS will share a recording of the briefing along with additional information about upcoming bridge learning opportunities for students.
We are deeply grateful for the generous donations we have received from our community. To support our students and families, we are opening a Community Resource Center at the William Randolph Campus at 90 Montford Avenue. Our transportation department will also be delivering supplies to housing communities and legacy neighborhoods. The Resource Center will be open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 1 PM starting Wednesday, October 8th. Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday, from 1 PM to 3 PM.
We encourage all ACS staff, high school students, and parents to volunteer their time to support our community. If you have questions or would like to sign up for a volunteer opportunity, please contact Melissa Hedt, the Executive Director of Community Engagement, at melissa.hedt@acsgmail.net, or at 828-747-1279, or visit our volunteer sign-up sheet at Cougar Crew Hurricane Relief Volunteer Sign-Up.
In addition to the bridge to learning opportunities and community resources, we will be providing breakfast and lunch at William Randolph Campus and Lucy S. Herring Elementary from Wednesday, October 10th to Friday, October 12th. Meals will be available for all children ages 0-18 from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Starting Monday, October 12th, meals distribution will move to Hall Fletcher Elementary and Isaac Dickson Elementary during the same hours.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate these challenging times together.
Statement from Superintendent, Dr. Maggie Fehrman on School Reopening
Monday, October 7th, 2024