Community Schools

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
If you were to go on a tour of Asheville Middle School, you may be graced with Ellis Walker as your tour guide. The 13-year-old, 7th grader is an…
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The resource meetings at each community school are different- full of different characters and ideas. Each is unique to that school community.…
Thursday, February 1, 2024
  Community Schools are one of the most tangible and robust examples of how United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) plays a backbone role…
Monday, January 22, 2024
Meet Antoria Stinson, an Asheville High School 12th-grade senior. At just 17 years old, Antoria has recently been accepted into six colleges and is…
Monday, January 22, 2024
Often when you step inside a school now you are greeted with Smart TV’s. On the screen, you’ll often see celebrations of recent school news or…
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Think of the leaders in your elementary, middle, or high school... Maybe you thought of a kind teacher or one who was a little too stern; possibly…
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
There are big issues we are tackling in our community and a lot of important work to do, but every so often it is important to look back and…
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
  If you’ve heard about United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, you’ve most likely heard about the community school strategy, which guides a…
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
In the heart of Asheville, a remarkable story unfolds at Asheville Middle School, a story that bridges generations and nurtures talent. Meet Tea, a…
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Press Release by Buncombe County Schools, Blue Ridge Health, and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County A chilly morning was warmed by a…