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Why Asheville Catholic?

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.  ~1 Timothy 4:12
Asheville Catholic School is a private, inter-parochial elementary and middle school committed to academic excellence and spiritual development. We welcome families from all religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds into our school community.  We ascribe to three core values:

Faith

Faith is more than a religion class. It is an ever-present and necessary part of our curriculum. Through daily prayer, Mass and religious education, we enhance students’ learning and growth.

Learning

Lifelong learning is our goal. Only through our commitment to continuous improvement can we guide students in becoming effective, confident, self-directed learners. Our academics prepare your children for a life in a world God created.

Community

Community is our foundation. Integrity, leadership, and respect are our core elements. Our faith community shares in the responsibility of developing each student’s potential and promoting the mission of our school.

From PK to 8th Grade

Shaping Tomorrows Leaders
Every student has God-given gifts and it is our honor to help develop these gifts from their first day to their last. We provide a variety of instructional approaches to support individual learning. All members of our faith community share in the responsibility of developing each student's potential and of promoting the mission of our school.

  • Bentley F, student

    ACS is such a good school and the teachers are amazing! This school has taught me so much - not just about math and science, but also about my faith. I love that we get to attend Mass every Friday.

  • Emily L, class of 2014

    I was a student as ACS for 10 great years! The education I received made me a better person and allowed me to be ahead of my classmates when I reached high school. I was able to build friendships that I still have to this day. Very thankful for my time at ACS!

  • Jennifer O, parent

    As a parent of three, ACS is the best choice we could have made for our children's foundation in education. It is a beautiful blend between an education rich in solid teaching techniques coupled with a loving and nurturing environment, creating the balance necessary for catering to the whole child. The faculty have a true interest in fostering an environment of higher expectations, guided by their faith and compassion for our students who are lighting their way to become our future leaders.

  • Jessica B, parent

    Since preschool, my twins have been challenged academically in this kind, nurturing environment. It is rare in education for an institution to address the development of the whole child. ACS does just that by nurturing didactic learning, social evolution, and spiritual growth.

  • Olivia W, student

    For me, the most special part of ACS is the small, close-knit community. We are like one big family and everyone is always there to provide a helping hand. All the teachers, staff, and students care about each other. I will always cherish the time I have spent at ACS.

Faith

Asheville Catholic School is dedicated to spreading the Good News each day through the teachings of the Catholic Faith. Our environment offers students many opportunities to cultivate their spirituality, develop their faith, and learn self-discipline as they grow into responsible citizens of the world.

Learning

Asheville Catholic School considers technology an essential component of education in the 21st century and seeks to integrate its use throughout the learning process. Students are given the opportunity to communicate, collaborate, and develop skills that are essential to success in both the real and virtual world environments. Here are some of the technology resources at ACS:
  • Each classroom is equipped with a Smart Board and equipment for virtual learning.
  • Grades 6-8 receive a school-issued Chromebook to take home.
  • Grades 3-5 have 1 to 1 devices in their classroom
  • Grades PK-2 have devices in their classroom and a mobile lab available to them. 
The Sister Anita Sheerin Media Center houses more than 8,000 books and materials for students. There is also access to electronic resources through online subscriptions and databases. Students are encouraged to explore their personal reading interests through the library collection. Some of the media center’s more popular programs include Battle of the Books for middle school students, and participation in the North Carolina Children’s Book Award programs for both elementary and middle school students.

Community

At Asheville Catholic School, we believe in cultivating a supportive school community which recognizes the dignity, needs and diversity of all individuals.  We also believe in building a sense of community beyond the walls of our school through outreach and service to others.

Community Outreach

One of the most important aspects of religious education is service to others. Each class volunteers on its own outreach project. At an early age, ACS students discover that everyone, even the youngest among us, can make a difference. 

Student Mentoring

Student Mentoring: At Asheville Catholic School, the youngest and the oldest learn from each other thanks to innovative pairings of students in our “Big Friends” program. By matching upper grade students with younger students, little ones receive encouragement and assistance from positive role models, while older students learn about nurturing and responsibility. This program fosters a sense of community for all students.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Set up your visit today. Call or email Mary Beale, Director of Admissions. (828)252-7896 or marybeale@ashevillecatholic.org.

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Asheville Catholic School

12 Culvern Street
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-252-7896
Asheville Catholic School's mission is to inspire our students to change the world as Christian leaders.  With this end in mind, we accept all who are open to learning about how God guides us, through the teachings of Christ, to love Him above all, and love others as ourselves.  As part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, we welcome all with open arms.
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