Welcome!
FACS' mission is to celebrate and defend our public schools through advocating for fully funded, just, safe, and inclusive learning communities for all students. We believe that public education is a public good and that our schools are the heart of our community.
We aim to bridge the gap from home to school, school to leadership, and leadership to our key decision makers.
Our goal is to empower families to proudly choose to attend our public schools and to have our public school systems be the schools of choice in our community.
When you invest in our children, you invest in our community!
What We’re Up To
Kids Over Coroporations Community Art Build!
April 25, 2026 | Haw Creek Commons | 12:30-3:30
Art 🤝Community…. Can you name a better duo??
Families, educators, community members are all invited for an afternoon of sign making, art building, and dancing to prepare for May 1!
Whether you are headed to Raleigh or headed to our local May Day rally here in Asheville, come and create in community! Please help spread the word as we celebrate and defend public education….together!
Printmaking from @soundmindcreative
DJ @djwltdo
May 1 Day of Action- Not a Day off….but a day on!
Asheville City Schools will be closed on May 1 due to educators, parents, and community members going to march in Raleigh for the “Kids Over Corporations” rally and march. Since 2013, through a series of bills, politicians have chosen corporate tax breaks over investing in our kids and our classrooms. On top of this, they invested public tax dollars in the Opportunity Scholarship Program (aka vouchers). North Carolina spent more than $432 million on vouchers in the last school year alone, and the program is projected to cost the state more than $7 billion by 2033.
Teachers, staff, parents, students, and community members are marching to ask the legislature to Put Kids First, End Corporate Tax Breaks, and Reclaim Our Democracy. Below you will find more info about this day of action as well as some solidarity action steps you can take.
We want to start by saying that we don’t make this decision lightly. We understand the burden it places on families when schools are closed. However, North Carolina now ranks 50th in the country for public school funding and our “rainy day” has come. We can’t stand by any longer.
We do not see this as a Day Off – this is a Day On! Your student’s educators will be marching in Raleigh or here at our local May Day rally!
Here are Solidarity Action Steps You Can Take to Celebrate and Defend Public Education!
March with us! Join public school staff and families in Raleigh on May 1
Attend the local May Day Rally! 4 PM Pack Square
Community Visibility! 👀
We're putting public school pride on display!
Through merchandise, events, and community engagement, our Community Visibility Campaign makes it clear: Asheville loves its public schools.
Join us in making ACS the obvious choice for families.
Find out where you can pick up a tote or sticker below ↓
Purchase Locations:
WAVL Izzy’s Coffee Shop
🚀 Stickers available - $4
📍976 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC
rEvolve Merc
🚀 Stickers available - $4
📍697 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC
Garden Party
🚀 Stickers available - $4
📍792 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC
Fair property taxes mean fair school funding—and Buncombe County's reassessment process is happening now.
This is our chance to advocate for an equitable, transparent process that ensures all our schools get the resources they need to thrive
Property Taxes! 💼
Follow Along!
Help us spread the word about the importance of fully funded schools. Every share, repost, and conversation strengthens our collective voice.
Follow our Instagram account @FACS.AVL for shareable graphics, meeting updates, and stories that highlight what's at stake.
