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
Calling all Asheville families! It may be summer, but advocating for public education doesn't take breaks! There are 3 necessary and important ways to plug in during the month of June.
📝 Climate and Culture Survey
While there are many experiences, achievements, and learning opportunities to celebrate from this year, there are also many areas that need necessary change. Parents and caregivers this is where your voice is essential in ensuring our district demonstrates with actions our values of every student belonging. Link to survey here.
🎤 Feasibility Town Halls
The feasibility study is completed and while no school closures were recommended, 6 scenarios were presented with one of the scenarios proposing three K-2 schools and two 3-5 schools. The town halls are our opportunity as families to provide feedback about what we hope to see for the future of ACS. There is an in-person (6.23) and virtual option (6.25) for families to ask questions and share feedback. Here is the link to the Feasibility Study Results Memo to learn more about the different scenarios.
🗓️ 26-27 Budget Vote on June 30th
The BOE will vote on the district's 26-27 budget on June 30th. Let's show up to see how our leadership and board vote on a final budget. Will it include programming and staffing changes that will have a direct impact on our students? Will there be a raise of $1.50 for our classified staff to earn closer to a living wage? Link to current budget request.
We show up because we care. We show up because we believe in public education. We show up because we love our kids. We show up.
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.
