From the Asheville Citizen-Times
By Julie Ball
A new charter middle and high school slated to open in August will be located on a donated site off Sardis Road, school founder Michelle Vruwink said.
The Franklin School of Innovation will open Aug. 18. During the first year, the school will have grades six through nine. Additional grades will be added in the coming years.
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