Asheville City Schools extends at-home learning through May 15th

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Press release from Asheville City Schools: 

During today’s press conference, Governor Roy Cooper announced all public schools across North Carolina will remain closed through Friday, May 15th.  This, of course, includes Asheville City Schools.

As a result, please know:

  • Along with our dedicated teachers, the Curriculum and Instruction Department will continue to facilitate at-home learning.  Our goal is to provide as much remote learning as possible as we strive to provide real connections with Asheville City Schools students and families even while our school buildings are closed.  As you know, elementary schoolers received two-week packets before leaving on March 13th. Additionally, 3rd – 5th Graders as well as our secondary students have their district-provided devices to access e-Learning opportunities.
  • We will be sending follow-up information specifically addressing what at-home learning will look like following this week.
  • Our Food Distribution Sites will continue to provide meals for any student 18 and under.  As a reminder, our stops include 11:30 AM – NOON at Herb Watts Park, 12:15 – 12:45 PM at the Wesley Grant Center and 1:00 – 1:30 PM at Walton Street Park.  Additionally, yellow buses are delivering meals to the community centers at Pisgah View Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments and Klondyke Apartments from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.  Hall Fletcher Elementary School and Isaac Dickson Elementary School offer drive-thru options should families prefer a grab and go meal. Both sites are open from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
  • We anticipate returning to school on Monday, May 18 . However, we understand the severity of the coronavirus may impact this return date.

We know the Governor’s announcement is causing many questions to arise, but echoing his sentiment, Asheville City Schools isn’t ready to give up on this school year yet!  Please know we will continue to seek guidance from the Governor’s Office, the North Carolina

Department of Public Instruction and Buncombe County Health and Human Service and will continue to offer frequent updates as we learn more.

Once again, thank you for cooperating with us and supporting your child as we all learn and adjust to this new situation.

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One thought on “Asheville City Schools extends at-home learning through May 15th”

  1. Beverly Wright

    Homeschooling at its best…help the parents who do not know how to teach.

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