Asheville Middle School River Corps students, led by AMS teacher Will Yeiser on their fall retreat.

Important Information: Now recruiting Academic Coaches for students in grades 2-8! Contact Terri at Terri.Wells@asheville.k12.nc.us

The Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the educational success of all Asheville City Schools students. The Foundation works to engage and mobilize the community to support teachers, students, and their families. 2008 marks the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $500,000 in grants to teachers and provided over $670,000 in scholarships to teachers and students. The Foundation continues this good work, in addition to providing tutors and mentors for struggling students and help families in times of crisis. Our thanks to all of those businesses and individuals who made the 8th Annual Celebration for City Schools a tremendous success. A special thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Brian & Barbara Weinkle and Joe Scully of the Corner Kitchen; Silver Sponsors: ABC Pediatrics, Nona Mia Italian Kitchen, and Elizabeth Mullen; Small Business Sponsors: Crème Patisserie & Confectionery, Gutter Helmet, Mela, & Pepsi Cola; Donating Sponsors: BB& T, Shelly & Brad Blackburn, Judith Bohan, Cort Architecture, Bill & Kim Dechant, Julie Furdyna, David Gantt, Bill & Barbie Haynes, Melvin & Naomi Hines, The Little Gym, Kern Parker & Betsy Wilson; contributors: Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company, Café on the Square, Curras Dom, Earthfare, Heiwa Shokudo, Grovewood Café, The Lobster Trap, Mayfel’s, Savoy, and Oriental Pavilion. For more information, contact us at acsf@acsf.org or (828)-350-6134. More information and new events are coming - check the website for updates.