Tag: Education
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Davidson River School
Davidson River School is Transylvania County’s only alternative school, serving approximately 60 middle and high school students who are at risk of academic failure or dropping out. In a small, personalized setting, dedicated educators provide academic instruction alongside robust social-emotional learning support — meeting each student where they are and equipping them with the skills…
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Brevard High School
Brevard High School serves more than 800 students from across Transylvania County, offering a comprehensive educational experience that blends rigorous academics — including AP courses and vocational training — with a vibrant culture of athletics and extracurricular involvement. BHS is committed to preparing every student for life after graduation, whether that path leads to a…
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FIND Outdoors
FIND Outdoors is a Transylvania County-based nonprofit with more than 50 years of service connecting people with the natural world. Stewards of the historic Cradle of Forestry in America, FIND Outdoors provides outdoor recreation opportunities rooted in forest education and environmental stewardship — from youth programs and community lectures to field trips, guided events, and…
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InWord Ministries
InWord Ministries is a Lake Toxaway-based nonprofit with deep roots in the schools and communities of the Rosman area. With direct, daily access to students, teachers, coaches, and administrators across six Transylvania County schools — from TC Henderson Elementary through Brevard College — InWord operates on the front lines of student life, showing up in…
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Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Pisgah Forest Elementary School serves more than 400 students in grades PreK–5 in Transylvania County, with a mission to nurture the whole child — building strong academic foundations alongside the character, leadership, and resilience students need to thrive. More than 60% of PFE’s students come from economically disadvantaged households, and the school serves the largest…
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Brevard Rotary Foundation
The John Scarlett Memorial Foundation, operating as the Brevard Rotary Foundation, has spent more than 30 years taking direct, hands-on action to improve life in Transylvania County. From Helene disaster relief to school programs, community beautification, and the beloved Magic Book Bus, the Brevard Rotary Foundation is known for tackling real needs with real results…
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Rosman Elementary School
Rosman Elementary School serves approximately 352 students in PreK through 5th grade in the Rosman community, and has consistently ranked among the top-achieving schools in Transylvania County. Committed to educating the whole child, RES offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities — from soccer to agriculture to art — and works to instill…
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Rosman Middle School
Rosman Middle School serves 198 students in grades 6–8 in the heart of Rosman, with a student body that reflects the diversity and economic realities of the broader community — including a 65% free and reduced lunch rate and 22% of students with special needs. Guided by core values of respect, perseverance, responsibility, and integrity,…
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Blue Line Foundation
The Blue Line Foundation runs SHIELD Camp, a free leadership camp for at-risk middle schoolers in Transylvania County, led by the School Resource Officers of the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office. The camp’s mission is straightforward but powerful: give young people facing social, economic, and emotional challenges a safe, structured environment where they can build confidence,…
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Friends of Panthertown
Friends of Panthertown is a nonprofit organization working in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve Panthertown Valley and enable sustainable recreation across its 6,311 acres and 30 miles of trails. The valley — accessible to Transylvania County residents primarily through the Cold Mountain Gap entrance in Lake Toxaway — draws more than 70,000…