Cullowhee Valley School

School

Cullowhee, NC

Cullowhee Valley School provides elementary and middle school education aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

  • Families seeking elementary or middle school education
  • Students needing instruction aligned with North Carolina academic standards
  • Families seeking a school media center with reviewed library resources

Summit Charter School

School

Cashiers, NC

Summit Charter School provides tuition-free K-12 education on a 33-acre Cashiers campus with place-based learning and 15-student average classes.

  • Families seeking tuition-free K-12 public charter education
  • Students who benefit from hands-on outdoor and community-based learning
  • Families seeking small average class sizes

WCU Admissions

School

Cullowhee, NC

WCU Admissions offers undergraduate, transfer, graduate, and online applications, including certificates in nursing, project management, financial planning, and public school licensure.

  • students applying to undergraduate programs
  • students transferring from another college or university
  • applicants seeking graduate degrees or certificates

Jackson County Board of Education

School

Sylva, NC

Jackson County Public Schools serves approximately 3,600 students across nine schools on eight campuses in Western North Carolina.

  • Families seeking public education in Jackson County
  • Kindergarten enrollment for children meeting the August 31 age deadline
  • Families seeking preschool enrollment

Summit Charter School

School

Cashiers, NC

Summit Charter School provides tuition-free K-12 education on a 33-acre Cashiers campus with place-based learning and 15-student average classes.

  • Families seeking tuition-free K-12 public charter education
  • Students who benefit from hands-on outdoor and community-based learning
  • Families seeking small average class sizes

Wild Remembering

School

Cullowhee, NC

Wild Remembering teaches bird identification, birdsong, and wildlife tracking through free sponsored courses and a six-week hybrid tracking program near Cullowhee.

  • Beginners learning bird identification
  • Participants learning Southern Appalachian birds and habitats
  • Students seeking free online birding courses

School in nearby counties

FAQ

Is Summit Charter School tuition-free?

Yes. Summit is authorized as a North Carolina public charter school and offers tuition-free education from kindergarten through grade 12.

What grades does Cullowhee Valley School serve?

Cullowhee Valley School offers preschool, elementary education, and middle school education.

When can a child register for kindergarten in Jackson County?

Jackson County Public Schools identifies children meeting the August 31 age deadline for kindergarten registration and provides kindergarten screenings for registered students.

What does WCU Admissions handle?

WCU Admissions supports undergraduate, transfer, graduate, and online applications. It also offers online certificates in nursing, project management, financial planning, and public school licensure.

How much does Wild Remembering's tracking course cost?

Its Art of Tracking course uses sliding-scale pricing from $550 to $1,000, with scholarships and partial work-trade opportunities available for qualifying participants.