As a teacher, I find that our TMCS sense of Community, being staff, families, and students, is one of our biggest strengths.
2025-26 Open Enrollment
Tuition-free : Public Charter : Kindergarten through 8th Grade
BEGINS: Monday, December 2nd, 2024
ENDS: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
LOTTERY: Monday, April 7th, 2025
OPEN HOUSE DATES:
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 – 4 to 6pm
Wednesday February 12th, 2025 – 1 to 3pm
Learn from parents about why TMCS is their school of choice in the video below:
LOTTERY DRAWING:
Monday, April 7th, 2025
ONLY residents of North Carolina are eligible
CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW
What is the Lotterease Seal of Transparency and Fairness?
When you see the Seal on a school website, you can be confident that your application will be included in the school lottery in a fair and transparent way. That is because Lotterease is an independent automated lottery system that the school uses to manage their lottery and waitlist. Since Lotterease is an independent system, the school staff do not have the ability to manipulate or adjust the lottery outcome. They must work within the requirements of the system. In addition, all activity that takes place with your application is tracked in a history log that you can view at any time by logging into the parent portal. If the school you want your child to attend displays the Lotterease Seal of Transparency and Fairness, you can rest assured that you child will get their fair chance to attend the school.
Mission Statement
The mission of The Mountain Community School is to create an educational environment where students are inspired to academic excellence and discovery. Teachers, parents, students, and the community work together to honor individuality and diversity, nurture respect for self and others, and foster a life-long love of learning.
Our school at a glance
Enrollment
We serve 200 children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Our student population is primarily comprised of children from Henderson, Buncombe, Polk, and Rutherford Counties.
Staff
The Mountain Community School staff has over 190 combined years of classroom experience. 11 out of 14 teachers either hold a master’s degree or a national board certification. Our dedicated and experienced support staff team-up with our classroom teachers to provide support and instruction throughout the school day.
Our Campus
We are located in Hendersonville, North Carolina nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Our campus borders Jackson Park, a beautiful 212 acre green space that we utilize daily for outdoor education, field ecology, and athletic activities.
Community
Family involvement is at the heart of our school community. School families commit to volunteering each month and help out in classrooms, the office, on school projects or on field trips.
Welcome to TMCS
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about who we are and what makes TMCS a special place to all the children we serve. We are a charter school established in 1999, comprised of approximately 200 students, and located in the mountains of Hendersonville, North Carolina. We are thrilled to provide quality instructional programs to our students. We are committed to not only an integrated challenging curriculum but we also recognize the importance of providing a safe climate where children feel free to express and explore their creative spirits.
What you will witness at the Mountain Community School:
A dedicated, experienced staff that put the individual learning needs of their students first. The TMCS staff is committed to providing a sound curriculum that is engaging, challenging and fun. Our staff understands the importance of establishing a positive climate where children feel safe to take risks and are empowered to take their education to the next level.
Our students are kind, respectful and engaged in their learning. All TMCS students are encouraged to strive to be the best they can be and have a great deal of enthusiasm and pride in their work. Extra-curricular activities are also part of our program. Students can compete in athletics, join the math team, compete in the Destination Imagination competition and more. We are always adding activities to make the overall school experience positive and rewarding.
Our school community is filled with parents that support our mission and all the efforts of the staff and students. We have a high level of volunteerism among our parents. They have a vested interest in the school and work hard to partner with teachers and students, helping to making their child’s educational experience a success. We are truly grateful for the support our parents provide. Their level of dedication and commitment is paramount to the overall success of our school.
Happy, engaged students, a caring dedicated staff and committed parents who support our mission. These are the key ingredients that make The Mountain Community School a special place. We are all proud to be part of such a wonderful program where children are honored and life-long learning is instilled.
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Thank you to our sponsors whose support makes this school possible
