North Buncombe Middle School

North Windy Ridge, also known as NWR, is an educational institution that offers a range of academic options to students in grades five and six. Founded in 2002, the school has an enrollment of more than 590 students. Its curriculum includes reading, math, social studies, science, art, music, and health and physical education. North Windy Ridge administers the Title I program, as well as provides guidance counseling services. The school maintains a media center that has a collection of books. It operates a parent-teacher organization that serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members. North Windy Ridge maintains landscaping, Spanish, guitar and comedy clubs. The school offers a variety of athletic activities, such as football, basketball and soccer. It is a part of Buncombe County Schools.

The Literacy Council of Buncombe County, known as Literacy Together, is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through the power of literacy, offering programs for adult literacy, ESOL, youth literacy, and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. They aim to create a community where everyone can fully participate, contribute, and belong, emphasizing the importance of reading and language skills. In addition to offering tutoring and educational resources, Literacy Together engages the community through fundraising events, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities, encouraging individuals to make a difference by helping others improve their literacy skills. The organization highlights success stories from participants and invests in the future generation through its various literacy initiatives and programs. Generated from the website