Preview of Next Year!
August 18th - Student/Parent Orientation (Required)
August 19th - First Full Day of School
October 2nd - 6th - Fall Break
November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break
December 21 - January 4 - Winter Break
still time to turn in those library books!
There will be staff in the front office over the summer, so feel free to drop off any found library books and get rid of the charges on your account.
We’re Making Progress!!
School Fees Reminder!!
EverAfter: If you have a balance with EverAfter and it is not paid off before the start of the 2026-2027 school year you will not be able to use the program until prior balances are paid.
If you need assistance, please contact Beth Rankin
Evergreen’s OG
Heather, Marni, and Deidre have been with the school since its inception in 1999. The tales they can tell!
Now’s a great time for you, or someone you know, to join the school’s magical team of teachers and staff. Check out our career opportunities on our website. Maybe there’s a spot for you!
Important Information for Evergreen Families:
Be sure to read Kelly Stephenson's email of June 2 for the Returning Student Re-Enrollment Checklist with important information on how to access the mandatory annual forms from Infinite Campus. Deadline for completion is Monday, July 6th. Contact Kelly if you need more information.
Jen’s Farewell
Dear Evergreen families,
I am so incredibly grateful that you all (and many former staff and families) have been my community over the past 20 years. Thank you for all of your support and kind words along the way and I will miss seeing your kids’ sweet faces every day when you all return in August.
I will be on campus through the end of July supporting Dr. Stacy’s transition into the role, so please stop by and say hi if you’re here - I’m also sure I’ll see many of you out and about in Asheville. I hope you all have a wonderful summer!
Jen
Family Resource Guide
Looking for some summer enrichment activities, or maybe some health & wellness support? Click below for our Evergreen Resource Guide for Asheville community resources and support.
Evergreen Annual Fund
Thank you to everyone who has given or shared the Fund this year. Thank you to everyone who set up new, increased, or maintained their recurring donations!
Donations for this year’s annual fund can still be made through the June.
Only $3,275 left to go!!
Summer Camp Registration Open!
Enrollment is now open for
Summer Adventures!
This summer, we will be open the weeks of:
June 22-26,
July 6-10,
July 13-17,
July 20-24, and
July 27-31.
Cost is $325/week for the regular camp day, and $375/week for the extended day option.
Highlights of our camp include art, bikes, water play, hikes for older campers, and top-rope climbing!
Did you know You can use Sunbucks & SNAP benefits at Farmers Markets?!
Letters about SUNBUCKS, NC Summer Supplemental Nutrition Program, went out last week to qualifying families. If you want to check if your family could qualify, check out the NC DHHS website: ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks
This year, more than ever, We really Need every penny.
Here are some simple things we can do as a collective that can make a big difference. The more participation we get in these programs, the greater the rewards for our school!
Please spend the time to link your grocery rewards cards to Evergreen. Get your neighbors to do the same. Register your in-laws, your parents, your friends. This small investment of time can make a big difference each time you go to the store to restock!
Register your Harris Teeter Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Register your Ingles Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Our school id number is 10713.
Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts.
Cans for Climbing
Bring your aluminum cans for recycling, drop them in the trailer that sits by the buses. Cans for Climbing supports our Adventure Program and brings in over a thousand dollars each year!
Coming Soon!
June 4th - Grad Panels
June 5th - N&E Committee
June 8th - K-2 Moving Up
June 8th - 6-8th Moving Up and Graduation
June 9th - 3rd-5th Moving Up
June 10th - Last Day of School/ Field Day
Don’t Forget School Fees!!!
All school fees need to be paid by the end of the school year.
Please login to MSB and make sure you are caught up!
Summer Camp: All school year fees must be paid up before you pay for summer camp.
Eighth Grade: Make sure you get your fees paid before graduation!
EverAfter: If you have a balance with EverAfter and it is not paid off before the start of the 2026-2027 school year you will not be able to use the program until prior balances are paid.
If you need assistance, please contact Beth Rankin
All library books need to be returned by Friday, June 5!!
Important Information for Evergreen Families:
Be sure to read Kelly Stephenson's email of June 2 for the Returning Student Re-Enrollment Checklist with important information on how to access the mandatory annual forms from Infinite Campus. Deadline for completion is Monday, July 6th. Contact Kelly if you need more information.
Moving Up and Graduation Information
June 8th - 12:00-1:00pm -
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Moving Up Ceremony
June 9th - 1:30-2:30pm -
3rd-5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
June 8th - 6:00-7:30pm -
6th-8th Moving Up/ Graduation Ceremony
See details for all ceremonies in an email later today from Jen. Please leave pets at home.
Field Day is a Fun End of Year Tradition started by Student Council last Year!
Field Day will be held on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 10th from 9:00-1:00. Last year’s Student Council laid a solid foundation and this year’s group has made it even better! Please find important details below:
Volunteers Needed: We can’t make this happen without station leaders! Please review volunteer options/sign-up for a station HERE.
Another way to contribute is to purchase mini donuts for your child’s class for the Fishing for Donuts station at Field Day. Please sign-up HERE.
What to Wear/Pack:
Apply sunscreen that morning
Water Bottle + Snack
Students can choose how wet they want to get at the water station, so some students may want to wear a bathing suit under their clothes/wear quick dry clothing/bring a towel and/or bring a change of clothes.
Comfy shoes
Optional: hat for sun protection and sunglasses
Join the Evergreen Crew to say farewell to Executive Director, Jen Watkins, in her last week at the helm!
Highland Brewing’s picnic area
Friday, June 5, 4:30-7:00pm
Spread the word and join us to wish her the best in her future adventures!
Please pass this on to former staff, families, and students!
Summer Camp Registration Open!
Enrollment is now open for
Summer Adventures!
This summer, we will be open the weeks of:
June 22-26,
July 6-10,
July 13-17,
July 20-24, and
July 27-31.
Cost is $325/week for the regular camp day, and $375/week for the extended day option.
Highlights of our camp include art, bikes, water play, hikes for older campers, and top-rope climbing!
A Note From Annie:
As we wrap up another school year, I feel grateful for the time I’ve spent supporting our students and families this year. We counselors wear a lot of different hats around here, so you never really know where you’ll find us and what we’ll be doing. Some days we’re holding space for something heavy that’s weighing on a student’s heart, on others we are grid searching the parking lot for a pom pom that fell off a reindeer headband so we can hot glue it back on in time for the winter concert, and then there are times when you’ll find us under a table helping a student work through big feelings (all real situations I found myself in this year)! Whatever the task, whatever the need, it’s an honor to walk through these formative years alongside your children and guide them toward discovering their best self. I am already dreaming of next year and the meaningful experiences to come. Until then, I am wishing you all a summer full of fun, adventure, and sunshine!
A note from Rachel:
It is hard to believe we are approaching the final few days of the school year! As my first year at Evergreen comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say what an absolute privilege and joy it has been to work with this incredible group of 5th - 8th graders. I am so grateful for the warmth and positivity they have added to my experience. Thank you to all of you for welcoming me and for your partnership throughout the year. I am already looking forward to next year. Wishing all of our families a safe and happy summer!
A Summertime Reminder
Last week, we talked about the balancing act of summer schedules. While a break from the rigid school-day grind is well-deserved, keeping a loose routine in place is the secret weapon for preserving all the academic, social, and behavioral progress your kids made this past year. Plus, a little structure now means a much smoother transition back to reality when autumn rolls around.
Remember, there is no "one-size-fits-all" magic formula. The best routine is a realistic one that actually works for your unique family.
Annual Fund Report - Good News and Gratitude
WOW, we are almost there!!
Only $3,275 left to go!!
Thank you to everyone who has given or shared the Fund this year. Thank you to everyone who set up new, increased, or maintained their recurring donations!
Give today before we all get caught up in the graduation/Moving Up whirlwind! www.givebutter.com/evergreenvillage
Let’s finish this group project that we all started together, the group project that is the 2025-2026 school year!
We all have a lot to be proud of this year. Maintaining normalcy for our students while many of us are still getting grounded after last year’s event is no small feat. I hope that as you celebrate moving up and graduation ceremonies this year you are also taking time to celebrate yourselves, your families, and the various villages (including the village you’ve found here) that have helped see you through.
None of us can do what we do without you! From classroom and front office volunteers to event helpers, from gardeners to belayers, and of course our coaches! You all make Evergreen such a special place. We appreciate you!
Did you know You can use Sunbucks & SNAP benefits at Farmers Markets?!
Letters about SUNBUCKS, NC Summer Supplemental Nutrition Program, went out last week to qualifying families. If you want to check if your family could qualify, check out the NC DHHS website: ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks
Seeking: Snacks, Mac & Cheese, GF ITems, Crackers, Granola, Oatmeal, Breakfast Bars, Cereal, Shelf Stable Milk, Jams & Jellies, Stews
Feed The Village
Shop at the pantry, open to all!
Donate if able
Want to get more creative? Put together a Shelf Stable Meal Kit!
Here are a few examples of what you can put together:
3 Bean Chili Meal Kit - black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning packet
Chicken Tacos- 2 cans of chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, packet of taco seasoning, taco shells
Spaghetti - noodles, pasta sauce, shelf stable grated parmesan cheese
Breakfast Bag- oatmeal packets, granola bars, fruit cups, shelf stable milk, instant coffee
What other shelf stable meal kits can you come up with??
This year, more than ever, We really Need every penny.
Here are some simple things we can do as a collective that can make a big difference. The more participation we get in these programs, the greater the rewards for our school!
Please spend the time to link your grocery rewards cards to Evergreen. Get your neighbors to do the same. Register your in-laws, your parents, your friends. This small investment of time can make a big difference each time you go to the store to restock!
Register your Harris Teeter Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Register your Ingles Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Our school id number is 10713.
Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts.
Cans for Climbing
Bring your aluminum cans for recycling, drop them in the trailer that sits by the buses. Cans for Climbing supports our Adventure Program and brings in over a thousand dollars each year!
Click on the graphic to browse her list.
Add friends and family as “Fans”. Check out their selection of mugs, ornaments and shirts all made with your student’s art!
Coming Soon!
May 29th - First Grade Sleepover
June 3rd - Facilities Committee
June 4th - Grad Panels
June 5th - N&E Committee
June 8th - K-2 Moving Up
June 8th - 6-8th Moving Up and Graduation
June 9th - 3rd-5th Moving Up
June 10th - Last Day of School/ Field Day
None of us can do what we do without you! From classroom and front office volunteers to event helpers, from gardeners to belayers, and of course our coaches! You all make Evergreen such a special place. We appreciate you!
Field Day is a Fun End of Year Tradition started by Student Council last Year!
Field Day will be held on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 10th from 9:00-1:00. Last year’s Student Council laid a solid foundation and this year’s group has made it even better! Please find important details below:
Volunteers Needed: We can’t make this happen without station leaders! Please review volunteer options/sign-up for a station HERE.
Another way to contribute is to purchase mini donuts for your child’s class for the Fishing for Donuts station at Field Day. Please sign-up HERE.
What to Wear/Pack:
Apply sunscreen that morning
Water Bottle + Snack
Students can choose how wet they want to get at the water station, so some students may want to wear a bathing suit under their clothes/wear quick dry clothing/bring a towel and/or bring a change of clothes.
Comfy shoes
Optional: hat for sun protection and sunglasses
Annual Fund Report - Good News and Gratitude
We are SO CLOSE to meeting Evergreen’s Annual Fund Goal!
Only $4,100 left to go!!
Thank you to everyone who has given or shared the Fund this year. Thank you to everyone who set up new, increased, or maintained their recurring donations!
We did the math for the balance needed and if every family gave $20 today, we’d hit that budgeted goal!
Give today before we all get caught up in the graduation/Moving Up whirlwind! www.givebutter.com/evergreenvillage
Let’s finish this group project that we all started together, the group project that is the 2025-2026 school year!
We all have a lot to be proud of this year. Maintaining normalcy for our students while many of us are still getting grounded after last year’s event is no small feat. I hope that as you celebrate moving up and graduation ceremonies this year you are also taking time to celebrate yourselves, your families, and the various villages (including the village you’ve found here) that have helped see you through.
Let Them Know You’re Proud & help support the School!
You can also help make a dent in that $6K we still need to raise and get something (besides a wholistically educated amazing kiddo) in return!
Buy a Graduation/Moving Up Card from our fundraiser and we will be put 100% of the proceeds toward the Annual Fund!
Purchase Deadline: June 1
https://givebutter.com/gradgreetings2026
New designs this year, plus the Quotation Cards come with a brief bio of their author on the back of the card!
Cards are sold by donation on a Sliding Scale, with a suggested donation of $5-20/card.
After you’ve selected your card/s you will have the opportunity to personalize the card with your own message. Your message will be hand written inside and delivered to classrooms!
This is a great fundraiser to share with extended family as a way for them to be involved in your student’s milestones, even from afar!
Join the Evergreen Crew to say farewell to Executive Director, Jen Watkins, in her last week at the helm!
Highland Brewing’s picnic area
Friday, June 5, 4:30-7:00
Spread the word and join us to wish her the best in her future adventures!
Please pass this on to former staff, families, and students!
Last Chance to Help!
Hello, Wonderful Evergreen Parents!
It's almost testing time again! Here is the testing schedule and our plea for parent volunteers. We need you to help proctor to help us make this whole testing experience a little easier for everyone. Proctors are needed from 8:30am-11:30am on the days listed (Plus June 4th if needed for make up tests).
Thank you so much for this greatest gift of your time! If you have questions please reach out to SJ!
Testing schedule**:
Thurs 28th:
3rd grade reading | 5th Science | 8th math/ math I
Friday 29th:
4th grade math | 6th math | 7th math
Mon Jun 1st:
3rd grade math | 5th math | 8th read
Tues June 2nd:
4th grade reading | 6th reading | 7th reading
Wed June 3rd:
5th reading | 8th science
** Testing will start at the very beginning of the school day. Please (please!) make sure your student is here right on time for testing!
Interested in playing on an Evergreen Volleyball team next Fall?
We are inviting all rising 7th and 8th grade students (i.e., current 6th and 7th graders) to come to gym
Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Join us for an informal knockaround and pickup game. We hope to parlay that interest into a volleyball team to compete against other schools next Fall. Interscholastic Volleyball seasons typically start when school does, or even before, so we need to know who is interested now! With other volleyball opportunities popping up around the area, this is also a chance for those completely new to the sport to connect with families that have a little more experience in this fast-growing sport.
Questions? Reach out to James with EverAfter.
Don’t Forget School Fees
All school fees need to be paid by the end of the school year. Please login to MSB and make sure you are caught up!
Summer Camp: All school year fees must be paid up before you pay for summer camp.
Eighth Grade: Make sure you get your fees paid before graduation!
Moving Up and Graduation Information
June 8th - 12:00-1:00pm -
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Moving Up Ceremony
The ceremony will be on the field, weather permitting, so bring whatever you need to be comfortable: camp chairs, umbrellas, picnic blankets, etc.! The lower lot will be available for additional parking. Remember to allow time for parking and walking/shuttle if necessary. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Rain Plan: Gym
June 9th - 1:30-2:30pm -
3rd-5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
The ceremony will be on the field, weather permitting, so bring whatever you need to be comfortable: camp chairs, umbrellas, picnic blankets, etc.! The lower lot will be available for additional parking. Remember to allow time for parking and walking/shuttle if necessary. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Rain Plan: Gym
June 8th - 6:00-7:30pm -
6th-8th Moving Up/ Graduation Ceremony
The ceremony will be in the gym. There will be a section of seats reserved for the students, one section reserved for 8th grade families, and another section that is first come first served. If Evergreen lots and the gravel lot are full, overflow parking will be at the Asheville Gospel Chapel with a shuttle beginning at 5:15pm. Remember to allow time for parking and walking/shuttle if necessary. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Summer Camp Registration Open!
Enrollment is now open for
Summer Adventures!
This summer, we will be open the weeks of:
June 22-26,
July 6-10,
July 13-17,
July 20-24, and
July 27-31.
Cost is $325/week for the regular camp day, and $375/week for the extended day option.
Highlights of our camp include art, bikes, water play, hikes for older campers, and top-rope climbing!
Summertime Preparations
Summertime is just around the corner and we think it’s safe to say that we’re all feeling the excitement AND the exhaustion of this final push to the finish line! As we wrap up another unique year of learning, it’s time to consider how to set your students up for a summer that provides plenty of fun, relaxation, and freedom while also preserving their hard-earned academic, social-emotional, and cognitive growth this year.
Summer schedules will understandably differ from school-day routines, but finding a healthy balance between the two is crucial for sustaining the academic growth your child(ren) made this year, as well as help maintain social-emotional development gains and reinforce behavioral expectations across environments. Additionally, creating a summer routine that incorporates a few key structures from your school day schedule will help set your family up for a smooth transition back to school when summer comes to a close. The magic formula for that balance is not “one-size-fits-all,” so it will be important to create a realistic routine that makes sense for your family’s unique needs.
This week we are sharing some quick read articles that we hope will spark some thoughtfulness and inspiration for what a meaningful, entertaining, and successful summer routine looks like for your family.
Did you know You can use Sunbucks & SNAP benefits at Farmers Markets?!
Letters about SUNBUCKS, NC Summer Supplemental Nutrition Program, went out last week to qualifying families. If you want to check if your family could qualify, check out the NC DHHS website: ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks
Seeking: Snacks, Mac & Cheese, GF ITems, Crackers, Granola, Oatmeal, Breakfast Bars, Cereal, Shelf Stable Milk, Jams & Jellies, Stews
Feed The Village
Shop at the pantry, open to all!
Donate if able
Want to get more creative? Put together a Shelf Stable Meal Kit!
Here are a few examples of what you can put together:
3 Bean Chili Meal Kit - black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning packet
Chicken Tacos- 2 cans of chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, packet of taco seasoning, taco shells
Spaghetti - noodles, pasta sauce, shelf stable grated parmesan cheese
Breakfast Bag- oatmeal packets, granola bars, fruit cups, shelf stable milk, instant coffee
What other shelf stable meal kits can you come up with??
This year, more than ever, We really Need every penny.
Here are some simple things we can do as a collective that can make a big difference. The more participation we get in these programs, the greater the rewards for our school!
Please spend the time to link your grocery rewards cards to Evergreen. Get your neighbors to do the same. Register your in-laws, your parents, your friends. This small investment of time can make a big difference each time you go to the store to restock!
Register your Harris Teeter Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Register your Ingles Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Our school id number is 10713.
Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts.
Cans for Climbing
Bring your aluminum cans for recycling, drop them in the trailer that sits by the buses. Cans for Climbing supports our Adventure Program and brings in over a thousand dollars each year!
Click on the graphic to browse her list.
Add friends and family as “Fans”. Check out their selection of mugs, ornaments and shirts all made with your student’s art!