We are proud to celebrate our very own Ms. Taylor for being named a finalist for the 2026 WSFCS Core Awards Social Worker of the Year!
Ms. Taylor works tirelessly to support, encourage, and advocate for our scholars and families each and every day. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment to helping others truly make a difference throughout our school community.
We are so proud of this well deserved recognition and grateful for the positive impact she continues to make at Ashley Academy. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Taylor on this amazing accomplishment!
Ms. Taylor works tirelessly to support, encourage, and advocate for our scholars and families each and every day. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment to helping others truly make a difference throughout our school community.
We are so proud of this well deserved recognition and grateful for the positive impact she continues to make at Ashley Academy. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Taylor on this amazing accomplishment!
Our PBIS “Let’s Glow Crazy” Glow Party was a HUGE success!
Our scholars had an amazing time celebrating their hard work and positive behavior. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so much fun and memorable!
Check out this snippet of all the glow fun!
#LetsGlowCrazy #PBISCelebration #GatorsLEAD #AshleyAcademy #GlowPartyFun
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Our scholars had an amazing time celebrating their hard work and positive behavior. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so much fun and memorable!
Check out this snippet of all the glow fun!
#LetsGlowCrazy #PBISCelebration #GatorsLEAD #AshleyAcademy #GlowPartyFun
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What a GATOR-tastic Field Day!
Our students ran, jumped, laughed, and showed amazing teamwork all day long.
From relay races to water games, the smiles say it all!
A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families who helped make today unforgettable. Way to go, Gators—y’all brought the energy!
Our students ran, jumped, laughed, and showed amazing teamwork all day long.
From relay races to water games, the smiles say it all!
A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families who helped make today unforgettable. Way to go, Gators—y’all brought the energy!
NC School of the Arts partners with Ashley Academy to provide year-round violin lessons for our students. Today, the Gator Tots proudly showcased all they have learned throughout the school year. They explored different pitch levels, practiced proper finger placements, and performed a variety of songs. Each student truly demonstrated what it means to be a Gator that LEADs—Learn, Empower, Achieve, and Dream. 🎻✨
We celebrated our Grade 3 to 5 Gator Scholars who attended school everyday in March with an NBA ( Never Been Absent) treat!
These student show up and shine every single day!
Congratulations Gator Leaders!
These student show up and shine every single day!
Congratulations Gator Leaders!
Our school is stronger because of our volunteers. Whether you’re reading with a child, helping at events, or quietly working behind the scenes, your time and care make a real difference every single day. You help create a place where students feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to learn. Thank you for sharing your energy, kindness, and heart with our school community—we couldn’t do it without you!
Today we celebrate two very special members of our Ashley Academy family, Ms. Archer and Ms. McDonald. 🎉
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are so thankful for your hard work, patience, and dedication to our scholars, staff, and families each and every day.
You are often the first smiling faces people see when they enter our school, and you help keep Ashley Academy organized and running smoothly behind the scenes. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all that you do for our Gator family.
Please join us in showing Ms. Archer and Ms. McDonald some extra love and appreciation today. 💐
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are so thankful for your hard work, patience, and dedication to our scholars, staff, and families each and every day.
You are often the first smiling faces people see when they enter our school, and you help keep Ashley Academy organized and running smoothly behind the scenes. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all that you do for our Gator family.
Please join us in showing Ms. Archer and Ms. McDonald some extra love and appreciation today. 💐
Career Week was one to remember! From exciting guest presentations to creative dress-up days and our popular teacher trivia, students had a blast learning about future careers. A Gator's future is BRIGHT!
Gooooo Gators!!
Congratulations to our Career Week Trivia winners! Last week, students answered questions about their teachers’ previous jobs, and those with correct answers were entered into a drawing. These lucky winners were selected to receive a small prize—way to GO GATORS!!
We celebrated our PreK to 2nd Grade Gator Scholars who attended school everyday in March with an NBA ( Never Been Absent) treat!
These student show up and shine every single day! Congratulations Gator Leaders!
These student show up and shine every single day! Congratulations Gator Leaders!
We had such a wonderful time celebrating our amazing Assistant Principal, Ms. Hairston, this week! She truly felt the love from our scholars and staff, and we are so grateful for all that she does to support and uplift our school each and every day.
Here’s a look at how we celebrated her all week:
✨ Dependable Monday
Staff brought in cute and unique pens to add to a special collection for Ms. Hairston. Each pen was a small reminder of how dependable she is!
✨ Title Tuesday
Teachers created creative and positive nameplates to highlight what “Assistant Principal” truly means. So many thoughtful and uplifting ideas were shared!
✨ Out of the Blue Wednesday
Staff surprised her with blue-themed goodies collected in a special basket to brighten her day.
✨ Thank You Thursday
Our scholars showed their appreciation by coloring pictures and writing heartfelt letters that filled her office with love and gratitude.
✨ Shout-Out Friday
Staff shared kind words and appreciation through a shout-out email chain to celebrate her impact across our school.
Ms. Hairston, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the love you pour into Ashley Academy every day. We appreciate you more than words can express!
Here’s a look at how we celebrated her all week:
✨ Dependable Monday
Staff brought in cute and unique pens to add to a special collection for Ms. Hairston. Each pen was a small reminder of how dependable she is!
✨ Title Tuesday
Teachers created creative and positive nameplates to highlight what “Assistant Principal” truly means. So many thoughtful and uplifting ideas were shared!
✨ Out of the Blue Wednesday
Staff surprised her with blue-themed goodies collected in a special basket to brighten her day.
✨ Thank You Thursday
Our scholars showed their appreciation by coloring pictures and writing heartfelt letters that filled her office with love and gratitude.
✨ Shout-Out Friday
Staff shared kind words and appreciation through a shout-out email chain to celebrate her impact across our school.
Ms. Hairston, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the love you pour into Ashley Academy every day. We appreciate you more than words can express!
We held our 3rd Quarter Student Awards Day and had so much to Celebrate! Great effort, behavior, improvement, attendance and grades were rewarded in every classroom! We know that GATORS Lead!!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to some of our AMAZING staff members…
(including those who aren't in a photo here)!
Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our scholars, uplift our classrooms, inspire their colleagues, and go above and beyond every single day. Your dedication, patience, and heart do not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do to make our school a better place. We appreciate you more than words can express!💚💚💚💚
(including those who aren't in a photo here)!
Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our scholars, uplift our classrooms, inspire their colleagues, and go above and beyond every single day. Your dedication, patience, and heart do not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do to make our school a better place. We appreciate you more than words can express!💚💚💚💚
Never Been Absent (NBA) Grades 3-5 Scholars Spotlight Part II!
We are, once again, so incredibly proud of these amazing students who have had ZERO absences in February! They also enjoyed a snack and BINGO together to celebrate.
Your dedication, responsibility, and commitment to showing up and learning sets a fantastic example for everyone. Success starts with being here!
Way to go, GATORS!
#PerfectAttendance #NeverBeenAbsent #SchoolSpirit #AttendanceMatters #ProudSchool
We are, once again, so incredibly proud of these amazing students who have had ZERO absences in February! They also enjoyed a snack and BINGO together to celebrate.
Your dedication, responsibility, and commitment to showing up and learning sets a fantastic example for everyone. Success starts with being here!
Way to go, GATORS!
#PerfectAttendance #NeverBeenAbsent #SchoolSpirit #AttendanceMatters #ProudSchool
Never Been Absent Scholar Spotlight!
We are so incredibly proud of these amazing students who have had ZERO absences in February! They enjoyed a snack and a game of BiNGO together to celebrate.
Your dedication, responsibility, and commitment to showing up and learning sets a fantastic example for everyone. Success starts with being here!
Way to go, GATORS!
#PerfectAttendance #NeverBeenAbsent #SchoolSpirit #AttendanceMatters #ProudSchool
We are so incredibly proud of these amazing students who have had ZERO absences in February! They enjoyed a snack and a game of BiNGO together to celebrate.
Your dedication, responsibility, and commitment to showing up and learning sets a fantastic example for everyone. Success starts with being here!
Way to go, GATORS!
#PerfectAttendance #NeverBeenAbsent #SchoolSpirit #AttendanceMatters #ProudSchool
What a fun day at our PBIS Staff vs. Students Kickball Game!
The competition was fierce, the laughs were loud, and our school spirit was stronger than ever. Our staff pulled off the win!
Our Gators cheered, ran the bases, and showed great sportsmanship the entire time. Events like this remind us how special our school community is—learning, laughing, and playing together.
It was a great way to reward our students for their hard work and positive behavior this quarter. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so much fun.
Great job to all of our student players and a big thank-you to the staff who joined the game. We might have won this round… but we have a feeling the students will be coming back for a rematch!
#GatorPride #PBIS#StaffVsStudents #SchoolSpirit #KickballFun
The competition was fierce, the laughs were loud, and our school spirit was stronger than ever. Our staff pulled off the win!
Our Gators cheered, ran the bases, and showed great sportsmanship the entire time. Events like this remind us how special our school community is—learning, laughing, and playing together.
It was a great way to reward our students for their hard work and positive behavior this quarter. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so much fun.
Great job to all of our student players and a big thank-you to the staff who joined the game. We might have won this round… but we have a feeling the students will be coming back for a rematch!
#GatorPride #PBIS#StaffVsStudents #SchoolSpirit #KickballFun
We celebrated Black History Month with an afternoon and an evening full of powerful stories, joyful dancing, and uplifting music! This special event honored the rich history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders and communities—past, present, and future. Thanks to the organizing team and the amazing talent that they invited to share their traditions with our GATOR scholars! Did we mention there was dancing?
Ashley Academy welcomed State Representative Dr. Amber Baker, serving as Principal for the Day on Monday. It was an honor to have Dr. Amber Baker visit our classrooms and see the amazing work happening at Ashley Academy.
In anticipation of unsafe road conditions, WS/FCS school and district buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. All student activities, including afterschool programs, will be cancelled.
These will not be remote learning days. Students are encouraged to enjoy the winter weather if it is safe to do so, spend time reading, and complete regular homework.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep all staff and students safe.
These will not be remote learning days. Students are encouraged to enjoy the winter weather if it is safe to do so, spend time reading, and complete regular homework.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep all staff and students safe.
Congratulations to our Core Award Winners!
We are proud to celebrate some outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for our school community.
Volunteer of the Year: Mrs. Merchant
Classified Employee of the Year: Ms. Gilbeaux
Instructional Support of the Year: Ms. Garcia
Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Dixon
Thank you for your dedication, heart, and commitment to excellence. You truly make a difference every day.
