Laura Lamont, Summit Charter School

Summit Charter School celebrates its fifth graduating class and the first alumni to complete college, marking a powerful moment of growth shaped by decades of community vision.

LEAD’s off‑campus journeys deepen curiosity and connection as students discover what learning looks like in the real world.

Summit Charter School’s new Middle School Multipurpose Building – opening Fall 2026 – will give 6th–8th graders a dedicated place to gather, eat, learn, and connect, strengthening daily life and school community as enrollment grows.

At Summit Charter School, athletics extend the school’s mission by nurturing resilience, connection, and whole‑student growth on and off the field.

From Sunset Rock to Yellow Mountain, Summit students learn and grow through place‑based adventures.

As the year winds down, Summit Charter School celebrates community and the promise of what’s ahead.

Summit Charter School is a tuition-free K–12 public charter school serving North Carolina families with a place-based curriculum, strong family partnerships, and a vibrant, community-supported campus in the heart of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau.