Events

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.

Summit Charter School celebrates its highest-ever state performance grade—a nine-point jump that reflects the dedication of students, teachers, and families across the Plateau.

Each Thanksgiving weekend, the Cashiers Festival of Trees lights up the Summit Center with festive décor, community spirit, and support for Summit Charter School.

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.

Summit Charter School enters a new era with the appointment of Laura Lamont as Director of Development & Marketing. Lamont brings deep community roots and a forward-thinking approach to support Summit’s mission and growth.

Summit Charter School launches its 2025 Festival of Trees with its exclusive Toast to the Trees, set for July 29. To learn more about Toast to the Trees, visit summitschool.org.

Summit Charter School launches its 2025 Festival of Trees with its exclusive Toast to the Trees, set for July 29.