For this rural community to thrive, our children must thrive. Rural Education Partners builds relationships throughout our community. We help our partners bring their resources together in creative ways so our children can thrive in the place we call home. In a rural place time extends across generations. The next generation is the future of rural America. …and Mitchell County. What can you bring to the table? For information about how you can help support great Mitchell County kids like these Roan Readers, contact Lori Gilcrist, Director, Rural Education Partners of Mitchell County, 828-467-0970 or lori.gilcrist@edpartnersmc. org
Rural Education Partners welcomes Ingles Markets to the list of business partners who make after-school clubs and activities possible for Mitchell County Schools students. Roan Readers, Blue Ridge Readers, Harris Art Club and Bowman Art Club now start their meetings with a tasty, healthy snack courtesy of Ingles Markets and the great people who work for Ingles in Black Mountain and Spruce Pine who make it possible.
