Asheville City Schools Shifts to Optional Workday for May 1 Educator Rally

Asheville -- April 21, 2026: Asheville City Schools (ACS) has officially adjusted its calendar, designating Friday, May 1, 2026, as an optional teacher workday. The decision allows staff to participate in the "Kids Over Corporations" rally in Raleigh, a statewide movement advocating for the future of North Carolina’s public classrooms.In a letter to families, Superintendent Dr. Maggie Fehrman highlighted the logistical necessity of the shift while speaking directly to the importance of the cause