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Reading BuddiesAsheville appeals to families for a variety of reasons. Even in the midst of the pandemic, the region's economy remains healthy, with new jobs being added every year. The "Zoom town" impact has only exacerbated the demand for housing in towns across western North Carolina that were already thriving with fresh growth. 

People working remotely often feel pent up in larger urban locations, desperate for a great view and open landscapes. In many situations, folks are buying houses and land in our region without seeing them first.

Western North Carolina is, in our opinion, the best place to reside in the United States. If you don't have a view of the mountains from your home, you can at least see them on your commute to work or school. One of the highest concentrations of waterfalls east of the Mississippi River can be found in our area. 

There are endless miles of hiking trails within a short drive of downtown Asheville. There is so much to see and do that one individual could never see it all in a lifetime. 

For all these reasons and more, this is a great place in which to raise a family. Parents have many choices for educating their children. You can choose the only Lutheran school in Asheville that employs a STEAM-based curriculum. 

Why Choose an Asheville Lutheran School?

  • Our Mission: To assist each kid in becoming the person God intended them to be and to make sure they hear the gospel. Our objective is accomplished by combining excellent academics with a Christ-centered worldview.
  • Our Purpose: “Emmanuel Lutheran School provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in a caring environment. Our mission is to prepare children For Today, For Tomorrow, Forever.”
  • Our Affiliation: Emmanuel Lutheran School is affiliated with Emmanuel Lutheran Church, which is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
  • Our Faith: We believe in the Holy Trinity, the inerrancy of Scripture, and redemption by grace alone, through faith alone in Jesus Christ's gospel. We are convinced that every child should have the opportunity to hear the gospel and believe in it.
  • Our Academics: We provide excellent academics, yet everything we teach is framed by a Christian, Biblical worldview. We want each student to be an expert in their field. Because of our small class sizes, we are able to facilitate this process.
  • Our Curriculum: We are the only Chrisitan parochial school in western North Carolina that uses a STEAM-based curriculum. 

How STEAM Works at an Asheville Lutheran School 

STEAM education begins in kindergarten, with each year's STEAM projects building on the previous year's. As they work in groups to solve challenges, students will be able to see and establish methods and processes on which they can lean throughout their lives. This lends intrigue to things that may have seemed uninteresting previously in their academic experience. 

Robotics, drones, 3D imaging, and other forms of technology are employed in the classroom to connect all of the traditional topics. Students benefit from smaller class sizes and the support they receive at a Chrisitan school like ELS. 

An Asheville Lutheran School - Emmanuel Lutheran School

Located in West Asheville, ELS has over fifty years of experience teaching and leading students academically and spiritually. If you would like to know more about our Asheville Lutheran school, reach out to the team at ELS today