• 132 E Broad St. Statesville, NC 28677

  • 704-924-8870

    • American Renaissance School

    A Downtown Community School 

    Home of the Gryphons

    Capital Campaign

    The 2025-2026 school year lottery is now open, and will remain open until March 7th, 2025.  

    Open Enrollment

    Interested in ARS for the 2025-2026 school year?  Sign up to learn more about ARS and tour our facilities: https://bit.ly/ARSLotteryTours2025 


    2024-2025 Arrival & Dismissal Procedures:
    K-3 Elementary School Phone: 704.924.8870
    4-8 Intermediate/Middle Phone: 704.878.6009

    Arrival Times:
    Kinder-3rd  7:30-7:55 am
    4th-8th  7:30-7:45 am 
    Students are tardy after 7:55 am (K-3) & 7:45 am (4-8)

    Dismissal Times:
    Kinder  2:45-3:15 pm
    1st-3rd  3:00-3:30 pm
    4th-8th  3:15-3:30 pm


    2024-25 Supply Lists:
     

    Parent Letter Regarding NC Report Card: https://bit.ly/3QIJHbA 
    To view our School Improvement Plan, please go to https://indistar.org/ 
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    Google Form to Provide Feedback on our School Improvement Plan: https://forms.gle/hazGe6RkBNB3takg9 

    Academic Excellence . Respect . Safety.

    ARS is . . . 

    Core Values

    Located in the heart of Downtown Statesville, NC, American Renaissance School is the best choice for education in North Carolina. We offer the best for your child in academics, fine arts, and athletics (Kindergarten - 8th grade).


    About Us

    ARS is a tuition-free public school dedicated to the success of all students. Admission is open to any NC resident of proper age unless demand exceeds the number of spaces permitted in a charter school agreement with the State.


    Admissions

    As a parent, you have hopes for what you want in a school experience for your child - excellent reputation, challenging academics, competitive and innovative programs, first-class facilities, top-notch faculty. ARS combines these with an unbelievably committed community of students, parents, and staff.

    Student Life

    Our mission is to ensure a standard of academic excellence by providing a nurturing environment that allows each child to reach their fullest potential as students and citizens.

    ARS Spirit Rock

    The ARS Spirit Rock is a project by the ARSYAA. 

    RENTAL COST:
    1 Day - $12.00
    2 Days - $22.00
    3 Days - $30.00

    Reservations are 6 pm - 6 pm (eg, rent the rock for Nov. 14 and you can paint it after 6 pm on Nov. 13 & your message will remain until at least 6 pm on Nov. 14). Want your message to last longer? You can rent multiple, consecutive days. For Monday rentals, you can paint the rock at any point during the prior weekend. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. Your reservation is only final after payment.

    Thank you for your support of ARS athletics!

    RENT THE ROCK!

    2023 Summer Care

    Renaissance Association of Parents (RAP) is a collaborative group of parents, guardians and educators who develop events that enrich the American Renaissance School (ARS).

    RAP

    Welcome to American Renaissance Middle Athletics. We strive to grow students in the classroom as well as on the field or court.

    Athletics

    We want to equip you so you can thrive, today and every day.  


    Resources

    Elliott Kauffman, Class of 2014Elliott Kauffman is an American Renaissance School in Downtown Statesville, NC alumnus.
    Layton Hall, Class of 2009Layton Hall is an American Renaissance School in Downtown Statesville, NC alumnus.
    Gabby Parker, Class of 2014Gabby Parker is an American Renaissance School in Downtown Statesville, NC alumna.

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    If you have anything to share, please get in touch.

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