Welcome to Williams Academy

Williams Academy is a public K-12 charter school located in Crossnore, NC. We are Avery County’s only public charter school. At Williams Academy we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We inspire our students to excel academically and think creatively to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers help children apply critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems.

Williams Academy is a public K-12 charter school located in Crossnore, NC. We are Avery County’s only public charter school. At Williams Academy we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best.

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K-12

Grades Served

135

Total Number of Students

1999

Year Opened

Upcoming Events

November 2024

Wednesday November 6

Picture Day

Friday November 8

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Academic Awards

Monday November 11

Veterans Day (No School)

Monday November 25 – Friday November 29

Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

Mrs. Cassie Austin

Years teaching?

5

Hometown?

Banner Elk, NC

What are your hobbies?

Reading, crafting, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

Do you have Pets?

2 dogs named Captain and Claire

Mrs. Cassie is a reading specialist. She teaches reading and writing to kids in a one-on-one and small group setting. Her favorite thing about working at Williams Academy is the staff and students.

The mission of Williams Academy is to offer a stable, emotionally supportive, educational environment for children with a goal of empowering each child to achieve his or her real academic and social potential.

The vision of Williams Academy is to become a model school for academic achievement.

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