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Rainbow Community School Rainbow Community School: An alternative holistic private & independent school, located in Asheville, N.C.

Rainbow Community School is proud to offer a private, independent and alternative educational program for preschool through middle school-aged children that draws from the best in current educational thinking and holistic models of child development. We are recognized nationally as a leader in contemplative and mindfulness education. The Seven Domains; Our progressive program supports the development of the whole child in seven domains: mental, spiritual, emotional, moral/social, physical, natural, and creative. We do this by engaging children’s native intelligences and exposing them to other intelligences through collaborative projects. To ensure learning is a lifelong process, we help children master essential learning skills that encourage self-directed exploration. Traditional educational models rely heavily on standardized testing and rote memorization, often dampening children’s natural love for learning. Our child-centered curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity through experiential thematic units of study. We use assessment rubrics and goal setting to encourage children to reflect on and take responsibility for shaping their own educational journey.

Rainbow Community School has completed the first phase of the Green Heart and we are thrilled to celebrate this accompli...
10/08/2026

Rainbow Community School has completed the first phase of the Green Heart and we are thrilled to celebrate this accomplishment, and continue to evolve the vision in the coming months and years. Yesterday's Green Heart Ribbon Cutting was a sweet way to celebrate our new and beautiful campus design. We are grateful to all of our community members for your support in bringing this vision to life!

Photo credit (where noted in comments): Steve Jencks, Incredible Towns of WNC

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We are so happy to welcome our friends at Haywood Common  back as Business Sponsors for the 2026-27 school year!With the...
10/07/2026

We are so happy to welcome our friends at Haywood Common back as Business Sponsors for the 2026-27 school year!

With their farm-to-table menu and welcoming atmosphere, Haywood Common is a West Asheville favorite for many Rainbow families and staff. Have you tried their Sunday brunch?

Rainbow Community School is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Preschool (3-5 year olds) for the 2026-27 school year.​Our ...
10/06/2026

Rainbow Community School is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Preschool (3-5 year olds) for the 2026-27 school year.​

Our mission is to develop accomplished, confident, and creative learners who are prepared to be compassionate leaders in building a socially just, spiritually connected, and environmentally sustainable world.

Rainbow Community School has a rich history of providing holistic education since 1978. We use the Rainbow Seven Domains™ as the foundation for our teaching. Our educational model allows us to develop the whole child who will become a human who is healthy, intelligent, compassionate, creative, and productive in a changing world.

If you are interested in a preschool assistant teaching position in a vibrant learning community, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website for details.

You are invited to join us for a ribbon cutting - celebrating the Green Heart of Rainbow Community School!The Green Hear...
10/06/2026

You are invited to join us for a ribbon cutting - celebrating the Green Heart of Rainbow Community School!

The Green Heart ensures all green space on campus is centralized, pedestrian-friendly, and thoughtfully designed, maintaining the soul of our school while improving the function and beauty of the natural areas. We look forward to celebrating this new vision of our beautiful green campus with you!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM

574 Haywood Road
Additional parking is available in the Omega Middle School lot off Pennsylvania Ave

Today we shine a light on our Business Sponsor, Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville! At Rainbow Community School, w...
10/02/2026

Today we shine a light on our Business Sponsor, Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville!

At Rainbow Community School, we believe in fostering deep connection between teachers, students, and their families. Similarly, Integrative Family Medicine believes great care starts with relationships. It means taking the time to listen, understanding the whole person, and partnering with patients to support long-term health—not just treating symptoms when they arise.

Check out Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville's website and social media pages to see if their direct primary care model is a good fit for you!

Big shout-out to the families and students who participated in our Fall Community Work Day! Our campus looks amazing and...
10/01/2026

Big shout-out to the families and students who participated in our Fall Community Work Day! Our campus looks amazing and we always enjoy working alongside students and parents to care for and clean up the physical campus of our school.

Episode 12 of Kaleidoscope video podcast has just been released! Join Rainbow Community School's Executive Director, Sus...
09/30/2026

Episode 12 of Kaleidoscope video podcast has just been released! Join Rainbow Community School's Executive Director, Susie Fahrer, as she explores the topic of Writing in a World of AI. This episode of Kaleidoscope can be found on our website and is also linked in our social media profiles. Every episode comes with a downloadable resource for parents and educators!

https://rainbowcommunityschool.org/2026/09/14/ai-in-education-writing-thinking-student-voice/

09/29/2026

Kicking off the fall season with physical and social engagement - our annual Fall Fun Run and Pumpkin Sale!

"Peace, happiness and joy is possible during the time I drink my tea." - Thich Nhat HanhIn the Sacred Spaces elective, s...
09/25/2026

"Peace, happiness and joy is possible during the time I drink my tea." - Thich Nhat Hanh

In the Sacred Spaces elective, students were asked to think of ways to enrich spiritual domain experiences on campus. Oftentimes, the ideas generated take the form of creating or beautifying a sacred campus space. This time, a student expressed a desire for a tea stand - a space and time for middle schoolers to start their day grounded in a cup of tea and fellowship with their peers. And a student-driven weekly tea stand was born!

This is a great example of guided choice and increased autonomy at work. Essential to the adolescent years, our middle school program ensures that student autonomy is nurtured, student passions are celebrated, and young people are reinforced in their own ability to work through difficulty and challenge. This culture of guided independence is strengthened by the depth of relationship fostered between the students and their teachers.

We are so excited to welcome Yard Pop as our newest Business Sponsor for the 2026-27 school year! Yard Pop is here to pl...
09/24/2026

We are so excited to welcome Yard Pop as our newest Business Sponsor for the 2026-27 school year!

Yard Pop is here to plant joy, celebrate life's biggest moments, and surprise the people who matter most. Every YardPop! features original artwork and is designed to make every celebration feel one of a kind. Their reusable rental signs create unforgettable memories while helping reduce waste—because celebrating big and caring for our community can go hand in hand. Check out their offerings on Facebook, Instagram, and on their website!

https://yardpopsigns.com

Address

574 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC
28806

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18282589264

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