Soaring Together

Build confidence for lifelong learning.

2025-2026 Open Enrollment
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Elementary

Grades K-5

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Middle School

Grades 6-8

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High School

Grades 9-12

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Engage. Experience. Achieve.

Shining Rock Classical Academy is Haywood County’s only free public charter school. We offer a small, community-school environment and a rigorous college-preparatory education to students in grades K–12. The school embraces a knowledge-centric curriculum, evidence-based instructional practices, and experiential field work as the heart of its teaching and learning experience. We invite you to tour our school and find out why Falcons soar.

Integrity * Responsibility * Respect * Wisdom * Compassion * Leadership
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Meet the Teachers

Our amazing staff is dedicated to helping your child thrive. View All

Joshua Morgan

Joshua Morgan

Head of School

Alex Varner

Alex Varner

Kindergarten Assistant

Stephanie Hill

Stephanie Hill

School Counselor

Ella Morgan

Ella Morgan

2nd Grade Teacher

Chase Shermer

Chase Shermer

High School Math & PE Teacher; Varsity X Country and Track Coach

Elizabeth Penland

Elizabeth Penland

K-3rd EC Teacher

Samantha Schmidt

Samantha Schmidt

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Caitlyn Papke

Caitlyn Papke

3rd Grade Teacher

Michael Hernandez

Michael Hernandez

Physical Sciences and Culinary Science Teacher

Todd Sessoms

Todd Sessoms

Student Support Coordinator

It's a Great Day to Be A Falcon

“The commitment and passion of the teachers and faculty at SRCA are second to none. Our children have thrived both academically and personally by developing into more disciplined students and compassionate teenagers.  As parents, joining the SRCA family was the best decision we’ve made for our children.”
– Ashley and Bruce Shapiro, Parents
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