The Mountain Community Online School

The Mountain Community Online School Mountain Community Online School is a tuition-free, public online charter school serving North Carolina students in grades 4–8.

Edmentum, through EdOptions Academy, provides the academic instructional program for core courses at MCOS.This includes:...
06/12/2026

Edmentum, through EdOptions Academy, provides the academic instructional program for core courses at MCOS.

This includes:

Licensed teachers who deliver live instruction
Standards-aligned digital coursework and assessments
Instructional pacing and grading for core academic subjects
Ongoing academic progress data and reporting

Learn more about the academic piece of The Mountain Community Online School here: https://mcosnc.org/academics/edmentum/

"Pandemic Learning Was Reactive. This Is Intentional.During COVID, educators were asked to do the impossible.They were t...
06/10/2026

"Pandemic Learning Was Reactive. This Is Intentional.

During COVID, educators were asked to do the impossible.

They were teaching students in front of them, students rotating in and out of classrooms, and students learning from home, all at the same time. The focus shifted from instruction to management. It became difficult to truly meet the needs of individual students."

Read the full article on our website: https://mcosnc.org/online-school/his-is-not-pandemic-remote-learning-a-model-designed-with-intention/

Are you or a family that you know considering an online school for your 4th - 8th grader(s)? Did you know that the Mount...
06/08/2026

Are you or a family that you know considering an online school for your 4th - 8th grader(s)? Did you know that the Mountain Community Online School follows all state requirements for attendance, assessment, accountability, and testing, including a 190-day instructional calendar. The school is governed by a local board of directors and held to the same standards as all North Carolina public charter schools.

Families can expect transparency, stability, and responsible oversight.

We invite you to learn more about our school and REGISTER TODAY: https://mcosnc.org/

Are you interested in the Mountain Community Online School and want more information about the Enrollment process?Start ...
06/05/2026

Are you interested in the Mountain Community Online School and want more information about the Enrollment process?
Start off by submitting our Registration Form (https://mcosnc.org/admissions/register-now/). Once you have been accepted into the school, you must accept your seat, then submit required enrollment documentation (Proof of North Carolina residency, Student birth certificate, Immunization records, and Academic records from the current or previous school).
Learn More and Register Today!

Across classrooms and communities, our Executive Director, Jeff Morris, has witnessed a wide swath of student experience...
06/03/2026

Across classrooms and communities, our Executive Director, Jeff Morris, has witnessed a wide swath of student experiences that have not always aligned with the traditional school structure.

Over time, these observations and conversations pointed to something larger for Morris, not as a single challenge to solve, but a pattern that bubbled up as a fundamental question: Is there another way to meet students where they are in their education without asking them to fit into the single model of traditional school?

Read the full article on our website here: https://mcosnc.org/online-school/from-experience-to-action-the-why-behind-mountain-community-online-school/

Mountain Community Online School is operated by The Mountain Community School, bringing the care and accountability of a...
06/01/2026

Mountain Community Online School is operated by The Mountain Community School, bringing the care and accountability of a proven charter organization to a statewide online program.

This connection is foundational. MCOS is governed by the same board, supported by the same leadership infrastructure, and grounded in the same commitment to responsible stewardship and student-centered design. The systems that support TMCS, including governance, compliance, and accountability, form the backbone of MCOS.

Rather than inventing a new model, TMCS extended one that already works.

Learn more and APPLY TODAY to join MCOS for the 2026-27 school year: https://mcosnc.org/our-story/

Traditional school not working for family, but homeschooling seems overwhelming? You DO have another option... MCOS was ...
05/29/2026

Traditional school not working for family, but homeschooling seems overwhelming? You DO have another option... MCOS was intentionally designed to address the most common challenges of online learning. Rather than relying on self-paced coursework alone, the program blends live instruction, defined schedules, and proactive adult oversight to ensure students remain engaged and supported.

Every student is known, monitored, and supported through clear systems and assigned responsibility.

Learn more and REGISTER NOW: https://mcosnc.org/

In many online settings, students are expected to manage their work more independently, and it can be easy for them to d...
05/27/2026

In many online settings, students are expected to manage their work more independently, and it can be easy for them to disengage without anyone noticing right away.

At Mountain Community Online School, that is not how the model is designed. From the beginning, a dedicated layer of human support has been built into the experience through the role of the Success Coach. That’s because we believe consistent connection is essential to student success, especially in an online environment.

Read the full article on the Resources section of our site here: https://mcosnc.org/online-school/every-student-known-the-power-of-a-dedicated-success-coach/

Happy Memorial Day! As we honor those who have given all for our country, we hope you are having an enjoyable and safe h...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! As we honor those who have given all for our country, we hope you are having an enjoyable and safe holiday!

There are SO many types of families who can benefit from a structured and supportive online school, including families w...
05/22/2026

There are SO many types of families who can benefit from a structured and supportive online school, including families whose children are participating in athletics at highly competitive levels. If your family, or one you know fits this description, we invite you to learn more about The Mountain Community Online School, to see if it can fit your needs!
https://mcosnc.org/

Address

613 Glover Street
Hendersonville, NC
28792

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18286968470

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