Ashbrook High

05/27/2026

05/22/2026

Ashbrook High School 2026 Graduation

05/22/2026

Hello Ashbrook Seniors and Families,
Today is finally Graduation Day, and we are excited to welcome our Green Wave family as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026.
After closely monitoring the weather throughout the week and into today, we have made the difficult decision to move the graduation ceremony indoors to the Ashbrook auditorium. While we know this is not the outcome many of us had hoped for, our priority is ensuring a safe, comfortable, and memorable experience for our graduates and guests. No matter the location, tonight will still be a very special celebration of an outstanding senior class.
Each senior has been provided two (2) Rain Tickets for admission into the auditorium ceremony. Please note that all guests entering the auditorium must have a Rain Ticket.
In addition, an overflow viewing area will be available; however, seating is extremely limited and will be first-come, first-seated. Guests must have a green ticket to enter the overflow area.
We will also livestream the ceremony on the Ashbrook page so that family members and friends who are unable to attend in person can still celebrate this important milestone with us. While we understand that watching online is not quite the same as being in the room, we are grateful to have the opportunity to share this moment with our broader Green Wave community.
Doors will open to the public at 4:30 PM.
• Guests with Rain Tickets for the auditorium should enter through the side entrance near the student parking lot.
• Guests with overflow seating tickets should enter through the cafeteria entrance.
All entrances will be clearly marked and accessible from the student parking lot.
For the safety of all guests, everyone entering will go through metal detection screening. Please be reminded that there is a strict No Bag Policy in place. To help expedite entry, please do not bring posters, signs, open containers, food or beverages, to***co products, balloons, flowers, noise makers, umbrellas, or weapons of any kind. Umbrellas may be left outside the entrance doors if needed.
Please note that access to the auditorium will pause promptly at 5:55 PM and will not reopen until all graduates have entered and the processional has concluded. We strongly encourage all guests to arrive early and be seated by 5:30 PM.
Although the weather may have changed our plans, it cannot change the pride we feel for the Class of 2026. We look forward to celebrating this unforgettable milestone together and honoring our graduates in true Green Wave fashion.
Once a Green Wave, Always a Green Wave.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!💚🎓

05/22/2026

For 19 years, Mr. Gary Foltz faithfully presented the Most Inspirational Teacher Award — an honor made even more special because it is chosen by the students themselves. Students submit heartfelt writings about the teachers who have made the greatest impact on their lives, celebrating those who inspire, encourage, and believe in them every day. Teachers are only eligible to receive this honor once, making it an especially meaningful recognition. Along with the award, the recipient also receives a monetary gift.

After Mr. Foltz’s passing last summer, we are incredibly grateful that Mrs. Foltz, along with Logan and Lisa, chose to continue this beautiful tradition in his memory. Their generosity ensures Mr. Foltz’s legacy of honoring outstanding educators will continue to inspire future generations.

Congratulations to this year’s finalists:
✨ Kristen Bullock
✨ Paige Lane
✨ Meredith Patterson
✨ Clay Pearson
✨ Leeann Wiggins

And congratulations to this year’s Most Inspirational Teacher Award recipient… 🎉 Paige Lane! 🎉

We also proudly recognize previous recipients of this special award:
🏆 Jesse Birnstihl
🏆 Anna Guzauskas
🏆 Ashley Rimmer
🏆 Leslie Wyatt

Thank you to the Foltz family for continuing such a meaningful tradition and for helping celebrate the incredible teachers who change lives every single day.

05/21/2026

It takes many hands to prepare for Graduation. Thank you to our Student Council, The National Honor Society and key staff members for bringing it all together. 💚🎓 🎓

05/21/2026

We are continuing to closely monitor the weather forecast for Friday evening, because North Carolina weather likes to keep us on our toes. Our plan remains to hold graduation outside if at all possible, so our seniors can enjoy their big moment under the sky they’ve worked so hard for.

If the weather has other plans, we will move the ceremony indoors. That decision will be made and communicated by midday Friday, along with any additional details or instructions for graduates and families.

Either way, sunshine or “Plan B”, we are ready to celebrate the Class of 2026 in a big way.

05/21/2026

“We cordially invite parents and players of rising 9th grade students, as well as our returning students in grades 10-12, to an mandatory meeting on May 27th at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium, where we will ignite the journey to success, covering vital topics such as summer schedules, contact information, transitioning to high school, recruiting overview, and more.”
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05/21/2026

Last week, we celebrated 38 seniors who successfully completed all National Honor Society requirements!

Together, these students completed an incredible 2,936 hours of community service this year. We also recognized:

• 8 students with the Superior Service Award
• 4 students with Adviser’s Awards
• 1 student who earned both the Distinguished Service Award and the Green Wave Humanitarian Award

In addition, we proudly inducted 29 new members into NHS.

Congratulations to all of these students for their leadership, scholarship, service, and character!

05/21/2026

Tonight we celebrated a very special milestone as Ms Cloninger’s nursing students took part in their pinning ceremony. 🩺✨

Congratulations to Karinne Teixeira, Tupelo Guzauskas, Isabella Macias Gonzalez, Helena Ksor, and Amiah Watson on this incredible achievement! These students have worked hard through classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical experiences to prepare for careers in healthcare.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Andi Ballard on signing to cheer at Western Carolina University! 📣💜

We are so proud of Andi and all of her hard work, dedication, and spirit that have led her to this exciting next chapter. We can’t wait to see her succeed at the next level and continue representing Ashbrook with pride.

Best of luck, Andi — your future is bright! 🎉