Community Partnership

Mountain Sun Community School serves children ages three through ninth grade in a carefully prepared environment with specially trained teachers using Montessori principles along with other complementary educational practices. Mountain Sun is Brevard’s only independent school and was formed as a non-profit parent-driven effort to create a caring holistic community school that cultivates each child’s passion and unique abilities.

Mountain Sun Community School’s mission is to cultivate each student’s natural curiosity and love of learning through a challenging academic curriculum grounded in mutual respect and a sense of belonging. We recognize each student’s unique potential and nurture their passions and abilities through a balance of direct instruction, collaborative and independent study, hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom, and service learning.

We are grateful to offer community partnerships allowing your business or organization an opportunity to become a valuable sponsor of Mountain Sun Community School. As a nonprofit, independent school we rely on our greater community for support. As a way to show our appreciation, and direct traffic to our community partners, we are offering a community sponsorship from September through June of the academic year.

At a membership level of Poplar, Oak, Dogwood, Rhododendron, or Laurel you have the potential to reach more than 5000+ people who visit Mountain Sun Community School’s events, social media, general advertising and marketing, and website. Your involvement will not only support transformative learning experiences for our students and families but will also help deepen our impact on the greater community.

The 2019-20 academic year Poplar Sponsors are the Matt and Molly Team and Looking Glass Realty.

The 2019-20 academic year Oak Sponsors are Nick Bearden, First Vice President/Investments–Stifel, and The Riveter.

The 2019-20 academic year Dogwood Sponsorships are Bracken Mountain Builders, Melto Photography, Brevard Yoga Center, Headwaters Outfitters, Integrate Physical Therap, PJ’s Sign Shop, Mountain Range Golf Center, Highline Ink, Brevard Insurance, and Scott Smith with Looking Glass Realty.

The 2019-20 academic year Rhododendron Sponsors is The UPS Store 3439.

The 2019-20 academic year Laurel Sponsorships are Nurture Studios, and Benjamin T Warner DJ & Musician.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Brown at michaelb@mountainsunschool.org.

Community Sponsorship Details

Poplar Sponsors

The 2019-20 academic year Poplar Sponsors are the Matt and Molly Team and Looking Glass Realty.

Together, Matt Tavener and Molly de Mattos, formed The Matt & Molly Team in 2011. It has been the best business decision they have ever made. Since joining forces, Matt & Molly have been one of the top Real Estate teams in our Region, have been voted # 1 Real Estate Agents in Western North Carolina for six years running, have been recognized by Keller Williams International and continue to have fun doing what they love.

Looking for a realtor? At Looking Glass Realty, you will find only the best North Carolina realtors. Our agents are here to serve you, whether you are a first time home buyer or looking to purchase a second or summer home away from home. Our dedicated and professional team is here to help you through every step of the home buying or selling process.

Oak Sponsors

The 2019-20 academic year Oak Sponsors are Nick Bearden, First Vice President/Investments-Stifel, The Riveter, and Bracken Mountain Builders. A few more Oak sponsorships are available.

It’s quite simple. Stifel believes that when we put you – our client – first, we put you in the best position to achieve success, however you may define it.Stifel is a diversified global wealth management and investment banking company focused on building relationships that help individuals, families, and organizations pursue their financial goals.

Located just a stone’s throw from Sierra Nevada and the Asheville Regional Airport, the Riveter will join outdoor adventure and environmental sustainability with a 40,000 square foot facility perched above a 10-acre working farm leading down to the French Broad River. Slated to open next winter, the Riveter will be home to 16,000+ square feet of climbing terrain; 18,000+ square feet of progressive jump lines, drop training, and a Velosolutions world-qualifier pump pump; yoga studio; spin studio; community space; libation station; retail shop; and outdoor courses including a cross-country perimeter trail around the farm.

Dogwood Sponsors

The 2019-20 academic year Dogwood Sponsorships are Bracken Mountain Builders, Melto Photography, Brevard Yoga Center, Headwaters Outfitters, Integrate Physical Therapy, PJ’s Sign Shop, Mountain Range Golf Center, Highline Ink. There are 3 more Dogwood sponsorships are available.

To live is to define space – tear down walls, fit in doors, build roofs over heads or decks underfoot. At Bracken Mountain Builders, we will custom-build your next project with your needs, constraints and style in mind. To build with a cookie-cutter attitude is to ignore what makes our clients and their lives meaningful and special. Bracken Mountain Builders is a state-licensed, fully-insured, owner-operated construction company that offers the full complement of construction-related services to build residential and commercial projects from the ground up.

Brevard Yoga’s mission is to offer a space for the practice of yoga – in any of its many varied forms – to anyone who is interested in exploring how the practice can be empowering. Situated in the town of Brevard in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, Brevard Yoga offers a variety of classes and workshops – from those centered on meditation to those focusing on vigorous physical practice – to meet an array of interests. Some of our classes are more heavily focused on spiritual connection, and some more on strength and flexibility.

Headwaters Outfitters is committed to being a professional top rated outfitter our community can be proud of. Headwaters Outfitters offers guided fly fishing trips, canoe and kayak river trips, along with tubing trips. In addition to serving as a place to explore the river, Headwater Outfitters carries a great selection of gear, canoes, kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) for sale in our river shop.

Whether you are looking for the right photographer for a special occasion, holiday, smash the cake and birthdays to vacations, events, unique portraits, and every day moments, Melto Photography is here to capture the memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. Our passion is taking great photos that capture the moments that are unique to YOU. Our approach is simple… We believe photography should be fun… it should share an experience that feels amazing, making and capturing moments and memories that last forever… It is the kind of experience that is genuine, it is imaginative not contrived, it is unique, it is special, it is YOU.

Welcome to Highline Ink. We are a full-service, custom-imprint company, dedicated to finding the perfect fit for your brand or cause. Let us translate your vision and marketing budget into comfortable and contemporary garments that are worn, noticed and talked about. See what we do and how we can help you spread your message in style – because a good T-shirt is a billboard with a heartbeat behind it. Wear your heart out with Highline Ink.

Integrate Physical Therapy is located in Brevard, North Carolina. This organization primarily operates in the Physical Therapist business / industry within the Health Services sector. This organization has been operating for approximately 2 years. Integrate Physical Therapy is estimated to generate $51,369 in annual revenues, and employs approximately 1 people at this single location.

PJ Signs makes custom banners, decals, signs, or vehicle wraps.

Mountain Range Golf Center provides golfers with the perfect place to perfect their swing! Located on a beautiful piece of property on Old Hendersonville Highway in Brevard, NC.

Scott Smith with Looking Glass Realty Scott Ryan Smith moved to the Cashiers-Glenville area of North Carolina when he was just 10 years old. He threw himself into the real estate world and now finds himself with experience in property management, caretaking of high-end homes, and in representing buyers and sellers across western North Carolina and into the Piedmont. Scott loves the new challenges and the variation from day to day that a career in real estate brings, and ultimately, he values the relationships that are built throughout the process. In his downtime, Scott enjoys fishing, hiking, trying to golf, and going camping with his family.

Brevard Insurance is steeped in tradition, our agency offers an extremely personal experience. We take time to learn about you and your lifestyle. We want to know your family and learn about your weekend activities. We want to know about your business and the challenges you face. This level of personal commitment is how we determine which competitively-priced policies best support your needs. As an independent agency, we are able to handpick the companies we work with to keep you protected. We prioritize fair and timely settlements to get you the service you deserve. We aren’t bound to a national brand that dictates how we operate or what type of insurance we offer.

Rhododendron Sponsors

The 2019-20 academic year Rhododendron Sponsorships are The UPS Store, and there are 14 more sponsorship opportunities available.

The UPS Store is your local Brevard print shop. When you’re trying to make a lasting impression with printed materials, you want to consult with a local print expert. That’s where we come in. Stop by The UPS Store at 102 College Station Dr to talk with a real person, someone that can help you design and print that perfect flyer, brochure, menu, invitation, banner or sign. We offer a variety of printed materials and are your local resource here in Brevard for all of your printing and copying needs.

Laurel Sponsors

The 2019-20 academic year Laurel Sponsorships are Nurture Studios, and Benjamin T Warner DJ & Musician. More Laurel sponsorships are available.

Award-winning DJ Ben delivers a lively mix of music, lighting design and state of the art sound that will get even the least enthusiastic dancers on their feet. As a classically-trained musician, he can also perform guitar, gryphon, dobro, cello, and banjo for your ceremony & beyond.

To learn more about Nurture Studios, reach out to owner, Kat Warner.