North Carolina · K–8 (plus SVA grades 4–9 online)
Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School (STARS)
Tuition-free K–8 with performing arts at the center.
140 Southern Dunes Drive Vass, North Carolina
About Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School
Why families choose Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School
STARS Charter School in Vass, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter where performing arts, drama, and dance are not extras — they are core to how students learn and grow. Parents consistently praise teachers who care deeply and a culture where children thrive academically and socially.
STARS also operates STARS Virtual Academy (SVA), a flexible grades 4–9 online program for families across North Carolina — including athletes, performers, and traveling families. Open enrollment runs each winter with a public lottery.
Wonderful Foundations partners with STARS on campus improvements at its Southern Dunes Drive location in the Sandhills.
- Performing arts-focused K–8
- STARS Virtual Academy (grades 4–9)
- Tuition-free NC charter
- Strong parent reviews and community
- After-school care program
Wonderful Foundations partnership
Wonderful Foundations invests in Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School through campus improvements, facility upgrades, and program support — so teachers and students can thrive in spaces built for learning.
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