At the Buncombe County Board of Education meeting on June 4, BCS Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson has announced his plan to retire on Aug. 31, 2026. The Board has now started its s...
As BCS Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson finishes a remarkable 34-year career in education, a new scholarship based on where his journey began will help BCS employees who wish to be...
Incoming sixth graders got an early start on their middle school experience at Charles D. Owen Middle School (CDOMS) last week, when more than 100 students came together for a spe...
This past spring the stage at Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) was transformed into the Hundred Acre Wood as the Primary Players brought the beloved story of “Winnie the Pooh”...
Buncombe County Schools’ Migrant Education Program (MEP) welcomed families to its annual Back-to-School Picnic at Lake Julian last week, bringing the community together for an eve...
What do you want to be when you grow up? At Hominy Valley Elementary, Career Day gave students a chance to discover that the answer doesn’t have to be just one thing. Instea...
A new piece of public art is bringing history, creativity, and student talent together in downtown Black Mountain. The newest mural honors renowned architect Rafael Guastavi...
PE students in Jennifer Corbin’s class at North Buncombe High School put their creativity and teamwork to the test by designing and building their very own putt-putt course. ...
In the land of W.D. Williams Elementary School, the halls were filled with a little extra magic as first grade students celebrated their very own Fairytale Ball! Students st...
While many educators spent the summer recharging, Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year Ana Kearney of Charles C. Bell Elementary School continued doing what she loves most ...
A little rain couldn’t stop Johnston Elementary School from connecting with its community! For Community Day, Johnston staff visited nearby communities that the school serve...
The crack of a baseball bat, cheers from the crowd, and a ceremonial first pitch from BCS Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson made for a memorable night at HomeTrust Park as the Buncom...
Third graders at Candler Elementary School put their math skills to the test this past spring during an exciting multiplication tournament! As students prepared to wrap up t...
A.C. Reynolds Middle School (ACRMS) is celebrating School Resource Officer (SRO) Alex Morice, who was recently recognized as a Servant Officer for his commitment to serving stude...
The future was on full display at Black Mountain Elementary School as students explored a variety of careers during the school’s annual Career Day. Professionals from across...
Charles D. Owen High School (OHS) FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) put their culinary talents and servant hearts to work by preparing a special meal for the...
The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with UNC Asheville, is hosting the Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for high school students this fall. The program is open to students ...
Hello, BCS Staff and Families. Here’s a look at the BCS Board Briefing for Aug. 6, 2026. The full broadcast is on YouTube , and photos are posted in this Google Drive folder . I...
Students in A.C. Reynolds High School’s automotive program recently had the opportunity to learn from graduates who once sat in the same classroom and are now building successful...
