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...
Each year, BCS holds a multi-day orientation for its licensed staff. Please review the information below, including the participant requirements, to determine which day(s) you ne...
📚🌎❤️ First grade Dual Language students at West Buncombe Elementary marked the end of the school year with a joyful celebration showcasing everything they learned together. Famil...
Each year, Johnston Elementary celebrates a love of reading in a memorable way, and this year’s event was no exception. Two third grade students who demonstrated exceptional...
The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education has announced BCS Associate Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Reed will serve as the school system’s interim superintendent beginning Sep...
The Arc of Buncombe County has honored West Buncombe Elementary School Exceptional Children teacher Kaye Johnson as an Educator of Excellence. The community nonprofit, which is...
Some special guests joined in the fun on the final lessons of the school year at Bell Elementary. State Rep. Brian Turner and his wife, Hope, who serves as his legislative assista...
A.C. Reynolds Middle School (ACRMS) Media Center Coordinator Alicia Luke has been named the Buncombe County Schools Media Center Coordinator of the Year, an honor recognizing her...
Students at Hominy Valley Elementary got a lesson in Appalachian culture and tradition when the Bailey Mountain Cloggers visited the school for a special performance this year. ...
The summer breeze carried the sounds of students making melodies at Hurricane Band Camp, which took place last week at Cane Creek Middle School. Campers included students from Ca...
📚 ✨ 🏰 First graders at Candler Elementary stepped into the world of fairy tales in May during a special Cinderella-themed Fairytale Ball, celebrating the completion of their study...
Young athletes from across the area spent this past Saturday learning from one of their hometown heroes during the Rico Dowdle Football Camp at A.C. Reynolds High School (ACRHS). ...
A Buncombe County Schools principal is being recognized for her work in building a strong school community. Emily Erickson of Enka Intermediate has received the Game Changer Aw...
Thanks for a wonderful school year full of growth and achievement! Here are some of our favorite stories from the 2025-26 school year. Check out all of our student and staff cover...
First and second graders at Woodfin Elementary recently had a wild and unforgettable learning experience thanks to a special visit from Big Game Warden Austin Keever. Bringing the...
While graduation season often shines a spotlight on high school seniors, some of Buncombe County Schools’ youngest learners recently celebrated a major milestone of their own. ...
Three Buncombe County Schools students have received scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Asheville for making a difference in our community. Rell Bound and Sam Peshkin, recen...
🤸♀️🛝Students at Black Mountain Primary School now have a new way to connect and communicate during recess thanks to the addition of an adaptive communication sign on the school’...
Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...
It has been a joyous season of celebration, as students, joined by families, friends, teachers, and principals, have celebrated the Class of 2026. Please click the links below to ...
