
July 8, 2024
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at A.C. Reynolds High School hosted its annual Agriculture Day, an event designed to educate elementary school students within the dis...

July 3, 2024
Last week the annual North Carolina State Future Farmers of America (FFA) competition was a much-anticipated event, bringing together the best young agricultural minds from schoo...

July 2, 2024
This summer, the halls of Clyde A. Erwin High School (CAEHS) transformed from a quiet, empty space into a bustling hive of activity as Buncombe County Schools (BCS) middle and hi...

June 28, 2024
When a camp is called “Cupcakes at the Creek,” you’d expect to find something in the oven. However, campers can also use the lessons learned in places outside of the kitchen for ...

June 26, 2024
For 35 years and counting, Donald Roberts has been a constant presence on the roads in Buncombe County, guiding his trusty school bus through snow, rain and sunshine to get stude...

June 26, 2024
In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, students from Community High School (CHS) had a chance this spring to immerse themselves in an age-old craft that marries...

June 25, 2024
Two Buncombe County Schools students have had their artwork go from the schoolhouse to the state house. Vivian Hoffman, a fourth grader at Haw Creek Elementary, traveled to Rale...

June 20, 2024
Buncombe County Schools will give middle school students a chance to sample more career choices this summer. Additional Career Accelerator Summer Camp programs have been added fo...

June 20, 2024
At W.D. Williams Elementary excitement buzzed through the hallways as the first graders were cordially invited to attend a royal event unlike anything else the school had ever see...

June 19, 2024
James Black received his diploma Saturday from A.C. Reynolds High School. That, combined with some other special documents he earned during his four years as a Rocket, has him on...

June 18, 2024
Congratulations to the Buncombe County Schools Class of 2024! The graduation ceremonies from our 11 high schools have been filled with smiles, laughter, hugs, and cheers from stu...

June 18, 2024
Two exceptional third graders from Johnston Elementary had the thrilling experience of riding to school in a fire truck, a privilege awarded for demonstrating the most growth in t...

June 18, 2024
Three recent Buncombe County Schools graduates who spent their high school years helping others have received scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Asheville. The students were ...

June 17, 2024
Consider it a brief musical rest. As the school year comes to an end, the Enka High School band is making note of several successes, while preparing for a milestone event in the ...

June 14, 2024
The Enka community came out to support Pisgah Elementary School during its field day to celebrate another year of hard work and achievements of the students. “We’ve got 11-and-...

June 14, 2024
At Fairview Elementary School, third graders recently showcased their math prowess at the annual multiplication baseball tournament. This innovative event transforms the tradition...

June 13, 2024
Magnificent menus and leafy lessons led to some special guests visiting Weaverville Primary School Friday. United States Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Stacy Dean, jo...

June 13, 2024
The Buncombe County Schools Family Resource Center (FRC), a community pantry, free clothing boutique, and resource center located at Enka Middle School and serving the entire BCS ...

June 12, 2024
On a bright sunny day, the kindergarten class of Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) embarked on an exciting field trip to the WNC Nature Center. The young students, filled with a...

June 12, 2024
Seniors from Buncombe County Schools celebrated their academic achievements by taking part in the 2024 Senior Walks. In what has become a BCS tradition, students returned to the ...