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Second graders at Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School recently stepped back in time for a hands-on Pioneer Day, bringing history to life through immersive activities that gave stu...

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...

Sixth graders at Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School recently turned their learning into a vibrant celebration as they explored cultures around the world - culminating in a joyf...

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...

West Buncombe Elementary School (WBES) students recently stepped into a cozy “Winter Wonderland” designed to celebrate the joy of reading. Organized by the school’s literacy tea...

School counselors don’t have much time in the day to slow down. If you’re trying to surprise them, be prepared to get your steps in. The Buncombe County Schools Student Services S...

🏀School Resource Officers are literally having a ball with a group of BCS intermediate and middle school students. The students joined the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office for t...

Students at Candler Elementary School celebrated National School Breakfast Week in royal fashion as their cafeteria was transformed into a castle for a themed morning meal. F...

Students in classrooms throughout Buncombe County Schools are celebrating stories for Read Across America Week - even the youngest learners. BCS Learning Labs, located at Nort...

Hello, BCS Staff and Families. Here’s a look at the BCS Board Briefing for March 5, 2026. The full broadcast is on YouTube , and photos are posted in this Google Drive folder . ...

Sixty-five high school students with aspirations of becoming educators gathered March 2 at Mars Hill University for the annual Teacher Cadet Conference, a daylong event funded by...

For 25 years, Shelly Roeder has dedicated her career to supporting students and families as a school social worker. For the past decade, she has called Clyde A. Erwin High School ...

A community event is preparing to help students once again get dressed up to dance - and much more - for free. The Prom Dress Exchange returns to Groce United Methodist Church i...

Second graders at Oakley Elementary School recently enjoyed a lively visit from former Mercer University basketball coach and children’s author Susie Gardner, who shared her book ...

Families gathered at Estes Elementary last week to say “so long” to winter, while using science to spring ahead. The school’s Family S.T.E.M. Night featured the theme “Winter W...

At Charles D. Owen High School math isn’t just about numbers on a page - it’s about creativity, critical thinking, and bringing ideas to life. In Elliot Lunsford’s Math 4 clas...

Third and fourth graders at Glen Arden Elementary recently had the opportunity to learn a fast-growing sport thanks to a special partnership with the Asheville Racquet Club (ARC)....

Fourth and fifth graders at Oakley Elementary School welcomed local Asheville crankie artists Jessica White and Molly Sawyer for a special presentation celebrating Appalachian fol...

Erwin High School wrapped up Career and Technical Education Month with a sweet lesson for its youngest learners. Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Kady Rice, joined by her st...

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...