Buncombe County Center for Career Innovation

First-year BCCI students were treated to a luncheon and tour at Anderson Automotive, giving them a practical look at the opportunities that await them after graduation. We're grateful for partners who invest in our students' futures. #LeadTheClimb

Thanks to our curriculum coach, Rebecca Johnson, as she launched our fall staff professional development focus. Teachers will be visiting and learning from one another’s classrooms. We can’t wait to see all the great things taking place at BCEC/BCCI!

We hope our families enjoy Fall Break Monday 10/13/25 through Tuesday 10/14/25.

Interest groups are in full swing! Ms. Wiesner's lego group is loving our flex space to build their creations.

Thanks to Ms ODonnell and Ms Fulmer for hosting college info sessions for our students. Today students had the opportunity to learn more about UNC Chapel Hill and ask questions to the UNC representative who was on BCEC campus today.

Bringing home the gold! After a 5-minute presentation and an intense Q&A from a panel of judges (and in competition with students from up and down the east coast), Mo’s team brings home the gold. 1st place and a cash prize!

It's October, which means its Pumpkin time, Eblen Pumpkins 🎃to be exact! BCEC and BCCI are raising money for Eblen charities throughout the whole month. Talk to your CORE teacher about how to buy one and for details about prizes, including a gift card and a pizza party for your CORE!

Spanish 1 students review vocabulary by completing a puzzle. In order to solve, they match the definitions to form a rectangle.

Reminder: Thursday 10/2/25 is a 2-hour early dismissal day.

Reminder: Thursday 10/2/25 is a 2-hour early dismissal day.

Last week, BCEC and BCCI students were able to celebrate Fall Festival at AB Tech. There were photo booths, sign making, food, and joy galore. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!

🎓 Big news! The 2026-27 FAFSA® form is now live!

Apply now at FAFSA.gov to access grants, loans, and work-study that can help you pay for college or career training. The earlier you apply, the more opportunities you may unlock. Don’t wait — apply today! If you have any questions please contact our school counselors.

We are so excited to announce that Ms. Anneliese Shreve has been announced at the Teacher of the Year for BCEC and BCCI. She cares so much about our school and our students and we know that she will make us proud as she represents us for the school year.

BCCI Year 1 students had a fantastic time visiting UNC-Asheville on their Health & P.E. field trip today! In addition to cheering on UNCA's volleyball team, students identified coaching, officiating, AV/tech crew, and facilities/maintenance as possible careers in this setting.

All Buncombe County Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

We are excited to welcome a few new members to our BCEC and BCCI teams! Welcome Ms. Yontz and Ms. Stafford! Ms. Yontz will serve as our new data manager and Ms. Stafford will serve as our new EL tutor.

Ms. Stephanie Yontz a veteran data manager with over 14 years of high school experience joining our main office team.

Ms. Donna Stafford a retired English teacher with over 30 years experience in the classroom. Will be serving as our EL tutor.

Our first day of school is this Thursday! We can't wait to see all of our students, 1st-5th years, back in Birch Building in just a couple of days! If you have questions, please contact the Main Office.

BCEC and BCCI are excited to welcome two new members our team!

We'd like to welcome Dr. Angie Jackson to the BCEC/BCCI team. She will be serving as our new Assistant Principal. Dr. Jackson has over 30 years of experience in education and is a familiar face to many in BCS. Her expertise as a former teacher and administrator will be a perfect fit for our team. She will support our students, staff and schools as we launch the 2025-2026 school year.

Welcome to our new Health and PE instructor, Mr. Chuck Thompson. We are excited to add Health and Physical Education to our campus for both BCEC and BCCI this school year. Mr. Thompson will be collaborating with our BCCI team to incorporate the career pathways that are connected with the PE profession. Students will notice his passion for teaching Health and PE the moment they enter his classroom. #WeareBCS #BuncombeCountySchools #Publicschoolproud #changingpossibilities

Attention new to BCCI families:

Don't forget to register your child for the 2025-2026 school year using the link attached below. This is required by Buncombe County Schools.

Please contact Ms. Catherine at catherine.givens@bcsemail.org with any questions.

Registration link: https://110.ncsis.gov/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type?configGroupID=4

Congratulations to BCCI student Morgan Friend for being accepted into Entreprenurial Camp at Appalachian State University this summer! We are so proud of you, Morgan!!

In partnership with Appalachian State University, EntreEd and STEM West, ARC’s Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) prepares the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and thinkers. Chosen via a competitive application process, 26 high school students from across the Appalachian Region participate in experiential learning designed to develop essential entrepreneurial skills. Students develop and implement their own business ideas, refine those ideas and deliver pitches to a panel of entrepreneurs. #WeareBCS #BuncombeCountySchools #PublicSchoolProud