Sand Hill-Venable Elementary

Students were in for a big surprise to have Chase from Paw Patrol and one of our amazing SRO's greet them as they came to school.

Our kindergarten students & 1st grade students participated in a community math festival. The event was full of math games that were fun for the entire family.

Our famous centenarian (100 year old) couple, Mr. & Mrs. Shelton, came to visit on the morning news. They shared what it was like to be born in 1924 and what life was like back in...

Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is proud to host a series of Town Hall meetings that serve as examples of intentional, inclusive decision-making for staff, students, and families. T...

Our 4th grade teacher Mr. McKernan takes recess seriously by coaching flag football games. Students practice skills of good sportsmanship and inclusivity while having a good time....

Ms. Woodward's kindergarten students made melted snowmen after reading Sneezy the Snowman!

Mrs. Dinally’s 2nd grade class created pioneer wagon wheels for their Wit & Wisdom literacy unit. They had to choose what they would pack for their journey on the Oregon Trail.

In June of 2023, the state legislature revised the law governing elections in BCS. Instead of six residency districts (based on the six high school attendance zones) and one at-la...

Second grade is learning all about American westward expansion. They read a book titled Journey of a Pioneer, where the main character's friends make her a friendship quilt as ...

The Enka Jazz Band rocked the house with festive tunes, sing-alongs, and shared interesting facts about their instruments.

During their media special, students built a bridge over the frozen pond so that the sled could go to Grandma's house. Students learned about the importance of support, arc, func...

Buncombe County Schools believes that all students should be able to be safe at home and school from bullying or any unwanted and repeated acts of harassment or threats. It is cri...

Congratulations to Ms. Ammons and Ms. Harvey! They were awarded BCSF grants to support student learning. Ms. Ammons received a grant for a 1st grade project on connecting inter...

Good News! Get FREE online access to a variety of great books! The deadline to OPT-IN for a Buncombe County Public Library card has been extended to Dec. 15! Complete t...

Winter weather could be just around the corner! Below is a summary of our inclement weather protocols for our students. What happens when we must close our buildings to studen...

Mr. McKernan's 4th grade class is working with Ms. Owensby's 1st grade class as Reading Buddies. This has been an excellent way to build leadership skills for our fourth graders ...

Ms. Whitten's class made holiday cards for people serving in the military.

Mrs. Shope's students completed Wit & Wisdom: Module 1- The Sea. Students made sharks hats to accompany their essay writing!

Ms. Nice's students made paper airplanes during their morning meeting to celebrate STEM day.

We are thankful for the carbs, caffeine, and calories that PTO delivered on the day that staff needed it the most. Thank you PTO!