Top Stories

Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow! Here are some of our top stories from our 45 schools and 6 districts.

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Celebrating the Class of 2021!

Here’s a look at highlights from this year’s graduation ceremonies. …

Enka High Celebrates New Barn

Enka High School’s (EHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter joined sponsors, teachers, and community members to celebrat …

New Wellness Program for BCS Students

BCS has partnered with MATCH Wellness, Inc., to provide the highly successful MATCH Program, Motivating Adolescents with Tech …

Teachers Prep for Summer Academy

The 2021 Summer Academy: Full STEAM Ahead starts Monday, and teachers across the 12 BCS host schools are preparing their clas …

William W. Estes Elementary School (WWEES) counselor Josh Kelso, receptionist Brenda Case, classroom assistant Renee Ledford, …

2021 Mix 96.5 Teacher of the Year

Enka Middle School (EMS) eighth grade social studies teacher Stephanie Wolfe got a big surprise last Wednesday when Tammy Jon …

New Principal Assignments for 2021-22

Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin today announced seven new administrative assignments for Buncombe County Schools for the 2021 …

Retired Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School (SHVES) bus driver Katherine Goforth has spent each of her 30 years nurturing stu …

Warhorse coach Anthony Lee will retire after 25 years with C.D. Owen High and 30 years in education. …

Weaverville Elementary was one of 237 schools nationwide selected in May to receive a 2020-2021 Beacon Award from Imagine Lea …

Social Snapshots

Don't miss our Social Snapshots, where you can find original stories, important announcements, and photo albums that our community loved on social media. We're proud of the everyday efforts of our students and educators that make Buncombe County Schools a special place to learn and grow.

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Owen Student Artwork Featured by General Assembly

The artwork of Claire Walker-Hanning was displayed during the 2021 General Assembly Art Show. …

Owen Grads Win Athletic Award

Two Charles D. Owen High School (CDOHS) students received Heart of a Champion awards from the North Carolina High School Athl …

A Black Mountain Elementary student is using her art skills to encourage the community to reduce air pollution. …

Last Day of School at Roberson High

On Tuesday, June 1, the Rams of T.C. Roberson High School proudly charged across the finish line of a very unique school year …

Here are some scenes from the last day of school for the 2020-2021 school year, Tuesday, June 1. …

A fundraiser at Avery’s Creek Elementary ended with administrators literally stuck to the front of their school …

Estes Learns Orienteering

Thanks to the WNC Orienteering Club, third-graders at William W. Estes Elementary are much better navigators and team players …

“We’ve gotten through the craziest year, and what’s crazier than a Christmas party in May?” Mr. Clair said with a laugh. …

The Blackhawks found a creative and safe way to continue their Senior Walk tradition this spring. …

Creek Week 2021

Cane Creek Middle School eighth graders wrapped up their annual “Creek Week” science expedition right in their own backyard. …

The BCS Week in Review

Every day, students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you stories of educational achievement and success in Buncombe County Schools. Within each edition, be sure to find the Post of the Week, which is the story or topic with the highest weekly engagement on social media!

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Week in Review: June 14, 2021

Our BCS Week in Review brings you stories of achievement and success in Buncombe County Schools. …

Week in Review: June 7, 2021