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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2021 Teachers of the Year Announced

Schools across Buncombe County announced their 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year. …

2020/2021 Academic Calendar is Approved

The BCS Board of Education approved next year's academic calendar during their January meeting. …

Talented student-musicians from across Buncombe County gathered for the annual All-County band event. …

In 2019, Buncombe County Schools teachers ranked 18th in the U.S. in National Board certification. …

Dozens of “mathletes” held a friendly computational competition at the Buncombe County Schools Central Office on Friday. …

Home for the Holidays

The holidays will be brighter for one Enka District family now that their soldier is back on U.S. soil. …

Shop with a Cop

During the inaugural Shop with a Cop event, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies met 30 BCS students at the Walma …

Expanding the Arts at Avery's Creek

A brand new arts wing at Avery’s Creek Elementary helped students shine during this week’s holiday performance. …

BCS' agriculture and Future Farmers of America programs are yielding some of the most talented students in the state. …

It was a duel of seven schools when students converged and competed in a battle of workplace wits! …

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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Imaginations Soar at W.D. Williams Elementary

Inspiring a love of learning and reading is a top priority for Sue Bowen, Kindergarten teacher at W.D. Williams Elementary. …

Enka's 'Outstanding' JROTC

Congratulations to Enka High School’s U.S. Air Force JROTC, which recently received an Outstanding Unit Evaluation, the highe …

At Tuesday’s Weather Science Fair, fifth-graders rotated through six different classrooms to learn about general weather, sev …

Keeping Our Spirits High

Meet our Fall 2019 High School Cheerleading Teams in Buncombe County. …

'Pawliday' Cheer at Woodfin

There was cuteness overload on Friday morning when three puppies came to Woodfin Elementary School (WES). The whole school li …

Making Time to Make New Friends

C.T. Koontz Intermediate students are making new friends at the nearby Heather Glen assisted living home! …

In the Erwin District, two community schools are working together in a great example of collaboration and mentorship. …

First-graders at Candler Elementary have been learning all about the winter holiday celebrations from around the world. They …

Early College Bee Club Wins $1.5K Grant

Last week, they received a $1,500 Bee Grant from Whole Kids Foundation and The Bee Cause Project. That funding will help them …

Tasty Tradition at Fairview Elementary

For over 20 years, students have used their engineering skills to build entire towns made of gingerbread, candy, and other tr …

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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January 21, 2019

Post of the Week: School Announce 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year. …

January 13, 2020

Post of the Week: Nat'l Law Enforcement Appreciation Day …

The 2019 Year in Review: Top 10

Happy New Year! As we look forward to the year to come, we look back at all the good that has happened in the past 12 months. …

December 23, 2019

Post of the Week: 'Shop with a Cop' Rings in the holidays! …