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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High School Volunteers Target Community Needs

A new volunteering club at the Discovery Academy is helping connect high school students with area needs. …

Enka 'Elves' Bring Community Together

An Enka High School (EHS) classroom looked like Santa’s Workshop on Wednesday as the Student Government Association (SGA) stu …

Verner Center Opening at Emma in January

Verner Center for Early Learning plans to open its Emma location in January 2022, providing space for as many as 100 young ch …

Students Step Up to Help Farmers After Barn Fires

Students at Eblen Intermediate organize a farm-themed fundraiser to help farmers in need. …

Therapy Dog Fetches Literacy at NBES

North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES) students have the best reading buddy! Wrigley, an 8-year-old yellow lab, visits the s …

Early College Makes New Plans for Asheville's Azalea Park

At Buncombe County Early College, students learn while making their community better. …

2021 All-County Chorus Performs at Wortham Center

BCS proudly presents the 2021 All-County High School Honors Chorus on November 16. …

Math 'Liftoff' at Erwin High

Learning went sky-high Friday as Clyde A. Erwin High School math students launched rockets powered by water and grant funding …

Discovery Academy Celebrates Veterans

A special presentation made Veterans Day personal at the Nesbitt Discovery Academy. …

Aleisa Baker Honored as NCMEA Choral Teacher of the Year

Roberson's Aleisa Baker was selected as the High School Choral Teacher of the Year by the NCMEA …

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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Pop Art at Koontz Draws Inspiration from COVID

In Katy Elmore’s art room at C.T. Koontz Intermediate School, fifth and sixth graders engage with authentic art and culture. …

'Three Little Pigs' Inspire STEM Lab Design

If an imaginary Big Bad Wolf comes to Avery’s Creek Elementary, students are ready! …

Sweet Tradition at Black Mountain Primary

The National Gingerbread House Competition is a holiday tradition for one Buncombe County school, and now the students can ce …

Life-size Lessons in Literacy

Students at WD Williams Elementary are going where the buffalo roam, kind of. Second grade teachers Mrs. Sarah Sebol and Ms. …

Career Cafe Gives Taste of the Future

An interactive Career Cafe gave North Buncombe Middle students a taste of their futures this week. …

Unlocking the Periodic Table at Valley Springs Middle

Eighth grade science students used their knowledge of the periodic table to unlock a toolbox full of delicious treats! …

Corn Kernels Dance in Bell Elementary STEM Lab

At Charles C. Bell Elementary School, fifth graders watched corn kernels dance as they rose and fell in a water, vinegar, and …

Ear and Now at Enka Intermediate

In case you haven’t heard, Enka Intermediate School teachers have found innovative ways to engage their students in the learn …

Classroom Camaraderie at Community High

Walk into any Community High School classroom and you’ll see a concerted effort to make sure every student feels that they be …

North Buncombe FFA Shines at State, Nat'l Competitions

North Buncombe's FFA chapter has been busy racking up the awards this fall. …

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: November 22, 2021