Good afternoon, BCS families.
Due to the continued widespread impacts of this weekend’s winter storm, all Buncombe County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday Jan. 26, 2026. Remote work will not be posted, and students who brought home paper packets will not need to complete any assignments.
Please stay safe, and have a good evening.
Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.
Debido a los efectos continuos de la tormenta invernal de este fin de semana, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe permanecerán cerradas mañana, lunes 26 de enero de 2026. No se publicarán tareas y los alumnos que se hayan llevado a casa paquetes de trabajo no tendrán que completar ninguna tarea.
Por favor, manténganse a salvo y tengan una buena tarde.
We are appreciative of our student Trailblazer team who works to offer school wide events and input from our student body at BCEC and BCCI.
Our new cafeteria is now "The Eagle's Nest"
Our new cafeteria is now "The Eagle's Nest"
Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 is a designated teacher workday. Classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Good morning, BCS Families.
Our BCS Transportation teams have been out early this morning monitoring travel conditions. Due to light snow overnight impacting several secondary roads in part of our area, the Enka District and Erwin District of Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start gives DOT crews extra time to treat any problem areas, and allows for travel with more daylight. Again, this is a two hour delay for the Enka and Erwin districts only, including Nesbitt Discovery Academy. All other BCS schools are on regular schedule
Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school. High schools in the Enka and Erwin districts with final exams scheduled for today will communicate their plans with their families.
While conditions are forecast to improve, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess conditions. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule. Again, this is a two hour delay for students in the Enka and Erwin districts only. All other BCS schools are on a regular schedule.
Thank you. Have a good day!
Our BCS Transportation teams have been out early this morning monitoring travel conditions. Due to light snow overnight impacting several secondary roads in part of our area, the Enka District and Erwin District of Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start gives DOT crews extra time to treat any problem areas, and allows for travel with more daylight. Again, this is a two hour delay for the Enka and Erwin districts only, including Nesbitt Discovery Academy. All other BCS schools are on regular schedule
Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school. High schools in the Enka and Erwin districts with final exams scheduled for today will communicate their plans with their families.
While conditions are forecast to improve, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess conditions. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule. Again, this is a two hour delay for students in the Enka and Erwin districts only. All other BCS schools are on a regular schedule.
Thank you. Have a good day!
We are in full swing of the new semester at BCEC and BCCI! Students are already hard at work in all of their classes, getting to know their new teachers, and preparing for internships to obtain job skills within the community.
In recognition of National Law Enforcement Day, we want to give a big shoutout and thank you to our fabulous AB Tech Police department! We appreciate you keeping our campus safe each day.
BCEC and BCCI would like to thank the following partners for helping make our 2025 Fall semester a successful one. We couldn't create the opportunities and culture of the schools without the opportunities and support of all of you. Thank you!
Brian Maccarelli and Eric Grant - Blue Ridge Power
Philip Cooper- Land of Sky
Christen Chiles - Borg Warner
CACRAO
Holly Kyseth - AB Tech. Manufacturing
Jody Stevenson, Carlos Edwards - CareerQuest
Sk8teway in Waynesville
Asheville Greenworks
Eblen Charities
Anderson Automotive
Asheville Art Museum
Joe Jakielski - Cyber Security Center
Blood Connection
Mars Hill University
MAHEC
Promise Boseman - CAYLA
Lisa Ronin - AVL Technologies
Heath, Kevin, Mark - AB Tech construction, machining, robotics
David, Kevin, Rachael - AB Tech diesel, automotive, HVAC
Mission Hospital
South College
UNCA
WCU
Patient Ready
Samoa
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Brian Maccarelli and Eric Grant - Blue Ridge Power
Philip Cooper- Land of Sky
Christen Chiles - Borg Warner
CACRAO
Holly Kyseth - AB Tech. Manufacturing
Jody Stevenson, Carlos Edwards - CareerQuest
Sk8teway in Waynesville
Asheville Greenworks
Eblen Charities
Anderson Automotive
Asheville Art Museum
Joe Jakielski - Cyber Security Center
Blood Connection
Mars Hill University
MAHEC
Promise Boseman - CAYLA
Lisa Ronin - AVL Technologies
Heath, Kevin, Mark - AB Tech construction, machining, robotics
David, Kevin, Rachael - AB Tech diesel, automotive, HVAC
Mission Hospital
South College
UNCA
WCU
Patient Ready
Samoa
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We wish you a peaceful, joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Classes resume Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 (BCCI/BCEC classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026).
Students in the Arts & Crafts interest group enjoyed their last meeting of the semester by creating a project led by visiting artist Marga Fripp. Marga is the executive director of the Pollinators Foundation, a non-profit in Waynesville dedicated to fostering well-being through therapeutic art experiences. Students made a collage with the prompt to create a Winter Sanctuary with what brings them light and warmth during this season. @margacfripp
Final Exams for the fall semester is this week! Here is what our schedule looks like! First and Second years who are on campus but do not have a 5th block will have a designated place to be on the 18th, if they are not picked up.
Good morning, again, BCS Families.
Transportation crews have continued to monitor travel conditions and consult with Emergency Management crews. With temperatures remaining below freezing, and travel issues on many secondary roads across the county, Buncombe County Schools will now switch to an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Thursday, Dec. 11 2025.
All assignments will be posted by teachers by 10 a.m., or students may have brought home paper packets. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments and will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: A.C. Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Candler Elementary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, and North Windy Ridge Intermediate.
Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
Transportation crews have continued to monitor travel conditions and consult with Emergency Management crews. With temperatures remaining below freezing, and travel issues on many secondary roads across the county, Buncombe County Schools will now switch to an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Thursday, Dec. 11 2025.
All assignments will be posted by teachers by 10 a.m., or students may have brought home paper packets. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments and will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: A.C. Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Candler Elementary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, and North Windy Ridge Intermediate.
Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
Good morning, again, BCS Families.
Transportation crews have continued to monitor travel conditions and consult with Emergency Management crews. With temperatures remaining below freezing, and travel issues on many secondary roads across the county, Buncombe County Schools will now switch to an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Thursday, Dec. 11 2025.
All assignments will be posted by teachers by 10 a.m., or students may have brought home paper packets. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments and will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: A.C. Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Candler Elementary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, and North Windy Ridge Intermediate.
Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
Transportation crews have continued to monitor travel conditions and consult with Emergency Management crews. With temperatures remaining below freezing, and travel issues on many secondary roads across the county, Buncombe County Schools will now switch to an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Thursday, Dec. 11 2025.
All assignments will be posted by teachers by 10 a.m., or students may have brought home paper packets. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments and will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: A.C. Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Candler Elementary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, and North Windy Ridge Intermediate.
Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
Good morning, BCS Families.
Our BCS Transportation teams have been out monitoring travel conditions. Due to a wintry mix that’s fallen across our area since late last night, and freezing temperatures causing the potential for black ice on some secondary roads, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews extra time to treat any problem areas, and allow for safer travel with more daylight.
Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.
While conditions are forecast to improve, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess roadways. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.
Thank you. Be safe, and have a good day!
Our BCS Transportation teams have been out monitoring travel conditions. Due to a wintry mix that’s fallen across our area since late last night, and freezing temperatures causing the potential for black ice on some secondary roads, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews extra time to treat any problem areas, and allow for safer travel with more daylight.
Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.
While conditions are forecast to improve, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess roadways. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.
Thank you. Be safe, and have a good day!
BCEC student Nathaly Salinas has advanced to the next level in the application process for NC Governor's School. Students will be notified in March 2026 if they are accepted for the summer program.
BCEC student Lucian Iavorschi participated in the QuestBridge college match program this fall. He learned last week that all his hard work paid off - he matched with Stanford University and will be attending Stanford in the fall! We are so proud of you, Lucian! Great job!!
Mr. Gast and his CORE students celebrated selling the most Eblen Pumpkins by sharing a Chick-fil-A lunch together. His students sold a combined 167 pumpkins and BCEC/BCCI sold a total of 514 pumpkins. Congratulations Mr. Gast and his CORE students!
We at BCEC and BCCI would like to give a big thank you to Mr. Roberts, our North Buncombe shuttle driver. Thanks for always being willing to drive for our field trips and all you've done for our students. We hope that retirement treat you well!
The first week of December is BCEC and BCCI's spirit week! Join us as we celebrate the end of semester!!
Mr. Meiri's physical science classes are studying states of matter and change of state. Today we were exploring sublimation by observing dry ice.
Buncombe County Schools will be closed from 11/26/25 - 11/28/25 for Thanksgiving break. Wishing all of our students, families, and teammates a very happy Thanksgiving.
