Black Mountain Elementary

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...

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...

Black Mountain Elementary School (BME) came together this Holiday season to give back to the community that does so much for them. As part of the service learning project, student...

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...

Greetings Parents, Staff, and Stakeholders, You are welcome to provide feedback via THIS GOOGLE FORM regarding the plan linked below for the BCS Schools designated as low-perf...

One year ago, Dr. Rob Jackson hit the ground running as the new superintendent of Buncombe County Schools, conducting a “listening and learning” tour of all 45 schools, hosting pa...

Every student in Buncombe County Schools (BCS) has a right to an educational environment that is safe, respectful, and caring. The BCS Code of Character, Conduct, and Support rec...

Dear BME Community: The Book Fair goal was met! We want to thank all who participated. Remember, reading is the best way to grow that big brain! "If you read to them, they wil...

🎉❤️ Congratulations to all the 2024 BCS District Teachers of the year. At the Sept. 12, 2023, Teacher of the Year banquet, the BCS Communications Department celebrated all seven d...

This notice from the Buncombe County school board is for parents in regards to the newly ratified senate bill 49. Notice of Parental Rights The Board of Education values pa...

Please see link and instructions below to nominate an outstanding BCS educator for the Rotary Club of Asheville's Teacher of Excellence Award! 2023 Teachers of Excellence Aw...

All Buncombe County Schools will participate in Community Eligibility (CEP) or Universal Meals this year. These programs provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Parents will not h...

The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, inviting, and civil educational environment for all students, employees, and other members of the ...

Dear BCS Staff and Families- Last week our Board of Education voted to make a change to next year's school calendar. The optional teacher workday originally scheduled for F...

Hello, Parents and Guardians: We hope you are having a wonderful summer! If you are interested in getting more involved with your child's school, please consider applying fo...

Every spring fifth graders in Buncombe County Schools dive into a science unit on weather. Black Mountain Elementary (BME) brings the lessons to life with a guest speaker who know...

The BCS Summer Meals program is now in full swing. Please visit the sites below to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost. The program is for all children 18 years and younger! ...

Please vote for the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to win one of 12 grants being awarded by The Community Betterment Foundation in honor of the Asheville Area Chamber of Co...

Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is committed to providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for students and families. One of BCS’s top commitments is to the well-being of ...

BME is always the Place to Be! That is especially true of this week's Book Fair in the Media Center. It is open daily during school hours, from 5PM to 730PM this Thursday, May 1...