December 18, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which swept through Asheville and surrounding areas, Mount Airy City Schools extended a remarkable gesture of kindness and support to student...
December 2, 2024
A Buncombe County Schools educator has been honored for her work making the world more accessible to students. Speech-Language Pathologist Beth Eckstein is the 2024 recipient o...
December 1, 2024
More Battle Pups have found friends in Buncombe County Schools students. The Martin family, creators of the organization “ Way to Battle ”, delivered furry friends for each stud...
November 15, 2024
We are so thankful for our community partners offering this opportunity on Nov. 23.
November 7, 2024
The crisp fall air was filled with excitement as the Swannanoa Valley community gathered at Charles D. Owen High School (OHS), on November 5th, for a historic football game again...
October 18, 2024
Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As our area continues to recover, our hearts remain with you, our s...
October 15, 2024
BCS Families and Teammates. Thanks for your continued strength and resilience in this time of recovery and healing. At this time, no decision has been made with regards to...
October 9, 2024
Good evening, BCS families. Our hearts remain with you during this time of healing and recovery. We want to give you an update on the reopening process. While 42 of our 45 ...
October 3, 2024
Here is a working list of resources for BCS families and staff as we recover from Hurricane Helene's widespread impacts. A more comprehensive list of resources can be found in th...
October 2, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...
September 8, 2024
In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...
August 21, 2024
Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...
August 19, 2024
Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....
August 8, 2024
A long-serving Owen District nonprofit is donating $100,000 to directly benefit Owen District students and provide new equipment for the Owen High School Marching Band. The Swann...
July 16, 2024
As many students head to the pool, lake, or beach this summer, a group of Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) students know a little more about water safety thanks to a lifesavin...
June 12, 2024
On a bright sunny day, the kindergarten class of Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) embarked on an exciting field trip to the WNC Nature Center. The young students, filled with a...
June 4, 2024
At Black Mountain Primary (BMP), anticipation filled the air as audiences packed the theater to see this year’s Primary Players production of “Frog and Toad”. For several months, ...
May 14, 2024
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated local educators with a special event on May 7, 2024, held at the scenic North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, which...
May 3, 2024
Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...
April 18, 2024
On April 11, an extraordinary event unfolded at Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) - the annual art gala showcasing the incredible talent of young artists from kindergarten to th...