
March 12, 2025
📚❤️ Last week, intermediate and middle school students from across Buncombe County came together for a showdown- not on the field, but in the world of books! The annual District...

March 11, 2025
Students and families enjoyed a day of discovery last Saturday at Buncombe County Schools’ annual STEAM Day. The event featured hands-on activities involving science, technology,...

March 11, 2025
Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

March 7, 2025
Hello, BCS Staff and Families. Here’s a look at the BCS Board Briefing for March 6, 2025. The full broadcast is on YouTube, and photos are posted in this Google Drive folder . ...

February 20, 2025
Charles T. Koontz Intermediate was alive with color, music, and the rich traditions of its diverse student body during Heritage Night. Students, families, and staff gathered for ...

February 16, 2025
Seven BCS educators have been honored as District Teachers of the Year. The teachers, one from each district within the Buncombe County Schools system, were recognized at Februar...

February 13, 2025
On Tuesday, February 11, cafeterias across Buncombe County Schools were filled with laughter, conversation, and the delicious aroma of a homemade meal. Families gathered for the ...

February 5, 2025
Come run with the Rams on Saturday, March 22nd. The 5K starts at 10:00 am in the Valley Springs Middle School gymnasium. Proceeds to benefit Valley Springs Middle and T.C. Rober...

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....


July 3, 2024
Koontz 5th and 6th graders will meet their teachers, visit their classrooms, find out information about transportation, shop for uniform items and more on August 23rd, 2024 from 1...

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...