![Black woman wearing a gray sweatshirt going through the lunch line with her daughter who is wearing a red sweatshirt.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_a4b3bc17-b579-4af4-9581-32b9c225a21c.jpeg)
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 ...
![Two kindergarten students dressed up in caps and gowns](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_09593ca9-e15b-4d5f-9ec2-1658e9f6ab4f.jpeg)
January 8, 2025
The journey across the stage to receive a high school diploma begins with a student's first step into a nurturing, caring kindergarten classroom. Buncombe County Schools will hos...
![2nd grade student dressed in a turkey hat cradles her stuffed Battle Pup](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_36307c95-f0a2-46c0-a7af-e1679b0cdbd6.jpeg)
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
![Hurricane Helene Emergency Resources](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_b2013896-4e9e-4c5e-af68-9a75d4bfb239.png)
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...
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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 ...
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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...
![Close up of the Edulog app open on a phone being held by someone standing in front of bus 633.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_57672c8b-8628-48ac-a78e-e9886391cf31.jpeg)
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...
![Dr. Jackson addressing the crowd of BCS teammates gathered for Convocation](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c9d79cd8-28ce-413b-b9d3-5b1c694af640.jpeg)
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....
![Three students looking in at a bird in a birdhouse](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_abaf1a00-dac4-469c-89f9-b3f68f209317.jpeg)
August 12, 2024
The beautiful wonders of the Western North Carolina (WNC) mountains awaited the first graders of Haw Creek Elementary as they set off on an adventure at the North Carolina Welcom...
![Vivian holds her artwork, surrounded by her family, principal Christen Davidson, art teacher Mary Hunnicutt, and Sen. Julie Mayfield](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_cd0f395e-db63-493b-a850-c5133f2e9a6d.jpeg)
June 25, 2024
Two Buncombe County Schools students have had their artwork go from the schoolhouse to the state house. Vivian Hoffman, a fourth grader at Haw Creek Elementary, traveled to Rale...
![Male student in gray t-shirt and black shorts dancing with a group students as part of the LEAF Global Arts experience.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_92e8e26a-a1ed-4152-839f-8050200b8d6f.jpeg)
May 31, 2024
Second graders at Haw Creek Elementary experienced a week they would never forget, thanks to the Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)...
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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...
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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 ...
![A student solos on a drum while other students look on.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_3ab345e0-d9a7-4ffe-861a-b84404c5a312.jpeg)
February 23, 2024
Rumbles and cheers rolled out of the Haw Creek Elementary gym on Tuesday evening, as kids and their families drummed and danced during a special fundraiser. Steve Campbell, a Ha...
![Parents giving feedback at the Erwin Town Hall](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_1b2effb7-3699-45f8-898f-31d2ad2587e1.jpeg)
February 8, 2024
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is proud to host a series of Town Hall meetings that serve as examples of intentional, inclusive decision-making for staff, students, and families. T...
![Electoral Redistricting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_98af0b59-79a5-4de9-9df2-0194ed477035.jpg)
January 24, 2024
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...
![Second grader painting a Head Start student's hand.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_f1b439cf-6e9d-4d9f-b48c-e61bab2adac2.jpg)
December 15, 2023
The Pre-K Head Start program at Haw Creek Elementary hosted some special visitors this week. Second graders from Ms. April Gragg’s class stopped by to spend some time with these...