
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 15, 2024
In a unique educational excursion blending history with hands-on learning, students from Barnardsville Elementary journeyed to a historic cabin and schoolhouse, turning the pages ...

March 22, 2024
On a frosty Thursday morning, Barnardsville Elementary students saw a unique demonstration – the earliest form of human flight. Kevin Herschman, who lives near the school, fired ...

March 11, 2024
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) employs thousands of extraordinary staff across the district. BCS takes pride in recruiting the best in order to inspire, educate, encourage, and ele...

February 23, 2024
Barnardsville Elementary Kindergarten Registration April 11th Call for an appointment 828-626-2290

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...

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...

December 13, 2023
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...

December 4, 2023
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...

December 1, 2023
Get FREE online access to a variety of great books!
The deadline to OPT-IN for a Buncombe County Public Library card has been extended to Dec. 15! Complete this Public Libra...

November 28, 2023
Western North Carolina is steeped in agriculture traditions, jobs and resources. North Buncombe High School (NBHS) opened its doors to share some of those skill sets with some you...
November 3, 2023
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...
November 2, 2023
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...

October 26, 2023
We are scheduling Early Bird Kindergarten Tours for families enrolling next school year. Call now to join a tour group! Spring tour dates will also be offered!


September 27, 2023
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...

September 13, 2023
🎉❤️ 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...

September 8, 2023
Come hear all about our Title 1 program and all the wonderful learning that has been taking place so far this year! The Book Fair will also be open before and after the event. P...
August 28, 2023
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...