![Students standing in front of fire truck](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_cb55c351-ace3-4094-9402-3f63b09d4b48.jpeg)
June 18, 2024
Two exceptional third graders from Johnston Elementary had the thrilling experience of riding to school in a fire truck, a privilege awarded for demonstrating the most growth in t...
![A child tie-dying a t-shirt](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_1f85b8a2-e067-4620-acab-0b1c5de3a33c.jpeg)
June 3, 2024
Johnston Elementary School (JES) recently took a significant step forward in promoting hands-on learning and community engagement by hosting its inaugural STEAM Night. With a focu...
![Johnston students work on an outdoor classroom design under the supervision of a Nesbitt engineering student](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_cf166972-4f74-4379-a574-7fa80c0a89cc.jpeg)
May 15, 2024
Young architects at Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy are hard at work on a proposal for even younger clients - the fourth graders of Johnston Elementary School. The high...
![Foundation Board Members](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_d34e0e11-1055-4d5b-a766-1e1bfb732293.jpeg)
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...
![BCS special Olympics](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_270edd3c-163a-43f0-833f-ef56798c8852.jpeg)
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 ...
![Parents giving feedback at the Erwin Town Hall](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_af643d95-3c11-472a-a317-583061f58a60.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...
![Sage and Mrs. Trantham in front of the mural Sage painted.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_895b4be7-4506-4f75-b69d-dba511c847c9.jpeg)
February 1, 2024
In the heart of Johnston Elementary (JES), a vibrant piece of art is captivating people of all ages. Over winter break, A.C. Reynolds High School (ACRHS) sophomore Sage Roscoe p...
![A collage of North Carolina scenery shaped like a butterfly.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_9cd20be9-f9d2-4334-8677-7bd8b9e9749c.jpeg)
January 31, 2024
This school year, students at three BCS elementary schools spread their creative wings, thanks to a project that connected their classrooms with kids and conservationists in Mexic...
![Electoral Redistricting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_4f7b0a2b-6098-460d-9d27-e30ac833237b.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...
![The word "BULLYING" in Scrabble letters](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_aeeec8d0-4424-4764-ae9c-0d8e5ff7dd72.jpg)
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...
![snowflake](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_ca2005bb-b02e-402b-afd9-e3ac2894731f.jpeg)
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...
![Student making a wish to put in his Build-A-Bear.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_50e9ac8e-8e2f-4d8d-89e5-0358b9eff879.jpg)
November 30, 2023
There’s something special about witnessing a child’s face light up when receiving a new toy. Kindergarteners from Johnston Elementary School (JES) filled one store in the Ashevill...
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...
![Principal Angie Trantham giving a student a high five on the slide](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_ae9b9880-9927-453e-878b-b1c52a158161.jpg)
October 24, 2023
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 elev...
![warrior wellness center](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_152fbefd-40a3-414c-ad95-a41e2f6cea58.jpg)
October 17, 2023
The Warrior Wellness Center at Clyde A. Erwin Middle is officially open for care. A chilly morning was warmed by a supportive crowd that attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on M...
![Students celebrating in a library](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_52e00a75-77c3-4134-9643-166e2ecb16d6.jpg)
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...
![Maura Brouwer, right, and a student do a high-five](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_35025489-b3be-4bbf-b353-da9d3b6c5e09.jpg)
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...
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...
August 22, 2023
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...