
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 26, 2024
NWR would like to thank our Weaverville Publix and Ingles grocery stores for supporting our school. They generously supplied portion cups with lids so we could provide interesting...

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 15, 2024
North Windy Ridge Intermediate School’s sixth-grade class transported themselves to ancient Greece with a lively celebration known as Greek Fest. This event marked the culmination...

July 3, 2024
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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...

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 17, 2024
Buncombe County Schools students can choose their own adventure, with free Career Accelerator Summer Camps that offer opportunities to sample several careers. The camps, prod...

March 27, 2024
Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller had a special assignment for students at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School. He asked sixth graders to create a challenge coin for the c...

March 14, 2024
North Windy Ridge Intermediate served up the ultimate Pi Day celebration, with mathematical marvel and a whole lot of fun. Students and teachers went round and round with excite...

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 19, 2024
In honor of School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day on February 15th, Buncombe County Schools (BCS) would like to honor an SRO that goes above and beyond for students, staf...

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...

January 4, 2024
First LEGO Robotics League is about more than just playing with this favorite childhood toy; it also provides building blocks for student learning and success. When students parti...

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...