
Mon 2/17/25: Erwin and North Buncombe Districts ONLY: Asynchronous Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. ALL OTHER BCS DISTRICTS ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE. Stay safe and have a great day!

A friendly reminder that Monday 1/27/25 is a DESIGNATED TEACHER WORKDAY. We look forward to seeing our students back Tuesday!

With patches of snow and ice remaining in shaded sections on several secondary roads, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 21, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.


Due to snow-covered roads in several parts of Buncombe County, events scheduled at all Buncombe County Schools for today, Jan. 20, 2025, will be canceled.. Stay safe!




To allow for travel after sunrise, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.


Due to continued impacts from the winter storm, Buncombe County Schools will operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday tomorrow, Monday Jan. 13, 2025. Please check your email for more information.


Due to worsening conditions forecast for the midday hours, for the safety of our Nutrition team members, BCS will not be able to serve lunch at its usual remote learning day meal sites today, 1/10/25. Please stay safe!

FRI 1/10/25: Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. More details in email. Stay safe! #TogetherWeRise

Good morning, BCS Families.
With ice and snow continuing to affect travel in multiple BCS districts, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025.Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments. If you have any questions or concerns about remote learning, please reach out to your student’s teacher or principal.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Sand Hill-Venable Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $4.75 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
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Buenos días, Familias BCS.
Debido a que el hielo y la nieve continúan afectando los viajes en múltiples distritos de BCS, las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe ahora operarán en un día de aprendizaje remoto asíncronico y un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros hoy, martes 7 de enero de 2025. Los maestros publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de administración de aprendizaje a las 10 a.m. Los estudiantes tendrán hasta 5 días escolares para completar las tareas. Los estudiantes serán contados presentes para el día/período de clase al completar las tareas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca del aprendizaje a distancia, por favor comuníquese con el maestro o director de su estudiante.
El almuerzo del día estará disponible para comer en la cafetería entre el mediodía y la 1:00 pm en los siguientes lugares:
AC Reynolds Middle School
Escuela Primaria Black Mountain
Escuela Elemental Emma
Escuela Elemental Estes
Escuela Elemental Leicester
Escuela Intermedia North Windy Ridge
Escuela Elemental Sand Hill-Venable
Los estudiantes pueden comer sin cargo en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $4.75 si lo desean.
Cuídese y que tenga un buen día.


Good morning, BCS Teammates.
With ice and snow continuing to affect travel in multiple BCS districts, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025.
Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.
For BCS staff, 10 & 11 month employees may work or use accrued leave. 12-month staff may work or take leave with supervisor permission. Staff who are able to complete their job functions from home may work remotely with supervisor permission. Clock in/out on Timekeeper may be done remotely. If taking accrued leave, please log your absence into Red Rover.
Instructional Assistants may work from their school building, remotely (with supervisor permission) or take accrued leave.
Bus Drivers/TSAs must take accrued leave.
Due to the nature of custodial work, custodians who choose to work must do so from their school building.
School Nutrition Staff will report to work. Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Sand Hill-Venable Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $4.75 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase. These schools should make a plan for cafeteria supervision during this time period.
Employees, please use your best judgment when deciding whether you can safely travel to and from work. If you have any concerns about work or leave, please work with your principal or supervisor directly.
Stay safe, and have a good day!


Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Check your email for more information.


Winter break is here! Students return 1/6. Wishing your family a peaceful, happy holiday season!

A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at your school on 12/17/2024 to photograph your Fall Retake pictures.
Please post the attached digital poster on your website and share with your parents/guardians to help advertise your picture day. Also included below is a link to post on your website and share with your parents/guardians.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/haw-creek-elementary-school/fall-retake-pictures-12-17-2024-18/optIn
This link will allow parents to sign up to receive email updates about their child's school portraits after picture day. These emails are sent to announce important things like when images are ready for viewing online, when novelty items are available for purchase and when new deals and promotions are being offered. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us deliver a smooth school picture experience! We look forward to seeing you soon.



Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Friday, Nov. 22. Visit buncombeschools.org for more information.


Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Friday, Nov. 22. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Visit buncombe schools.org for more information.


ATTENTION HAW CREEK ELEMENTARY FAMILIES: Due to a power outage, Haw Creek Elementary will be operating on a two-hour delay for students Thursday, Nov. 21. Power is expected to be restored by 9 A.M. Again, this schedule change ONLY affects Haw Creek Elementary. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Reminder: Before you go to bed Saturday night, set back your clock one hour, as we return to standard time. All Buncombe County Schools resume regular schedules beginning Monday, Nov. 4.


REMINDER: All Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students each day Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 1. #TogetherWeRise

Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As you are able, please check your email for an update on the BCS reopening plan.


To help our community heal and come together, we're excited to offer free admission to Friday Night Football! Join us for our first games back at T.C. Roberson High School.
Game Schedule:
5 PM: Enka vs. Reynolds
7:30 PM: Erwin vs. Roberson
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation will be accepting monetary donations to support BCS families in need. Let’s gather as families and friends to cheer on our teams, uplift one another, and give back to our community. Together, we can celebrate our resilience!
#GraceAndStrength #TogetherWeRise
