REMINDER: Friday 3/29/24 is an early dismissal day for students. Have a safe and peaceful Spring Break!
Spring Break starts tomorrow for our BCEC, BCMC, and BCCI students! There are no high school classes from March 29th -April 5th. We will see you back in school on April 8th. Reminder: AB Tech still has classes on March 29th
AB Tech hosted a Matters of Art Reception last week and one of our very own students, Lisset Bravo, had her work showcased! Congrats! #BCECproud #changingpossibilities #publicschoolproud #weareBCS #buncombecountyschools
Two open houses down, one to go. Our Open Houses have been great, filled with FAQs, learning about being a year one, and even a student panel. Come join us for our last open house this Wednesday, March 27th at 6pm.
Remember, applications close on March 29th at midnight.
https://bcec.buncombeschools.org/o/bcec/page/apply
Before Spring Break starts, make sure you go to the main office and grab a Prom Guideline Form and turn it in so you can buy a ticket to our Masquerade themed prom!
Safe Science: See what you should know about the 4/8 eclipse at bit.ly/48eclipse
Students is Ms. Horton's math classes celebrated pi day last week by eating circular food! #Piday #BuncombeCountySchools
Prom is on the horizon! Third, fourth, and fifth years are welcome to attend on April 27th. Grab your ticket in the Main Office. #Prom2024 .
Congratulations to the 20 BCS students selected for NC Governor's School! See the full list at bit.ly/GovSch24 and see their pics below.
Students in Mr. Callaway's history class learned about the Magna Carta this week by examining images of its signing in 1215 in England. Students read primary source documents about King John, Archbishop Lagton, and English Barons to create an act-it-out illustrating the signing.
Students in Mr. Meiri's biology class made molecular models to study DNA #BCEC #PublicSchoolProud #InnovativeHighSchool
Our students had a blast at the Southern Conference Education Days at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville! Students enjoyed a morning of high-energy basketball fun, and found inspiration in talented college athletes, musicians, and performers! Special thanks to the Regional Sports Commission, Harrah's, and the Southern Conference for making these rewarding days possible! Check the BCS Facebook for more photos!
How much screen time is enough? All BCS families are invited to a special screening of SCREENAGERS, March 28 at 6pm in the NBMS theater. Admission is free.
Did you know that by donating blood you can save three lives?! Pretty incredible, right!? Students, please be on the lookout for information regarding our upcoming blood drive at BCEC. Our blood drive is being held on Thu, 04/18, scheduled for 9am-2pm. There is an urgent need for blood right now so the Blood Connection is offering extra incentives for donors. All Donors will receive the standard $20 e-gift card, BUT ALSO a Bonus $10 e-gift card as well ($30 in rewards total, just for donating)!
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/237285
Mr. Summers' third years are studying grammar in preparation for Wednesday's ACT! Get a good night's rest tomorrow night. #ACT #BuncombeCountySchools
We are loving all of the middle schoolers we have hosted over the last few weeks. On Tuesday, over 80 Erwin middle schoolers came and toured our campus.
Reminder: applications are open until March 29th and we have open houses 3/12 and 3/27 at 6pm.
Make sure you are looking at the most up to date school calendar! See you tomorrow!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3100/BCS/3378105/Early_Middle_College_Calendar_FINAL_1.12.2023.pdf
In one week, all third years will be taking the ACT! Please make sure you arrive on time, well-rested, and a charged laptop. You can send these scores to four colleges FOR FREE, so try your best.
BCEC, BCMC, and BCCI all strive to follow our graduate outcomes. This month it is "self-directed learners" If you see a classmate showing this skill, ask a teacher for a "gotcha slip!" #PublicSchoolProud
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 school year!
#innovativehighschool #publicschool #buncombecountyschools
