![NBES Bus App!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_71d74707-2320-49d1-a70f-1eafbf6bfe18.png)
August 19, 2024
We are excited to roll out the Edulog Bus App for NBES!
Click here to learn more!
Please reach out to Mrs. Garcia at elsilee.garcia@bcsemail.org should you have any questi...
![Dr. Jackson addressing the crowd of BCS teammates gathered for Convocation](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_13b4d7d4-bf7a-49b4-ae30-5471bae1fc5e.jpeg)
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....
![MYT](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_b935ce16-9f3b-4591-b544-a1b17675422b.png)
July 16, 2024
Make plans to drop by our Meet Your Teacher event on Friday, August 23 between 1-3 PM!
![Back to School Supply Lists](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_61f8b7b5-7195-4436-bcab-fa60cfd17637.jpg)
July 1, 2024
Please see the links below for school supply lists for each grade level.
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Schreck's Class
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![Jen Knight showing the students about soil](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_0e248e48-51d6-4298-b0b6-3ef734bffec5.jpeg)
May 16, 2024
On a cloudy Friday morning, the first graders at North Buncombe Elementary School had their routine classroom experience transformed into a hands-on science lab, thanks to a visit...
![Foundation Board Members](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_f9df4a5f-3422-4821-97de-bf471941d09b.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_8a5f94a9-0d26-4ee8-8a72-b4740f31a90f.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 ...
![Student looking at the solar eclipse with safety glasses on.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_035f11d9-ad77-4dd9-9d40-73337d0227b5.jpeg)
April 10, 2024
On April 8, students and staff across Buncombe County Schools were on pins and needles awaiting the viewing of the solar eclipse. The sky was set to showcase a rare celestial even...
![Ellis holding his award winning artwork.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_88a77bda-f89b-4820-a2dd-ec8c97b57337.jpeg)
April 9, 2024
Talent of all kinds from sports, academics, and the arts are bursting at the seams throughout the corridors of North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES). Fourth grade student, El...
![Parents giving feedback at the Erwin Town Hall](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_f29a2743-1f2a-4649-878f-b032522a0f91.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...
![Curtis Wright holding a hawk in the schools auditorium during a first grade presentation.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_3b910ec4-27d1-404e-9ab4-920371dd4fae.jpeg)
January 26, 2024
A local falconer captivated a young audience at North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES) with a talon-ted presentation. First graders are learning about the different adaptations...
![Electoral Redistricting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_f379e43c-8138-41e9-9c99-8c8e7239777d.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...
![dual language at wd williams](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_911b3cb4-e05c-429d-9e33-a5c4c9f57690.jpeg)
January 2, 2024
Attention Pre-K Parents! Kindergarten Dual language/Spanish Immersion Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open.
2024-2025 Dual Language _ Immersion Application...
![A student adds a thread to the loom.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_279b56b6-7508-4a8a-8d7e-46dedbbd7c6d.jpg)
December 15, 2023
If you’re looking for weavers in Weaverville, just stop by North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES). Over the past couple weeks, textile artist Nica Rabinowitz, founder and direct...
![The word "BULLYING" in Scrabble letters](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_b63b99c5-e0c2-4f2c-9964-28b2c9b012eb.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_00d7a6ff-c8e0-47a8-ae11-7e6cc4858c2f.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...
![Second graders petting a pony.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_eeb314d9-a9c9-493f-bb46-3845e6704a98.jpg)
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...
![Panorama Survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_575459e2-6b43-4a9d-966a-f8b8df50659a.png)
October 30, 2023
Soon Buncombe County Schools will implement the Panorama Survey. Students in grades 3 - 13 will complete the survey. The information will be used to plan instruction and identify ...