Sand Hill-Venable Elementary

Students can participate in Read Across America Week, where we celebrate the love of reading. This celebration starts today in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. We can't wait to s...

2nd grade will host their Wit & Wisdom themed Pioneer Day this Friday, March 8th, 12:45 - 2:00. They're so excited to share songs, performances, and class projects with their fami...

Our 4th grade ambassadors do an excellent job demonstrating ROAR expectations by welcoming our families in our school.

Ms. Moore & Ms. Dixon's students met their recent PBIS and academic goals. They got to add another puzzle piece to our Jets display and received a shout out on the morning news.

Third grade students visited the Nature Center to discuss the range of movements found in wildlife. This connected to their studies on the muscular and skeletal system.

2nd graders enjoyed a performance about famous Civil Rights heroes at the Asheville Community Theater.

Students were in for a big surprise to have Chase from Paw Patrol and one of our amazing SRO's greet them as they came to school.

Our kindergarten students & 1st grade students participated in a community math festival. The event was full of math games that were fun for the entire family.

Our famous centenarian (100 year old) couple, Mr. & Mrs. Shelton, came to visit on the morning news. They shared what it was like to be born in 1924 and what life was like back in...

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...

Our 4th grade teacher Mr. McKernan takes recess seriously by coaching flag football games. Students practice skills of good sportsmanship and inclusivity while having a good time....

Ms. Woodward's kindergarten students made melted snowmen after reading Sneezy the Snowman!

Mrs. Dinally’s 2nd grade class created pioneer wagon wheels for their Wit & Wisdom literacy unit. They had to choose what they would pack for their journey on the Oregon Trail.

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...

Second grade is learning all about American westward expansion. They read a book titled Journey of a Pioneer, where the main character's friends make her a friendship quilt as ...

The Enka Jazz Band rocked the house with festive tunes, sing-alongs, and shared interesting facts about their instruments.

During their media special, students built a bridge over the frozen pond so that the sled could go to Grandma's house. Students learned about the importance of support, arc, func...

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...

Congratulations to Ms. Ammons and Ms. Harvey! They were awarded BCSF grants to support student learning. Ms. Ammons received a grant for a 1st grade project on connecting inter...

Good News! Get FREE online access to a variety of great books! The deadline to OPT-IN for a Buncombe County Public Library card has been extended to Dec. 15! Complete t...