A photo of legislator guests posing in front of a school bus with BCS school leaders

Lawmakers On Board for Legislators in Schools Week

Ken Ulmer - BCS Communications

April 16, 2026

A special group of grown-ups hopped off the bus at some Buncombe County Schools. 

NC Sen. Warren Daniel shakes the hand of Glen Arden Elementary principal Laura KirchnerBCS participated in North Carolina’s “Legislators in Schools Week”. After a welcome and brief presentation by Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson at T.C. Roberson High School, guests boarded a bus to make stops at other BCS schools. The legislators were able to visit classrooms and see students and teachers in action.

Dr. Jackson at the front of the school bus speaking to the passengers.“We are so very grateful for the time our guests shared to be part of this special event,” said Dr. Jackson. “We appreciate the opportunity to have them see some of the powerful moments that happen in classrooms across the school system every day.”

Rep. Prather looks at artwork posted in the hallway of Glen Arden Elementary.NC Rep. Lindsey Prather and NC Sen. Warren Daniel, joined by his wife and legislative research aide, Lydia, represented the General Assembly. Other attendees included Robin Ramsey, field representative for US Sen. Tom Tillis, Kye Laughter, field representative for US Sen. Ted Budd, Connor Brown, field representative for US Rep. Chuck Edwards, and Asheville City Councilman Bo Hess. Between stops, they had an opportunity to speak with members of the Buncombe County Board of Education and BCS school leaders to learn more about school programs and student opportunities.

A student sits with his teacher in the foreground. Behind them, a group of lawmakers and school leaders listen to the principal speak.You can see more photos of the BCS "Legislators in Schools Week" event at this link.