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2019-20 Calendar Update
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State Wrestling Title for Enka High
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2020 All-County Chorus: Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle
Candler Students Inspire Pencil Donation
Remembering Rosa Parks
Teachers Teaching Teachers at Erwin Middle
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2020 School Counselors, Social Worker of the Year
2020 Mid-Year Graduates 'Strive for Realness'
High School Athletics for Local Homeschoolers
2020 All-County Middle and High School Bands
2021 Teachers of the Year Announced
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Home for the Holidays
Shop with a Cop
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Growing Leaders: FFA Students Shine at State Competition
Studying Endangered Animals with Nat'l Geographic
Preparing All Students for the Workforce
"Beautifully Messy" Fun in Garden Club
Dec. 5 'Tip a Cop' Fundraiser to Benefit 'Shop with a Cop'
‘Voice and Choice’ at Johnston Elementary
Roberson Baseball Leads Food Drive for PEP
Young Pros Show Up for DECA Regionals
2019 N.C. School Social Worker of the Year
The 2019 All-County High School Honors Chorus
Reynolds Band, Director, Honored
2 Enka Art Teachers Get State Awards
State Award for Cane Creek Chorus Teacher
Meet the 2019 BCS Student Advisory Board
Schools Honor Area Veterans
Roberson Choir Sings at Biltmore
NDA Physical Education Teacher Wins State Award
ACRMS Students Are On Top of the World
A Dual Language Mystery for Glen Arden
Weaverville's Moo-vers and Shakers
'We're Better Together'
College Application Week, 2019
'The Power of Community'
College and Career Exploration Tool
Heritage Day at Enka Intermediate
Farm Animal Fun for Five-Star Preschool
Crunch-Time in North Carolina
'Days of Impact'
Oakley Students Reach New Heights
CTE Students Explore Modern Manufacturing
An Epic Journey: Glen Arden's Monarch Butterflies
Weaverville's Math Teacher of the Year
Enka Carpentry Teacher Wins State Honor
BCS Improving Security Across District
National Board Accomplished District
Mayor, Students Recognize Latinx Heritage Month
Tiffany Wooten Accepts 2020 Ruth Henderson Award
Agricultural Awareness Day at North Buncombe High
Firefighters for Literacy in Second Year
Reynolds High Student Earns Distinguished Honor
2020 Beginning Teacher of the Year
Enka High: Above the Influence
For the Love of Books
DeLana Parker named 2020 Teacher of the Year
Rockets Remember 9-11 with Clyde Fire Department
"2020 District Teachers of the Year" Production
2020 Principal of the Year
Blackhawks to Cheer at Citrus Bowl
North Buncombe's Equine Science Center
Band is 'Always an Adventure'
Welcome, First-Time Principals!
100 Years of Valley Springs Middle
Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!
2019 First Day of School
Commissioners Honor 2019 Teacher of the Year
Teachers of the Year: DeLana Parker
17 Teachers Honored for Arts Education Excellence
Teaching Meets Tech at STEAM Conference
Teachers of the Year: Aubrey Cripps
Summer Strings Camp for Buncombe County
Science on the Move
Warhorse Volunteers with Bookmobile
Teachers of the Year: Leslie Anderson
This Summer: What's Happening?
Starting Smart with STEM Camp
"Be Well" with Summer Meals
High-Flying Science at Glen Arden Elementary
Integrating the Arts
Mini-mester Helps Students Finish Strong
Food, Fun, and Farming
A Win for Early Childhood Education
Teachers of the Year: Rebecca Hefner
Band of Blackhawks: 75 Years After D-Day
2019 Bus Driver of the Year: Mr. David Mayer
Serafina Week Bookfair to Support Schools
Vitals App Increases School Safety
Congrats, Class of 2019!
2019 Community High Graduation
Estes Students Welcome Superintendent Baldwin
2019 Middle College Graduation
BCS Foundation Awards 300K in Scholarships
Dual Immersion: Exciting Possibilities
New Administrative Assignments for 2019-20 (UPDATE)
Erwin Grad Now Reynolds SRO
Robert Beatty Reads with A.C. Reynolds Middle
Teachers of the Year: Beth Myers
2019 Senior Walks Show Student Success
Teachers of the Year: Rebecca Reeves
Students on Stage with LEAF Schools & Streets
Appreciating Our Teachers, Nurses, & Nutrition Staff
Elevating Mathematics 2019
Teachers of the Year: Caroline Ayers
2019 Teacher Job Fair a Success
Coaches, Students Honored by NCHSAA
Outdoor Exploration at Owen Middle
Lighting a Fire for Literacy at Estes Elementary
Gardner Named Female Athlete of the Year
Congratulations, 2019 Top Scholars
Biltmore's Cecil Family Inspires Student Leaders
Important Calendar Update
JROTC: Training for Life
Twelve Years of the Estes Black Light Show
Do the 'Write' Thing 2019
BCS Students Shine at Math Competition
Sewing Love for Those In Need
2020 District Teachers of the Year Named
The Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
A Project Learning Garden for North Windy Ridge
Fifteen Accepted to 2019 Governor's School
Have No Fear: Fortissimo is Here
2019 Spring Musicals
Part of the Solution: Substance Abuse Awareness
2019 All-County Art Exhibition
Roberson Brings Lacrosse to Buncombe Schools
3 BCS Students Head to State GeoBee
Local Businesses Welcome Buncombe Students
Owen and Roberson Singers in National Honors Choir
BCS Had State’s First Female Superintendent
Southern Conference Education Days
The New Blackhawk Broadcasters
Bookmobile Fosters Family Learning
Weaverville SRO Comes Home
Gracie Stanek: Distinguished Young Woman of NC
Kindergarten Enrollment Tours a Success
Gold Keys for Talented Student-Artists
Calendar Announcement
From the Heart: Ready to Make a Difference
The 2019 BCS Geography Bee
MathCounts: The Sport of Math
The 71st Mars Hill Choral Festival
BCS Communications Team Wins Gold
2019 Mid-Year Graduation
Veterans Honor Student-Authors
Teachers Receive Merit Bonuses
Singers Represent BCS in All-Carolina Choir
BCS Aquatics Center Opens
Mr. Bobby Bowens: Paving the Way for Equality
The New BCS Aquatics Center's First Meet
2020 Teachers of the Year
Build Your Dream House!
Help for the Homeless: Students Take Action
Important Calendar Announcement
25 Years of The Nutcracker
Sweet STEM Lessons
The New Community High School
Army Honors Buncombe Schools for Hurricane Help
BCS Ranked 17th in Nat'l Board Certified Teachers
Carolina Panthers/Toshiba Coach of the Week
BCS Math Innovators
Ag Students Shine at State Competition
Roberson Trombonist Among Nation's Best
2018 North Carolina Honors Choruses
Leading the Way to a Cleaner Future
Educators Honored by Gardner-Webb University
BCS Health Specialist Wins State Honor
2018-19 Counselors, Social Worker of the Year
All-County High School Honors Chorus
Roberson Band Students Lead at Biltmore
Asheville Firefighters for Literacy
FCCLA Builds Student Leaders
Art from Around the World
National School Lunch Week 2018
BCS Working for a Safer Tomorrow
Dreams into Action: Johanna Ramirez
Local Author Visits Owen High
2019 Math Teachers of the Year
Erwin Football Team Provides Hurricane Relief
North Buncombe's Creed Speaker
Welcome, New Principals
2019 Teacher of the Year
BCS Believes in the Arts
Strategic Plan for Education
2019 Principal of the Year
Back-To-School Message
2018 First Day of School
Teachers of the Year: Paul Irvin
Teachers of the Year: Krista Langlois
Summer Camps Teach Science, Farming
The Global Education Summit
Teachers of the Year: Kylie Peek
BCS, Partners Serve Students in Summer
First Look: Community High School
New Principal for Joe P. Eblen Intermediate
A Song of Hope
Teachers of the Year: Katrina Fox
All Things Hospitality
Pathways to Success
Rolling to Feed
Fairview's Bus Driver of the Year
Thanks to Retiring Principals
Congrats to 2018 Grads
Last Day of School 2018
Discovery Academy's First Graduates
BCS Foundation: Investing in the Future
New Principals for 18/19 School Year
Movement Matters: Kinesthetic Seating in Classrooms
Teachers of the Year: Lissa Pedersen
Reynolds' Theatre Summer Camp
Teachers of the Year: J.B. Halpin
Cultural Learning with LEAF
May 16: Optional Teacher Work Day
Teachers of the Year: Sarah Camby
BCS Teams Make State Playoffs
Baldwin Named Superintendent of the Year
Glen Arden's Leadership Day
Students Do the 'Write' Thing
Elevating Mathematics
Celebrating Our 2018 Top Scholars
NC Superintendent Tours Discovery Academy
Governor Visits Roberson High
Schools Team Up for College and Career Fair
Student Art Show at Asheville Mall
Symposium Focuses on School Safety
Thirteen Accepted to 2018 Governor's School
Students Take On Opioid Crisis
Making IT Happen: Barry Pace
Erwin Chefs Win State Cook-Off
Connecting Cultures through the Arts
Aerospace Experts Welcome Nesbitt Seniors
Important Calendar Changes: 3/31/18
Students@Work Week
BCS Teams Excel in Track and Field
From Black Mountain to Broadway and Back
Valley Springs Students Meet Governor
BCS Grads: Success in the Forecast
Destination: Imagination
Important School Schedule Changes: 3/19/2018
Standing Together at Reynolds High
Enka Students Remember, Reflect
The Big Show: 2018 Spring Musicals
Improving Arts Education in BCS
North Buncombe ProStart: A Recipe for Success
Read Across Buncombe County
From Erwin to Everyone: A Coach's Legacy
Special Message from Dr. Tony Baldwin
BCS Advantage Magazine: Spring 2018 Special Edition #9
2019 Teachers of the Year
All-County Choir Charms Concert-Goers
BCS Thanks School Bus Drivers
Important Calendar Changes- 2/14/18 Updates
Haw Creek: Home to BCS Math Teacher of the Year
Valley Springs' Counselor Leads State Association
School Counselors Make a Difference
Communications Among State Best
170 Seniors Graduate Mid-Year
Fed Cup Asheville Essay Winners
Buncombe Sings in All-Carolina Select Choir
Mid-Year Graduates Ready for Tomorrow!
Safe & Warm: Blankets for Buncombe
A Witness to History
Owen Middle’s National Geographic Bee
Students Deliver Professional Child Care
BCS a Leader in National Board Certified Teachers
STEM School Seniors Shine
Cane Creek Mock Trial Second in State
STEM Labs Bring Science to Students
A 'Fair' Bit of Science at Enka Middle
Innovative Energy Management
Farm to School
Holiday Wishes for Community High
Cultivating the Arts in Barnardsville
Clubs Offer Enrichment at Eblen Intermediate
The Great Outdoors at Owen Middle School
Students Have a Voice at Enka Intermediate
Mr. Ken Does Math
Gold Medal Mentorship
BCS Adds Coding Classes at All Middle Schools
Preparing for Winter Weather
Schools Celebrate Thanksgiving
Cane Creek Band Director Honored
Fine Arts at Cane Creek Middle
Award-Winning Theatre Arts at Reynolds High
2017 SRO of the Year
Discovery Students Hatch a Plan for Our City
BCS Advantage Magazine: Fall '17
2017 Countdown to Kindergarten
BCS Students Join All-American Band
BCS a National Leader in School Nutrition
Hurricane Recovery Supply Drive-Extended!
Mr. Haynie: Mix 96.5 Teacher of the Month
2018 BCS Teacher of the Year
High Schools Get Homework Hotspots
2018 Principal of the Year
Kinder-Gardeners
2017-18 Math Teacher of the Year
Thursday Night Lights
First Day of School, 17-18
Athletics Soars to New Heights
Eclipse Parties at 3 BCS Schools
Save-the-World Summer Camp
BCS Goes Global
BCS Teachers Visit South Africa
FCCLA Students Strike Gold
BCS Advantage Magazine: Summer 2017
Making History at Enka Intermediate
Teacher Feature: The Parhams
Pisgah Elementary's Blue Ribbon Ceremony
Celebrating Counselors and Social Workers
Summer's Finally Here!
The Class of 2017
Serafina Sneak Peak for Students
New Principals Announced for 2017/18
Teacher Campus Ribbon-Cutting
2018 Teachers of the Year
Teacher Feature: Renee Cornwell
Celebrating Our 2017 Top Scholars
BCS Celebrates Substitute Teachers
Statement Regarding K-3 Class Size Law
Governor Cooper Visits Enka Middle
Weaverville Elementary Counselor Honored
Students Fight Violence with Writing
Teacher Feature: Shannon Webb
Students@Work
Teacher Feature: Laura Linsley
2017 Spring Musical Schedule
School System Success 2016/17 School Year
Students Learn from Legendary Violinist
Teacher Feature: Daniela Matus
Teacher Feature: John Gibson
Williams-Baldwin Teacher Campus Update
Teacher Feature: Will Thrasher
Celebrating National Board Certified Teachers
Students to Host World-Famous Violinist
Teacher Feature: Mary Hunnicutt
Reynolds Madrigal Sings with Rock Band
Teacher Feature: Mandy Carter
Teacher Feature: Melanie Parham
Schools Earn 'Safe Sports School' Awards
2017 Mid-Year Graduation
Award Winning Year for Communications
Our Purpose and Direction
Preparing for Tomorrow (Video Feature)
BCS Advantage Magazine: Winter 2017
Enka Intermediate Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Principal at A.C. Reynolds High Named Western Region Principal of the Year
Raise the Banner High
The Williams-Baldwin Teacher Campus
Honoring Our Veterans with Erwin JROTC
Countdown to Kindergarten
Enka High School Social Worker Named Best in the State
A Prestigious Performance for Buncombe Musicians
Event Video: Teacher of the Year 2017
BCS Advantage Magazine: Fall 2016
Pisgah Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School
Video Feature: 2017 District Teachers of the Year
2017 BCS Teacher of the Year Announced!
2017 BCS Principal of the Year Announced
A Back-to-School Message from Our Superintendent
2017 District Teachers of the Year Announced
Enka Intermediate Dedication Ceremony
Bridging Boundaries
Bringing the World Home
Check out the special Board of Education Meeting
Students Selected to NC Choral Honors Choruses
BCS Board Member Amy Churchill Elected as an Officer
School Report Cards for 2014-2015
Enka Middle Student Wins Design Contest
The 1 to 1 Digital Learning Initiative Update
New Director of Federal Programs Named
2016 Regional Scholastic Art Awards Ceremony
Bus Driver Hourly Pay Increase
Woodfin Community Health Fair Aims to Curb Preventable Illnesses
BCS Celebrates National Board Certified Teachers
Enka Intermediate School Principal Named
Erwin High Students Lauded for Bravery
From Erwin High to the National Stage
BCS Foundation Awarded $15,000
WNC Superintendents Outline Legislative Priorities
2016 Top Scholars Awards Banquet Video
Summer Meals at No Cost
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Posted on 09/05/2018
On Aug. 9, the Board of Education approved our new 2018-2021 BCS Strategic Plan.
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On Aug. 9, the Board of Education approved our new 2018-2021 BCS Strategic Plan.