Good morning, BCS families.

Our Transportation crews have continued to monitor travel conditions this morning. Due to deteriorating travel conditions and the number of secondary roads impacted by snow and ice, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday. Students will not participate in remote learning.

Please stay safe, and have a good day.


Buenos días, familias de BCS.

Nuestro personal de transporte ha seguido supervisando las condiciones de la carretera esta mañana. Debido al deterioro de las condiciones de la carretera, al número de carreteras secundarias afectadas por la nieve y el hielo, y a la seguridad de los usuarios del autobús, así como de los conductores adolescentes, los padres y los miembros del personal, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe permanecerán cerradas hoy, martes 17 de marzo de 2026. Será un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros. Los estudiantes no participarán en el aprendizaje a distancia.

Por favor, manténganse a salvo y tengan un buen día.

about 23 hours ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Good morning, BCS Families.

Our BCS Transportation teams have been out early this morning monitoring travel conditions. Due to snowfall through the night impacting travel on secondary roads all across the county, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews extra time to treat any problem areas, and allow for travel with more daylight.

Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.

While conditions are forecast to improve, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess conditions. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.

Thank you. Have a good day!


Buenos días, familias de BCS.

Nuestros equipos de transporte de BCS han salido esta mañana temprano para supervisar las condiciones de las carreteras. Debido a las nevadas que han afectado las carreteras secundarias de todo el condado, las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos hoy, martes 17 de marzo de 2026. Los autobuses no viajarán por carreteras heladas. Este retraso en el inicio dará a los equipos del Departamento de Transporte (DOT) tiempo adicional para tratar las zonas problemáticas y permitirá circular con más luz diurna.

Se servirá el desayuno a los alumnos cuando lleguen a la escuela.

Aunque se prevé que las condiciones mejoren, los equipos de transporte de BCS seguirán evaluando la situación. Les mantendremos informados en caso de que sea necesario modificar el horario escolar de hoy.

Gracias. ¡Que tengan un buen día!

1 day ago, Buncombe County Schools
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🎳 Whole School Bowling Field Trip Coming Up! 🎳
Get ready for a fun day off your laptop and on the lanes! Our entire K–12 school will be heading to the bowling alley for a day of strikes, spares, and school community.
Students from every grade will have the chance to enjoy time together, cheer each other on, and make some great memories! Please find the details of when and where this field trip will be in our BearTracks Newsletter!
#BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
6 days ago, Jared Brush
K-12 Bowling Field Trip coming up! $3 per game! Details in the BearTracks Newsletter!
Our 7th–12th grade students had an amazing time exploring the wonders of the universe during our field trip to the Glenn and Carol Arthur Planetarium in Burnsville! Experiences like this bring classroom learning to life and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. 🌎🌠 #BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
8 days ago, Jared Brush
7th - 12th grade families had the opportunity to attend a field trip at the Glenn and Carol Arthur Planetarium in Burnsville.
7th - 12th grade families had the opportunity to attend a field trip at the Glenn and Carol Arthur Planetarium in Burnsville.
7th - 12th grade families had the opportunity to attend a field trip at the Glenn and Carol Arthur Planetarium in Burnsville.
7th - 12th grade families had the opportunity to attend a field trip at the Glenn and Carol Arthur Planetarium in Burnsville.
7th - 12th grade families had the opportunity to attend a field trip at the Glenn and Carol Arthur Planetarium in Burnsville.

All BCSVA Students are invited to join us for a FREE Kona Ice snow cone and some social time! Details are in our BearTracks Newsletter. We hope to see you there! #BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb

13 days ago, Jared Brush
Snow Cone Social for BCSVA

Our BCS Transportation teams have been out again early this morning monitoring travel conditions. Due to additional light snowfall overnight and continuing weather impacts to some secondary roads across the county, all Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Tuesday Feb. 24, 2026…except for the North Buncombe District only, which will be closed, due to more severe weather impacts in the Weaverville and Barnardsville areas.

Breakfast in the districts going to school on a two hour delay will be served to students when they arrive at school.

While conditions are forecast to improve with warmer temperatures today, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess conditions. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.



Nuestros equipos de transporte de BCS han salido de nuevo esta mañana temprano para supervisar las condiciones del tráfico. Debido a las ligeras nevadas adicionales durante la noche y a los continuos efectos del mal tiempo en algunas carreteras secundarias del condado, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán hoy, martes 24 de febrero de 2026, con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos, excepto el distrito de North Buncombe, que permanecerá cerrado debido a los efectos más graves del mal tiempo en las zonas de Weaverville y Barnardsville.

El desayuno en los distritos en los que acuden a la escuela con un retraso de dos horas se servirá a los alumnos cuando lleguen a la escuela.

Aunque hoy se espera que las condiciones mejoren con temperaturas más cálidas, los equipos de transporte de BCS seguirán evaluándolas. Les mantendremos informados si necesitamos modificar aún más el horario escolar de hoy.

Una vez más, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos hoy, martes 24 de febrero de 2026, excepto el distrito de North Buncombe, que permanecerá cerrado.

22 days ago, BCS Communications
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BCSVA Students, parents, and staff enjoyed a beautiful Winter day snow tubing at the Zip N Slip field trip! Thank you to all those who made this an amazing day to remember! #BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
23 days ago, Jared Brush
Zip N Slip Field Trip
Zip N Slip Field Trip
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Zip N Slip Field Trip
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Zip N Slip Field Trip
Zip N Slip Field Trip
Zip N Slip Field Trip
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Zip N Slip Field Trip

Good morning, BCS families.

Due to overnight snowfall impacting travel all across the county and temperatures expected to stay well below freezing throughout the day, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will be closed today, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

As we have shared, state calendar law limits the school system to only 5 remote learning days per school year. We have used all of those days. Therefore, today is not a remote learning day for students. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday.

Please stay safe, and have a good day.


Buenos días, familias de BCS.

Debido a las nevadas nocturnas que han afectado al tráfico en todo el condado y a que se espera que las temperaturas se mantengan muy por debajo de cero durante todo el día, por la seguridad de los usuarios del autobús, los conductores adolescentes, los padres y los miembros del personal, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe permanecerán cerradas hoy, lunes 23 de febrero de 2026.

Como ya hemos comunicado, la ley estatal sobre el calendario escolar limita el sistema educativo a solo 5 días de aprendizaje a distancia por año escolar. Hemos utilizado todos esos días. Por lo tanto, hoy no es un día de aprendizaje a distancia para los alumnos. Será un día de trabajo opcional para los profesores.

Por favor, manténganse a salvo y que tengan un buen día.

23 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Carson recently earned a scholarship to study and play golf at Milligan University! We congratulate Carson on this amazing accomplishment! At BCSVA he was able to earn the credits he needs through online classes and play the sport he loves on a BCS team. We're so proud of you Carson!! #BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
27 days ago, Jared Brush
Carson signing with Milligan University
Carson signing with Milligan University
Carson signing with Milligan University
Carson recently earned a scholarship to study and play golf at Milligan University! We congratulate Carson on this amazing accomplishment! At BCSVA he was able to earn the credits he needs through online classes and play the sport he loves on a BCS team. We're so proud of you Carson!! #BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
27 days ago, Jared Brush
Carson signing with Milligan University
Carson signing with Milligan University
Carson signing with Milligan University
ZIP N SLIP FIELD TRIP RESCHEDULED! Our annual BCSVA All-School snow tubing trip is now February 16th at noon! $20 per tuber.

All students need a permission form - https://forms.gle/1wjBZMrDBnZWBLBj9

Students who completed the permission form for 2/05 do not have to do it again.

All tubers must sign a waiver - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1plho6WQvNqMy8-GJBGg9R7k1jmFGmmu2/view?usp=sharing

#BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
about 1 month ago, Jared Brush
Zip n Slip Field Trip
TIME CHANGE: Important update regarding the BCSVA Mid-Year Graduation Ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, February 6.

Due to winter weather forecast models and with the safety of our students, families, and staff as our top priority, we have made the decision to adjust the start time of the ceremony.

Updated Ceremony Details:

Ceremony Start Time: 5:00 PM

Location: AC Reynolds High School Auditorium

Doors Open for Family and Friends: 4:15 PM

Student Arrival & Rehearsal: 3:30 PM

While the start time has changed, we are grateful that the ceremony will still take place as planned at AC Reynolds High School.

We sincerely appreciate the flexibility and understanding of our families and friends as we navigate winter weather considerations. Your willingness to adjust plans means so much to our graduates, and we are thankful for your continued presence and support as we celebrate this important milestone together.

Ms. Hodges will be sending additional details shortly to support students and families as they prepare for tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience with the multiple adjustments and for helping us ensure a safe and meaningful celebration for our seniors. We look forward to honoring our graduates and sharing this special moment with you.

#BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
about 1 month ago, Jared Brush
Graduation Update
Due to the continued snowfall across the county and worsening road conditions, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will now be closed today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. State calendar law limits the school system to only 5 remote learning days per school year and unfortunately, we have used all of them. Therefore, today is not a remote learning day for students. Students may choose to use this time to complete work from earlier this week.


Please stay safe, and have a good day.
about 1 month ago, BCS Communications
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Our BCS Transportation crews have been out surveying roads early this morning. Due to light winter precipitation again last night, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour for students today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews time to work, and allow for travel with more daylight.

Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.

BCS Transportation teams are continuing to assess conditions, and we will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.

Be safe, and have a good day.
about 1 month ago, BCS Communications
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This week we celebrate our school counselor, Ms. Hodges 💙
Thank you for being a constant source of encouragement, compassion, and support for our students and families. You make a difference every single day! Happy School Counselors Week

#BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
about 1 month ago, Jessica Metcalf
Ms. Hodges Happy School Counselors Week

Good afternoon, BCS Families.

We want to share an announcement about school tomorrow, as well as schedule adjustments for next week.

While road conditions continue to improve, there are still many ice-covered secondary roads across the county. For the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

With the loss of three in-person learning days this week, BCS is making adjustments to next week’s calendar to provide our students time together with their teachers in school. Thursday, Feb. 12 will now be a full school day for students, instead of an early dismissal day. Friday, Feb. 13 will also be a regular student day, instead of an optional teacher workday. Weather permitting, we hope to have a normal school schedule Monday through Friday of next week.

For tomorrow’s remote learning, teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Once they do, they’ll be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25.

Stay safe, and have a good evening!


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Queremos compartir un anuncio sobre la escuela mañana, así como ajustes en el horario para la próxima semana.

Aunque las condiciones de las carreteras siguen mejorando, todavía hay muchas carreteras secundarias cubiertas de hielo en todo el condado. Por la seguridad de nuestros usuarios de autobuses, conductores adolescentes, padres y personal, las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán en modo de aprendizaje remoto/día de trabajo opcional para los profesores el miércoles 4 de febrero de 2026.

Debido a la pérdida de tres días de aprendizaje presencial esta semana, BCS está realizando ajustes en el calendario de la próxima semana para que nuestros alumnos puedan pasar tiempo con sus profesores en la escuela. El jueves 12 de febrero será ahora un día escolar completo para los alumnos, en lugar de un día de salida temprana. El viernes 13 de febrero también será un día escolar normal, en lugar de un día de trabajo opcional para los profesores. Si el tiempo lo permite, esperamos tener un horario escolar normal de lunes a viernes a partir de la próxima semana.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del miércoles, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. del miércoles en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

about 1 month ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Get ready for an amazing day! Our annual BCSVA All-School snow tubing trip is coming up February 5th at noon! $20 per tuber. Please submit the permission slip (https://forms.gle/1wjBZMrDBnZWBLBj9) and make sure you have a completed waiver (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1plho6WQvNqMy8-GJBGg9R7k1jmFGmmu2/view). We can't wait! #BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb

about 1 month ago, Jared Brush
Zip n Slip Field Trip

Good afternoon, BCS Families.

As our area continues digging out from the weekend’s snowstorm, there are still quite a few significant travel issues on roads all across our county. Buncombe County Schools will once again operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026.

Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments, and once they do, they’ll be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25.

Stay safe, and have a good evening!


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Mientras nuestra zona sigue recuperándose de la tormenta de nieve del fin de semana, todavía hay bastantes problemas en las carreteras de todo nuestro condado. Las escuelas del condado de Buncombe volverán a funcionar mañana, martes 3 de febrero de 2026, con un día de aprendizaje remoto y un día opcional de trabajo para los profesores.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del martes, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. Del martes en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

about 1 month ago, Buncombe County Schools
Remote Learning

Due to widespread travel impacts across the region, all Buncombe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday Monday Feb. 2, 2026.

Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am Monday, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments, and once they do, students will be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm Monday at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25. We are very grateful for the work of our Nutrition staff.

We also want to thank our Facilities and Maintenance teammates, who will be out Sunday starting the mammoth task of clearing snow from the entrances, car rider lines, and bus lots of all 45 of our schools.


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Mientras nuestra zona sigue recuperándose de la tormenta de nieve del fin de semana, todavía hay bastantes problemas en las carreteras de todo nuestro condado. Las escuelas del condado de Buncombe volverán a funcionar mañana, martes 3 de febrero de 2026, con un día de aprendizaje remoto y un día opcional de trabajo para los profesores.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del martes, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. Del martes en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

about 2 months ago, BCS Communications
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Parents' Night Out SWEETHEART SOIREE! Join us for fun-filled Valentine's Day Parents' Night Out! Kids will enjoy pizza, games, and creating Valenine mailboxes while parents enjoy a night off. It's sure to be a "beary" sweet evening for everyone! Feb 12th from 5:00 to 8:00. Please fill out the interest form (https://forms.gle/eERzvpsSQod9ca4q8). #BCS #WeAreBCS #828isGreat #WNC #AVLtoday #Asheville #AVL #PublicSchoolProud #NCPublicSchools #TogetherWeRise #LeadTheClimb
about 2 months ago, Jared Brush
Parents Night Out Sweetheart Soiree Feb 12th 5-8PM