Sgt. Ray and the SROs pose for a  photo ourside of BCS Central Services. Sgt. Ray is holding a wooden flag presented to him for his retirement.

The Buncombe County Schools Student Services team hosted a cookout for School Resource Officers on June 11. The celebration came on the first day of summer break as a way to thank SROs for supporting students, teachers, and school communities throughout the school year.

The event was also a way to honor Sgt. Corey Ray, who is retiring after more than two decades of service in our schools.

Thank you to all the officers for serving Buncombe County Schools!

Two SROs holding plates of food smileSRO holding a plate with a hot dog gives a "thumbs up"SRO standing a table spooning food onto his plateTwo SROs stand a picnic table holding plates of food