
September 8, 2024
In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...

August 21, 2024
Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...

August 19, 2024
Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....

August 8, 2024
A long-serving Owen District nonprofit is donating $100,000 to directly benefit Owen District students and provide new equipment for the Owen High School Marching Band. The Swann...
August 8, 2024
CHS is excited to welcome Dwight Shelton as our new assistant principal! Mr. Shelton shares: "I am thrilled to join Community High School as your new Assistant Principal. The pas...

July 24, 2024
We are so happy to welcome horticulture teacher Lewis Foote back to CHS! Mr. Foote began his career with Buncombe County Schools at CHS in 2010. During that time, he led the schoo...

June 26, 2024
In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, students from Community High School (CHS) had a chance this spring to immerse themselves in an age-old craft that marries...

May 14, 2024
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated local educators with a special event on May 7, 2024, held at the scenic North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, which...

April 24, 2024
🌱🌎 In celebration of Earth Day, Community High School (CHS) students planted trees and shrubs to beautify the campus while helping to revitalize their school’s agriculture program...

February 12, 2024
Earth and Environmental Science teacher Ms. Bryant and Science curriculum coach Ms. Whittier took CHS students on a planetary exploration of Mars using a giant-sized Mars map and ...

February 8, 2024
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...

January 27, 2024
Congratulations to our mid-year graduates from Buncombe County Schools! Saturday, January 27th at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville, our students walked the stage and...

January 26, 2024
Students at Community High School walked the halls to cheers from their peers as they celebrated their upcoming mid-year graduation. Graduating students from Community High tradi...

January 24, 2024
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...

January 19, 2024
As we begin thinking about the second semester, some students find themselves one or two credits short of having enough to graduate on time or move to the next grade level with th...

January 17, 2024
Hello, BCS Seniors! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! As you continue on your educational journey, Buncombe County Schools Foundation is here to help and support yo...

January 12, 2024
In the early morning hours of January 11, 2024, students, staff, cameras and production crew filled the gymnasium of Community High School (CHS). This special event was not for a ...

January 3, 2024
Two unusual guests slithered and crawled their way into Community High School (CHS). The Western North Carolina Nature Center gave students and staff a lively presentation about t...

December 13, 2023
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...

December 13, 2023
Thousands of extraordinary staff help keep Buncombe County Schools (BCS) operating on a daily basis. BCS recruits only the best to help inspire, educate, encourage and elevate stu...