
October 3, 2024
Here is a working list of resources for BCS families and staff as we recover from Hurricane Helene's widespread impacts. A more comprehensive list of resources can be found in th...

October 2, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...

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....


July 3, 2024
Koontz 5th and 6th graders will meet their teachers, visit their classrooms, find out information about transportation, shop for uniform items and more on August 23rd, 2024 from 1...

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...

May 3, 2024
Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...

April 17, 2024
Buncombe County Schools students can choose their own adventure, with free Career Accelerator Summer Camps that offer opportunities to sample several careers. The camps, prod...

April 10, 2024
On April 8, students and staff across Buncombe County Schools were on pins and needles awaiting the viewing of the solar eclipse. The sky was set to showcase a rare celestial even...

April 9, 2024
In the heart of Koontz Intermediate’s bustling schoolyard, the air was alive with anticipation and the vibrant hues of spring. Ms. Delana Parker’s sixth-grade class had bee...

February 21, 2024
"Make Your Mark" camps begin March 16th and will be held at each middle school (except Cane Creek). They will include fun project-based activities and field trips in partnership ...

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 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 8, 2024
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is hosting a Support Staff Career Fair on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 1-3pm in the Nesbitt cafeteria at BCS Central Office (175 Bingham Road - A...

January 8, 2024
The 2024 Koontz Chess Classes will restart on Tuesday, Jan. 16th directly after school in room 619.

January 5, 2024
All K-6 Elem/Intermediate Students are encouraged to submit a design for the front of the student t-shirts for our 2023-24 BCS All-County Elem/Int Chorus. The theme is: Singing To...
December 19, 2023
Congratulations to Mrs. Roberts for being awarded the Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 at Koontz Intermediate School. Very well deserved!! She is an amazing teacher that makes ...