SUMMER MEALS: Get details about the SunMeals summer meal program at bit.ly/SunMeals2025
7 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools participates in the USDA SunMeal Summer Meals program, meaning those under the age of 18 are eligible for free meals this summer. There will be locations across Buncombe County serving complimentary meals including several of our schools.   In person meal service for youth will be available June 12 - Aug. 15 at A.C. Reynolds High, Community High, Enka Intermediate, Erwin High, Koontz Intermediate, and North Windy Ridge Intermediate. Breakfast is available weekdays from 7:30am-8:30am, and lunch is served weekdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Youth participating in the meals program must eat on-site to comply with USDA and NC Department of Public Instruction requirements. The meal sites will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4.   There are also sites offering SunMeals to Go, with meal pickups available 9:00am-10:00am Mondays and Thursdays from June 16-Aug. 14 at the following schools: Barnardsville Elementary, Cane Creek Middle, Leicester Elementary, and Pisgah Elementary. Children and teens need to be present for pickup.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe participan en el programa de Comidas de Verano SunMeal del USDA, lo que significa que los menores de 18 años pueden recibir comidas gratuitas este verano. Habrá establecimientos en todo el Condado de Buncombe que servirán comidas gratuitas, incluidas varias de nuestras escuelas.  El servicio de comidas presencial para jóvenes estará disponible del 12 de junio al 15 de agosto en las escuelas A.C. Reynolds High, Community High, Enka Intermediate, Erwin High, Koontz Intermediate y North Windy Ridge Intermediate. El desayuno está disponible entre semana de 7:30 a. m. a 8:30 a. m. y el almuerzo se sirve entre semana de 11:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Los jóvenes que participan en el programa de comidas deben comer en el establecimiento para cumplir con los requisitos del USDA y del Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte. Los puntos de distribución de comidas estarán cerrados por el Día de la Independencia, el 4 de julio.  También hay puntos de entrega de comidas SunMeals para llevar, con servicio de recogida de comidas disponible de 9:00 a 10:00 h los lunes y jueves, del 16 de junio al 14 de agosto, en las siguientes escuelas: Escuela Primaria Barnardsville, Escuela Intermedia Cane Creek, Escuela Primaria Leicester y Escuela Primaria Pisgah. Los niños y adolescentes deben estar presentes para la recogida.
REMINDER: Tuesday June 10, 2025 is the last day of the 24-25 school year for BCS students. It will be a 2-hour early dismissal day. Wishing all of our families a great summer break!
11 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
28 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
A graphic with a flag that says "Memorial Day - Remember and Honor. Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day."
Have a great Spring Break! Classes resume 4/21/25.
2 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Wishing our students, teammates, and families a peaceful and happy Spring Break! Classes resume April 21.
State Superintendent Mo Green is bringing his 'Mo Wants To Know' listening and learning tour to WNC on Monday, March 17 at 6PM. Anyone passionate about public education is welcome to attend at Tuscola High School. Visit go.ncdpi.gov/WesternMWTK for details and registration.
3 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Mo Wants to Know poster with NC map showing Tuscola High School and QR code to link
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Join us for all the fun of BCS STEAM Day, Saturday 3/8! Drop in Nesbitt Discovery Academy anytime between 9am-3pm.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
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📢 AI in Action at Eblen! 🤖✨ Yesterday, our teachers explored the power of AI in professional development, and today, Ms. Bannon’s 5th graders put it to the test! 🔥 Students used SchoolAI to chat with a Civil War soldier and even Abraham Lincoln himself! 💬 Through these interactive conversations, students deepened their understanding of history and asked thoughtful, engaging questions—bringing the past to life in a whole new way! 💡📚 Way to go, 5th graders! 🚀 Learning with AI is just getting started! #EblenInnovates #AIinEducation #HistoryComesAlive #FutureReady #WeAreErwin
4 months ago, Haley Stamey
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🚍🚗 Bus & Car Riders of the Month! 🎉 We are so proud to recognize our Bus Riders and Car Riders of the Month for their outstanding behavior, responsibility, and positive attitudes! 🌟👏 Thank you for showing respect, following expectations, and starting each day the right way! Keep up the great work! 💪✨ 📸 Check out our amazing students! ⬇️
4 months ago, Haley Stamey
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Buncombe County, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Thursday Feb. 20, 2025. Please check your email for more information.
4 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
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THU 2/20/25: Due to more wintry precipitation just now moving into the area, BCS will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY. Because of the delayed start to school, the previously scheduled two-hour early dismissal will NOT happen. Schools will dismiss at their regular times.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
For the safety of our bus riders, car riders, teen drivers and BCS teammates, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2025. Please check your email for more information..
4 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
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WEDNESDAY 2/19/25: BCS will operate on a 2 Hour Delay. Transportation teams will be assessing travel conditions early tomorrow morning. More details in email. Have a good evening.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Mon 2/17/25: Erwin and North Buncombe Districts ONLY: Asynchronous Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. ALL OTHER BCS DISTRICTS ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE. Stay safe and have a great day!
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
🎓✨ Honor Roll Ceremony ✨🎓 We are excited to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our amazing students at the upcoming Honor Roll Ceremony!
4 months ago, Haley Stamey
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🚍❤️ February is Love the Bus Month! ❤️🚍 This month, we celebrate and appreciate the incredible bus drivers who safely transport our students every day! 🚏 From early mornings to late afternoons, they show up with smiles, care, and dedication. 🚌 How Can You Show Love? Say thank you as you hop on or off the bus! Write a note or create a drawing to show your appreciation. Give your bus driver a big smile—they deserve it! Let’s spread kindness and show our amazing bus drivers just how much we appreciate them this month and always! 🎉 #LoveTheBus #ThankABusDriver #KindnessMatters
4 months ago, Haley Stamey
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🎉 5th and 6th Grade Social 🎉
4 months ago, Haley Stamey
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A friendly reminder that Monday 1/27/25 is a DESIGNATED TEACHER WORKDAY. We look forward to seeing our students back Tuesday!
5 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
With patches of snow and ice remaining in shaded sections on several secondary roads, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 21, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.
5 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
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Due to snow-covered roads in several parts of Buncombe County, events scheduled at all Buncombe County Schools for today, Jan. 20, 2025, will be canceled.. Stay safe!
5 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
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To allow for travel after sunrise, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.
5 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
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