Fields Named BCS’ Exceptional Teacher of the Year

Mary Beth Fields was named Exceptional Teacher of the Year in recognition of her passionate and successful efforts in the classroom.

Three BCS’ Students Receive Grand Recognition in Duke’s TIP

Buncombe County Schools has three seventh grade students who qualified for Grand Recognition and 29 seventh graders who qualified for state-level recognition.

Emma Elementary Team Competes in Stock Market Game

Fifth grade students at Emma Elementary School recently competed in the North Carolina Stock Market Game.

Avery’s Creek Elementary Students Win Contest

Three fourth grade students at Avery's Creek Elementary School won a poster contest.

Join Johnston Elementary for its Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show

Trophies will be awarded to the first place winner in each class.

Apply Today for Young Entrepreneurial Scholars (YES!) Camp

Sixteen high school students will be selected to participate in this free event.

2008 Good Citizenship Awards

Fourteen high school students received Good Citizenship Awards presented by the Asheville Civitan Club.

North Windy Ridge Claims First in NC & Second in the Southeast

North Windy Ridge School placed first in the state in the Ingles’ Tools for Schools Program.

North Buncombe Middle Team Places First in State

A team of three students from North Buncombe Middle School have placed first out of 169 middle school teams.

Gillespie Receives Innovative Educator’s Award from Asheville Chamber

The Chamber periodically presents local teachers with the award to recognize them for using innovative techniques in their classrooms.

Estes Elementary Science Projects Win School Prize

Two fifth grade student teams from Estes Elementary school scored the highest points at the World Wide Weather Share Fair.

Roberson High Ranks in Newsweek Magazine

T.C. Roberson High School ranks in the top 5 percent academically of all high schools in the country.

"Star Kid of the Week" - Khris Lopez

Khris has been chosen as the Shoney's and Star 104.3 Star Kid of the Week for Buncombe County Schools.

2007-08 BCS’ Counselors of the Year Named

Each year the school district recognizes an elementary, middle and high school counselor who exemplifies the highest standard of their profession.

Muir Selected to Participate in Educators of Excellence Institute

Educators from across North Carolina will experience the natural world like never before.

Roberson’s ROTC Receives 2007-08 Distinguished Unit Award

This award recognizes Air Force Junior ROTC units that have performed above and beyond normal expectations.

BCS Names 2009 Teachers of the Year

"Star Kid of the Week" - Amanda Proffitt

Amanda has been chosen as the Shoney’s and Star 104.3 Star Kid of the Week for Buncombe County Schools.

Principal Changes for 2008-2009 School Year

Six Buncombe County schools will have new principals for the 2008-09 school year.

Enka High Hosts Relay For Life

Two Roberson JROTC Cadets to Attend Camp

Juniors Ellis Conway and Cory Harris were two of 432 Air Force JROTC cadets selected from more than 100,000 potential nominees world-wide, a selection rate of less than one-half of one percent.

Surplus Property Available

Buncombe County Schools is again offering surplus items via GovDeals, an on-line auction service.

"Star Kid of the Week" - Katie Kull

Katie has been chosen as the Shoney's and Star 104.3 Star Kid of the Week for Buncombe County Schools.

Stop by the Spring Fling in Weaverville

Weaverville Primary and Elementary schools’ Spring Fling will be held Friday, May 9th from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Valley Springs Places Second in Red Ribbon Contest

The Department will be receiving a $300 check for its efforts.