Erwin High Pools Pennies For A Good Cause

Students at Clyde A. Erwin High School collected pennies to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during the months of March and April.

Swann to Compete at National Chess Championships

An Avery’s Creek Elementary School student will head to Pennsylvania next month to compete in the national elementary chess championships.

BCS’ Student Art Exhibit on Display

Barefoot Earns Award from ECU

For the second year in a row, Linda Anne Barefoot was recently presented the Mildred Daniels Southwick Scholarship Award.

"Star Kid of the Week" - Neely Bennett

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

Student Science Fair Features Weather

Six area elementary schools competed for a chance to win a weather station at the World Wide Weather Share Fair Tuesday at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Sellers and Gibbs to Take on New Roles in 2008/09

Two Buncombe County elementary principals will begin new administrative assignments next school year.

Wells to Retire in June

Catherine Wells, Principal of Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School, has announced her retirement.

Morris to Compete in National Geographic Bee

An Owen Middle School student will represent North Carolina next month at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C.

"Star Kid of the Week" - Romaric Ventura

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

Middle & High Schoolers to Participate in NC Honors Bands

Five BCS Teams to Compete at World OM Finals

Teams qualified for the world finals by finishing first or second in state Odyssey of the Mind competitions.

Bus “Roadeo” Results

Merle Cooke won the district-wide competition which tests the driving skills of its participants.

2008 Buncombe County School Bus “Roadeo”

Bus drivers will compete through an obstacle course designed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

Owen High Hosts Career & College Exploration Week

Owen High School has designated this entire week to student career and college exploration.

"Star Kid of the Week" - Travis Broadhurst

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

2008 NC Governor’s School Attendees Selected

Eighteen Buncombe County rising high school juniors and seniors have been selected to attend the 2008 Governor’s School.

Dine Out to Support Weaverville Primary & Elementary

Participating Weaverville restaurants have designated April 17th as Weaverville Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Day.

BCS Migrant Program Receives Grant

The Dollar General Community Initiative - Youth Literacy Grant will help finance the school district’s Digital Book Technology.

2008 NC Teaching Fellows Selected

Eleven Buncombe County graduating seniors have been selected as 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows.

Three Students to Compete in Math Challenge in Singapore

Three of Buncombe County’s brightest math students will compete against top students from across the world next month at the 2008 Singapore International Mathematics Challenge.

"Star Kid of the Week" - Sara Rogers

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

Local Law Enforcement to Speak on Internet Predators

Each of these participants will speak on Internet Predators and their role in locating, capturing, and prosecuting them.

Internet Safety Symposium Features ‘Cyber Bullying’ Author

Dr. Patricia Agatston of Marietta, GA, will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Internet Safety Symposium.

Miss New Jersey to Address Internet Safety at T.C. Roberson High

Polumbo is a spokesperson for i-SAFE America, the leader in internet security education.

Turner to Participate in State Leadership Retreat

Will North Carolina's high school graduates be prepared to compete in a knowledge-based, global economy driven by scientific advances and technological innovation?