Communications / April 2010

BCS 2010 Top Scholars Honored

Besides excelling academically, the majority of these students are involved in a number of extra-curricular activities, displaying a number of achievements both in and out of the classroom.

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Dr. Tony Baldwin Represents NC Schools Welcoming China Partnership

On Tuesday, April 20, Dr. Baldwin spoke alongside Governor Perdue and China's Madame Xu Lin, as a new education partnership with China was announced.

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WorldQuest Triumph for NBHS--3rd in the U.S.!

At the national competition in Washington, D.C. April 24, North Buncombe HS's amazing WorldQuest Team came in a close third!

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Ready for Kindergarten?

It's Kindergarten Registration season, with elementary schools hosting parent events and registration days. Here's what you should know.

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Preventing Substance Abuse During Prom and Graduation Season

From 2008 to 2009, the percent of teens nationally who say their "friends usually get high at parties" increased from 69 percent to 75 percent. What can parents do?

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Stand Against Racism April 30, events all week

Schools and organizations around Buncombe County are joining the YWCA in taking a "Stand Against Racism" (see activities list).

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Andriana Chmunevich - Star Kid of the Week

Congratulations to Andriana Chmunevich, a first grader at Candler Elementary!

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"Green Night on Earth Day" at North Buncombe Middle

7th graders at North Buncombe Middle School presented program on "green topics" April 22. See photo gallery.

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April "Financial Literacy for Youth Month"

Governor Perdue proclaims April "Financial Literacy for Youth Month," encourages students to learn to understand and manage money.

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Transportation Director to Represent NC at National Congress on School Transportation

This is the fourth time that Mr. Laflin has been selected to represent North Carolina in this capacity.

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Laura Deaver - Star Kid of the Week

Congratulations to Laura Deaver, a student at Barnardsville Elementary!

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Annual K-12 Art Exhibit Showcases Student Talent

If you’re looking for an eclectic gathering of art, you’ll not want to miss this annual exhibit at the Asheville Mall.

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2010 School Bus “Roadeo” Results

Bus drivers representing schools across the district competed through an obstacle course designed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

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Made in the Shade

W.D. Williams Elementary students are more "Sun-Safe" thanks to a new shade structure made possible by a grant from the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Stefanie Pertiller - Star Kid of the Week

Congratulations to Stefanie Pertiller, a student at AC Reynolds Middle!

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SURPLUS PROPERTY AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET

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

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Author Chris Grabenstein to Visit Local Middle School

The author of two published young adult books and numerous adult fiction novels will share his sense of humor and love of writing with the student body.

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2010 School Bus "Roadeo"

The Buncombe County School Bus “Roadeo” will be held on Tuesday, April 13, at the Buncombe County Schools’ Transportation Department.

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Oksana Kolodich - Star Kid of the Week

Congratulations to Oksana Kolodich, a student at Enka Middle!

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Enka HS to Host State Forensics Tournament April 16-17

It's not CSI or NCIS...in fact, it isn't about crime evidence at all! "Forensics" in this case refers to competitive speaking and debate, and it's both exciting and educational. Students can compete in 8 different public speaking events and 3 different debate events, and nearly 200 judges will be needed for this "Olympic" event!

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Glen Arden ES, Eaton Corp Complete $10,000 Project

Glen Arden faculty thank Eaton for their efforts to wire the school for 21st Century Learning and Safety.

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New Developments with School Calendar

At the April 1, 2010 meeting, the Board of Education extended the end of the school year for N. Buncombe District students to June 16 (the rest of the system ends June 14), and will ask for a waiver to start the 2010-11 school year on August 17.

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