Early College Profiled on ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer

Buncombe County Early College student Heather Meece and Principal Meg Turner were interviewed Friday, February 19 for a story on innovative school programs, scheduled to air the same evening.

Attendance High for Saturday School

Administrators and teachers were very pleased with the turnout Saturday, February 20, when an estimated 85% of students in the Erwin and North Buncombe Districts attended class.

Saturday School, Feb. 27 - North Buncombe AND Erwin Districts ONLY

Star Kid of the Week - Makena Phillips

Congratulations to Makena Phillips, a second grader at Candler Elementary School!

Julia Mobley - Star Kid of the Week

Congratulations to Julia Mobley, a second grader at Glen Arden Elementary. Julia has been selected as the Star 104.3 Star Kid of the Week.

Spring Kid's Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian Park

Grab a line and a pole and head out to Lake Julian Park on Saturday, April 17, 2010.

Student Math Circle to be held February 27, 2010

National Girls and Women in Sports Day Feb 13

This community event is designed to expose females to a healthier lifestyle through a variety of fun activities. This year’s event will be held at UNC-Asheville on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Healthy Parks, Healthy You 5k Fun Run

Bring your family and join the fun at the Buncombe County Sports Park in Candler. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services will host the first annual Healthy Parks, Healthy You 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 6.

Join Our Schools and LOVE THE BUS this February

Join the American School Bus Council and 16,000 students who ride BCS busses every week and “Love the Bus” this February.

Mid-Year Graduation Moved to Sunday, February 7

A snowy forecast prompts changing Mid-Year Graduation to Sunday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m. at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, with practice at 1 p.m. If the weather is bad on Sunday, Graduation will be Monday at 6 p.m., with practice at 4 p.m.

ACTs Scheduled for 2/6/10 at TC Roberson HS Cancelled

The February 6, 2010 administration of the ACT to be given at TC Roberson HS has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Visit www.actstudent.org to view rescheduling information once it has been determined. Registered examinees will also receive official notification from ACT.