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Did you know there have been NO student deaths in the U.S. from a school fire since 1958? Students and staff at all our schools have fire drills monthly, ensuring that fire alarm systems are tested and working, and everyone is prepared for emergencies. The Fire Marshal inspects every school twice a year, and an independent contractor inspects all components of our fire alarm systems annually. BCS Maintenance with its licensed professionals processes over 20,000 work orders annually. Of these, most do not require permits. Of those that do, less than 1% have shown any permitting discrepancies. When errors are found, they are corrected.
Cane Creek MS took second place in the competition Thursday night, May 16 at Erwin HS, sponsored by Altrusa Foundation of Asheville and Western Carolina University. A $1000 check was presented to the BCS Foundation, too!
Local restaurants to donate a portion of sales to benefit educational initiative Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool
Lauren Tamayo joined Hominy Valley Elementary students on Wednesday, May 15 as they biked to school during Buncombe County’s "Strive Not to Drive Week," May 12-18, 2013.
At its May 2 board meeting, Buncombe County Schools recognized the accomplishments of eight newly designated Green Schools, bringing the district total to 25 schools achieving that distinction in the past three years.
The April 8 live telephone event regarding the new STEM high school was very well "attended." The one-hour audio track and poll question results are available to all.
At the April 11, 2013 Board of Education meeting, the Board heard recommendations from a special task force regarding strengthening the ranks of School Resource Officers (SROs), school counselors and social workers in our schools, along with other methods to enhance student and staff safety.
"Bring Your Own Device" will debut on a trial basis in April in BCS intermediate, middle and high schools, with the goal of engaging, enriching and enabling students to be more successful.
According to a February 6, 2013 report from Mountain Environmental, there is no evidence of any contamination in the proximity of the BCS Administration facilities.
Beginning in Fall 2014, BCS students will have the opportunity to attend an innovative high school featuring integrated science, technology, engineering and math in a project-based learning environment.
7:00 PM Enka High Chorus Performance
7:00 PM Erwin High Band Performance
7:00 PM Owen High Chorus Performance
6:00 PM Enka Middle Band Performance
7:00 PM Erwin High Chorus Performance
Buncombe County Schools
Administrative Services Building
Phone: 828.255.5921
Fax: 828.255.5923
175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806