North Carolina adopted the Common Core State Standards in 2010 as its Standard Course of Study for English language arts and mathematics, and began implementation statewide in the 2012-13 school year. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
It was a big week for Buncombe County Schools graduates and their parents, as well as teachers, principals and staff. As we complete them, watch for photo galleries of graduations here!
The Buncombe County Board of Education approved the appointment of six key employees at the Thursday, June 6 board meeting. The appointments fill vacancies left by retirements.
Enka Middle, Haw Creek Elementary and Woodfin Elementary will be under new leadership for the 2013-14 school year.
Children ages 2-18 can receive free lunches and in some cases breakfasts, thanks to funding from the USDA. No registration, ID, or proof of residency required.
Students from Erwin High School’s Career Academy spend a week of their summer break learning the hospitality business from some of Biltmore’s experts
Kimberly Clark, a math teacher at Charles D. Owen High School, has been awarded the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s 2013 Career Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers.
Bus driver Thornton Lee Smith was awarded the Tracy Lea Calhoun Memorial Award at the Buncombe County School Board of Education meeting on June 6.
Clyde A. Erwin High School student Thomas Halbert designs a new logo for Buncombe County Schools Career Technical Education Program (CTE) and receives the prize of an iPad.
School Advisory Councils offer participants the opportunity to discuss and provide guidance on such matters as human relations, school facilities, school activities, and more. Applications are being accepted now.
Buncombe County Schools
Administrative Services Building
Phone: 828.255.5921
Fax: 828.255.5923
175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806