![Female student holding a plastic model of a brain.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_e392b75a-a624-4db0-99b1-4403d9993397.jpeg)
January 18, 2025
The air was filled with anticipation as fifth graders at Black Mountain Elementary (BME) prepared for a day unlike any other. Warren Wilson College (WWC) students arrived with th...
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December 29, 2024
It was a special delivery for students and staff at Black Mountain Primary and Elementary schools. Just before the holiday break, volunteers from relief organization Mercy Chefs...
![Student picking out toys during the school wide Polar Express event.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c54b75af-7f7a-4485-93e2-8587fccb1ce6.jpeg)
December 20, 2024
The students of Black Mountain Elementary were filled with excitement as they stepped into a winter wonderland, thanks to South River Baptist Church from Statesville, NC. In the ...
![Child in new sweatshirt](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_cd891fda-8933-41f1-9e47-7d8cbec6df26.jpeg)
December 18, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which swept through Asheville and surrounding areas, Mount Airy City Schools extended a remarkable gesture of kindness and support to student...
![Mercedes James standing in front of a bulletin board.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_e0c86ca4-69f6-40e3-bf00-95a3200934ed.jpeg)
December 5, 2024
At Black Mountain Elementary (BME), it’s often the quiet heroes who leave the biggest mark, and Mercedes James is one of them. A graduate of Charles D. Owen High School, Mercedes...
![Beth Eckstein holding her glass award at the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program ceremony](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_2e5ab2da-3f5c-4460-ac92-26137e35d282.jpeg)
December 2, 2024
A Buncombe County Schools educator has been honored for her work making the world more accessible to students. Speech-Language Pathologist Beth Eckstein is the 2024 recipient o...
![Asheville Christian Academy football team playing against Owen High football team.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_78fe7750-0e73-4c05-89ea-a78aee21cefd.jpeg)
November 7, 2024
The crisp fall air was filled with excitement as the Swannanoa Valley community gathered at Charles D. Owen High School (OHS), on November 5th, for a historic football game again...
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October 18, 2024
Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As our area continues to recover, our hearts remain with you, our s...
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October 15, 2024
BCS Families and Teammates. Thanks for your continued strength and resilience in this time of recovery and healing. At this time, no decision has been made with regards to...
![Special Announcement](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_bd296179-b6f7-4b2f-a2cd-484a88161cd7.jpeg)
October 9, 2024
Good evening, BCS families. Our hearts remain with you during this time of healing and recovery. We want to give you an update on the reopening process. While 42 of our 45 ...
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October 3, 2024
Here is a working list of resources for BCS families and staff as we recover from Hurricane Helene's widespread impacts. A more comprehensive list of resources can be found in th...
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October 2, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...
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September 8, 2024
In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...
![Open House](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c5d4f50e-c432-4bd6-bbcf-0952a565157a.jpeg)
![Close up of the Edulog app open on a phone being held by someone standing in front of bus 633.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_5086e761-52a2-4c79-9df1-19cd2d8003e0.jpeg)
August 21, 2024
Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...
![Dr. Jackson addressing the crowd of BCS teammates gathered for Convocation](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_dbd25d42-2ebd-432d-b9dd-95c38ce611ce.jpeg)
August 19, 2024
Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....
![Staff from the Owen District pose at the donation ceremony.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_d6e1474d-add1-472e-a5c2-bbd4b62f1b3c.jpeg)
August 8, 2024
A long-serving Owen District nonprofit is donating $100,000 to directly benefit Owen District students and provide new equipment for the Owen High School Marching Band. The Swann...
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May 14, 2024
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated local educators with a special event on May 7, 2024, held at the scenic North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, which...
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May 3, 2024
Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...
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April 24, 2024
eWallet Introduction: Easy as 1-2-3 and now permanent . Click the image below... The most amazing BME Book Fair ever starts with previews in the Media Center all day Thurs...