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 start date or length of day for reopening Buncombe County Schools after the hurricane. While we’re working together with other area schools, BCS serves one of the largest geographical areas of the state, with significant challenges to overcome in several distinct areas across the county severely impacted by the storm.
We appreciate the work of crews repairing the Asheville City water system, as nonpotable water begins to reach more of our 45 school buildings. Teams are actively working on plans to source and distribute potable water to our schools. We also continue to work on repairing our school buildings, restoring phone and security systems, and redrawing bus routes. As this work progresses, we will provide a reopening date as soon as possible, and will give a minimum of 72-hours notice to assist families and staff with their planning.
As we’ve shared, we’re also arranging for counselors from across the state to help meet the emotional needs of staff and students. Families have all experienced this tragedy in different ways, and our schools will be prepared to help you and our students.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we rise!