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🎓The Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy celebrated its second class of graduates ever last Saturday. Congratulations! 🎉 You may view and download photos here>>> https://bit.ly/BCSVA23 . #virtualacademy #onlinelearning #bcs #bcsgrads #elevate #bcsadvantage #asheville #avl

🎓🎉Congratulations to T.C. Roberson High School's #Classof2023. These students crossed the stage last Saturday evening to receive their diplomas. You may view and download more photos here>>>https://bit.ly/BCSTCRGrad2023 . #RamFam #roberson #bcsgrads #elevate #bcs #BCSAdvantage

Proud of our 2023 Community High School graduates! Hats off to them for this big achievement and life milestone. Check out all the photos from the ceremony here: https://bit.ly/BCSCHSGraduation2023 #elevate #bcsgrads #bcs #wearebcs #bcsadvantage #PublicSchoolProud

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to all students next school year! We are pleased to inform you that Buncombe County Schools will be implementing a program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). We will also implement Universal Meals at Nesbitt Discovery Academy (NDA). What does this mean for you and your child(ren)? Great news! All enrolled students at Buncombe County Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to your household each day of the school year. Parents (except those with students at NDA), there are no action steps for you to take at this time to participate in this program. We look forward to serving your students beginning August 28, 2023. NDA parents will receive separate instructions regarding Universal Meals. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact us at Buncombe Schools Nutrition Office, 828 255-5932.

Congratulations to the Clyde A. Erwin High #Classof2023! Graduates and their families celebrated this milestone on a beautiful Saturday morning at their football stadium. You may view and download photos from the ceremony here>> https://bit.ly/43EHIJr #elevate #bcsgrads #bcs #wearebcs #bcsadvantage #asheville #avl #PublicSchoolProud #everyoneiswelcome #ErwinProud

Congratulations to the Buncombe County Early College and Buncombe County Middle College #graduates! Students and families celebrated this milestone last Friday at AB Tech. Here is a look at more photos that are available for download! https://bit.ly/3N8hCYh . . . . . #BCSGrads #bcs #wearebcs #bcsadvantage #asheville #avl #PublicSchoolProud #everyoneiswelcome

🎉Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy #graduates are #AllChargedUp for their future. The NDA #Classof23 crossed the stage at UNC Asheville's Kimmel Arena on Saturday. 🎓You may view and purchase photos from the ceremony, see the Senior Slideshow, watch a video of the ceremony, and more via this link: https://bit.ly/43Rb1YK . . . . . #BCSGrads #bcs #BCSadvantage #WeAreBCS #asheville #avl #publicschoolproud

High School Summer Academy Application Released! High School Summer Academy is for students in grades 9-12 who need to recover a course previously failed or move more rapidly toward graduation by taking full credit courses. All the important details (location, dates, times) for parents and students can be found in the Summer Academy Information Sheet located before the application link. Please read carefully and consider making a copy for future reference. Information: https://5il.co/1uvfv Application (Erwin): https://forms.gle/V4D9YmpPCn7qPuYSA Application (Roberson): https://forms.gle/FSDfNUYN3xw3S9kZ6 . . . ¡Ya hemos publicado la Solicitud de la Academia de Verano de la Escuela Secundaria! La Academia de Verano de la Escuela Secundaria es para estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12 que necesiten recuperar un curso reprobado o avanzar más rápidamente hacia la graduación tomando cursos de crédito completo. Todos los detalles importantes (ubicación, fechas, horarios) para padres y estudiantes se pueden encontrar en la hoja de información de la Academia de Verano que se encuentra antes del enlace de la solicitud. Lea atentamente y considere hacer una copia para referencia futura. Información: https://5il.co/1uvfy Aplicación (Erwin): https://forms.gle/V4D9YmpPCn7qPuYSA Aplicación (Roberson): https://forms.gle/FSDfNUYN3xw3S9kZ6

Attention, Parents: Just a reminder that we are partnering with all BCS districts to host a Common Sense Safety Seminar. It will be held Tuesday, May 9, at Erwin High at 6 p.m. We will hear from several presenters, including Be Smart for Kids, who will provide helpful safety information and updates, including online safety and healthy living guidance. Families with kids of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP is not required, but is strongly encouraged. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoRAl1yVcnLF4005iS0iKsUTUVdEvsOTEEMJQXhufqnY1f_w/viewform Be Smart for Kids is a national program that provides education and resources to promote safe gun ownership. There is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Among the initiatives, this group provides free gun locks and other resources for safe gun storage. Please visit BeSmartForKids.org for more information. Spanish interpreters will be available to assist Spanish-speaking families.

🍎Happy School Principals' Day! Our school leaders are the best. They are a guiding light for our students, staff, and families. They prioritize the success and well-being of students. Please take a moment to thank the principal in your life who is making a difference in our school buildings and beyond!

We appreciate our Assistant Principals! National AP Appreciation Week was during our Spring Break. So, we wanted to take a moment this week to shine a spotlight on our APs! Celebrated every April, National Assistant Principals Week recognizes the significant role APs play in the overall academic achievement of students and the overall success of schools across the country. Thank you for all you do for the students and families of Buncombe County Schools!

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024 Teacher of the Year (TOY) finalists! At tonight's Board of Education meeting (3/13), we honored ALL of our school-level TOYs and did a surprise announcement of our seven district finalists. They will go on to submit a full portfolio to the TOY selection committee to be considered for the 2024 BCS Teacher of the Year. ➡️ At-Large - Nicole Washburn, Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy ➡️ Enka - Misty Brooks, Candler Elementary School ➡️ Erwin - Joshua Canaan Frisby, Johnston Elementary School ➡️ North Buncombe - Mike Rowe, North Buncombe High School ➡️ Owen - Ashley Styles, Black Mountain Primary School ➡️ Reynolds - Maura Brouwer, A.C. Reynolds High School ➡️ Roberson - Susana Rana, Glen Arden Elementary School . . . . . . #bcs #wearebcs #BCSadvantage #AshevilleNC #ashevillemoms #wnc #avl #avltoday

🎓Buncombe County Early College is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. You can access the online application by clicking APPLY on the school's website. BCEC is hosting Open House events for prospective students and families on March 21, March 23, and March 29. These events will begin at 6 p.m. in Birch, BCEC's classroom building on the campus of A-B Tech. All rising 9th graders who live in Buncombe County are welcome to attend. This includes current charter, private, or homeschool students. Apply to BCEC at https://bcec.buncombeschools.org/o/bcec/page/apply. The deadline is March 31.

BCS Virtual Academy Open Enrollment is happening now! We are now accepting applications for the 23-24 school year! Check out all this unique program has to offer. Homeschool, charter school, and private school students are encouraged to visit bcsva.buncombeschools.org to learn more!

Kindergarten Tours are happening the rest of the month of March. Don't miss this great opportunity to get to know your community school and see why Buncombe County Schools is the best choice for your child. Learn more about enrollment: https://www.buncombeschools.org/o/bcs/page/enrollment

Buncombe County Schools is hosting an Educator Career Fair on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9 am - 12 pm. Location: 175 Bingham Road - Asheville, NC - Use entrance B. We are hiring Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School Teachers for the 2023-24 school year and we want to meet you! Register at https://bit.ly/BCScareers. We look forward to seeing you soon!

🚌 Buncombe County Schools peered into the future with a test run of an electric bus! As we wrap up Love The Bus Week, we wanted to thank White’s IC Bus for bringing a demo #electric bus to Buncombe County for all area school systems to tour and test drive. This electric bus is a zero-emissions option with a variety of features. There are battery options to offer the longest range on each charge, and there are settings to recharge the battery every time the bus brakes. There is a full camera system, an option for WiFi, and the electric motor provides a smooth, quiet ride! “This was a neat opportunity to see into the future of school transportation,” said Jeremy Stowe, BCS Transportation Director. “I enjoyed the test drive to see how an electric bus could maneuver the mountains of western North Carolina. I can see school systems across North Carolina beginning to transition to this new, green technology in the near future.”

Today, Monday, February 13, will be a two hour delay for students, and no buses will travel on icy roads. This is out of an abundance of caution and due to lingering low temperatures and wet roadways that have caused slick conditions in several districts. Parents, your child will be served breakfast when they arrive at school. Staff, please plan on arriving at your normal time if you’re able to travel safely. If you’re unable to travel safely, please contact your supervisor. Thank you!

Welcome, Dr. Jackson! The BCS Community formally welcomed Dr. Rob Jackson as the new Superintendent. Staff, elected leaders, and community stakeholders attended the drop in last Tuesday, January 24. Sponsored by the BCS Foundation, the drop in was an opportunity for the school community and Dr. Jackson to continue to get to know each other. A special thanks to the BCS Foundation, The BCS School Nutrition Department, Stefanie Hill (BCS Math Curriculum Specialist), the BCS Employee Enhancement Committee, and Becky’s Florist for your contributions to the event. For a look at more photos from the event, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/3HHlGgr

The application window is now open for your child to enroll in one of our Kindergarten Dual Langauge Spanish Immersion programs. This unique K-5 experience provides students an opportunity to become bilingual and bi-literate. There is a dual language program in each of our districts for Kindergarteners at the following schools: Avery's Creek Elementary Candler Elementary Glen Arden Elementary North Buncombe Elementary Oakley Elementary W.D. Williams Elementary West Buncombe Elementary Learn more about how to apply below: https://www.buncombeschools.org/o/bcs/page/dual-language-spanish-immersion-k-5 Space is limited!