
March 11, 2025
Students and families enjoyed a day of discovery last Saturday at Buncombe County Schools’ annual STEAM Day. The event featured hands-on activities involving science, technology,...

March 11, 2025
Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

March 7, 2025
Hello, BCS Staff and Families. Here’s a look at the BCS Board Briefing for March 6, 2025. The full broadcast is on YouTube, and photos are posted in this Google Drive folder . ...

February 14, 2025
🐣🐥🐓 Students are cracking open the wonders of biology at Joe P. Eblen Intermediate School. Teacher Dean Gibbs brought chicken eggs from his farm in Leicester to the classroom, wh...

February 13, 2025
On Tuesday, February 11, cafeterias across Buncombe County Schools were filled with laughter, conversation, and the delicious aroma of a homemade meal. Families gathered for the ...

December 17, 2024
After Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County was without potable water for over a month, requiring students and staff to drink from disposable plastic water bottles. Quickly, the plast...

November 14, 2024
Students at Eblen Intermediate learned how to fly high with drones thanks to teacher Mr. Dean Gibbs and Curriculum Coach Haley Stamey. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jamie Johnson a...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

September 18, 2024
A Super Bowl MVP quarterback is inspiring students at Eblen Intermediate to read for a quarter hour every day. Kristin Hensley’s class is participating in the “Read for 15 Chal...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 ...

April 17, 2024
Buncombe County Schools students can choose their own adventure, with free Career Accelerator Summer Camps that offer opportunities to sample several careers. The camps, prod...

March 7, 2024
With whispers of anticipation echoing through the corridors of Joe P. Eblen Intermediate, students eagerly awaited the chance to meet the creator of their favorite tales. The e...