
January 26, 2024
A local falconer captivated a young audience at North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES) with a talon-ted presentation. First graders are learning about the different adaptations...

January 24, 2024
In June of 2023, the state legislature revised the law governing elections in BCS. Instead of six residency districts (based on the six high school attendance zones) and one at-la...

January 2, 2024
Attention Pre-K Parents! Kindergarten Dual language/Spanish Immersion Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open.
2024-2025 Dual Language _ Immersion Application...

December 15, 2023
If you’re looking for weavers in Weaverville, just stop by North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES). Over the past couple weeks, textile artist Nica Rabinowitz, founder and direct...

December 13, 2023
Buncombe County Schools believes that all students should be able to be safe at home and school from bullying or any unwanted and repeated acts of harassment or threats. It is cri...

December 4, 2023
Winter weather could be just around the corner! Below is a summary of our inclement weather protocols for our students.
What happens when we must close our buildings to studen...

November 28, 2023
Western North Carolina is steeped in agriculture traditions, jobs and resources. North Buncombe High School (NBHS) opened its doors to share some of those skill sets with some you...
November 3, 2023
Greetings Parents, Staff, and Stakeholders,
You are welcome to provide feedback via THIS GOOGLE FORM regarding the plan linked below for the BCS Schools designated as low-perf...
November 2, 2023
One year ago, Dr. Rob Jackson hit the ground running as the new superintendent of Buncombe County Schools, conducting a “listening and learning” tour of all 45 schools, hosting pa...

October 30, 2023
Soon Buncombe County Schools will implement the Panorama Survey. Students in grades 3 - 13 will complete the survey. The information will be used to plan instruction and identify ...

October 18, 2023
We are scheduling Early Bird Kindergarten Tours for families enrolling next school year. Call now to join a tour group!

October 4, 2023
The NBES Spirit Rock has arrived! This project has involved many generous donors in our community! A special thank you to Chuck McCrary (McCrary Stone Service Inc) for the donatio...

September 27, 2023
Every student in Buncombe County Schools (BCS) has a right to an educational environment that is safe, respectful, and caring. The BCS Code of Character, Conduct, and Support rec...

September 13, 2023
🎉❤️ Congratulations to all the 2024 BCS District Teachers of the year. At the Sept. 12, 2023, Teacher of the Year banquet, the BCS Communications Department celebrated all seven d...


August 30, 2023
NBES welcomed our students back this week! We missed our Blackhawks and we are ready for an outstanding school year! Check out our first days of school photos on Facebook! 1...
August 28, 2023
This notice from the Buncombe County school board is for parents in regards to the newly ratified senate bill 49.
Notice of Parental Rights
The Board of Education values pa...
August 22, 2023
Please see link and instructions below to nominate an outstanding BCS educator for the Rotary Club of Asheville's Teacher of Excellence Award!
2023 Teachers of Excellence Aw...

August 18, 2023
All Buncombe County Schools will participate in Community Eligibility (CEP) or Universal Meals this year. These programs provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Parents will not h...
August 17, 2023
The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, inviting, and civil educational environment for all students, employees, and other members of the ...