To allow for travel after sunrise, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.
Due to continued impacts from the winter storm, Buncombe County Schools will operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday tomorrow, Monday Jan. 13, 2025. Please check your email for more information.
Class of 2025 Capstone Night! On Thursday evening, January 9, half of our Senior class presented their PLTW Capstone to judges from business and industry partners. It was an incredible event and the students did amazing work. We are thankful to everyone who supported our students with this event. Thank you to our judges for volunteering your time and our awesome staff at NDA. Great job Class of 2025. It is exciting to think about what the future holds for you.
Due to worsening conditions forecast for the midday hours, for the safety of our Nutrition team members, BCS will not be able to serve lunch at its usual remote learning day meal sites today, 1/10/25. Please stay safe!
FRI 1/10/25: Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. More details in email. Stay safe! #TogetherWeRise
Good morning, BCS Families.
With ice and snow continuing to affect travel in multiple BCS districts, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025.Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments. If you have any questions or concerns about remote learning, please reach out to your student’s teacher or principal.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Sand Hill-Venable Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $4.75 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
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Buenos días, Familias BCS.
Debido a que el hielo y la nieve continúan afectando los viajes en múltiples distritos de BCS, las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe ahora operarán en un día de aprendizaje remoto asíncronico y un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros hoy, martes 7 de enero de 2025. Los maestros publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de administración de aprendizaje a las 10 a.m. Los estudiantes tendrán hasta 5 días escolares para completar las tareas. Los estudiantes serán contados presentes para el día/período de clase al completar las tareas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca del aprendizaje a distancia, por favor comuníquese con el maestro o director de su estudiante.
El almuerzo del día estará disponible para comer en la cafetería entre el mediodía y la 1:00 pm en los siguientes lugares:
AC Reynolds Middle School
Escuela Primaria Black Mountain
Escuela Elemental Emma
Escuela Elemental Estes
Escuela Elemental Leicester
Escuela Intermedia North Windy Ridge
Escuela Elemental Sand Hill-Venable
Los estudiantes pueden comer sin cargo en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $4.75 si lo desean.
Cuídese y que tenga un buen día.
Good morning, BCS Teammates.
With ice and snow continuing to affect travel in multiple BCS districts, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025.
Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.
For BCS staff, 10 & 11 month employees may work or use accrued leave. 12-month staff may work or take leave with supervisor permission. Staff who are able to complete their job functions from home may work remotely with supervisor permission. Clock in/out on Timekeeper may be done remotely. If taking accrued leave, please log your absence into Red Rover.
Instructional Assistants may work from their school building, remotely (with supervisor permission) or take accrued leave.
Bus Drivers/TSAs must take accrued leave.
Due to the nature of custodial work, custodians who choose to work must do so from their school building.
School Nutrition Staff will report to work. Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Sand Hill-Venable Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $4.75 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase. These schools should make a plan for cafeteria supervision during this time period.
Employees, please use your best judgment when deciding whether you can safely travel to and from work. If you have any concerns about work or leave, please work with your principal or supervisor directly.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Check your email for more information.
Winter break is here! Students return 1/6. Wishing your family a peaceful, happy holiday season!
Nesbitt Discovery Academy has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon Award recipient for 2024. In ceremonies in Washington, DC on November 8th and Raleigh, NC on December 5th, our current Principal Will Thrasher, former Principal Heather Brookshire, Math Instructor Sumer Robinson and Superintendent Rob Jackson represented NDA in accepting this award for the staff, students, and community. Congratulations Charger Family!
Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Friday, Nov. 22. Visit buncombeschools.org for more information.
Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Friday, Nov. 22. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Visit buncombe schools.org for more information.
2025-26 BCS Calendar Survey - Share your thoughts on this three-question survey by Sunday 11/17/24 @ 12pm: surveymonkey.com/r/BT8NQ8H
Reminder: Before you go to bed Saturday night, set back your clock one hour, as we return to standard time. All Buncombe County Schools resume regular schedules beginning Monday, Nov. 4.
Senior make up portrait day is Monday, 11/4. Please sign up for a Monday appointment so you are in the yearbook and can order pictures!
The link to schedule a session at school is www.prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment . Begin by selecting your school under School Photography.
REMINDER: All Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students each day Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 1. #TogetherWeRise
Nesbitt students return to school ready to "Charge" forward, with a variety of activities, classwork and being together. Welcome back Charge family!
Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As you are able, please check your email for an update on the BCS reopening plan.
In-person college application support sessions happening 10/15 & 10/16.
BCS families and staff, please see this video message from Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson about Buncombe County Schools’ ongoing recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSt6DDLT8hw