
May 18, 2024
Buncombe County Schools congratulates Nesbitt Discovery Academy math teacher Sumer Robinson, selected to participate in the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership. The pro...

May 15, 2024
Young architects at Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy are hard at work on a proposal for even younger clients - the fourth graders of Johnston Elementary School. The high...

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...

April 25, 2024
Students, parents, principals, and special guests gathered to celebrate academic achievement at the 2024 Buncombe County Schools Top Scholars Banquet. The event, held April 18, h...

March 26, 2024
Congratulations to senior, William 'Liam' Lawing who has been awarded an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 2028! Liam will be joining ...

February 8, 2024
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is proud to host a series of Town Hall meetings that serve as examples of intentional, inclusive decision-making for staff, students, and families. T...

January 27, 2024
Congratulations to our mid-year graduates from Buncombe County Schools! Saturday, January 27th at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville, our students walked the stage and...

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 19, 2024
A world of discovery, learning, and curiosity immerses biology students at Martin L. Nesbitt Jr. Discovery Academy (NDA). Teacher Nicole Washburn is consistently crafting hands-...

January 19, 2024
As we begin thinking about the second semester, some students find themselves one or two credits short of having enough to graduate on time or move to the next grade level with th...

January 17, 2024
Hello, BCS Seniors! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! As you continue on your educational journey, Buncombe County Schools Foundation is here to help and support yo...

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 27, 2023
Nesbitt Discovery Academy (NDA) lived up to its name last Friday as students experimented, built, and observed a wide range of STEM and community service opportunities.
From de...
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 13, 2023
Congratulations to seniors Liza Porras, Elliot Kohn, and Liam Murray for being recognized as Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Studen...

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 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...