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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
Hello, BCS families and teammates! Visit bit.ly/BCSlinks to see the latest community resources. #GraceAndStrength #TogetherWeRise
BCS families and teammates, thank you for all of your efforts at home and in the community to recover from the devastation of the hurricane. Our hearts continue to be with you.
We want to let you know Buncombe County Schools will remain closed until it is safe to open. That will require power and water restored to our buildings. We are grateful to the repair crews who are working hard to make that happen. However, there is substantial work to be done. To help families plan, we will give you adequate notice when we know a date when it is safe for Buncombe County Schools to reopen.
Please continue to take care of yourself and your family. Our theme for this year is “Together We Rise” - and recovering for this storm will demonstrate that. Thank you so much!
Based on the Hurricane's tremendous impacts to our families and neighborhoods, the decision has been made to close all Buncombe County Schools for the entire week, Monday Sept. 30 through Friday Oct. 4. These will be annual leave days for staff. In the days, weeks, and months ahead, the school system is committed to continue supporting our families and staff. We hope you and your family continue to be safe. We'll continue to keep you updated as our team works to safely reopen our schools. Thank you.
As our area continues to cope with impacts of Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County Schools will be closed Mon 9/30 and Tue 10/1. Both days are annual leave days. As our school system continues working with local emergency management officials, we will keep you updated about schedules for the coming days. Please stay safe!
School consolidation study surveys are open through Sept. 30. Scroll down to "NEWS" for more info.
School Consolidation Feasibility Study: Scroll down to the "NEWS" tab for links to surveys and the public input session schedule.
Get real-time bus info with the free Edulog app. Find out more in the "news" section of the website.
📚✏️ Back to School Drive Alert! ✏️📚
Join BCSO School Resource Officers and help our students start the year right! 🎒✨
What to Donate:
- Backpacks 🎒
- Notebooks 📓
- Pencils ✏️
- Pens 🖊️
- Crayons 🖍️
- Markers 🖌️
- Rulers 📏
- Glue Sticks 🧴
- Scissors ✂️
- Binders 📁
- Hand Sanitizer 🧼
- And all other school related items! 📚
🌟 Drop off your donations at the Walmart at 1636 Hendersonville Road
🗓️ Friday, August 16 - 8 AM to 8 PM
🗓️ Saturday, August 17 - 8 AM to 6 PM
REMINDER: The last day of school, Monday 6/10/24, will be an early dismissal day. Thanks for a great year!
Check out the full set of photos from the Charles D. Owen High Senior Walk on
Facebook and Instagram!
REMINDER: Wednesday 5/15 is an early dismissal day.
We had an amazing day celebrating the achievements of our Special Olympics athletes! See more photos in the "news" section.
REMINDER: Tuesday 4/23 is an early dismissal day.
REMINDER: Friday 3/29/24 is an early dismissal day for students. Have a safe and peaceful Spring Break!
Safe Science: See what you should know about the 4/8 eclipse at bit.ly/48eclipse
Our students had a blast at the Southern Conference Education Days at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville! Students enjoyed a morning of high-energy basketball fun, and found inspiration in talented college athletes, musicians, and performers! Special thanks to the Regional Sports Commission, Harrah's, and the Southern Conference for making these rewarding days possible! Check the BCS Facebook for more photos!
Our students had a blast at the Southern Conference Education Days at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville! Students enjoyed a morning of high-energy basketball fun, and found inspiration in talented college athletes, musicians, and performers! Special thanks to the Regional Sports Commission, Harrah's, and the Southern Conference for making these rewarding days possible!
How much screen time is enough? All BCS families are invited to a special screening of SCREENAGERS, March 28 at 6pm in the NBMS theater. Admission is free.
Please use the link below to read the 2023 North Carolina School Report Cards.
https://bit.ly/3hriYBh
"The NC School Report Cards website contains snapshots of information about our schools, including the school performance grade, students’ academic growth, how prepared our students are when they enter a school, and a number of other measures as well," said NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt. "These resources are readily available for you and allow transparency into aspects like spending as well as school performance. Although this information is important to know, we know it doesn’t tell the complete story. It doesn’t show the hard work our educators pour in each day for their students and schools and it doesn’t show the spirit of the school itself. No data will be able to show the dedication of our educators nor will it show the extracurricular opportunities, the athletic programs, the apprenticeship, or career preparatory classes - all of which have a profound impact on students and growth."