Interest groups are in full swing! Ms. Wiesner's lego group is loving our flex space to build their creations.
Thanks to Ms ODonnell and Ms Fulmer for hosting college info sessions for our students. Today students had the opportunity to learn more about UNC Chapel Hill and ask questions to the UNC representative who was on BCEC campus today.
It's October, which means its Pumpkin time, Eblen Pumpkins 🎃to be exact! BCEC and BCCI are raising money for Eblen charities throughout the whole month. Talk to your CORE teacher about how to buy one and for details about prizes, including a gift card and a pizza party for your CORE!
Spanish 1 students review vocabulary by completing a puzzle. In order to solve, they match the definitions to form a rectangle.
Reminder: Thursday 10/2/25 is a 2-hour early dismissal day.
Reminder: Thursday 10/2/25 is a 2-hour early dismissal day.
Last week, BCEC and BCCI students were able to celebrate Fall Festival at AB Tech. There were photo booths, sign making, food, and joy galore. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing! Señora Wallace and her Heritage class celebrated by wearing cultural clothing or dressing up as Latino characters. The celebration included clothing from Ballet Folklorico, Quiñceneras (from Mexico and Guatemala), traditional dress and characters from Chavo de Ocho
🎓 Big news! The 2026-27 FAFSA® form is now live!
Apply now at FAFSA.gov to access grants, loans, and work-study that can help you pay for college or career training. The earlier you apply, the more opportunities you may unlock. Don’t wait — apply today! If you have any questions please contact our school counselors.
Apply now at FAFSA.gov to access grants, loans, and work-study that can help you pay for college or career training. The earlier you apply, the more opportunities you may unlock. Don’t wait — apply today! If you have any questions please contact our school counselors.
We are so excited to announce that Ms. Anneliese Shreve has been announced at the Teacher of the Year for BCEC and BCCI. She cares so much about our school and our students and we know that she will make us proud as she represents us for the school year.
Check out India and Lucian at the FBLA-C meeting! Early College students have the unique opportunity to participate in student groups not only in their high school but also the AB Tech campus.
The Business Administration Department held their Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate Chapter Information Session with Lucian and India there to represent BCEC.
FBLA-C supports students in developing skills to prepare and compete in case studies providing workforce experience. The AB Tech team will compete at the state level with the hopes of qualifying for the national championship in Las Vegas. #changingpossibilities #weareBCS
The Business Administration Department held their Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate Chapter Information Session with Lucian and India there to represent BCEC.
FBLA-C supports students in developing skills to prepare and compete in case studies providing workforce experience. The AB Tech team will compete at the state level with the hopes of qualifying for the national championship in Las Vegas. #changingpossibilities #weareBCS
We would like to give a huge thank you to Reverend Phillip "Coop" Cooper for coming to BCEC to speak with students. Rev. Cooper is the Chief Change Maker and Founder of Operation Gateway and Voices of Affrilachia. His life is dedicated to improving his community and creating change for marginalized groups. He spoke with students about the importance of cultivating their own identity in order to find peace and success. Thank you, Reverend Cooper!
To find out more about his work visit, https://www.operationgateway.org/
To find out more about his work visit, https://www.operationgateway.org/
Buncombe County Early College is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on October 27th, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Each donor will receive $30 in donor rewards!
Each donation saves up to 3 lives! Donors need to be at least 16 years old (16 & 17-year-olds need a parental permission slip, which can be quickly completed here: https://epcf.thebloodconnection.org/). Minimum weight of least 110 pounds, a photo ID, and general good health are also required.
Please schedule an appointment at this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/294127
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first.
Each donation saves up to 3 lives! Donors need to be at least 16 years old (16 & 17-year-olds need a parental permission slip, which can be quickly completed here: https://epcf.thebloodconnection.org/). Minimum weight of least 110 pounds, a photo ID, and general good health are also required.
Please schedule an appointment at this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/294127
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first.
All Buncombe County Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.
Way to go BCEC and BCCI students for a great first week of college classes!! We are so proud that the majority of our graduates leave our Early College program with an Associates Degree. It's great seeing our students around the AB Tech campus #changingpossibilities #Buncombecountyschools #WeareBCS #publicschoolproud
We are so proud of BCEC grad, Judy Felipe De Le Cruz!
Judy is truly a student who embodies the BCEC motto, changing possibilities! Judy is currently a student at UNCA. She spent this summer at MAHEC as a UNCA Pre-Healthcare Professions intern, completing 160 hours of clinical shadowing, weekly didactics, and a community/ organizational project. Check out her mention in MAHEC's Friday Takeaway from 8/15/25. Great work, Judy!! #BCEC #buncombecountyschools #publicschoolproud #weareBCS #changing possibilities
Judy is truly a student who embodies the BCEC motto, changing possibilities! Judy is currently a student at UNCA. She spent this summer at MAHEC as a UNCA Pre-Healthcare Professions intern, completing 160 hours of clinical shadowing, weekly didactics, and a community/ organizational project. Check out her mention in MAHEC's Friday Takeaway from 8/15/25. Great work, Judy!! #BCEC #buncombecountyschools #publicschoolproud #weareBCS #changing possibilities
While school is just beginning for most BCS students, a few Early College students ended their high school journeys recently as summer graduates. Congratulations, grads! We wish you all the best!
We are excited to welcome a few new members to our BCEC and BCCI teams! Welcome Ms. Yontz and Ms. Stafford! Ms. Yontz will serve as our new data manager and Ms. Stafford will serve as our new EL tutor.
Ms. Stephanie Yontz a veteran data manager with over 14 years of high school experience joining our main office team.
Ms. Donna Stafford a retired English teacher with over 30 years experience in the classroom. Will be serving as our EL tutor.
Ms. Stephanie Yontz a veteran data manager with over 14 years of high school experience joining our main office team.
Ms. Donna Stafford a retired English teacher with over 30 years experience in the classroom. Will be serving as our EL tutor.
Our first day of school is this Thursday! We can't wait to see all of our students, 1st-5th years, back in Birch Building in just a couple of days! If you have questions, please contact the Main Office.
BCEC and BCCI are excited to welcome two new members our team!
We'd like to welcome Dr. Angie Jackson to the BCEC/BCCI team. She will be serving as our new Assistant Principal. Dr. Jackson has over 30 years of experience in education and is a familiar face to many in BCS. Her expertise as a former teacher and administrator will be a perfect fit for our team. She will support our students, staff and schools as we launch the 2025-2026 school year.
Welcome to our new Health and PE instructor, Mr. Chuck Thompson. We are excited to add Health and Physical Education to our campus for both BCEC and BCCI this school year. Mr. Thompson will be collaborating with our BCCI team to incorporate the career pathways that are connected with the PE profession. Students will notice his passion for teaching Health and PE the moment they enter his classroom. #WeareBCS #BuncombeCountySchools #Publicschoolproud #changingpossibilities
