January is National School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to our school board representative, Charles Martin, for visiting BCEC and BCCI. Mr. Martin toured our schools, visited classrooms, and chatted with teachers and students.
Mr. Martin, we appreciate the important work you do and representation you provide to BCEC and BCCI! #publicschoolproud #wearebcs #changingpossibilities
With patches of snow and ice remaining in shaded sections on several secondary roads, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 21, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.
Due to snow-covered roads in several parts of Buncombe County, events scheduled at all Buncombe County Schools for today, Jan. 20, 2025, will be canceled.. Stay safe!
Ms. Shreve and Ms. Meadows took a group of BCEC and BCCI students to see Rennie Harris Puremovement at the Diana Wortham Theater.
Rennie Harris is one of America's most known and most respected hip-hop choreographers. BCEC first-year Danielle Hughes said the show was, "breath-taking and full of excitement!"
Students learned about the history of hip hop dance in America through demonstrations and performances. Keep on the lookout for future enriching field trip opportunities at BCEC and BCCI! 💃🏼🕺🏾💃🏾 #changingpossibilites #buncombecountyschools #weareBCS #publicschoolproud
Reminder! BCEC and BCCI are closed on Monday, 1/20/25 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Important information regarding mid-year graduation!!
The ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11am at Harrah’s Cherokee Center (Arena). If we cannot graduate on Saturday, we will move the ceremony to Sunday, January 26th at 2:00pm. Practice will be held at 12:00pm on Sunday.
Directions and Parking
Here is a link to the parking information for Harrah’s Cherokee Center: https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/visit/parking.
If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. O'Donnell, Ms. Fulmer or Ms. Austin.
Students, be sure you have returned your school issued device and charger. As well as return all of the textbooks and have no outstanding book fines. If you are not sure, stop by the BCEC/BCCI main office Monday - Friday from 7:45am till 3:30pm or call our office at 828-232-4123. We need to be sure all items are returned and fines are cleared by January 22nd. Our main office will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday on Monday, January 21st.
We are currently working with our vendor Herf Jones as they will be delivering caps, gowns and diploma covers to BCEC/BCCI later this week. We will keep you posted once those have arrived on campus.
Reminder, the teacher work day which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, 1/21 has been rescheduled to Monday, 1/27. Please adjust your calendar.
Mrs. Shreve's English 1 Honors class took their first trip to AB Tech's Don C. Locke library last week to prepare for their upcoming independent reading projects. With the guidance of library staff, students created book speed dating profiles to help their peers find books that they might like to check out. Over the course of the next month, students will work on different components of their project including book talks, creative projects, and reading logs. Thank you to the library staff for helping Mrs. Shreve with this activity.
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.
Attention Year 1 students and families. Please remember that student led conferences are approaching. Between 1/21 and 1/24, All BCEC first year students are required to lead a student led conference to reflect on their first semester progress and goals. An important adult from home is required to attend the conference. Please see the letter that was sent home with your student that is attached below. Call the office with any questions you have.
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.
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!
Big thanks to all BCEC and BCCI students and staff that participated in today's ugly sweater competition!
Congratulations to the winners: 1st place ugliest sweater Haley L., 2nd place uglier sweater Morgan F., 3rd place ugly sweater Mara K.
Honorable mentions went to Mrs. Shreve, Ms. Lepa, and Mr. Snyder.
Special category win to Mr. Ryan for most obnoxious orange sweater.
Winner of the "we have no words for this award" is Mrs. Austin's elf inspired look.
Happy holidays!!! 😊😊❄️❄️🕎🕎🎄🎄☃️☃️
❄️☃️WINTER BREAK ALERT!! 🎄😊Congratulations on a great semester BCEC and BCCI students. Winter break is from 12/21 - 1/5. BCEC and AB Tech classes resume for the spring semester on Monday, 1/6. Please review your spring schedule before school resumes. Look for email communications regarding books. ENJOY YOUR BREAK!
Attention students and families! There is an important change to our spring semester calendar for you to review. Please adjust your calendar as BCCI/BCEC will be in session on 1/21 and closed on 1/27. Thank you for your flexibility. The calendar is linked below.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3100/BCS/4976054/2024-2025_Revised_BCEC-BCMC-BCCI_Academic_Calendar-approved_by_board_10.18.24.pdf