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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...
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May 3, 2024
Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...
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April 18, 2024
On April 11, an extraordinary event unfolded at Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) - the annual art gala showcasing the incredible talent of young artists from kindergarten to th...
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March 4, 2024
Get ready to dive into the world of STEM excellence! Please join this free event hosted by Buncombe County Schools with hands on STEM activities for students in grades K-8. ...
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February 22, 2024
In the heart of the cozy kindergarten classes of Black Mountain Primary (BMP), where laughter echoed and imaginations danced, a special event unfolded in January. Students and t...
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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...
![Students using measuring cubes to see how big a dinosaur footprint is.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_e7e74e9b-98be-49e2-b971-e60c3ef9cb34.jpeg)
January 30, 2024
Excitement roared to life for first graders at Black Mountain Primary (BMP). Classrooms were transformed into a paleontology playground where students dug for fossils, measured di...
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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...
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December 19, 2023
We always love meeting our future BMP Warponies and showing them around our school! Do you have or know a future Kindergarten student?
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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...
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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...
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November 21, 2023
It’s a sweet Holiday tradition that keeps getting sweeter at Black Mountain Primary (BMP).
For 21 years now, the school has competed in the National Gingerbread House Competit...
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...
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October 31, 2023
Black Mountain Primary (BMP) School has been recognized by the state for their dedication to student success and success in addressing achievement gaps.
At a recent awards cere...
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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...
![Maura Brouwer, right, and a student do a high-five](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_2e589f49-a04d-4fca-b002-9e5e68a25407.jpg)
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...
August 22, 2023
Please see link and instructions below to nominate an outstanding BCS educator for the Rotary Club of Asheville's Teacher of Excellence Award!
2023 Teachers of Excellence Aw...
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August 18, 2023
All Buncombe County Schools will participate in Community Eligibility (CEP) or Universal Meals this year. These programs provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Parents will not h...