August 17, 2023
The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, inviting, and civil educational environment for all students, employees, and other members of the ...
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August 8, 2023
Dear BCS Staff and Families-
Last week our Board of Education voted to make a change to next year's school calendar.
The optional teacher workday originally scheduled for F...
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July 25, 2023
Hello, Parents and Guardians:
We hope you are having a wonderful summer!
If you are interested in getting more involved with your child's school, please consider applying fo...
![Student swimming with an instructor at the Y in Black Mountain.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c455c939-d901-433d-992d-4e0118ca0e6b.jpg)
June 26, 2023
As many students head to the pool, lake or beach this summer, a group of Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) students know a little more about water safety thanks to a lifesaving ...
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June 15, 2023
The BCS Summer Meals program is now in full swing. Please visit the sites below to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost. The program is for all children 18 years and younger! ...
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June 15, 2023
Please vote for the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to win one of 12 grants being awarded by The Community Betterment Foundation in honor of the Asheville Area Chamber of Co...
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May 23, 2023
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is committed to providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for students and families. One of BCS’s top commitments is to the well-being of ...
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April 25, 2023
Third graders at Black Mountain Primary (BMP) took a step back in time as they portrayed influential figures throughout history. The school’s auditorium was filled with an assortm...
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March 11, 2023
Dr. Jackson continued his 45 schools tour with Black Mountain Primary School. Black Mountain Primary, or BMP, is a beloved community school nestled in the hills of the Owen distri...
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March 4, 2023
Buncombe County AIG Specialists and Administrative Advisory members attended the NCAGT Coloring Outside the Lines Conference in Winston-Salem to learn the latest research and prac...
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February 24, 2023
You are invited to participate in a virtual town hall meeting to meet the new Superintendent, Dr. Rob Jackson.
This presentation, with an opportunity to ask questions, will be...
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February 22, 2023
We are opening our doors for new families to see all that we have to offer students. Click HERE or the photo below for more information about locating your neighborhood school ...
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February 16, 2023
Music, dancing, and laughter resonated the halls at Black Mountain Primary as resident musicians from LEAF wowed the students and staff. LEAF is a global arts organization that c...
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February 15, 2023
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 2023! We want to thank our SROs for their leadership, mentorship, and safety support. Our SRO program, in partnership wi...
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January 30, 2023
First graders at Black Mountain Primary have been exploring some of the wonderful businesses in downtown Black Mountain. Students and staff were able to walk a short distance from...
![Black Mountain Primary principal Kelly Owen with students of the Owen district.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_34c52bc4-fc1c-4a89-afcc-f5fcdd0ff7e9.jpg)
October 25, 2022
If you find yourself in the Owen district on a Friday in the fall, you will see an outpouring of school spirit from the youngest fan to the oldest.
Students in the three eleme...
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October 7, 2022
The Black Mountain area is bursting at the seams with Warhorse spirit. Everywhere you look, you will see a community that supports its students.
Football players from Charles ...
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September 29, 2022
In an effort to help save the Monarch Butterflies, Black Mountain Primary is building a new garden specific to the insects' needs.
Students, teachers, and community members ha...
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September 21, 2022
Join us for our Annual Meeting and Open House Tailgate Party! Have a free hotdog, tour our school, and get some updates to kick off the school year! Meet on the field at 5:00 pm f...
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August 18, 2022
A project that happened in third grade at Black Mountain Primary has created new life, and recognition for rising sixth grader Ella Millwood. During Ella’s third grade year her te...