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June 14, 2024
At Fairview Elementary School, third graders recently showcased their math prowess at the annual multiplication baseball tournament. This innovative event transforms the tradition...
![Fairview Dads Club members and their kids wash a school bus](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c8234034-2e4d-4359-a21c-b091e481eaf4.jpeg)
June 11, 2024
On a sunny, sudsy Saturday morning at Fairview Elementary School, families said “thank you” with hoses, squeegees, and sponges. The school’s Dads Club organized a bus wash to hel...
![School Supply Lists](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_d0428b31-e2fe-46db-a3ab-c957adece7e3.jpg)
June 4, 2024
Supply Lists can be found at teacherlists.com . You can print the list, or choose to shop the list at a variety of retailers including Target, Amazon, Walmart, Office Depot, and ...
![CAT Tv interviewing a charter in the production of Seussical Jr.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_92e401ec-3851-4d30-a7a9-532a200bda58.jpeg)
May 21, 2024
Fairview Elementary's auditorium transformed into a whimsical wonderland as students brought Dr. Seuss's characters to life in their production of "Seussical Jr." The young actors...
![Foundation Board Members](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_2dd20991-1c8f-46ca-ae37-bfe1415b370d.jpeg)
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...
![BCS special Olympics](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_2feb4022-c88a-499f-b015-edd2c985f9c0.jpeg)
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 ...
![Chris Schmidt with Principal Bonnie Bold, AIG Facilitator Stephanie Knox, 2023 AIG Teacher of the Year Jennifer Harmon, Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson and Associate Superintendent Jennifer Reed.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_3dccf6c2-e8d1-4806-88f0-4c56fb304840.jpeg)
May 1, 2024
Fairview Elementary School’s (FES) Chris Schmidt is the 2024 Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Specialist of the Year! AIG Lead Facilitator Stephanie Knox, 2023 winn...
![Spring Picture Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_cd4755e0-10a3-4302-888b-4ed819880e2b.jpg)
March 25, 2024
Spring Picture Day Thursday, April 18, 2024 No need to send money now. Pictures will arrive in 3-4 weeks. Packages may be purchased or returned.
![Attention Rising Kindergarteners!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_851d2d36-4a13-4d2f-bd61-6f706fca4731.jpeg)
March 4, 2024
Call to make an appointment for a School Tour & Information Session, and for Kindergarten Registration! Don't miss out!!
![Make Your Mark Mini Camps](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_10f20dd5-76d9-498a-bef9-083e49ebde90.png)
February 22, 2024
"Make Your Mark" camps begin March 16th and will be held at each middle school (except Cane Creek). They will include fun project-based activities and field trips in partnershi...
![Parents giving feedback at the Erwin Town Hall](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_0aaf7cb5-aef2-4efb-a50d-72b9e25c4992.jpeg)
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...
![Class Picture Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_b7e4ebbe-e389-4237-92e4-923f6861f22b.png)
January 30, 2024
Strawbridge Studios will be at Fairview Elementary on Wednesday, February 21, to take class pictures. The cost of these photos are $10 each, and they make an invaluable keepsake ...
![Electoral Redistricting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_81ba95ef-7c6a-492e-825b-3abf8f7598d2.jpg)
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...
![The word "BULLYING" in Scrabble letters](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_e3f439ae-da63-41e2-b3f4-6396a5bc2c05.jpg)
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...
![Favorite Things](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_10801e6c-629d-4eb5-a992-7660e93ae155.jpg)
December 6, 2023
Here is the list of our staff's favorite things!
![snowflake](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_4f5e4047-43a9-41d4-9b19-1c33f488dfec.jpeg)
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...
![Student in the tunnel at the aquarium in awe of the sharks swimming above.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_df5d4a53-3ff4-423f-92b5-06bde3f8d0b1.jpg)
November 21, 2023
Fairview Elementary School third graders dove deep into the sea at Ripley Aquarium of the Smokies.
This exploration field trip brought the Wit & Wisdom Literacy curriculum to ...
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...
![Dreams Begin Here](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_81d339a2-4405-4233-8153-af2976d809d7.jpg)
November 3, 2023
Sign-up for a school tour and information session so you can learn all about what makes Fairview Elementary so great! We can't wait to meet you and your student! Call the school...
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...