
October 19, 2023
🇨🇷🇨🇴🇵🇪BCS Dual Language* Spanish Immersion programs are passports to learning and leadership.
To cap off Hispanic Heritage Month, Glen Arden Elementary School’s Dual Language c...

October 5, 2023
Students at Glen Arden Elementary got a night of fun and science at their STEAM night! Slime making,2-liter bottle whirlpools, circuit building, cup stacking, lock puzzles, and ot...

October 5, 2023
Students in our Dual Language classrooms have a special opportunity of learning about the cultures of their Spanish speaking teachers.
On September 15th, Sra. Pacheco's and Sra...

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...

September 15, 2023
On September 12th, 2023, Mrs. Rana was honored at the Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year Banquet. Mrs. Rana represents Glen Arden as our Teacher of the Year and is also t...

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...

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...
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 ...

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...

August 7, 2023
Meet the Teacher - Thursday, August 24th, 1:00 - 3:00pm
First day of school - Monday, August 28th
School supply lists can be found by clicking here or the image below.
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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...

July 23, 2023
Easily shop our school supply lists by clicking here or on the image below. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in August!

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! ...

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...

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 ...

May 17, 2023
Thousands of extraordinary staff help keep Buncombe County Schools (BCS) operating on a daily basis. BCS recruits only the best to help inspire, educate, encourage and elevate stu...

May 5, 2023
On April 15, students from four BCS elementary schools - Weaverville, Oakley, Glen Arden, and Haw Creek - had their first robotics team participate in a local competition put on b...

May 5, 2023
Glen Arden Elementary students celebrated a week of unplugging May 1-7 in honor of Nation Screen-Free Week. During library classes, media specialist Lee Ann Smith encouraged all...