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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! ... 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!

TONIGHT WEDNESDAY 12/11! FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL K-12 STUDENTS!!! UNCA Asheville Basketball Doubleheader!! Men's at 4:30 and Women's at 6:30 at the Kimmel Arena, UNC Asheville!

FOR ALL K-6 BCSVA STUDENTS: Mark your calendars! Board Game Blowout! Join your classmates and teachers for an afternoon of board game fun at Well Played Board Game Café! January 23, 2025 12:30-2:30 Cost: $5 per person, siblings welcome! Well Played Board Game Café 162 Coxe Ave. #101 Asheville, NC 28801

Alex Pierce rocked out at the Holiday Jamboree event downtown last weekend with Rock Academy. She plays bass 🤘 We're proud of you Alex! You rock!!!

Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Friday, Nov. 22. Visit buncombeschools.org for more information.

Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Friday, Nov. 22. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Visit buncombe schools.org for more information.

2025-26 BCS Calendar Survey - Share your thoughts on this three-question survey by Sunday 11/17/24 @ 12pm: surveymonkey.com/r/BT8NQ8H

Reminder: Before you go to bed Saturday night, set back your clock one hour, as we return to standard time. All Buncombe County Schools resume regular schedules beginning Monday, Nov. 4.

Our school picture day for all students is now November 12th between 10:00 and 2:00 - Kindergartners - 11th graders may come in during this time - no appointment necessary! Come to BCSVA ready to smile! The link to schedule a session at school is www.prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment. Begin by selecting your school under School Photography. This year seniors will be able to sign up for either a Deluxe Session, which includes casual poses, or a Basic Yearbook Session. All scheduling and payments should be made through the website. In addition to the events at your school, seniors can also schedule to have their images done at one of our senior portrait studios by going to the same link above. We appreciate anything you can do to help get the message to seniors and their parents so that we can make this senior picture day a success! More information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dFgOzv0tGR_B0kytUOXcIaLabULOZ-Iyy2ZMhm8wU0Y/edit?usp=sharing

REMINDER: All Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students each day Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 1. #TogetherWeRise

BCSVA Staff on our first day back! We've missed our families and we are here for you!!

Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As you are able, please check your email for an update on the BCS reopening plan.

In-person college application support sessions happening 10/15 & 10/16.

BCS families and staff, please see this video message from Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson about Buncombe County Schools’ ongoing recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSt6DDLT8hw

Thank you to all our families for checking in with us. We've heard from all of our staff and families and we are glad to be back in contact with everyone!

Unemployed due to Hurricane Helene?

Hello, BCS families and teammates! Visit bit.ly/BCSlinks to see the latest community resources. #GraceAndStrength #TogetherWeRise