Sand Hill-Venable Elementary

At Sand Hill-Venable Elementary, a world of wonder and imagination came to life for first graders. Students were immersed in learning about different kinds of creatures and the...

The weather didn't bring SH-V jets down! Students had a blast participating in this year's fun run. We're so thankful for the PTO's hard work and our families' participation to ma...

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The official Fun Run fundraiser launch was a big smash (in the face)! For every $200 raised, another staff member gets a whipped cream pie in the face! Here's the PTO donation lin...

Our 1st grade Creature Feature Celebration has begun! Students will share all the information that they have learned on this Wit & Wisdom literacy unit with their families. Here's...

Spring pictures are so much fun and can make the perfect gift. No $ is required on picture day. Just wait for your proof and choose your own package and picture. Pricing Informat...

We're so proud of our Battle of the Books participants. They worked really hard as a team to prepare for this challenging annual event. Both judges and coaches complimented them o...

4th grade students participated in a Book Tasting in preparation to meet the author of Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, Jo Watson Hackl. We can't wait until the big event!

Did you know that leprechauns love reading books with their friends? There were quite a few leprechaun sightings this week. They caused quite the raucous.

4th grade students showed off their projects on their Wit & Wisdom literacy unit: extreme settings.

Students can participate in Read Across America Week, where we celebrate the love of reading. This celebration starts today in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. We can't wait to s...

2nd grade will host their Wit & Wisdom themed Pioneer Day this Friday, March 8th, 12:45 - 2:00. They're so excited to share songs, performances, and class projects with their fami...

Our 4th grade ambassadors do an excellent job demonstrating ROAR expectations by welcoming our families in our school.

Ms. Moore & Ms. Dixon's students met their recent PBIS and academic goals. They got to add another puzzle piece to our Jets display and received a shout out on the morning news.

Third grade students visited the Nature Center to discuss the range of movements found in wildlife. This connected to their studies on the muscular and skeletal system.

2nd graders enjoyed a performance about famous Civil Rights heroes at the Asheville Community Theater.

Students were in for a big surprise to have Chase from Paw Patrol and one of our amazing SRO's greet them as they came to school.

Our kindergarten students & 1st grade students participated in a community math festival. The event was full of math games that were fun for the entire family.

Our famous centenarian (100 year old) couple, Mr. & Mrs. Shelton, came to visit on the morning news. They shared what it was like to be born in 1924 and what life was like back in...

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...