Due to the continued snowfall across the county and worsening road conditions, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will now be closed today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. State calendar law limits the school system to only 5 remote learning days per school year and unfortunately, we have used all of them. Therefore, today is not a remote learning day for students. Students may choose to use this time to complete work from earlier this week.
Please stay safe, and have a good day.
about 11 hours ago, BCS Communications
Our BCS Transportation crews have been out surveying roads early this morning. Due to light winter precipitation again last night, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour for students today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews time to work, and allow for travel with more daylight.
Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.
BCS Transportation teams are continuing to assess conditions, and we will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.
Be safe, and have a good day.
about 12 hours ago, BCS Communications
Due to widespread travel impacts across the region, all Buncombe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday Monday Feb. 2, 2026.
Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am Monday, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments, and once they do, students will be counted present for the day/class period.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm Monday at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25. We are very grateful for the work of our Nutrition staff.
We also want to thank our Facilities and Maintenance teammates, who will be out Sunday starting the mammoth task of clearing snow from the entrances, car rider lines, and bus lots of all 45 of our schools.
Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.
Mientras nuestra zona sigue recuperándose de la tormenta de nieve del fin de semana, todavía hay bastantes problemas en las carreteras de todo nuestro condado. Las escuelas del condado de Buncombe volverán a funcionar mañana, martes 3 de febrero de 2026, con un día de aprendizaje remoto y un día opcional de trabajo para los profesores.
Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del martes, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.
El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. Del martes en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.
¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!
5 days ago, BCS Communications
Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 is a designated teacher workday. Classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
20 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
All Buncombe County Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.
5 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
We're so excited to see our students! The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
6 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
9 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
THU 2/20/25: Due to more wintry precipitation just now moving into the area, BCS will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY. Because of the delayed start to school, the previously scheduled two-hour early dismissal will NOT happen. Schools will dismiss at their regular times.
12 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
WEDNESDAY 2/19/25: BCS will operate on a 2 Hour Delay. Transportation teams will be assessing travel conditions early tomorrow morning. More details in email. Have a good evening.
12 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Mon 2/17/25: Erwin and North Buncombe Districts ONLY: Asynchronous Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. ALL OTHER BCS DISTRICTS ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE. Stay safe and have a great day!
12 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Due to snow-covered roads in several parts of Buncombe County, events scheduled at all Buncombe County Schools for today, Jan. 20, 2025, will be canceled.. Stay safe!
about 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
Due to worsening conditions forecast for the midday hours, for the safety of our Nutrition team members, BCS will not be able to serve lunch at its usual remote learning day meal sites today, 1/10/25. Please stay safe!
about 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
FRI 1/10/25: Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. More details in email. Stay safe! #TogetherWeRise
about 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
Winter break is here! Students return 1/6. Wishing your family a peaceful, happy holiday season!
about 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
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.
over 1 year ago, Ken Ulmer - BCS Communications
REMINDER: All Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students each day Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 1. #TogetherWeRise
over 1 year ago, Ken Ulmer - BCS Communications
Hello, BCS families and teammates! Visit bit.ly/BCSlinks to see the latest community resources. #GraceAndStrength #TogetherWeRise
over 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
BCS families and teammates, thank you for all of your efforts at home and in the community to recover from the devastation of the hurricane. Our hearts continue to be with you.
We want to let you know Buncombe County Schools will remain closed until it is safe to open. That will require power and water restored to our buildings. We are grateful to the repair crews who are working hard to make that happen. However, there is substantial work to be done. To help families plan, we will give you adequate notice when we know a date when it is safe for Buncombe County Schools to reopen.
Please continue to take care of yourself and your family. Our theme for this year is “Together We Rise” - and recovering for this storm will demonstrate that. Thank you so much!
over 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
Based on the Hurricane's tremendous impacts to our families and neighborhoods, the decision has been made to close all Buncombe County Schools for the entire week, Monday Sept. 30 through Friday Oct. 4. These will be annual leave days for staff. In the days, weeks, and months ahead, the school system is committed to continue supporting our families and staff. We hope you and your family continue to be safe. We'll continue to keep you updated as our team works to safely reopen our schools. Thank you.
over 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
As our area continues to cope with impacts of Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County Schools will be closed Mon 9/30 and Tue 10/1. Both days are annual leave days. As our school system continues working with local emergency management officials, we will keep you updated about schedules for the coming days. Please stay safe!
over 1 year ago, Buncombe County Schools
