![Two rising kindergarteners work with Play-Doh.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_e11bed41-9cc2-49b5-9ab6-f5f7dfbeb892.jpeg)
August 15, 2024
🍎 ✏️ Excitement was in the air last week at Hominy Valley Elementary! Our future kindergarten stars got a head start by exploring their new school, diving into 2D shapes, and cr...
![Foundation Board Members](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_fb210908-6bed-4f4d-b561-2112276bf9d5.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...
![parent survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_bfd6badf-c5f0-4519-b4ff-0afa7b5dcca0.jpeg)
May 9, 2024
Please share your parent feedback in this year’s BCS survey. You should have received this survey through your email. The survey is open through May 12th. Parent Guardian Surv...
![BCS special Olympics](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_fef9a65b-1549-42dc-9e2f-85e7f2b45896.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 ...
![Hominy Valley's Student Council poses with the Full Plate Award.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_375ab65e-36c9-4182-bf4a-1536cc192571.jpeg)
April 26, 2024
For the second year in a row, Hominy Valley Elementary School (HVE) donated more food to MANNA FoodBank’s annual student food drive than any other elementary school in Western Nor...
![Student playing in the pretend fire truck at the Children's Hands-On Museum.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_2b5e63d3-2979-4d6a-9770-4c019d1593b5.jpeg)
April 16, 2024
First graders of Hominy Valley Elementary School (HVES) embarked on a journey filled with laughter, learning, and a touch of adventure as the eager young explorers set foot in the...
![book fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_7df29ea7-ca99-488f-981a-95619165b573.jpg)
April 8, 2024
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers . AND—as alwa...
![Rockin' Reading Week](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_6a733f80-91b6-4229-bae0-789b4b757e0d.png)
February 29, 2024
Check out next week's schedule for all the fun ways we will be celebrating reading. Who knew there were so many ways to enjoy a book?
![Three billy Goats Gruff](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_b8e16697-eb72-4d7d-8407-1868336c6179.png)
February 12, 2024
Please join Hominy Valley kindergarten as they share Wit and Wisdom in the classroom. See the link below to find out days and times for your child. We can't wait to show what we...
![what do you do with a tail like this](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_ab0240bd-6ceb-4406-b810-c8f5cc9c657c.png)
February 12, 2024
Please join the Hominy Valley 1st Grade classes as they show you all about Wit and Wisdom. See the link below to find out the day and time for your child. We can't wait to show...
![Parents giving feedback at the Erwin Town Hall](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_1a6a32c6-0dec-45f3-b8d0-753acc2853b5.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...
![Electoral Redistricting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_0abd5ef2-9e35-4dff-a50f-b59e3492fd63.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...
![hatchet](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_0c5a176e-baa6-4a0b-8830-3055cb30cc04.png)
January 11, 2024
Please join our 4th graders as they share what Wit and Wisdom looks like in a HVE classroom. See the link below for details. We can't wait to show what we know! 4th Grade Wit a...
![journey of a pioneer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_32410a0b-bebe-4d7e-b52a-fa574b4c9db3.png)
January 11, 2024
Please join our 2nd graders as they share what Wit and Wisdom looks like in a Hominy Valley classroom. See the link below to find the date and time for your child. We can't wait...
![Students in awe over a science experiment about weather](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_d6ce6bc0-85c4-443c-9f59-a0d411bd8198.jpg)
January 8, 2024
Second graders at Hominy Valley Elementary were over the clouds with excitement as Air Force scientists breezed through hands-on weather experiments. These real world professional...
![The word "BULLYING" in Scrabble letters](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_3d26389c-8fa6-402c-9573-69cf5bf58a41.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...
![A girl running and giving high fives to coaches, students, and parents.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_823d9f9b-1507-4806-9fab-4ad2bdd2d3b7.jpg)
December 6, 2023
Enka girls from third to twelfth grade are working together to cross the finish line.
As a way to prepare for the Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5k, coaches from Pisgah Elementary an...
![snowflake](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c9aa0c55-1116-4f97-8877-23d65d0af2e1.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...
![books](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_d768eefb-8eab-4628-88f9-66a14ccf65ab.jpg)
November 30, 2023
Good News!
Get FREE online access to a variety of great books!
The deadline to OPT-IN for a Buncombe County Public Library card has been extended to Dec. 15! Complete thi...
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...