Glen Arden Elementary

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...

Attention Pre-K Parents! Kindergarten Dual language/Spanish Immersion Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open. 2024-2025 Dual Language _ Immersion Application...

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...

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...

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...

One year ago, Dr. Rob Jackson hit the ground running as the new superintendent of Buncombe County Schools, conducting a “listening and learning” tour of all 45 schools, hosting pa...

🇨🇷🇨🇴🇵🇪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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

🎉❤️ 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

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...

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