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!
So much holiday cheer at Woodfin Elementary these days! Staff parties, gingerbread houses, and holiday singing, oh my! Two more days until winterbreak.....#weareerwin #woodfinwolverines #bcs
Did you know that teaching coding to elementary students helps them to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills? Last week Woodfin students spent time in the media center learning how to code. Students from all grade levels had a great time working together on developmentally appropriate sites to build their technology skills. #weareerwin #nextgenerationskills #bcs #wolverinepride
A huge thank you to Craggy Mountain Line Railroad and everyone who made this day possible for our wolverines! Kids had a fantastic time riding the train, drinking hot cocoa, receiving presents and meeting Mr. And Mrs. Claus! #togetherwerise #weareerwin #bcs #wolverinepride
Heads up! At the market on Tuesday at Newbridge there will also be health care opportunities!
We had a whole school field trip today to UNCA to watch a basketball game! Students had a great time cheering the teams on and meeting Rocky the bulldog. #weareerwin #togetherwerise
REVIEW OUR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN and share your feedback. Visit https://wes.buncombeschools.org/o/wes/page/school-improvement-plan for details.
Come celebrate the season with the Erwin High School Jolly Jingle on December 9, 2024!
#weareerwin
Today, third graders in Mr. S.H.'s class were working on area and perimeter. They used dry erase markers and rulers to measure their squares and rectangles on the hallway floor. Hands on education in action! #weareerwin #wolverinepride
Let's spread some holiday cheer at Woodfin Elementary School with Dress Down Days! For the next three weeks, before the holiday break, students and staff can come in dressed in a holiday movie theme! See the attached calendar for our special holiday themed days!
Erwin High School football team and marching band came through our school today to celebrate their successful season. The kids loved seeing them and cheering them on. #togetherwerise #weareerwin #bcs #wolverinepride
Ms. Sullivan's enrichment classes had a great day! 1st graders worked on organizing and graphing skittle data in order to answer questions. 2nd graders used pentominoes in an activity called "Cover with 3" where they had to find the arrangement to cover a shape using only 3 pentomino pieces. 3rd graders worked on a STEM building challenge. 4th graders chose an inventor to research and are now making flyers using Google Drawing to share what they learned. #weareerwin #bcs #wolverinepride #woodfin
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.
Today, our students were captivated by the talented Cherokee storyteller, Nancy Pheasant. Students listened to animal stories that have been passed down through generations which teach lessons that are still relevant today. A huge thank you to our guest for sharing such an enriching part of the Cherokee heritage with us! #weareerwin #togetherwerise #wolverinepride #bcsfamily
It is always so great when our Buncombe County School community comes together. Today, North Buncombe High School students came to Woodfin Elementary to read aloud to our kids. The kids loved listening to their favorite stories from their older peers. Together we rise!#bcs #togetherwerise #wolverinepride
Fourth graders from Ms. Kriz's class created camouflage moths to help students understand that animals have external structures to support their survival and that differences among animals of the same population give them advantages in their habitats. Can you spot their moths? #bcs #weareerwin #togetherwerise #wolverinepride
Introducing our Woodfin Elementary Teacher of the Year, Peggy Morgan!! Mrs. Morgan goes above and beyond to make sure all of her students have all that they need. She is a leader in our school and works hard to ensure all of her students continue to grow every day! Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Morgan!
