Black Mountain Elementary

Good evening, BCS families. Our hearts remain with you during this time of healing and recovery. We want to give you an update on the reopening process. While 42 of our 45 ...

Here is a working list of resources for BCS families and staff as we recover from Hurricane Helene's widespread impacts. A more comprehensive list of resources can be found in th...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...

In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...

Open House Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30 pm

Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...

Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....

A long-serving Owen District nonprofit is donating $100,000 to directly benefit Owen District students and provide new equipment for the Owen High School Marching Band. The Swann...

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...

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 ...

eWallet Introduction: Easy as 1-2-3 and now permanent . Click the image below... The most amazing BME Book Fair ever starts with previews in the Media Center all day Thurs...

A buzz of anticipation filled the gymnasium of Black Mountain Elementary, as students awaited to see what adventure was awaiting them. Fourth graders circled around a unique tab...

Fifth grade students at Black Mountain Elementary School (BME) had the delight of hosting local meteorologist, Jason Boyer of WLOS, this morning! The students filled the media cen...

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...

Introducing... after school clubs! Exciting news! Our PTO is excited to announce our new After School Clubs—Chess, Reading, and Science! Thanks to our awesome teache...

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...

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...

Black Mountain Elementary School (BME) came together this Holiday season to give back to the community that does so much for them. As part of the service learning project, student...

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...