
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!

FRI 1/10/25: Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. More details in email. Stay safe! #TogetherWeRise

Do you have a child turning five on or before August 31, 2025? Be sure to join us for a school tour for upcoming Kindergarten students! We look forward to your child enrolling at NBES for the 2025-2026 school year!
Please call (828) 645-6054 to sign up for a tour!



Good morning, BCS Families.
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. If you have any questions or concerns about remote learning, please reach out to your student’s teacher or principal.
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.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
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Buenos días, Familias BCS.
Debido a que el hielo y la nieve continúan afectando los viajes en múltiples distritos de BCS, las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe ahora operarán en un día de aprendizaje remoto asíncronico y un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros hoy, martes 7 de enero de 2025. Los maestros publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de administración de aprendizaje a las 10 a.m. Los estudiantes tendrán hasta 5 días escolares para completar las tareas. Los estudiantes serán contados presentes para el día/período de clase al completar las tareas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca del aprendizaje a distancia, por favor comuníquese con el maestro o director de su estudiante.
El almuerzo del día estará disponible para comer en la cafetería entre el mediodía y la 1:00 pm en los siguientes lugares:
AC Reynolds Middle School
Escuela Primaria Black Mountain
Escuela Elemental Emma
Escuela Elemental Estes
Escuela Elemental Leicester
Escuela Intermedia North Windy Ridge
Escuela Elemental Sand Hill-Venable
Los estudiantes pueden comer sin cargo en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $4.75 si lo desean.
Cuídese y que tenga un buen día.


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.


Congratulations to the NBES PBIS Students for the week of 1/6/2025! Thank you for going the extra degree and exceeding the HAWKS expectations! #beingourblackhawkbest #growinglearningsucceeding #NBES #redhot #extradegree #212 #positivebehaviorinterventionsupport


Check out the January edition of the Hawks Happenings newsletter to stay up to date with school news! https://secure.smore.com/n/qgz7j-hawks-happenings


Winter break is here! Students return 1/6. Wishing your family a peaceful, happy holiday season!

Congratulations to our NBES Firecrackers of the Week! These staff members were recognized by their peers for going the 'extra degree' and demonstrating red hot leadership! Way to go! #growinglearningsucceeding #redhot #212 #extradegree #beingourblackhawkbest #NBES




Congratulations to the NBES PBIS Students for the week of 12/2/2024! Thank you for going the extra degree and exceeding HAWKS expectations! #beingourblackhawkbest #growinglearningsucceeding #NBES #redhot #extradegree #212 #positivebehaviorinterventionsupport


Congratulations to the NBES PBIS Students for the week of 11/25/2024! Thank you for going the extra degree and exceeding HAWKS expectations! #beingourblackhawkbest #growinglearningsucceeding #NBES #redhot #extradegree #212 #positivebehaviorinterventionsupport


Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Friday, Nov. 22.
All assignments will be posted by the teacher by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.


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.


Tickets are on sale for Aladdin Jr, presented by North Buncombe Youth Theater! Buy your tickets now at tiny.cc/Aladdin


Congratulations to our NBES PBIS Students for the week of 11/18/2024!
Thank you for going the extra degree and exceeding HAWKS expectations!
#beingourblackhawkbest #growinglearningsucceeding #NBES #redhot #extradegree #212 #positivebehaviorinterventionsupport


Please join us for our Thankfulness Spirit Week - November 18 - November 22!


Congratulations to the NBES PBIS Students for the week of 11/12/2024! Thank you for going the extra degree and exceeding HAWKS expectations! #beingourblackhawkbest #growinglearningsucceeding #NBES #redhot #extradegree #212 #positivebehaviorinterventionsupport


United Way Community Night at NBMS
Open to all schools in the NB District!
Tuesday, November 12, 5 to 6:30 PM
Free Catered Meal
