With smiles, hugs, and even a few tears, graduating seniors returned to the elementary, intermediate, and middle schools that helped shape them. As they strolled the familiar hallways, they were met with cheers, high-fives, and handmade signs from younger students, some wide-eyed, some starstruck, all inspired by the future they too are working toward.

 

🫧 Fairview Elementary families showed up at school on a Saturday to show their bus drivers how much they appreciate them. Students, along with their parents in the Fairview Dads’ Club, participated at the FES Bus Wash. 

🎓 The joint graduation ceremony for Buncombe County Early College and Buncombe County Center for Career Innovation was full of joy, as students told stories of triumphing over adversity and learning how to navigate their futures. We're proud of each and every one of you. View photos from the graduation.

🎭 Students from Enka High, North Buncombe High, and Charles D. Owen High recently took center stage at the North Carolina State Thespian Festival, an unforgettable weekend filled with creativity, connection, and celebration. 

⭐ Erwin High’s Academic Honor Society wrapped up the school year with a special celebration. Board of Education representative Kim Plemmons joined the group to present seniors with graduation cords in recognition of their efforts.

💻 Charlie Hurwitz and Owen McAbee, both 8th graders at Cane Creek Middle School, qualified to compete in National History Day. This week they are participating in events at the University of Maryland and exploring Washington, D.C.