Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Buncombe County Schools.
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POST OF THE WEEK: 💡 Dr. Jennifer Reed Named Superintendent of Buncombe County Schools
The Buncombe County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jennifer Reed as superintendent of Buncombe County Schools, following a four-month search process.
Dr. Reed, who has served as interim superintendent since Sept. 1 following the retirement of Dr. Rob Jackson, was sworn into office this evening by Judge Robin L. Merrell during a special-called Board of Education meeting.
A lifelong Buncombe County resident and graduate of Enka High School, Dr. Reed has spent her career serving students and educators across Western North Carolina. She becomes the 23rd superintendent of Buncombe County Schools and the second woman to hold the position. Ethel Terrell, who served Buncombe County Schools from 1919-1921, was the first female superintendent in North Carolina and, like Reed, was a “homegrown,” experienced and respected educator.
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100 YEARS OF BARNARDSVILLE ELEMENTARY!
In 1927, the doors of Barnardsville Elementary School opened—and in 2027, we will proudly celebrate 100 years of learning, growing, and community! 💚
For a century, Barnardsville Elementary has been so much more than a school. It has been a gathering place, a second home, and an important part of the rich heritage of our close-knit Barnardsville community. Generations of families have walked these halls, learned and taught in these classrooms, cheered one another on, and helped make our school the special place it is today.
As we prepare for our Centennial Celebration, we look forward to honoring the memories and traditions of the past, celebrating the students and families of today, and looking ahead to the next 100 years! 🦅
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🎉 Buncombe County Schools is proud to celebrate Angie Trantham of Johnston Elementary School who has been named the 2026-2027 Buncombe County Schools Principal of the Year. Trantham’s recognition celebrates her dedication to students, staff, families, and the entire Johnston Elementary community. Through her leadership, she works to create a welcoming school environment where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and reach new heights.
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🍎 For Heather Buckner, every school day brings a new opportunity to learn alongside the students she serves at Weaverville Primary School. Ms. Buckner has dedicated 12 years to Buncombe County Schools as a teacher assistant, helping students learn, grow and discover something new each day. Her passion for education has also inspired her to continue her own journey as a learner.
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🏥 Enka High School students got an immersive introduction to emergency medicine when the U.S. Army Traveling Medical Team brought its trauma simulator to campus on Sept. 18. Students in health sciences and JROTC worked through realistic patient-care scenarios, learning how medical professionals assess injuries, control bleeding, apply tourniquets and prioritize treatment in trauma situations.
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🔍 Students in Thomas Mensch’s class at the Progressive Education Program (PEP) recently traded their pencils and notebooks for excavation tools as they took part in their very own fossil dig! During the hands-on activity, students carefully searched through the dig site to uncover hidden pieces of the past. Their discoveries included bones, jewelry, and a variety of other artifacts. Each new find gave students an opportunity to investigate each object they found.
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🏈 History was made on the field at North Buncombe High School as student-athletes from across Western North Carolina took part in the inaugural game marking the first season of NCHSAA-sanctioned women’s flag football. The North Buncombe Lady Hawks welcomed the Brevard Blue Devils and Erwin High School Warriors to the North Buncombe stadium for a matchup that marked an important milestone for girls athletics in Buncombe County.
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🐎 From farm animals to race cars, young students got an up-close look at the many ways agriculture impacts their everyday lives during Agricultural Day at North Buncombe High School (NBHS). Second graders from elementary schools across the North Buncombe district, along with students from the NBHS Learning Lab PreK, visited the high school for a day filled with hands-on learning and plenty of excitement.
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🏐 Friday night was a night of celebration at T.C. Roberson High School as the Rams came together to recognize a team that made its mark in school and North Carolina high school sports history. During Friday night’s football game against South Caldwell, members of the T.C. Roberson men’s volleyball team were presented with their state championship rings in a special ceremony on the field.
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Buncombe County Schools
175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806
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