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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.
Leicester Elementary administrators serve a Thanksgiving lunch while wearing turkey hats.
POST OF THE WEEK: 🦃🥧🍂 Schools Celebrate with Gratitude Meals
 
In cafeterias throughout Buncombe County Schools, a special lunch unites friends and families to reflect on what’s meaningful in their lives.
 
During November, schools schedule the Gratitude Meal, with a traditional holiday menu that includes turkey, mashed potatoes, and apple crisp. At elementary schools, it’s often a meal that brings families to participate in part of the school day and share lunchtime with their students. The Gratitude Meal is also a special day for BCS high school students, who’ve marked the tradition since kindergarten. At Buncombe County Early College and the Buncombe County Center for Career Innovation, students are thankful to have their own cafeteria space in their school building. Students had previously used a shared space on the A-B Tech campus.
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Dean Norvell poses in the school's hallway.
 
SCHOOL POST OF THE WEEK: Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School
 
🐏🎵 Ram Student Spotlight! 🎵🐏

We’re incredibly proud of Dean Norvell, who recently auditioned for and earned 2nd chair baritone in the BCS All-County Middle School Band! 👏🎺

Dean was the ONLY sixth grader in all of Buncombe County to make the band — an amazing accomplishment! Mr. White, our band director, and all of us at Koontz are so proud of the dedication and hard work Dean put into preparing for his audition. Such an impressive accomplishment!

Dean will take part in a two-day clinic, culminating in a concert on Thursday, November 20th at North Buncombe High School. He’s also setting his sights on All-District Band auditions in January! 🎶

Way to go, Dean — your Ram Fam is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙💛
 
#BCS #BCSArts #WeAreKoontz #TCRRams #TCRBand #GoRoberson #ashevillemamas #828isgreat #leadtheclimb #musiceducation #BecauseOfArtsEd
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Erwin High JROTC members perform a flag folding ceremony.
🇺🇸 Barnardsville Elementary School continued its proud tradition of honoring local heroes during its annual Veterans Day program. The heartfelt event brought together students, staff, and community members to celebrate the courage and sacrifice of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. 
BCS Business Advisory Council members listen to a presentation.
📈 The BCS Business Advisory Council recently focused on apprenticeships and how career and technical education courses are preparing students for the future. The council includes local business and industry representatives, career development coordinators, and school and district administrators.
Students look at books on a table in the morning sun.
 📚 Each October, the BCS Bookmobile hits the road for a special weeklong tour of first grade classrooms across the district.
A group of students and a teacher do a learning activity on a classroom flood while dressed in costumes.
🦕 First graders at Black Mountain Primary School recently traded in their books for hard hats during the school’s annual Dino Day
A student smiles at a natural object during an outdoor presentation.
🌿 Bell Elementary third graders are learning the power of hand-on education through a new partnership with the WNC Nature Center. 
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