Lori McCourry: West Buncombe Elementary's new assistant principal
about 15 hours ago, Brad Johnson
Ms. McCourry
SUMMER MEALS: Get details about the SunMeals summer meal program at bit.ly/SunMeals2025
19 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools participates in the USDA SunMeal Summer Meals program, meaning those under the age of 18 are eligible for free meals this summer. There will be locations across Buncombe County serving complimentary meals including several of our schools.   In person meal service for youth will be available June 12 - Aug. 15 at A.C. Reynolds High, Community High, Enka Intermediate, Erwin High, Koontz Intermediate, and North Windy Ridge Intermediate. Breakfast is available weekdays from 7:30am-8:30am, and lunch is served weekdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Youth participating in the meals program must eat on-site to comply with USDA and NC Department of Public Instruction requirements. The meal sites will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4.   There are also sites offering SunMeals to Go, with meal pickups available 9:00am-10:00am Mondays and Thursdays from June 16-Aug. 14 at the following schools: Barnardsville Elementary, Cane Creek Middle, Leicester Elementary, and Pisgah Elementary. Children and teens need to be present for pickup.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe participan en el programa de Comidas de Verano SunMeal del USDA, lo que significa que los menores de 18 años pueden recibir comidas gratuitas este verano. Habrá establecimientos en todo el Condado de Buncombe que servirán comidas gratuitas, incluidas varias de nuestras escuelas.  El servicio de comidas presencial para jóvenes estará disponible del 12 de junio al 15 de agosto en las escuelas A.C. Reynolds High, Community High, Enka Intermediate, Erwin High, Koontz Intermediate y North Windy Ridge Intermediate. El desayuno está disponible entre semana de 7:30 a. m. a 8:30 a. m. y el almuerzo se sirve entre semana de 11:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Los jóvenes que participan en el programa de comidas deben comer en el establecimiento para cumplir con los requisitos del USDA y del Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte. Los puntos de distribución de comidas estarán cerrados por el Día de la Independencia, el 4 de julio.  También hay puntos de entrega de comidas SunMeals para llevar, con servicio de recogida de comidas disponible de 9:00 a 10:00 h los lunes y jueves, del 16 de junio al 14 de agosto, en las siguientes escuelas: Escuela Primaria Barnardsville, Escuela Intermedia Cane Creek, Escuela Primaria Leicester y Escuela Primaria Pisgah. Los niños y adolescentes deben estar presentes para la recogida.
REMINDER: Tuesday June 10, 2025 is the last day of the 24-25 school year for BCS students. It will be a 2-hour early dismissal day. Wishing all of our families a great summer break!
23 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
about 1 month ago, Buncombe County Schools
A graphic with a flag that says "Memorial Day - Remember and Honor. Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day."
🐣 West Buncombe Elementary Chick Sale! 🐣 Support Our Feathered Friends & Student Learning! We’re excited to announce our annual Chick Sale is here! Chicks are just $3.00 each Approximately 40–50 chicks available Reservations begin today! Pickup Date: Friday, May 23rd 💡 All proceeds go toward food and supplies for our animal science program and to help care for the chicks while they’re here! 📦 Reserve early—these chicks will go fast! 📍To reserve or ask questions, contact: Shelly Knupp 📧 shelly.knupp@bcsemail.org 📞 828.232.4282 Thank you for supporting our students and our animals!
about 1 month ago, Brad Johnson
Chicks for Sale
Dear West Buncombe Families, Tomorrow morning, we are excited to welcome former West Buncombe students, now graduating seniors from Erwin High School, back to our campus for the annual Senior Walk. This special tradition allows our younger students to celebrate the accomplishments of these graduates as they walk the halls of their former elementary school, cheered on by our students and staff. To show our support and school spirit, we invite all students to wear red shirts tomorrow in honor of the Erwin High School Class of 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to see what lies ahead and be inspired by the success of those who once walked the same halls. Thank you for helping us celebrate this meaningful milestone with our future graduates! Warm regards, Brad Johnson Principal
about 2 months ago, Brad Johnson
Class of 2025
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about 2 months ago, Brad Johnson
Kindergarten Orientation
Have a great Spring Break! Classes resume 4/21/25.
3 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Wishing our students, teammates, and families a peaceful and happy Spring Break! Classes resume April 21.
3 months ago, Brad Johnson
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... PREPARE YOURSELVES... FOR GREATNESS!" "Stepping out of the office and into the spotlight… representing West Buncombe Elementary... she's not just making announcements — she's making HISTORY!" "With the strength of a champion, the wisdom of a sage, and a planner full of powerful moves..." "She’s the undefeated, undisputed, unparalleled Intercontinental Champion of Assistant Principals..." 🎤 "ROOOOOBIN… ‘THE PAIN IS POWER’... PAAAAINE!" Standing tall in the center of the educational ring, with a heart of gold and the determination of a titan, it's time to recognize an absolute juggernaut of leadership. Throughout the halls of West Buncombe Elementary, her impact is monumental — her presence is felt in every classroom, every high-five, every pep talk, every act of quiet compassion. With an unparalleled commitment to excellence, she lifts others up, rallies the troops, and brings the energy of a main-event superstar every single day. She’s the Queen of Calm in the Chaos, the Master of Motivation, and the First Lady of Follow-Through. Whether she’s solving problems like a tactician or inspiring staff and students like a locker room legend, Robin Paine is the type of leader who makes you want to bring your A-game. So during Assistant Principal Week, we raise the mic and raise the roof for a true MVP in the squared circle of education. 💪 ROBIN PAINE — YOU ARE CHAMPIONSHIP MATERIAL, THROUGH AND THROUGH! 💪 West Buncombe Elementary salute you — and the crowd goes wild! 🎉📣
3 months ago, Brad Johnson
.Robin Paine
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State Superintendent Mo Green is bringing his 'Mo Wants To Know' listening and learning tour to WNC on Monday, March 17 at 6PM. Anyone passionate about public education is welcome to attend at Tuscola High School. Visit go.ncdpi.gov/WesternMWTK for details and registration.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Mo Wants to Know poster with NC map showing Tuscola High School and QR code to link
State Supt. Mo Green seated in a chair speaking with a student standing in front of him
Join us for all the fun of BCS STEAM Day, Saturday 3/8! Drop in Nesbitt Discovery Academy anytime between 9am-3pm.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Steam Day decorative poster
We are kicking off our next literacy event, "There is no place like West Buncombe", in which students practice positive character traits with a Wizard of Oz theme. We have the BEST teachers here at West Buncombe Elementary School. Take a look at Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion, and Scarecrow.
4 months ago, Brad Johnson
WBES and The Wizard of Oz
Buncombe County, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Thursday Feb. 20, 2025. Please check your email for more information.
4 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
Remote learning
THU 2/20/25: Due to more wintry precipitation just now moving into the area, BCS will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY. Because of the delayed start to school, the previously scheduled two-hour early dismissal will NOT happen. Schools will dismiss at their regular times.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
For the safety of our bus riders, car riders, teen drivers and BCS teammates, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2025. Please check your email for more information..
4 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
Remote learning
WEDNESDAY 2/19/25: BCS will operate on a 2 Hour Delay. Transportation teams will be assessing travel conditions early tomorrow morning. More details in email. Have a good evening.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
2 HOUR DELAY graphic
Mon 2/17/25: Erwin and North Buncombe Districts ONLY: Asynchronous Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. ALL OTHER BCS DISTRICTS ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE. Stay safe and have a great day!
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Reading is Sweet at West Buncombe!
5 months ago, Brad Johnson
Reading is Sweet
A friendly reminder that Monday 1/27/25 is a DESIGNATED TEACHER WORKDAY. We look forward to seeing our students back Tuesday!
5 months ago, Buncombe County Schools