Our BCS Transportation teams have been out again early this morning monitoring travel conditions. Due to additional light snowfall overnight and continuing weather impacts to some secondary roads across the county, all Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Tuesday Feb. 24, 2026…except for the North Buncombe District only, which will be closed, due to more severe weather impacts in the Weaverville and Barnardsville areas.

Breakfast in the districts going to school on a two hour delay will be served to students when they arrive at school.

While conditions are forecast to improve with warmer temperatures today, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess conditions. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.



Nuestros equipos de transporte de BCS han salido de nuevo esta mañana temprano para supervisar las condiciones del tráfico. Debido a las ligeras nevadas adicionales durante la noche y a los continuos efectos del mal tiempo en algunas carreteras secundarias del condado, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán hoy, martes 24 de febrero de 2026, con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos, excepto el distrito de North Buncombe, que permanecerá cerrado debido a los efectos más graves del mal tiempo en las zonas de Weaverville y Barnardsville.

El desayuno en los distritos en los que acuden a la escuela con un retraso de dos horas se servirá a los alumnos cuando lleguen a la escuela.

Aunque hoy se espera que las condiciones mejoren con temperaturas más cálidas, los equipos de transporte de BCS seguirán evaluándolas. Les mantendremos informados si necesitamos modificar aún más el horario escolar de hoy.

Una vez más, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos hoy, martes 24 de febrero de 2026, excepto el distrito de North Buncombe, que permanecerá cerrado.

2 days ago, BCS Communications
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Good morning, BCS families.

Due to overnight snowfall impacting travel all across the county and temperatures expected to stay well below freezing throughout the day, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will be closed today, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

As we have shared, state calendar law limits the school system to only 5 remote learning days per school year. We have used all of those days. Therefore, today is not a remote learning day for students. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday.

Please stay safe, and have a good day.


Buenos días, familias de BCS.

Debido a las nevadas nocturnas que han afectado al tráfico en todo el condado y a que se espera que las temperaturas se mantengan muy por debajo de cero durante todo el día, por la seguridad de los usuarios del autobús, los conductores adolescentes, los padres y los miembros del personal, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe permanecerán cerradas hoy, lunes 23 de febrero de 2026.

Como ya hemos comunicado, la ley estatal sobre el calendario escolar limita el sistema educativo a solo 5 días de aprendizaje a distancia por año escolar. Hemos utilizado todos esos días. Por lo tanto, hoy no es un día de aprendizaje a distancia para los alumnos. Será un día de trabajo opcional para los profesores.

Por favor, manténganse a salvo y que tengan un buen día.

3 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Ms. Rogers class has been working hard studying geometry! Today they brought their studies to life by creating 3D figures AND having a sweet snack! We are so proud of their hard work!
5 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Student building shape.
Student building shape.
Student building shape.
Student building shape.
Student building shape.
Student building shape.
It is the last day of Love the Bus week and we cannot say enough how grateful we are to have such a wonderful bus driver! We are also so lucky to have our incredible school counselor, Mr. H! Ms. Gloria and Mr. H make a huge impact in our students feeling safe and loved here at Woodfin Elementary! THANK YOU BOTH!
6 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Mr. H and Ms. Gloria smiling together
This week we are celebrating Love the Bus Week, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible bus driver Ms. Gloria!

Every single day, Ms. Gloria helps our students get to and from school safely, greeting them with a smile and making sure they start and end their day on a positive note. Her patience, care, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

We are so grateful for the important role she plays in our school family. Thank you for keeping our students safe and for all the kindness you show along the way!
7 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Bus driver on bus smiling.
Bus driver helps students on bus.
Bus driver on bus smiling.
Woodfin Elementary School is thrilled to invite families to our Reading and Art Showcase, March 5th from 5:30-6:30! We will have snacks for the family to enjoy while you join us to see all of the wonderful work your students are producing!
9 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Flyer that reads "Come see what your kids can do! Reading and Art Showcase Thursday March 5, 5:30-6:30 Woodfin Elementary School. Snacks too!
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our Woodfin Town Council for generously providing lunch for the Woodfin Elementary School staff yesterday! Another huge thank you to Newbridge Church for providing a staff lunch in January! Your thoughtfulness and support mean so much to us as we work to support the development of our Wolverines. We truly feel the love!

We are grateful to be part of a community that shows up, cares deeply, and invests in its schools in meaningful ways. Thank you for taking the time and energy to feed us and for your continued support of our school.

We truly appreciate all that you do for our community!
12 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Wolverines holding thank you signs.
Woodfin Elementary School is so very proud of our hardworking and collaborative third graders for their performance in the Asheville Museum of Science Galaxy Games! Students entered into a game designing competition with numerous other schools in the area and ALL OF OUR TEAMS MADE IT THROUGH TO THE FINALS! A huge congratulations to Mr. Pitot's class! We are eagerly awaiting the final judgement of the games in the weeks to come!
12 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Students stand around game table with their board game.
Students stand around game table with their board game.
Students stand around game table with their board game.
Students stand around game table with their board game.
Students stand around game table with their board game.
Student designed game board.
Student designed game board.
Student designed game board.
Thursday 02/12 was a celebratory day for many! We also honored our A Honor Roll, AB Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance for 3rd and 4th grade! A major wolverine thank you to the Chick-Fil-A on Merrimon Avenue for donating kids-meal tickets to our Honor Roll students!
12 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Students stand holding their certificates.
Students stand holding their certificates.
Students stand holding their certificates.
Thursday 02/12/2026 Woodfin Elementary School celebrated students who have shown positive behavior and strong work ethic in class! These students earned the opportunity to participate in a special celebration filled with fun games in the gymnasium. It was a joyful time to recognize their effort, responsibility, and great choices.

We also want to give a huge thank you to our amazing parent community for coming together to craft Valentine’s for every student in our school. 💌 The Valentines were distributed at the end of the day, and the smiles on our students’ faces said it all — they absolutely loved them!
12 days ago, Caroline Ayers
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Students look on in excitement while sitting in the bleachers.
Students sit in front of a Woodfin Wolverines sign.
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Two students smile for photo.
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Students smile while getting their Valentine's prizes.
Students look on in excitement while sitting in the bleachers.
Students smile while getting their Valentine's prizes.
Save the date! Mark your calendars for April 25 and get ready for one of our school’s biggest and most exciting event of the year — our Woodfin 5K Fundraiser!

There are so many ways to join the fun:
🏃‍♀️ Run
🚶 Walk
💙 Donate
🙌 Volunteer on event day

Whether you’re racing to the finish line or cheering from the sidelines, your support helps make a difference for our students and school. Scan the QR code or visit www.woodfin5k.com for more information!
14 days ago, Caroline Ayers
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Poster that reads "Woodfin 5K, read, write, run. Saturday April 25, 2026 at 9am. Woodfin Elementary School 108 Elk Mountain Road Asheville, NC 28804
Our kindergarten and first grade students enjoyed a surprise visit from a service dog Monday! Students loved meeting this special helper and we’re excited to share that the service dog will be back next month to visit all grade levels, spreading even more smiles and learning across our school.
14 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Student pets service dog.
Student pets service dog.
Student pets service dog.
Student pets service dog.
Student pets service dog.
Student pets service dog.
Student pets service dog.
On Friday the Woodfin Elementary School wolverines celebrated the 100th day of school! 100 days of learning, growing, and having fun together! Students celebrated the day with creative activities as we reflected on how much we’ve learned so far this year.

We are so proud of our students for all the hard work they’ve put in over these first 100 days.
16 days ago, Caroline Ayers
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Student smiling with 100 on her desk.
Student smiling with 100 on her desk.
Student smiling with 100 on her desk.
Student smiling with 100 on her desk.
Students smiling with 100 on their desk.
Students holding up signs with their names on them.
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Students working at their desk.
We would love to see you tomorrow morning!
February 10, 8 AM to 9 AM and join us at Woodfin Elementary School to make valentines for our Woodfin students! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! This is a wonderful opportunity to craft and connect with other members of the Woodfin Elementary School community!
17 days ago, Caroline Ayers
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Due to the continued snowfall across the county and worsening road conditions, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will now be closed today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. State calendar law limits the school system to only 5 remote learning days per school year and unfortunately, we have used all of them. Therefore, today is not a remote learning day for students. Students may choose to use this time to complete work from earlier this week.


Please stay safe, and have a good day.
21 days ago, BCS Communications
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Our BCS Transportation crews have been out surveying roads early this morning. Due to light winter precipitation again last night, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour for students today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews time to work, and allow for travel with more daylight.

Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.

BCS Transportation teams are continuing to assess conditions, and we will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.

Be safe, and have a good day.
21 days ago, BCS Communications
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This week is School Counselor appreciation week and Woodfin Elementary School has the best of the best! Mr. Halsell started at Woodfin this year and has quickly made himself an invaluable part of the WES team! Mr. H is dedicated to ensuring that all students' needs are met physically, emotionally, and academically. He works hard every day to forge meaningful connections to our students to ensure that they know they are safe and loved at Woodfin Elementary School. Not only does Mr. Halsell provide much needed student support, he also brings a background of teaching and educational expertise to the building that is essential to Woodfin. We are so lucky to have Mr. H at Woodfin! If you see him this week make sure to give him a huge thank you!
22 days ago, Caroline Ayers
Mr. H with two kindergarten students.
Staff dressed for Halloween as Cruella Deville, a dalmatian, and two henchmen.
Mr. H stands with five students on jumping platform.
Mr. H stand with 3 students at fence.

Good afternoon, BCS Families.

We want to share an announcement about school tomorrow, as well as schedule adjustments for next week.

While road conditions continue to improve, there are still many ice-covered secondary roads across the county. For the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

With the loss of three in-person learning days this week, BCS is making adjustments to next week’s calendar to provide our students time together with their teachers in school. Thursday, Feb. 12 will now be a full school day for students, instead of an early dismissal day. Friday, Feb. 13 will also be a regular student day, instead of an optional teacher workday. Weather permitting, we hope to have a normal school schedule Monday through Friday of next week.

For tomorrow’s remote learning, teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Once they do, they’ll be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from 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 Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25.

Stay safe, and have a good evening!


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Queremos compartir un anuncio sobre la escuela mañana, así como ajustes en el horario para la próxima semana.

Aunque las condiciones de las carreteras siguen mejorando, todavía hay muchas carreteras secundarias cubiertas de hielo en todo el condado. Por la seguridad de nuestros usuarios de autobuses, conductores adolescentes, padres y personal, las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán en modo de aprendizaje remoto/día de trabajo opcional para los profesores el miércoles 4 de febrero de 2026.

Debido a la pérdida de tres días de aprendizaje presencial esta semana, BCS está realizando ajustes en el calendario de la próxima semana para que nuestros alumnos puedan pasar tiempo con sus profesores en la escuela. El jueves 12 de febrero será ahora un día escolar completo para los alumnos, en lugar de un día de salida temprana. El viernes 13 de febrero también será un día escolar normal, en lugar de un día de trabajo opcional para los profesores. Si el tiempo lo permite, esperamos tener un horario escolar normal de lunes a viernes a partir de la próxima semana.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del miércoles, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. del miércoles en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

22 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Good afternoon, BCS Families.

As our area continues digging out from the weekend’s snowstorm, there are still quite a few significant travel issues on roads all across our county. Buncombe County Schools will once again operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026.

Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments, and once they do, they’ll be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25.

Stay safe, and have a good evening!


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Mientras nuestra zona sigue recuperándose de la tormenta de nieve del fin de semana, todavía hay bastantes problemas en las carreteras de todo nuestro condado. Las escuelas del condado de Buncombe volverán a funcionar mañana, martes 3 de febrero de 2026, con un día de aprendizaje remoto y un día opcional de trabajo para los profesores.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del martes, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. Del martes en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

23 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Due to widespread travel impacts across the region, all Buncombe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday Monday Feb. 2, 2026.

Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am Monday, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments, and once they do, students will be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm Monday at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25. We are very grateful for the work of our Nutrition staff.

We also want to thank our Facilities and Maintenance teammates, who will be out Sunday starting the mammoth task of clearing snow from the entrances, car rider lines, and bus lots of all 45 of our schools.


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Mientras nuestra zona sigue recuperándose de la tormenta de nieve del fin de semana, todavía hay bastantes problemas en las carreteras de todo nuestro condado. Las escuelas del condado de Buncombe volverán a funcionar mañana, martes 3 de febrero de 2026, con un día de aprendizaje remoto y un día opcional de trabajo para los profesores.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del martes, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. Del martes en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

25 days ago, BCS Communications
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