Black Mountain Primary

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...

In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...

Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...

Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....

A long-serving Owen District nonprofit is donating $100,000 to directly benefit Owen District students and provide new equipment for the Owen High School Marching Band. The Swann...

As many students head to the pool, lake, or beach this summer, a group of Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) students know a little more about water safety thanks to a lifesavin...

On a bright sunny day, the kindergarten class of Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) embarked on an exciting field trip to the WNC Nature Center. The young students, filled with a...

At Black Mountain Primary (BMP), anticipation filled the air as audiences packed the theater to see this year’s Primary Players production of “Frog and Toad”. For several months, ...

The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated local educators with a special event on May 7, 2024, held at the scenic North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, which...

Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...

On April 11, an extraordinary event unfolded at Black Mountain Primary School (BMP) - the annual art gala showcasing the incredible talent of young artists from kindergarten to th...

Get ready to dive into the world of STEM excellence! Please join this free event hosted by Buncombe County Schools with hands on STEM activities for students in grades K-8. ...

In the heart of the cozy kindergarten classes of Black Mountain Primary (BMP), where laughter echoed and imaginations danced, a special event unfolded in January. Students and t...

Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is proud to host a series of Town Hall meetings that serve as examples of intentional, inclusive decision-making for staff, students, and families. T...

Excitement roared to life for first graders at Black Mountain Primary (BMP). Classrooms were transformed into a paleontology playground where students dug for fossils, measured di...

In June of 2023, the state legislature revised the law governing elections in BCS. Instead of six residency districts (based on the six high school attendance zones) and one at-la...

We always love meeting our future BMP Warponies and showing them around our school! Do you have or know a future Kindergarten student?

Buncombe County Schools believes that all students should be able to be safe at home and school from bullying or any unwanted and repeated acts of harassment or threats. It is cri...

Winter weather could be just around the corner! Below is a summary of our inclement weather protocols for our students. What happens when we must close our buildings to studen...

It’s a sweet Holiday tradition that keeps getting sweeter at Black Mountain Primary (BMP). For 21 years now, the school has competed in the National Gingerbread House Competit...