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April 11, 2024
MusicWorks is one of the amazing afterschool programs Leicester Elementary students have the privilege to attend. This program helps students with their learning by utilizing di...
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April 11, 2024
Looking forward to meeting new faces for next year!
![Tyler Worley points at a student after asking if any of them have questions.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_1f86b3d4-d418-4236-a0db-b4d0019e8f8c.jpeg)
March 26, 2024
Leicester Elementary School’s (LES) media center became a hive of excitement on Thursday. Tucker Worley, of Worley Honey Farm, displayed tools of the beekeeping trade – such as a...
![Kinder Orientation](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_f9dea81e-8d9e-47f4-8d77-fc904362f380.jpg)
February 27, 2024
We are already thinking of next year! If you have a child who is ready to enter Kindergarten, please join us at Orientation on March 28th at 6:00 pm. Learn what Leicester Elemen...
![Parents giving feedback at the Erwin Town Hall](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_3d43eca8-e261-4615-84bb-d0c4333ffb31.jpeg)
February 8, 2024
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...
![Electoral Redistricting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_9e472fce-eb60-4d52-b130-558728ba0eac.jpg)
January 24, 2024
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...
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January 22, 2024
Our third graders experienced life in the ISS. They were given activities and tasks and had a real life astronaut experience!
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January 22, 2024
Such a nice turnout tonight at our One School, One Book event! With snacks, games, bookmark decorating and honey tasting we had a blast! We are so excited about reading our book, ...
January 16, 2024
Thursday, January 18th, we will be kicking off our One School, One Book program this year! Our book is The House at Pooh Corner. Every student will receive a copy of this book t...
![First graders participate in the parade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_a7cc05af-b9fa-4438-87a9-ce37488d9460.jpg)
December 19, 2023
Leicester Elementary School students had their own school parade on Thursday. STEM, Media, Art, Music, and Physical Education specialists collaborated to plan the parade as part...
December 18, 2023
Congratulations to Mrs. Green, one of our second grade teachers, for being awarded the Leicester Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025!
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December 13, 2023
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...
![snowflake](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_eccd655a-50ee-47cf-a641-7fb5839ea9e5.jpeg)
December 4, 2023
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...
November 3, 2023
Greetings Parents, Staff, and Stakeholders,
You are welcome to provide feedback via THIS GOOGLE FORM regarding the plan linked below for the BCS Schools designated as low-perf...
November 2, 2023
One year ago, Dr. Rob Jackson hit the ground running as the new superintendent of Buncombe County Schools, conducting a “listening and learning” tour of all 45 schools, hosting pa...
![Kindergarten Tours](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_d5cb90ad-b453-4a18-afd4-ab99a901a83c.jpg)
November 1, 2023
If you have a child who will be ready for Kindergarten next year (2024-2025), we welcome you on an early Kindergarten Tour! Tours will be given November 13th (9 and 4) and March ...
![Using Augmented Reality at Leicester Elementary. Projecting a heart on to the smart board.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_11893ede-de3a-45d8-8efc-2382ee2b8fc2.jpg)
October 18, 2023
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is on the cutting edge of technology and applying it to enhance every student's learning experience. Schools use virtual reality (VR) headsets to tak...
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October 17, 2023
The Warrior Wellness Center at Clyde A. Erwin Middle is officially open for care. A chilly morning was warmed by a supportive crowd that attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on M...
![Students celebrating in a library](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_6b73dd12-a36e-448f-9a69-6eff2cf61248.jpg)
September 27, 2023
Every student in Buncombe County Schools (BCS) has a right to an educational environment that is safe, respectful, and caring. The BCS Code of Character, Conduct, and Support rec...
![Monthly Kindergarten Readiness Help](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c824d183-9a46-4520-898b-0828991faf0e.jpg)
September 14, 2023
Many parents ask Kindergarten teachers how they can get their children ready for school. Our K teachers are putting together information for just this purpose. If you have a chi...