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April's Newsletter.
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Have a great Spring Break! Classes resume 4/21/25.
"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! 🎉📣
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.
Join us for all the fun of BCS STEAM Day, Saturday 3/8! Drop in Nesbitt Discovery Academy anytime between 9am-3pm.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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!
Reading is Sweet at West Buncombe!
A friendly reminder that Monday 1/27/25 is a DESIGNATED TEACHER WORKDAY. We look forward to seeing our students back Tuesday!
With patches of snow and ice remaining in shaded sections on several secondary roads, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 21, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.
Due to snow-covered roads in several parts of Buncombe County, events scheduled at all Buncombe County Schools for today, Jan. 20, 2025, will be canceled.. Stay safe!
To allow for travel after sunrise, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.
Due to continued impacts from the winter storm, Buncombe County Schools will operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday tomorrow, Monday Jan. 13, 2025. Please check your email for more information.
Due to worsening conditions forecast for the midday hours, for the safety of our Nutrition team members, BCS will not be able to serve lunch at its usual remote learning day meal sites today, 1/10/25. Please stay safe!
FRI 1/10/25: Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. More details in email. Stay safe! #TogetherWeRise