West Buncombe Elementary

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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

Good morning, BCS Families. With ice and snow continuing to affect travel in multiple BCS districts, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025.Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments. If you have any questions or concerns about remote learning, please reach out to your student’s teacher or principal. Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between 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 Sand Hill-Venable Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $4.75 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase. Stay safe, and have a good day! ... Buenos días, Familias BCS. Debido a que el hielo y la nieve continúan afectando los viajes en múltiples distritos de BCS, las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe ahora operarán en un día de aprendizaje remoto asíncronico y un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros hoy, martes 7 de enero de 2025. Los maestros publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de administración de aprendizaje a las 10 a.m. Los estudiantes tendrán hasta 5 días escolares para completar las tareas. Los estudiantes serán contados presentes para el día/período de clase al completar las tareas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca del aprendizaje a distancia, por favor comuníquese con el maestro o director de su estudiante. El almuerzo del día estará disponible para comer en la cafetería entre el mediodía y la 1:00 pm en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School Escuela Primaria Black Mountain Escuela Elemental Emma Escuela Elemental Estes Escuela Elemental Leicester Escuela Intermedia North Windy Ridge Escuela Elemental Sand Hill-Venable Los estudiantes pueden comer sin cargo en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $4.75 si lo desean. Cuídese y que tenga un buen día.