Lori McCourry: West Buncombe Elementary's new assistant principal
SUMMER MEALS: Get details about the SunMeals summer meal program at bit.ly/SunMeals2025
REMINDER: Tuesday June 10, 2025 is the last day of the 24-25 school year for BCS students. It will be a 2-hour early dismissal day. Wishing all of our families a great summer break!
Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
🐣 West Buncombe Elementary Chick Sale! 🐣
Support Our Feathered Friends & Student Learning!
We’re excited to announce our annual Chick Sale is here!
Chicks are just $3.00 each
Approximately 40–50 chicks available
Reservations begin today!
Pickup Date: Friday, May 23rd
💡 All proceeds go toward food and supplies for our animal science program and to help care for the chicks while they’re here!
📦 Reserve early—these chicks will go fast!
📍To reserve or ask questions, contact:
Shelly Knupp
📧 shelly.knupp@bcsemail.org
📞 828.232.4282
Thank you for supporting our students and our animals!
Dear West Buncombe Families,
Tomorrow morning, we are excited to welcome former West Buncombe students, now graduating seniors from Erwin High School, back to our campus for the annual Senior Walk. This special tradition allows our younger students to celebrate the accomplishments of these graduates as they walk the halls of their former elementary school, cheered on by our students and staff.
To show our support and school spirit, we invite all students to wear red shirts tomorrow in honor of the Erwin High School Class of 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to see what lies ahead and be inspired by the success of those who once walked the same halls.
Thank you for helping us celebrate this meaningful milestone with our future graduates!
Warm regards,
Brad Johnson
Principal
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Have a great Spring Break! Classes resume 4/21/25.
April's Newsletter.
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"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!