
April 10, 2024
On April 8, students and staff across Buncombe County Schools were on pins and needles awaiting the viewing of the solar eclipse. The sky was set to showcase a rare celestial even...

April 9, 2024
In the heart of Koontz Intermediate’s bustling schoolyard, the air was alive with anticipation and the vibrant hues of spring. Ms. Delana Parker’s sixth-grade class had bee...

February 21, 2024
"Make Your Mark" camps begin March 16th and will be held at each middle school (except Cane Creek). They will include fun project-based activities and field trips in partnership ...

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...

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...

January 8, 2024
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is hosting a Support Staff Career Fair on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 1-3pm in the Nesbitt cafeteria at BCS Central Office (175 Bingham Road - A...

January 8, 2024
The 2024 Koontz Chess Classes will restart on Tuesday, Jan. 16th directly after school in room 619.

January 5, 2024
All K-6 Elem/Intermediate Students are encouraged to submit a design for the front of the student t-shirts for our 2023-24 BCS All-County Elem/Int Chorus. The theme is: Singing To...
December 19, 2023
Congratulations to Mrs. Roberts for being awarded the Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 at Koontz Intermediate School. Very well deserved!! She is an amazing teacher that makes ...

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...

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...

December 1, 2023
This flyer should be coming home soon. If you want to pre-order your meal, send the flyer back with cash or check OR you can scan the QR code below to place your order online. S...

November 15, 2023
Charles T. Koontz Intermediate set a new record in an effort to give back to the community.
The school participated in a month-long sock drive known as Socktober. Students and...

November 6, 2023
Four amazing Koontz Intermediate students traveled to Winston-Salem on November 4-5 to participate in the North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus. Their audition tapes were score...
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...

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...

September 25, 2023
The No Fuss Fundraiser is an easy, hassle-free chance for parents, grandparents, businesses, friends and family to help support the non-profit Koontz PTO, which goes directly to i...

September 25, 2023
The Scholastic Book Fair is back!! The book fair will be open from 7:15 am -10:30 am Monday, September 25th through Friday September 29th. We will also be open during Ram Fest...

September 15, 2023
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) employs thousands of extraordinary staff all across the district. BCS takes pride in recruiting the best in order to inspire, educate, encourage and ...