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 ...

September 13, 2023
🎉❤️ Congratulations to all the 2024 BCS District Teachers of the year. At the Sept. 12, 2023, Teacher of the Year banquet, the BCS Communications Department celebrated all seven d...

September 11, 2023
Join us for our annual Title I meeting, book fair, free dinner, activities and more!!
August 28, 2023
This notice from the Buncombe County school board is for parents in regards to the newly ratified senate bill 49.
Notice of Parental Rights
The Board of Education values pa...

August 22, 2023
We need bus drivers and/or bus driver trainees at Koontz! Read more about the job description and apply here .
August 22, 2023
Please see link and instructions below to nominate an outstanding BCS educator for the Rotary Club of Asheville's Teacher of Excellence Award!
2023 Teachers of Excellence Aw...

August 20, 2023
All Koontz 5th and 6th graders can come and meet their teachers at Meet The Teacher Day on Friday, August 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

August 18, 2023
All Buncombe County Schools will participate in Community Eligibility (CEP) or Universal Meals this year. These programs provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Parents will not h...
August 17, 2023
The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, inviting, and civil educational environment for all students, employees, and other members of the ...

August 10, 2023
23-24 Bus Information
23-24 Bus Transportation Survey
Parents,
There continues to be a nation-wide shortage of applicants searching for hourly jobs. This i...
August 10, 2023
We wanted to take a moment to inform you about some significant changes to the Horizons program this year and discuss the associated costs. We understand that this may come as a s...

August 8, 2023
Dear BCS Staff and Families-
Last week our Board of Education voted to make a change to next year's school calendar.
The optional teacher workday originally scheduled for F...

July 25, 2023
Hello, Parents and Guardians:
We hope you are having a wonderful summer!
If you are interested in getting more involved with your child's school, please consider applying fo...

June 16, 2023
A fun partnership is bringing two schools closer together. Sixth graders at Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School worked this past school year with third graders from William W. E...

June 15, 2023
The BCS Summer Meals program is now in full swing. Please visit the sites below to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost. The program is for all children 18 years and younger! ...

June 15, 2023
Please vote for the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to win one of 12 grants being awarded by The Community Betterment Foundation in honor of the Asheville Area Chamber of Co...