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September 12, 2024
Use this link to order your 2024-2025 Valley Springs Yearbook. Go Rams!
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January 29, 2025
At the BCS MATHCOUNTS event, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders add up the numbers as the clock counts down. After weeks of daily mental workouts with their math coaches, students from ac...
![Leigha Jordan stands in front of a Ram mural at Valley Springs Middle School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_fb44f541-e39f-42d9-817d-72638cf36f42.jpeg)
January 16, 2025
A Buncombe County Schools teacher has earned a prestigious national award. Leigha Jordan of Valley Springs Middle School has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in M...
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January 13, 2025
Valley Springs Middle School was abuzz with energy as the seventh graders prepared for a day unlike any other. The seventh grade teachers partnered with Blue Ridge Power for a sp...
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October 18, 2024
Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As our area continues to recover, our hearts remain with you, our s...
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October 15, 2024
BCS Families and Teammates. Thanks for your continued strength and resilience in this time of recovery and healing. At this time, no decision has been made with regards to...
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October 9, 2024
Good evening, BCS families. Our hearts remain with you during this time of healing and recovery. We want to give you an update on the reopening process. While 42 of our 45 ...
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October 3, 2024
Here is a working list of resources for BCS families and staff as we recover from Hurricane Helene's widespread impacts. A more comprehensive list of resources can be found in th...
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October 2, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...
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September 17, 2024
A renovated room at Valley Springs Middle School is helping teachers find a few moments of tranquility in an otherwise active school day. This morning, the school officially op...
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September 8, 2024
In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...
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August 21, 2024
Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...
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August 19, 2024
Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....
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August 7, 2024
Students who are interested in the musical this year should plan to attend our musical interest meeting for parents and students on August 21st at 6pm in the VSMS theatre. In orde...
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July 22, 2024
Here are the supply lists for the 24-25 school year: 8th Grade Supply List 2024-2025 7th Grade Supply List 2024-2025
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June 25, 2024
Here is Meet the Teacher information for the 24-25 school year. 7th Grade: Thursday, August 22nd from 8:30-10:30 8th Grade: Friday, August 23rd from 8:00-10:00 We will ...
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June 20, 2024
Buncombe County Schools will give middle school students a chance to sample more career choices this summer. Additional Career Accelerator Summer Camp programs have been added fo...
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May 14, 2024
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated local educators with a special event on May 7, 2024, held at the scenic North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, which...
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May 3, 2024
Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...
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April 17, 2024
Buncombe County Schools students can choose their own adventure, with free Career Accelerator Summer Camps that offer opportunities to sample several careers. The camps, prod...