Leicester Elementary

Leicester Elementary School’s (LES) media center became a hive of excitement on Thursday. Tucker Worley, of Worley Honey Farm, displayed tools of the beekeeping trade – such as a...

We are already thinking of next year! If you have a child who is ready to enter Kindergarten, please join us at Orientation on March 28th at 6:00 pm. Learn what Leicester Elemen...

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...

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...

Our third graders experienced life in the ISS. They were given activities and tasks and had a real life astronaut experience!

Such a nice turnout tonight at our One School, One Book event! With snacks, games, bookmark decorating and honey tasting we had a blast! We are so excited about reading our book, ...

Thursday, January 18th, we will be kicking off our One School, One Book program this year! Our book is The House at Pooh Corner. Every student will receive a copy of this book t...

Leicester Elementary School students had their own school parade on Thursday. STEM, Media, Art, Music, and Physical Education specialists collaborated to plan the parade as part...

Congratulations to Mrs. Green, one of our second grade teachers, for being awarded the Leicester Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025!

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you have a child who will be ready for Kindergarten next year (2024-2025), we welcome you on an early Kindergarten Tour! Tours will be given November 13th (9 and 4) and March ...

Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is on the cutting edge of technology and applying it to enhance every student's learning experience. Schools use virtual reality (VR) headsets to tak...

The Warrior Wellness Center at Clyde A. Erwin Middle is officially open for care. A chilly morning was warmed by a supportive crowd that attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on M...

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...

Many parents ask Kindergarten teachers how they can get their children ready for school. Our K teachers are putting together information for just this purpose. If you have a chi...

🎉❤️ 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...

Please join us in the auditorium Tuesday, September 26 5:30pm *Gain Information About the Title 1 Program *Participate in the Wildcat Cheer Led by Students ...