Buncombe County Schools to Reopen

Buncombe County Schools Board of Education approved a reopening plan for Buncombe County Schools.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 will be Return to Work days for teachers and staff, including bus drivers, TSAs, and nutrition team members.

The first student day will be Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. That day, along with the school days of Oct. 28 through Nov. 1, will operate on a two-hour delay for students. 


The transportation team has been working with school administrators on new bus routes and community stops due to damaged roads and washed-out bridges. The two-hour delay schedule will allow bus drivers to get accustomed to these new routes after sunrise. Because school will be operating on a two-hour delay schedule, Oct. 31 will no longer be an early dismissal day. At this time, the only other change to the school calendar would be the first semester being extended to Jan. 24, 2025.


Early next week, schools will be sharing bus information. 


Since the hurricane hit, much work and thought have gone into a reopening plan. As of today, non potable water service, power, and internet are restored to all 45 schools. Schools have started delivering drinking water for staff and students to all schools. Maintenance crews are finishing repair and restoration work, and Technology teams are reconnecting security and communication systems. 


The Student Services team has been working equally hard to prepare for the emotional wellbeing of students and staff. They are grateful for the support of additional counselors from neighboring school systems who have worked alongside Buncombe County school teams for support.


If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your school’s principal.