You're invited! Create, Build, Shine ✨ is a community showcase hosted by the TCS Educational Foundation.
Celebrate the arts and other outstanding programs in our schools with student music performances, art showcases, light refreshments, and a fundraising raffle with great prizes from McNeely's Store and Rental!
Monday, March 30, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM
Brevard College Porter Center
Free admission, donations welcome
Thank you to our sponsor, First Citizens' Bank, for making this evening possible!
Watch our students shine!
#CreateBuildShine #TCSEF #TransylvaniaCountySchools #TCSYes! #BuildingaStrongerTomorrow
4 days ago, Erika Williams
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Rosman Middle School Students had a chance to experience the exciting opportunities awaiting them at Rosman High School last week. Students interacted with the brilliant exhibits created by Mrs. Schoenacher's art students, tried out new instruments (and nailed some Appalachian tunes) with Jonas McCanless, and explored the culinary arts with Chef Alex. They also explored FFA, welding, carpentry, marketing and other amazing career opportunities that await RHS students, in addition to their other academic achievements!
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Reminder | Transylvania County Schools is on Spring Break this week, so there will be no classes from March 16-20. Enjoy a safe and restful break!
6 days ago, Erika Williams
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Students at Brevard High School were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)!

During the ceremony, Mr. Putnam helped recognize the accomplishments of a group of outstanding Career and Technical Education students who have put forth tremendous effort and shown great aptitude in their chosen trade area. Induction into the National Technical Honor Society is one the highest accomplishments that can be bestowed upon a Career and Technical Education student.

NTHS is the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE), an educational pathway that equips students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in various industries and professions.

CTE emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, real-world applications and career-specific training for students. These programs empower students to explore diverse career options, develop essential workplace skills, and pursue pathways leading to meaningful employment or advanced education.

Congratulations to all of the inductees!
9 days ago, Erika Williams
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We are truly grateful and honored that Brevard High School was chosen as the facility to host this year's Concert Band Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) for the state of North Carolina.

The MPA is an incredibly significant event for the music community, bringing together schools from across the state to perform for expert adjudicators. Every group that performed did a wonderful job, and it was a joy to have everyone here.

All of the participants truly shined. We are especially proud of our student musicians from BHS, BMS, RHS and RMS for representing our county with excellence.

Thank you to the NCBA, our visiting schools, and all the students and directors who made it such a special day.
9 days ago, Erika Williams
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You're invited! Create, Build, Shine ✨ is a community showcase hosted by the TCS Educational Foundation.

Celebrate the arts and other outstanding programs in our schools with student music performances, art showcases, light refreshments, and a fundraising raffle with great prizes from McNeely's Store and Rental!

Monday, March 30, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM
Brevard College Porter Center
Free admission, donations welcome

Thank you to our sponsor, First Citizens' Bank, for making this evening possible!

Watch our students shine!

#CreateBuildShine #TCSEF #TransylvaniaCountySchools #TCSYes! #BuildingaStrongerTomorrow
9 days ago, Erika Williams
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It's not everyday that kindergartners get to interact with world-class musicians, but, in Transylvania County, it's probably more common than anywhere else. Today, Pisgah Forest Elementary School students listened, asked questions and learned from musicians in the Brevard Philharmonic. The Brevard Philharmonic's "Music in the Schools" program brought a whole quartet to PFE to teach students about different types of instruments and how they are played. One of these musicians is a former TCS student! Students asked great questions and danced to the rhythms. A glockenspiel solo in the tune of the "Paw Patrol" theme song was a favorite!
11 days ago, Erika Williams
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Pisgah Forest Elementary School students in all grades have been working with Mrs. Harris to create a stunning glow-in-the-dark display that will debut during PFE's Title I Literacy Night on Thursday! This hallway of student artwork will transform into a bioluminescent wonderland featuring critters from the mountains to the coast. While it may look like something from a fairytale when it's all done, it's actually the creative result of lessons from Mrs. Harris that incorporate STEAM and N.C. biology into the arts. Keep an eye out for the reveal!
11 days ago, Erika Williams
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Congratulations to Brevard High School's 2026 Junior Marshals!
On Friday, Brevard High School celebrated an incredible group of juniors as families gathered for the announcement ceremony. Junior Marshals represent the top ten percent of the junior class based on cumulative grade point average, earned through sustained hard work, discipline and commitment to their studies.
These outstanding students were recognized at the ceremony and will be honored at the TC Scholar Banquet. They will serve an important role in this year's graduation ceremony, leading the senior class in procession and assisting throughout.

A special congratulations to:
Chief Junior Marshal: Lila Laughridge
Co-Chief Junior Marshal: Madeline Andrews

And to all of this year's Junior Marshals:
Madeline Adrignola, Sienna Cohen, Ella Crider, Abigail Dodd, Abigail Donnelly, Adeline Drennen, Sophie Dunbar, Elena Durant, Madison Galloway, Georgia Gerring, Eli Hardy, Rebecca Harris, Camden Jenkins, Alexis McCall, Ella Monk, Mia Booth Powell, Macy Rogers, Kodi Searcy, Naila Small, and Bradyn Toms.

15 days ago, Erika Williams
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Exciting things are happening at Davidson River School!
Teacher Sara Smith recently received a Creative Classrooms Grant from the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation to launch "Cultivate, Thrive, and Prosper," a hands-on agriculture and animal care program. The program empowers students to build real-world skills, explore career pathways, and grow in confidence and responsibility through therapeutic, project-based learning.
Right now, students are growing their own chicken feed by sprouting lentils in jars, washing and rinsing them daily. By day-3 they already had sprouts, and in about a week they will have a full jar ready to feed the school chickens!
The entire school community directly benefits from this project through beautification projects and hands-on STEAM learning.

15 days ago, Erika Williams
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TCS Chief Academic Officer Carrie Norris was reading to a class at Brevard Elementary School for Read Across America Week when she saw a familiar face...Her former kindergarten student, State Highway Patrolman William Creasman, was also back at BES to share his love of reading with a new generation of students!
17 days ago, Erika Williams
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Brevard Middle School's first House meetings were held with 7th grade last week. House Leaders led the meetings with games and special recognitions!

The Ron Clark Academy House System creates a positive climate and culture for both students and staff. Within the specific houses, unique learning and leadership structures are created.
We believe, as does the Ron Clark Academy, that every student needs a cause and a crew to further enrich their education journey.
17 days ago, Erika Williams
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Brevard Elementary School students participated in "drop everything and read" time yesterday as part of Read Across America Week. Today, volunteers visited classrooms to read to the students. Mrs. Baldwin's 3rd grade class enjoyed a reading of "The Little Engine that Could" with Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher!
17 days ago, Erika Williams
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We are celebrating Brevard High School's DECA students following their major success at the Career Development Conference in Greensboro!
Out of 6,500 students competing from across the state, BHS students stood out.

Janaysia Cornett earned 1st place in her role-play scenario in the Apparel & Accessories Category and Dillon Hunter was awarded the AMA Marketing Management Certification! Thirteen out of 17 BHS students earned Competency Pins for their scores in the competitive events.

Beyond the results, teachers from across the state noted our students were professional, polite and kind. They participated in workshops, took their competitions seriously and represented Brevard High School well.

Congratulations to the students and their DECA advisor, Laura Smith!

18 days ago, Erika Williams
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Rosman Elementary School had a great turnout for "Read Around the World" night!
18 days ago, Erika Williams
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Brevard High's MTB team had a great first race as an official school-based team over the weekend! The team had one student place in the top 10 and two students place in the top 20s. Overall, the team placed 19th out of 41 High School teams!
18 days ago, Erika Williams
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If you are the parent of a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, join local kindergarten providers and other community partners for family fun, school registration information and free resources! The Kindergarten Readiness Rally will take place on Thursday, March 26 from 4-6 at the Transylvania Recreation Department.
18 days ago, Erika Williams
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BHS hosted 8th graders last week from Brevard Middle School, Brevard Academy, and Mountain Sun Community School as they explored the incredible elective opportunities awaiting them in high school. From the arts to CTE and everything in between, we can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish as future BHS students! 🎓✨
A big 'thank you' to all of the tour guides and classroom presenters!
18 days ago, Erika Williams
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Last Friday, after 31 years in Transylvania County Schools, Principal Mick Galloway said goodbye to Brevard High School. The entire school and BHS community gathered in the auditorium to share memories, and show well-deserved appreciation for Mr. Galloway and his positive impact on students and teachers across the county. The amount of people in attendance and the stories told on Friday were a true display of what it looks like when a longtime educator uplifts their school community for decades, by caring about each individual and always striving to make things better.

While we will miss Mr. Galloway at Brevard High School, we wish him well as he takes on another beneficial role in the community, and we are excited for the great things to come for our Blue Devil community.

"One person does not make a school. You all decide what Brevard High School gets to be," Galloway said on Friday, encouraging students to pursue their goals and dreams, and keep the good momentum going.

18 days ago, Erika Williams
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Congratulations to Lindsay Barton at Rosman High School for being named Transylvania County's Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year!
19 days ago, Erika Williams
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