Transylvania County Schools
Building a Stronger Tomorrow... Today
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Behind every cap and gown is a unique story of challenges overcome, resilience and hard work, teachers who believed, and families and friends who cheered you on every step of the way. Now, the Class of 2026 is ready to take the next steps. We are so proud of each and every student, and we are excited to see what the future brings. Congratulations, graduates!
#FutureReady
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More RHS graduation photos are available HERE, courtesy of Amanda Metcalf.
More BHS graduation photos are available HERE, courtesy of InProcess/Christie Whitt
Newspaper coverage
🎓 Congratulations to our Pisgah Forest Elementary 5th Grade SHIELD Graduates!
What an incredible day! So many proud parents and families came out to celebrate their 5th graders as they complete this important milestone and prepare for the next step in their journey...middle school!
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, Transylvania County Schools and the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department introduced the SHIELD Program for all 5th grade students. Taught by our amazing School Resource Officers, SHIELD is a new, updated initiative that equips students with age-appropriate lessons and practical tools to help them make safe, healthy choices.
The SHIELD Program focuses on key areas that impact today's youth:
🚫 Drug Prevention
🧍 Stranger Safety
💻 Internet Safety
🤝 Peer Mentoring
💪 Bullying Prevention
This program is strengthening the partnership between our schools, families, and community. These students have shown just how ready they are to tackle the next chapter!
Remember...Once a ranger, always a ranger!
What an incredible day! So many proud parents and families came out to celebrate their 5th graders as they complete this important milestone and prepare for the next step in their journey...middle school!
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, Transylvania County Schools and the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department introduced the SHIELD Program for all 5th grade students. Taught by our amazing School Resource Officers, SHIELD is a new, updated initiative that equips students with age-appropriate lessons and practical tools to help them make safe, healthy choices.
The SHIELD Program focuses on key areas that impact today's youth:
🚫 Drug Prevention
🧍 Stranger Safety
💻 Internet Safety
🤝 Peer Mentoring
💪 Bullying Prevention
This program is strengthening the partnership between our schools, families, and community. These students have shown just how ready they are to tackle the next chapter!
Remember...Once a ranger, always a ranger!
Registration is open!
Last week, the TCS School Nutrition Department picked up 144lbs of Organic Romaine Lettuce from Clem's Organic Gardens in Pisgah Forest. We will be serving this lettuce in all schools this week and next week! This purchase was funded through ASAP's Farm to School Grant awarded to Transylvania County Schools. Clem's Organic Gardens is GAP certified, which is a state requirement for farmers to sell to School Nutrition programs. We are so excited to partner with our local farmers!
Yesterday wrapped up the final meeting of Disc-O Club at Brevard Elementary School and what an amazing spring it has been! This afterschool program, started and led by EC teacher Heather Layton, taught students the skills of throwing and catching discs and introduced them to two fantastic sports: Disc Golf and Ultimate Frisbee.
One of the highlights from the semester was a field trip to the Brevard College Disc Golf Course earlier this month, a memorable experience for all involved!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Layton and BHS NHS volunteers Averie McCall and Nisha Mooney, who showed up every Tuesday to help make this club a success. Your dedication made a real difference!
This photo is from our very first session. Look how far we've come! We can't wait to see Disc-O Club spin back around next year!
Can you guess how much rain fell at Brevard Elementary over the past four days? ☔
Friday through Monday brought a whopping 5.46 inches of rain to BES!
Brevard Elementary's 5th graders read the rain gauge to the nearest 100th of an inch and entered their data into the CoCoRaHS system — a national network where real scientists use community-collected rainfall data for research and weather forecasting.
Transylvania County Schools is proud of these young scientists!
Friday through Monday brought a whopping 5.46 inches of rain to BES!
Brevard Elementary's 5th graders read the rain gauge to the nearest 100th of an inch and entered their data into the CoCoRaHS system — a national network where real scientists use community-collected rainfall data for research and weather forecasting.
Transylvania County Schools is proud of these young scientists!
🎉 Brevard Elementary Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is NOW OPEN! 🎉
Do you have a rising kindergartener? Reserve your child’s spot today and get ready for an exciting year of learning, growth, and fun at BES! 🍎📚✏️
📌 Items Needed for Enrollment:
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Residency
• Parent ID
• Any Legal Documents
• Immunization Record and updated physical (due by the first day of school)
📞 Questions? Please call BES at (828) 884-2001.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Bees! 💙
Do you have a rising kindergartener? Reserve your child’s spot today and get ready for an exciting year of learning, growth, and fun at BES! 🍎📚✏️
📌 Items Needed for Enrollment:
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Residency
• Parent ID
• Any Legal Documents
• Immunization Record and updated physical (due by the first day of school)
📞 Questions? Please call BES at (828) 884-2001.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Bees! 💙
Davidson River School Class of 2026 participated in Senior Signing Day at Brevard's Biltmore Baptist Church Campus on Friday. During this meaningful ceremony, seniors were recognized for their hard work, and they announced what they plan to do after graduating. They have some great plans, including, college and joining the workforce. These students exemplify what it means to "Decide. Commit. Thrive." Dr. Brown and Ricky Lambert with Chase Insurance Bank also recognized the DRS Teacher of the Quarter. A huge congratulations to Michaelee Bryson!
What an incredible night at Rosman Middle School!
Last night's Academic Showcase was a celebration of all the amazing work our Tigers have put in throughout the year. Families and community members got to see displays showcasing student learning from the year, including art, math, science and literacy projects. Eighth grade students did a great job presenting their Democracy Project presentations on the theme "Young Americans: Your Voice Counts, How Do You Participate in Your Democracy?" There was also a special musical performance from students in Mr. McCanless' class.
Dinner was also provided free of charge, courtesy of GearUp NC Appalachian Partnership.
A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and staff who made the evening possible, and to the parents and families who came out to cheer on their students.
We are so proud of the creativity, critical thinking, and civic passion our Rosman Middle School students continue to demonstrate. These young people are proof that you are never too young to make a difference.
For more than a decade, Brevard High School students have had the opportunity to experience learning beyond the classroom through an international exchange program with Mariagerfjord Gymnasium in Hobro, Denmark. 🌍
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, BHS teacher Andrew Healy shared highlights and reflections from the most recent trip abroad, giving the community a look at the meaningful experiences students gain through cultural exchange and travel. Mrs. Taylor, who also accompanied students on the trip, attended the board meeting as well. These excellent teachers, as well as the student who spoke about his experience in Denmark, were recognized by the board and Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher.
One photo in Mr. Healy's presentation showed BHS students giving a presentation about Brevard to their peers in Denmark!
Programs like this help students build global awareness, develop lifelong connections, and see the world from new perspectives. Thank you to Mr. Healy and Mrs. Taylor for leading this longstanding opportunity for BHS students and for sharing the impact of the program with our community.
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, BHS teacher Andrew Healy shared highlights and reflections from the most recent trip abroad, giving the community a look at the meaningful experiences students gain through cultural exchange and travel. Mrs. Taylor, who also accompanied students on the trip, attended the board meeting as well. These excellent teachers, as well as the student who spoke about his experience in Denmark, were recognized by the board and Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher.
One photo in Mr. Healy's presentation showed BHS students giving a presentation about Brevard to their peers in Denmark!
Programs like this help students build global awareness, develop lifelong connections, and see the world from new perspectives. Thank you to Mr. Healy and Mrs. Taylor for leading this longstanding opportunity for BHS students and for sharing the impact of the program with our community.
Reminder | Transylvania County Schools will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
As we enjoy the long weekend, we take time to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We hope our students, staff, and families have a safe and meaningful weekend.
As we enjoy the long weekend, we take time to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We hope our students, staff, and families have a safe and meaningful weekend.
Dear Transylvania County Schools community,
We experienced technical difficulties during a portion of the livestream for the Transylvania County Board of Education Meeting for May 18, 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to repair the stream and make the full recording publicly available.
We experienced technical difficulties during a portion of the livestream for the Transylvania County Board of Education Meeting for May 18, 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to repair the stream and make the full recording publicly available.
Dear TCS families,
Summer is right around the corner, and Transylvania County Schools Department of School Nutrition will offer free summer meals! All children 18 years and younger are eligible. We will offer three ways to access summer meals. These are outlined on the flyer below. Registration is required for our "Groceries to Go" and Home Delivery programs. Families, please make sure to check your email and phone alerts for the registration link.
Thank you,
Transylvania County Schools
Summer is right around the corner, and Transylvania County Schools Department of School Nutrition will offer free summer meals! All children 18 years and younger are eligible. We will offer three ways to access summer meals. These are outlined on the flyer below. Registration is required for our "Groceries to Go" and Home Delivery programs. Families, please make sure to check your email and phone alerts for the registration link.
Thank you,
Transylvania County Schools
🚌 Our TCS Transportation Department team, along with our amazing bus drivers, gathered for the 2026 Transportation Banquet this week!
A huge thank you to Pescados and Sunrise for hosting the event. It was a wonderful celebration of the dedicated people who keep our students safe every single day. We are so grateful for each and every one of you!
Happy Mother’s Day to mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and all who are role models to the children in their lives. Thank you for the way you lead learning with love and support! We hope you had a wonderful day!
🎨 Congratulations to one of our own, Breanna Morris!
We are proud to share that Breanna Morris, art teacher at Rosman Elementary School, has been selected as a 2026–27 Kenan Fellow through the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University! She is one of only 36 educators chosen across North Carolina and Virginia.
Breanna will partner with The Science House at NC State on her fellowship project, Strengthening the STEM Pipeline, bringing cutting-edge STEM connections back to her students right here in Rosman. As part of the fellowship, she'll spend at least three weeks this summer immersed in hands-on workforce experience, all while continuing to teach.
She'll also join a statewide network of over 680 fellow educators.
Transylvania County Schools is cheering you on every step of the way!
We are proud to share that Breanna Morris, art teacher at Rosman Elementary School, has been selected as a 2026–27 Kenan Fellow through the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University! She is one of only 36 educators chosen across North Carolina and Virginia.
Breanna will partner with The Science House at NC State on her fellowship project, Strengthening the STEM Pipeline, bringing cutting-edge STEM connections back to her students right here in Rosman. As part of the fellowship, she'll spend at least three weeks this summer immersed in hands-on workforce experience, all while continuing to teach.
She'll also join a statewide network of over 680 fellow educators.
Transylvania County Schools is cheering you on every step of the way!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the opening reception for the Transylvania County Schools 2026 Student Art Exhibit!
Last night, the community celebrated the incredible talent of student artists from across Transylvania County, spanning multiple grades and schools, as their work took center stage at the Transylvania Arts Council Gallery.
If you missed the reception, there is still time to see these amazing pieces! The exhibit runs through Saturday, May 16, so stop by and show your support for our young artists.
Last night, the community celebrated the incredible talent of student artists from across Transylvania County, spanning multiple grades and schools, as their work took center stage at the Transylvania Arts Council Gallery.
If you missed the reception, there is still time to see these amazing pieces! The exhibit runs through Saturday, May 16, so stop by and show your support for our young artists.
Brevard Middle School and Rosman Middle School recently took part in an incredible hands-on engineering experience at Western Carolina University's Rapid Center. Students spent two hours alongside Engineer Brett Banther, an RHS graduate, exploring cutting-edge prototype labs, participating in Engineering Discovery activities led by WCU student ambassadors, and learning about college and career pathways in STEM.
Next up is the GEAR UP High School Engineering Bootcamp, a summer internship where students work side by side with real engineers on capstone-style projects, building mentorship, technical skills, and career readiness.
A huge thank you everyone who made this possible: GEAR UP ASU, WCU College of Engineering and Technology, the WCU Rapid Center, and MCJROTC
Next up is the GEAR UP High School Engineering Bootcamp, a summer internship where students work side by side with real engineers on capstone-style projects, building mentorship, technical skills, and career readiness.
A huge thank you everyone who made this possible: GEAR UP ASU, WCU College of Engineering and Technology, the WCU Rapid Center, and MCJROTC
At this year’s Legacy Banquet, Transylvania County Schools honored 14 retirees whose combined service adds up to more than 430 years of dedication to our students and schools.
Their work has made a lasting impact across the district, and we are so grateful for the time, care, and commitment they gave throughout their careers.
Please join us in celebrating our 2026 retirees. Thank you for the difference you’ve made:
Audrey Reneau, Chris Dodson, David “Mick” Galloway, Anna Galloway, Samantha Ray, Kimberly Moore, Philip Fisher, Rebecca “Becky” Gant, Tammy Hall, Eric Wahus, Karen Smith, Sheila Byrd, Heather McNeely, and Charles Nicholson.
