Transylvania County Schools
Building a Stronger Tomorrow... Today
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on October 29 and October 30. Please have a safe and fun weekend.
Brevard Middle School eighth graders recently participated in a financial simulation with Champion Credit Union, giving students hands-on experience with budgeting, managing money, and making real-world financial decisions.
Experiences like these help prepare students for life beyond the classroom by building the financial literacy skills they need for a successful future.
A big thank-you to Champion Credit Union for investing in our students and helping prepare them for what’s next!
Experiences like these help prepare students for life beyond the classroom by building the financial literacy skills they need for a successful future.
A big thank-you to Champion Credit Union for investing in our students and helping prepare them for what’s next!
Dear Transylvania County Schools community,
TCS will require visitors to carry clear bags at middle and high school athletic events beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Clear bag policies are common at schools and athletic venues across the country, and TCS is adopting one as a precaution. When the district can take a step in advance to keep students, families, and fans safe, it will.
The policy applies to all visitors at middle and high school athletic events. Athletes and coaches may enter as usual without a clear bag. Events at elementary schools are not affected.
A Transylvania County Sheriff’s deputy and a school administrator will be at each entrance gate to visually check bags as visitors arrive. Anyone carrying a bag that does not meet the requirements will be asked to take it back to their vehicle. Visitors who do not comply will not be able to enter the event.
A few exceptions apply. Parents with young children may bring a diaper bag, and visitors who need medical supplies, such as oxygen, may bring those items inside.
Signs explaining the policy will be posted at the Brevard High School and Rosman High School gymnasiums, both new and old, as well as the Brevard Middle School gymnasium. Signs will also be placed at the Brevard High School and Rosman High School football fields, the Brevard High School softball and baseball fields, and the Rosman softball and baseball fields.
Transylvania County Schools encourages anyone with questions to reach out to their school principals.
TCS will require visitors to carry clear bags at middle and high school athletic events beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Clear bag policies are common at schools and athletic venues across the country, and TCS is adopting one as a precaution. When the district can take a step in advance to keep students, families, and fans safe, it will.
The policy applies to all visitors at middle and high school athletic events. Athletes and coaches may enter as usual without a clear bag. Events at elementary schools are not affected.
A Transylvania County Sheriff’s deputy and a school administrator will be at each entrance gate to visually check bags as visitors arrive. Anyone carrying a bag that does not meet the requirements will be asked to take it back to their vehicle. Visitors who do not comply will not be able to enter the event.
A few exceptions apply. Parents with young children may bring a diaper bag, and visitors who need medical supplies, such as oxygen, may bring those items inside.
Signs explaining the policy will be posted at the Brevard High School and Rosman High School gymnasiums, both new and old, as well as the Brevard Middle School gymnasium. Signs will also be placed at the Brevard High School and Rosman High School football fields, the Brevard High School softball and baseball fields, and the Rosman softball and baseball fields.
Transylvania County Schools encourages anyone with questions to reach out to their school principals.
🐯➡️🐻 Tigers today… Bears tomorrow?
Beautiful weather, hometown connections, and big possibilities! Today, Rosman High School ninth graders visited Lenoir-Rhyne University, courtesy of GEAR UP!
Students toured campus, enjoyed lunch, learned about LR’s Bear mascot, and explored college opportunities—including the university’s Tuition-Free Guarantee for eligible students!
One of the sweetest parts of the day was seeing hometown success stories in action! LR alumna and Transylvania County’s own Kristen Burton joined the trip, and students connected with other Transylvania County graduates who currently attend LR. Seeing familiar faces on a college campus helped bring the message home: “I could do this, too!” 💛
A special thank-you to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Williams from Rosman Middle and Rosman High for their essential roles in making this experience possible!
What a BEAR-y great day for our Tigers to picture their futures! 🐾🎓
#GEARUP #RosmanTigers #LenoirRhyne #CollegeBound #HometownPride
Beautiful weather, hometown connections, and big possibilities! Today, Rosman High School ninth graders visited Lenoir-Rhyne University, courtesy of GEAR UP!
Students toured campus, enjoyed lunch, learned about LR’s Bear mascot, and explored college opportunities—including the university’s Tuition-Free Guarantee for eligible students!
One of the sweetest parts of the day was seeing hometown success stories in action! LR alumna and Transylvania County’s own Kristen Burton joined the trip, and students connected with other Transylvania County graduates who currently attend LR. Seeing familiar faces on a college campus helped bring the message home: “I could do this, too!” 💛
A special thank-you to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Williams from Rosman Middle and Rosman High for their essential roles in making this experience possible!
What a BEAR-y great day for our Tigers to picture their futures! 🐾🎓
#GEARUP #RosmanTigers #LenoirRhyne #CollegeBound #HometownPride
There’s music in the air in Transylvania County tonight! 🎶
Two band concerts, two great chances to come out and support TCS students:
- A Tango in Rosman: Rhythms of Latin America
6:00 PM | RMHS Auditorium | Free
Featuring Rosman’s new percussion ensemble and 6th-12th grade band students.
- Ahoy! presented by Brevard Bands
6:30 PM | Brevard High School Auditorium | $5 per person
Featuring the 7th and 8th grade bands and the Brevard Bands Wind Symphony.
Our students and music teachers have worked hard to prepare, and they would love to see you in the audience. Come enjoy the music!
#TCS #TransylvaniaCountySchools #BrevardBands #RosmanTigerBand
Two band concerts, two great chances to come out and support TCS students:
- A Tango in Rosman: Rhythms of Latin America
6:00 PM | RMHS Auditorium | Free
Featuring Rosman’s new percussion ensemble and 6th-12th grade band students.
- Ahoy! presented by Brevard Bands
6:30 PM | Brevard High School Auditorium | $5 per person
Featuring the 7th and 8th grade bands and the Brevard Bands Wind Symphony.
Our students and music teachers have worked hard to prepare, and they would love to see you in the audience. Come enjoy the music!
#TCS #TransylvaniaCountySchools #BrevardBands #RosmanTigerBand
Our GEAR UP Family Design Night at Brevard Middle School was a wonderful opportunity to bring students and families together to connect, create, and explore possibilities for the future! ❤️
Events like this remind us that families are an essential part of helping students build confidence and imagine what comes next.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, our partners who helped make the evening possible, and Gordingos for providing dinner. We are grateful for this school community and the opportunities we have to learn and grow together!
#GEARUP #FamilyDesignNight #BrevardMiddleSchool #TransylvaniaCountySchools
Events like this remind us that families are an essential part of helping students build confidence and imagine what comes next.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, our partners who helped make the evening possible, and Gordingos for providing dinner. We are grateful for this school community and the opportunities we have to learn and grow together!
#GEARUP #FamilyDesignNight #BrevardMiddleSchool #TransylvaniaCountySchools
October is National Principals Month, and the students at Davidson River School showed Dr. Brown just how much he means to them.
The bookcase in Dr. Brown’s office is now filled with handwritten letters of appreciation from students. Some are full of inside jokes that made him smile, and some talk about small moments when Dr. Brown made a big impact. Others are heartfelt notes of gratitude for the difference Dr. Brown makes every day.
Principals shape the culture of our schools, and it’s clear that Dr. Brown’s positive impact is felt by every student in the building. Thank you, Dr. Brown, for all you do for the students of Davidson River School!
The bookcase in Dr. Brown’s office is now filled with handwritten letters of appreciation from students. Some are full of inside jokes that made him smile, and some talk about small moments when Dr. Brown made a big impact. Others are heartfelt notes of gratitude for the difference Dr. Brown makes every day.
Principals shape the culture of our schools, and it’s clear that Dr. Brown’s positive impact is felt by every student in the building. Thank you, Dr. Brown, for all you do for the students of Davidson River School!
🍂🎃 FALL FESTIVAL AT DAVIDSON RIVER SCHOOL! 🎃🍂
Come join us for an evening of fall fun, games, and activities while supporting Davidson River School students!
💙 Fundraiser for Prom & Other School Events 💙
📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Davidson River School Campus
🎟️ ONE TICKET COVERS ALL ACTIVITIES!
$8 — Purchase in advance
$10 — At the event
🍁 Activities Include:
🦆 Duck Bobbing
🎨 Face Painting
🎃 Pumpkin Bowling
🌽 Candy Corn Ring Toss
👻 Haunted Hallways
📸 Photo Booth
🍂 And MORE!
Bring your family and friends, enjoy a fun fall evening, and help us raise money for prom and other student events at Davidson River School!
We hope to see you there! 🎃👻🍁
Come join us for an evening of fall fun, games, and activities while supporting Davidson River School students!
💙 Fundraiser for Prom & Other School Events 💙
📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Davidson River School Campus
🎟️ ONE TICKET COVERS ALL ACTIVITIES!
$8 — Purchase in advance
$10 — At the event
🍁 Activities Include:
🦆 Duck Bobbing
🎨 Face Painting
🎃 Pumpkin Bowling
🌽 Candy Corn Ring Toss
👻 Haunted Hallways
📸 Photo Booth
🍂 And MORE!
Bring your family and friends, enjoy a fun fall evening, and help us raise money for prom and other student events at Davidson River School!
We hope to see you there! 🎃👻🍁
Huge THANK YOU to the UNCA Atmospheric Science Students that came and presented to our BES 5th graders!
Dear Transylvania County Schools community,
This is a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 2. Educators will use this required teacher workday to participate in several different professional development opportunities.
We hope you have a safe and restful weekend.
Thank you!
This is a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 2. Educators will use this required teacher workday to participate in several different professional development opportunities.
We hope you have a safe and restful weekend.
Thank you!
Three Transylvania County Schools teachers are spending six days in a special training this week: Baylee Bicio, Emily Reader, and Robin Lavery. 📚
Project GLAD® (Guided Language Acquisition Design) is a professional development model that equips educators with research-based strategies to support multilingual learners and strengthen academic literacy.
We are proud of these teacher leaders for investing their time in growth that will benefit our students. We look forward to their return and to the knowledge they will share with colleagues across our district.
#TransylvaniaCountySchools #TCS #Buildingastrongertomorrow
Project GLAD® (Guided Language Acquisition Design) is a professional development model that equips educators with research-based strategies to support multilingual learners and strengthen academic literacy.
We are proud of these teacher leaders for investing their time in growth that will benefit our students. We look forward to their return and to the knowledge they will share with colleagues across our district.
#TransylvaniaCountySchools #TCS #Buildingastrongertomorrow
Transylvania County Schools has been ranked the top district in North Carolina in the Districts with the Best Teachers category of the 2027 Niche Best Schools rankings. The district placed first out of 117 districts statewide.
The ranking is an improvement over last year, when Transylvania County Schools placed second in the state. Niche rankings are based on analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
The district also earned strong marks in two other categories. Transylvania County Schools ranked fourth out of 118 districts in Best Places to Teach in North Carolina and 16th out of 118 in Best School Districts in North Carolina.
The top ranking reflects the work of the educators who lead classrooms across the district's nine schools every day. Teachers in Transylvania County build relationships with their students, know their families and hold high expectations for what every child can achieve. Caring and skilled educators shape a student's confidence, curiosity, and success well beyond a single school year.
Transylvania County Schools extends its thanks to the teachers at all nine schools. Their dedication, their skill, and their care for students are the reason the district earned this recognition. The district is proud of the educators who show up for Transylvania County's children and grateful for the community that stands behind them.
The ranking is an improvement over last year, when Transylvania County Schools placed second in the state. Niche rankings are based on analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
The district also earned strong marks in two other categories. Transylvania County Schools ranked fourth out of 118 districts in Best Places to Teach in North Carolina and 16th out of 118 in Best School Districts in North Carolina.
The top ranking reflects the work of the educators who lead classrooms across the district's nine schools every day. Teachers in Transylvania County build relationships with their students, know their families and hold high expectations for what every child can achieve. Caring and skilled educators shape a student's confidence, curiosity, and success well beyond a single school year.
Transylvania County Schools extends its thanks to the teachers at all nine schools. Their dedication, their skill, and their care for students are the reason the district earned this recognition. The district is proud of the educators who show up for Transylvania County's children and grateful for the community that stands behind them.
We have been talking a lot about our most recent state testing data rankings, and we are very proud of the growth our teachers and students have accomplished! But, our schools are so much more than scores.
Take a look at where Transylvania County Schools stands in the 2027 Niche rankings! Teachers...we know that's right!
Take a look at where Transylvania County Schools stands in the 2027 Niche rankings! Teachers...we know that's right!
Valerie Surrette, a retired educator in Transylvania County, spent her final years of service as a special education teacher at Strauss Elementary and Pisgah Forest Elementary. She passed away on January 22, 2026, after a period of declining health.
In honor of her dedication and compassion for students, a memorial tree has been planted and a plaque installed at Pisgah Forest Elementary. Donations from fellow educators who worked with Mrs. Surrette made the tribute possible.
Her husband, Pete Surrette, preceded her in death. Her son, Jeffrey, of Henderson County, attended the memorial dedication in August.
The tree at Pisgah Forest Elementary will grow taller with each school year, and the plaque beside it will tell students and staff who come after them about Mrs. Surrette and the care she gave her students. Her colleagues chose a living tribute for a teacher whose influence continues in the classrooms and lives she touched.
In honor of her dedication and compassion for students, a memorial tree has been planted and a plaque installed at Pisgah Forest Elementary. Donations from fellow educators who worked with Mrs. Surrette made the tribute possible.
Her husband, Pete Surrette, preceded her in death. Her son, Jeffrey, of Henderson County, attended the memorial dedication in August.
The tree at Pisgah Forest Elementary will grow taller with each school year, and the plaque beside it will tell students and staff who come after them about Mrs. Surrette and the care she gave her students. Her colleagues chose a living tribute for a teacher whose influence continues in the classrooms and lives she touched.
Attention 9-12th graders!
Dear TCS Families and Community Members,
We're grateful for the many visitors, volunteers, and guests who make our schools such welcoming places to learn and grow. To continue strengthening the safety and security of our campus, we are implementing a new visitor management system powered by VisitU.
Beginning October 5, 2026, all visitors, volunteers, and guests will check in through our new system when arriving on campus.
What to Expect:
-An iPad will be available at each front desk for check-in.
-Visitors will scan the back of their driver's license to check in.
-Visitors will be asked to take their picture the first time they sign in.
-A sticker label will be printed for visitors to wear while in the building.
-When leaving, visitors will scan the QR code on their badge to sign out at the front office.
Why We're Making This Change:
The safety of our students, staff, and visitors is our highest priority. Our new Visitor Management System helps us:
-Improve campus security by knowing who is on campus
-Streamline the visitor check-in process
-Support school safety procedures and emergency preparedness
-Maintain accurate visitor records
Please contact your school if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.
We're grateful for the many visitors, volunteers, and guests who make our schools such welcoming places to learn and grow. To continue strengthening the safety and security of our campus, we are implementing a new visitor management system powered by VisitU.
Beginning October 5, 2026, all visitors, volunteers, and guests will check in through our new system when arriving on campus.
What to Expect:
-An iPad will be available at each front desk for check-in.
-Visitors will scan the back of their driver's license to check in.
-Visitors will be asked to take their picture the first time they sign in.
-A sticker label will be printed for visitors to wear while in the building.
-When leaving, visitors will scan the QR code on their badge to sign out at the front office.
Why We're Making This Change:
The safety of our students, staff, and visitors is our highest priority. Our new Visitor Management System helps us:
-Improve campus security by knowing who is on campus
-Streamline the visitor check-in process
-Support school safety procedures and emergency preparedness
-Maintain accurate visitor records
Please contact your school if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.
Today, we are celebrating our teacher assistants, who support our teachers and help make each school day a success for our students. Thank you for all you do to make a difference!
On Thursday afternoon, the last bells rang and students headed home, to sports practice, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, dozens of #TCS teachers gathered at the Transylvania County Library's Rogow Room to keep growing as educators.
The occasion was the Beginning Teacher Support Program, led by Assistant Superintendent and Human Resources Director Brian Weaver. The program pairs teachers in their first few years in the classroom with experienced mentor teachers, offering guidance, encouragement, and a trusted colleague to lean on as they build their careers.
Thank you to every teacher who showed up on a Thursday afternoon to invest in themselves and in our students. Your dedication and your commitment to this profession make Transylvania County Schools stronger. 🍎
The occasion was the Beginning Teacher Support Program, led by Assistant Superintendent and Human Resources Director Brian Weaver. The program pairs teachers in their first few years in the classroom with experienced mentor teachers, offering guidance, encouragement, and a trusted colleague to lean on as they build their careers.
Thank you to every teacher who showed up on a Thursday afternoon to invest in themselves and in our students. Your dedication and your commitment to this profession make Transylvania County Schools stronger. 🍎
Our students are representing Transylvania County Schools on Capitol Hill!
This week, HOSA officers from Brevard and Rosman high schools traveled to Washington, D.C. for a national leadership retreat, joining more than 500 students from across the country. Out of all the chapters in attendance, our students are the only ones representing North Carolina. That is something our whole community should be proud of.
Tomorrow, they will walk the halls of the U.S. Capitol to meet with government representatives and advocate for Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding and support for programs like HOSA. Thank you to HOSA advisor Amber Khalafalla for guiding our officers through this experience and helping them grow into confident leaders and advocates.
However far from home they are this week, they are carrying Transylvania County with them. We are so proud to see our students represent TCS on this national stage.
This week, HOSA officers from Brevard and Rosman high schools traveled to Washington, D.C. for a national leadership retreat, joining more than 500 students from across the country. Out of all the chapters in attendance, our students are the only ones representing North Carolina. That is something our whole community should be proud of.
Tomorrow, they will walk the halls of the U.S. Capitol to meet with government representatives and advocate for Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding and support for programs like HOSA. Thank you to HOSA advisor Amber Khalafalla for guiding our officers through this experience and helping them grow into confident leaders and advocates.
However far from home they are this week, they are carrying Transylvania County with them. We are so proud to see our students represent TCS on this national stage.
Celebrating our IT Team 🎉
The Transylvania County Schools Board of Education recognized the district's Information Technology staff during its recent meeting in honor of National IT Professionals Day, observed this year on September 15.
Board members and district leaders thanked the team for the work that keeps schools running behind the scenes, from classroom technology to the networks connecting every building in the district.
Recognized by Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher and the school board:
Blake Tesnow, Director of Technology
Chris Lambert, WAN Engineer
Stephen Shields, Technology Specialist
Jordan Eubanks, Technology Specialist
Ryan Shannon, Technology Specialist
Alyse Sheppard, Educational Technology (EdTech) Coach
Their work often goes unseen, but it touches nearly every part of the school day. Transylvania County Schools extends its gratitude to this team for supporting students and staff throughout the district.
#TCS #TransylvaniaCountySchools #BuildingaStrongerTomorrow...Today #BuildingaStrongerTomorrow #Transylvania County
The Transylvania County Schools Board of Education recognized the district's Information Technology staff during its recent meeting in honor of National IT Professionals Day, observed this year on September 15.
Board members and district leaders thanked the team for the work that keeps schools running behind the scenes, from classroom technology to the networks connecting every building in the district.
Recognized by Superintendent Dr. Lisa Fletcher and the school board:
Blake Tesnow, Director of Technology
Chris Lambert, WAN Engineer
Stephen Shields, Technology Specialist
Jordan Eubanks, Technology Specialist
Ryan Shannon, Technology Specialist
Alyse Sheppard, Educational Technology (EdTech) Coach
Their work often goes unseen, but it touches nearly every part of the school day. Transylvania County Schools extends its gratitude to this team for supporting students and staff throughout the district.
#TCS #TransylvaniaCountySchools #BuildingaStrongerTomorrow...Today #BuildingaStrongerTomorrow #Transylvania County
