Transylvania County Schools
Building a Stronger Tomorrow... Today
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
🎨 Celebrating National Arts in Education Week 🎨
This year, National Arts in Education Week was celebrated September 13-19, 2026, and here in Transylvania County Schools, we're keeping that celebration going all month long!
Arts education includes a rich array of disciplines: dance, music, theater, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts. The arts are an essential part of a complete education, and students of all ages benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity.
Across our district, teachers weave the arts into lessons in every subject, not just art class. Whether it's sketching a scientific diagram, composing a piece of writing, or designing a hands-on project, students are building skills in self-expression, problem-solving, and creative thinking that carry into every part of their education and beyond.
We deeply value the role the arts play in shaping well-rounded, creative thinkers. For all they do to enrich our students' lives, we thank our arts educators, and we thank our community for their continued support of arts programs in our schools.
A few glimpses of the arts in action:
📍 At Rosman Elementary, Mrs. Morris' class explored line and form through self-portrait art.
📍 At Brevard High School, Mr. Chapman's Carpentry Class blends art and design as students build live-edge tables, picture frames, and other handcrafted projects.
Thank you to every educator who finds creative ways to bring the arts into learning every day! 🎭🎶🖌️
The 4th generation of rainbow trout eggs have arrived at the OCS trout in the classroom tank at Rosman High School. Students will raise these little eggs up to be fingerling trout that will swim in the waters of the French Broad River right here in Rosman in April!
Thank you Trout Unlimited Pisgah Chapter for keeping our stream of learning and experiencing stocked!
Thank you Trout Unlimited Pisgah Chapter for keeping our stream of learning and experiencing stocked!
Thank you, CFSSP!
Last night, champions for education came together in Connestee Falls for the annual Celebration of Education Gala and Fundraiser, hosted by the Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program (CFSSP). 🎓
Through the extraordinary generosity of Connestee Falls residents and local businesses, CFSSP recently awarded a record breaking $153,000 in scholarships to almost 30 Transylvania County students, the largest single-year total in the program's history.
TCS Chief Academic Officer Carrie Norris spoke at the event, thanking the program and its generous donors for making college possible and more accessible for so many of our students.
One of the past year's four-year scholarship recipients, Sophia Miguel, took a night away from her nursing studies at Catawba College to share how the scholarship changed her future and to thank the Connestee Falls community in person. Just last year, she was a senior at Brevard High School. Now she's already serving as Freshman Class President at Catawba.
This past year, 25 TCS students received one-year scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, and for the first time in the program's history, three students were named recipients of four-year, full undergraduate scholarships, each worth $10,000 per year for a total of $40,000.
Over the last 39 years, CFSSP has raised more than $2.3 million and helped over 1,000 Transylvania County residents pursue their education, with funds distributed each year to students at Transylvania County Schools, Brevard College, and Blue Ridge Community College.
RMS teacher, Ashlee Zachary, and Student Support Director, Courtney Owen, have been accepted into the Education Policy Fellowship Program.
Built around the three pillars of leadership, policy, and networking, fellows will come together from across the state to learn the history of education policy in North Carolina, how it still impacts education systems today, and the principles of advocacy that can be used to improve education policy for a better future.
This program is funded by the Appalachian Gear Up grant. TCS is currently in Year 3 of this 7 year grant, serving grades 6-12.
Built around the three pillars of leadership, policy, and networking, fellows will come together from across the state to learn the history of education policy in North Carolina, how it still impacts education systems today, and the principles of advocacy that can be used to improve education policy for a better future.
This program is funded by the Appalachian Gear Up grant. TCS is currently in Year 3 of this 7 year grant, serving grades 6-12.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School had a special visitor yesterday! 🐾 Mrs. Beck's second grade class welcomed school psychologist Lisa Kent and her therapy dog, Dez, for a fun and calming classroom visit.
Students loved getting to meet Dez and spend time with him.
Students loved getting to meet Dez and spend time with him.
This year, 71 BHS juniors and seniors answered the call to become mentors and a friendly face to welcome freshman. They trained together before school started, then spent orientation day leading freshmen through campus scavenger hunts, turning what could have been a nervous first day into one full of laughter and energy. That bond does not end after orientation. Every Wednesday throughout the school year, mentors and their freshmen gather again in Devils Den, small groups guided by a faculty partner who keeps the connection going.
Two springs ago, a group of BHS staff sat down for a School Improvement Team meeting and had an idea. They noticed students arriving from smaller schools or home school settings were sometimes struggling with the jump to high school, and sometimes feeling isolated.
That conversation planted the seed for the BHS Mentorship Program, developed by TC STRONG and SparkPoint in partnership with Transylvania County Schools. It was spearheaded by BHS Assistant Principal Melinda Stinson.
With 71 mentors and 18 faculty advisors this year, every incoming freshman has someone in their corner from the very beginning.
#BuildingAStrongerTomorrow
Two springs ago, a group of BHS staff sat down for a School Improvement Team meeting and had an idea. They noticed students arriving from smaller schools or home school settings were sometimes struggling with the jump to high school, and sometimes feeling isolated.
That conversation planted the seed for the BHS Mentorship Program, developed by TC STRONG and SparkPoint in partnership with Transylvania County Schools. It was spearheaded by BHS Assistant Principal Melinda Stinson.
With 71 mentors and 18 faculty advisors this year, every incoming freshman has someone in their corner from the very beginning.
#BuildingAStrongerTomorrow
Mark your calendars for THIS THURSDAY 9/10 and join us for Community Night at Hawg Wild Smokehouse in Pisgah Forest! Visit from 5:30-7:30PM and 10% of proceeds will directly benefit Transylvania County Schools and TCSEF. Grab the family, friends, neighbors and we hope to see you there!
💙 A Heartfelt Thank You! 💙
TCS would like to extend our sincere gratitude to The Shop of St. Philips for opening its doors today and providing School Social Workers with the opportunity to shop for our students at no cost.
Our School Social Workers—Lovey Puryear, Tristen Beasley, and Olivia Shuler—were able to stock our school closets with much-needed items to help ensure that our students can come to school prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
We are incredibly thankful for your generosity and for the difference you are making in the lives of our students and families. Your kindness and support truly make a lasting impact! 💙
Thank you, The Shop of St. Philips, for supporting our students and our schools! 🙏✨
TCS would like to extend our sincere gratitude to The Shop of St. Philips for opening its doors today and providing School Social Workers with the opportunity to shop for our students at no cost.
Our School Social Workers—Lovey Puryear, Tristen Beasley, and Olivia Shuler—were able to stock our school closets with much-needed items to help ensure that our students can come to school prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
We are incredibly thankful for your generosity and for the difference you are making in the lives of our students and families. Your kindness and support truly make a lasting impact! 💙
Thank you, The Shop of St. Philips, for supporting our students and our schools! 🙏✨
BIG NEWS | TCS just moved from #32 to #14 out of 115 school systems across North Carolina in overall proficiency! 🎉
That kind of jump reflects the hard work of our teachers, the leadership of our principals, the partnership of our families and community, and the effort of our students every single day.
But we know we're more than a score. This ranking is one measure of progress toward our vision of cultivating resilient, future-ready students, and we remain committed to fostering a safe, supportive and innovative learning environment for every student, in every school, every day.
Congratulations, TCS! There's more work ahead, and we're ready for it.
#Buildingastrongertomorrow...today!
That kind of jump reflects the hard work of our teachers, the leadership of our principals, the partnership of our families and community, and the effort of our students every single day.
But we know we're more than a score. This ranking is one measure of progress toward our vision of cultivating resilient, future-ready students, and we remain committed to fostering a safe, supportive and innovative learning environment for every student, in every school, every day.
Congratulations, TCS! There's more work ahead, and we're ready for it.
#Buildingastrongertomorrow...today!
Hi TCS families,
Thank you for a great start to the school year! Just a Labor Day reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 7.
Transylvania County Schools will miss you, but we'll see you back on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Please have a safe, fun and restfull weekend!
Every single TCS school met or exceeded its growth expectations this year, and districtwide proficiency reached its highest level since 2015, growing more than 8% compared to last year.
Did you know we also ranked #1 in WNC across several metrics? Some standout numbers from across the Western North Carolina region:
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for grade-level proficiency among students with disabilities
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for grade-level proficiency among economically disadvantaged students
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for 8th grade EOG proficiency overall
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for 4th grade math and Math 3 proficiency
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for 8th grade science and HS Biology
📈 Our graduation rate is 90.6%, ahead of the 88.8% state average
🥈 TCS is #2 overall in the WNC region for proficiency
But, we are more than a score. A letter grade, or even a regional/state ranking, is only one measure of what's happening in our schools.
Our vision is to lead education by cultivating resilient, future-ready students. These scores, while showing excellent growth, are not a full picture of the great things that are happening as teachers collaborate, principals lead, parents partner, and students become caring, well-rounded citizens.
We're incredibly proud of this progress and our regional rankings. And, we're staying true to our mission of fostering a safe, supportive and innovative learning environment for every student, in every school, every day. There's more work ahead, and we're committed to it.
Stay tuned as we continue to review and share more district-wide and school-by-school details.
Did you know we also ranked #1 in WNC across several metrics? Some standout numbers from across the Western North Carolina region:
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for grade-level proficiency among students with disabilities
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for grade-level proficiency among economically disadvantaged students
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for 8th grade EOG proficiency overall
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for 4th grade math and Math 3 proficiency
🥇 TCS is #1 in WNC for 8th grade science and HS Biology
📈 Our graduation rate is 90.6%, ahead of the 88.8% state average
🥈 TCS is #2 overall in the WNC region for proficiency
But, we are more than a score. A letter grade, or even a regional/state ranking, is only one measure of what's happening in our schools.
Our vision is to lead education by cultivating resilient, future-ready students. These scores, while showing excellent growth, are not a full picture of the great things that are happening as teachers collaborate, principals lead, parents partner, and students become caring, well-rounded citizens.
We're incredibly proud of this progress and our regional rankings. And, we're staying true to our mission of fostering a safe, supportive and innovative learning environment for every student, in every school, every day. There's more work ahead, and we're committed to it.
Stay tuned as we continue to review and share more district-wide and school-by-school details.
Big announcement! Transylvania County Schools has received its 2025-2026 NC school letter grades from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and there's a lot to celebrate. Every single TCS school met or exceeded its growth expectations this year, and districtwide proficiency reached its highest level since 2015, growing more than 8% compared to the 2024-2025 school year.
Brevard Middle School: B, Exceeds Growth
Pisgah Forest Elementary School: B, Exceeds Growth
T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology: B, Exceeds Growth
Brevard High School: B, Meets Growth
Rosman High School: B, Meets Growth
Rosman Elementary School: B, Meets Growth
Rosman Middle School: C, Meets Growth
Brevard Elementary School: C, Meets Growth
Davidson River School: Alternative School Accountability Model
School letter grades are calculated using a formula set by the state, with 80% of the score based on student proficiency on state tests and 20% based on academic growth. That formula doesn't always capture the whole picture of how students are progressing, particularly at schools serving a wide range of starting points. Even so, this year's school report card results are worth celebrating.
"These results reflect the work happening in classrooms across Transylvania County Schools — teachers collaborating, principals leading, parents partnering, instructional teams supporting, and students continuing to grow," said Ms. Norris, TCS Chief Academic Officer.
The state letter grades and other metrics point to real improvements across the district. They also highlight the areas where continued, focused work will pay off, through our school improvement planning process and through ongoing intervention and enrichment opportunities.
We'll be sharing more district-wide, and school-by-school information soon as more data is thoroughly reviewed, so please stay tuned!
Brevard Middle School: B, Exceeds Growth
Pisgah Forest Elementary School: B, Exceeds Growth
T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology: B, Exceeds Growth
Brevard High School: B, Meets Growth
Rosman High School: B, Meets Growth
Rosman Elementary School: B, Meets Growth
Rosman Middle School: C, Meets Growth
Brevard Elementary School: C, Meets Growth
Davidson River School: Alternative School Accountability Model
School letter grades are calculated using a formula set by the state, with 80% of the score based on student proficiency on state tests and 20% based on academic growth. That formula doesn't always capture the whole picture of how students are progressing, particularly at schools serving a wide range of starting points. Even so, this year's school report card results are worth celebrating.
"These results reflect the work happening in classrooms across Transylvania County Schools — teachers collaborating, principals leading, parents partnering, instructional teams supporting, and students continuing to grow," said Ms. Norris, TCS Chief Academic Officer.
The state letter grades and other metrics point to real improvements across the district. They also highlight the areas where continued, focused work will pay off, through our school improvement planning process and through ongoing intervention and enrichment opportunities.
We'll be sharing more district-wide, and school-by-school information soon as more data is thoroughly reviewed, so please stay tuned!
Transylvania County Schools ' comprehensive strategic planning process allows us to set clear priorities, align resources effectively, and ensure that every student continues to receive a high-quality education. We developed the 2025-2030 strategic plan out of our deep commitment to our students, staff, and community. Our goal is to ensure that every child in Transylvania County receives the best education possible, which requires a clear vision for the future. This plan helps us prioritize what truly matters: supporting student success, aiding our teachers, and making informed decisions about our resources. It also serves as a way to hold ourselves accountable, ensuring that we continue to progress.
#buildingastrongertomorrowtoday
Visit our website to view the 2025-30 Strategic Plan
#buildingastrongertomorrowtoday
Visit our website to view the 2025-30 Strategic Plan
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