Reminder | All Transylvania County Schools resumed regular bell schedules and pick-up times today, April 27.
24 days ago, Erika Williams
schedule
The Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program graciously gave $153,000 to TCS students this year to help them further their educational journey. CFSSP works with generous community members to raise funds for these scholarship opportunities annually. This year, the group raised more than it ever has before, making it extra exciting for our scholars. We greatly appreciate this partnership and the opportunities it gives students!
24 days ago, Erika Williams
CFSSP
TCS K-8 teachers participated in a 3 hour math training by Ms. Meredith Stanley this week to gain strategies in number sense and fluency.

This PD series will continue through the 26-27 school year and will include opportunities to see fellow colleagues implementing new ideas in their own classrooms!

#Buildingastrongertomorrow
24 days ago, Erika Williams
Math PD
Math PD
Math PD
Math PD
TCS Middle School teachers recently traveled to Atlanta to visit the Ron Clark Academy. The hands-on professional development provides teachers with ideas to enhance engagement, motivation, and effective teaching practices. This PD opportunity was made possible by our TCS Gear Up grant.

To learn more about Gear Up and the impact it has on TCS, visit https://ruralpromise.appstate.edu/cap/gear-up/
25 days ago, Erika Williams
Ron Clark
Tonight is the night! Please join us to celebrate STEAM in our schools!
25 days ago, Erika Williams
steam night
RHS Sophomores Partner with Rosman Elementary Readers
Sophomores from Mrs. Cook’s classroom at RHS recently had the opportunity to visit Rosman Elementary School to read with Mrs. Hokans’ students. During the visit, high school students paired up with younger readers to share stories, build connections, and encourage a love of reading.
This special partnership began a few years ago and has continued to be a meaningful experience for both schools. For the elementary students, it is a chance to read alongside older students they can look up to. For the sophomores, it is an opportunity to serve as positive role models, practice leadership, and give back to the school community.
Mrs. Cook’s students enjoyed spending time with Mrs. Hokans’ class and seeing the excitement that reading together can bring. Moments like these remind us that learning does not just happen inside one classroom; it grows through connection, encouragement and community.
"We are grateful for this continued partnership between RHS and Rosman Elementary and hope it remains a tradition for many years to come," RHS said.
25 days ago, Erika Williams
Reading buddies
reading buddies
Reading Buddies
reading buddies
reading buddies
Dear Transylvania County Schools community,

Please note the following schedule change. As you may know, an additional 10 minutes was added to the school day earlier this year to ensure our district met the state's required in-person instructional time after disruptions caused by inclement weather. It had also been planned as a precaution for next school year to help avoid the need for an extended school year, spring break adjustments, or Saturday school should inclement weather hit our area again.

After thoughtfully listening to feedback from our community and carefully reviewing survey responses from more than 200 teachers across the district, the Board of Education voted this week to remove the additional 10 minutes for the remainder of this school year and to hold off on adding it for next school year as well.

We are so grateful to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. Your voices matter, and this decision reflects our district's commitment to listening to the families and educators who make up this community.

With the threat of winter weather well behind us for this school year, we are happy to return to regular bell schedules. Regular schedules will resume on Monday, April 27, and we are working with our teams now to make that happen as smoothly as possible.

We look forward to finishing this school year strong together, and we will continue to work collaboratively on planning for next year. Thank you for your partnership and your continued support of Transylvania County Schools.
30 days ago, Erika Williams
SCHEDULE CHANGE

In second grade, North Carolina’s science curriculum emphasizes a thorough understanding of animal life cycles. To help further this understanding, Transylvania County 4-H partnered with Mrs. Reader's class at Pisgah Forest Elementary School to conduct hands-on learning as students observe the development and lifecycle of real chicken eggs. This week, they had their first "candling" to discover what is happening inside the eggs at this incubation stage!

about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
4H project
eggs

Transylvania County Schools is incredibly grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Connestee Falls Scholarship Support Program.

This year, the CFSSP has raised over $150,000 to help our students manage the financial cost of furthering their education. This incredible support is making a real difference in the lives of our students and their futures.

Pictured here on Day 1 of interviews is our CFSSP representative, teacher representatives JC McCarson and Noelle Fehn, and our Chief Academic Officer, Carrie Norris.

Thank you to everyone at the Connestee Falls Scholarship Support Program for your continued generosity and commitment to our students!

about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
CFSS

Mrs. Zachary received a creative classroom grant from the Transylvania County Schools Education Foundation, so her class was able to bring PocketLab G-Force Cars into the classroom for a unique, hands-on physics lesson. Her 7th graders at RMS are diving into forces, motion, and energy by simulating ways to reduce the impact of car collisions, complete with real-time data on velocity, g-force, acceleration, and more. Students are now collecting and analyzing the same kind of data used by real crash safety researchers.

about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
stem
Transylvania County MCJROTC came in second as a team at the Leatherneck Challenge in Tennessee, and Cadet Private Wood came in 1st in the half mile! Eight schools and 12 different teams competed in this event.
about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
MCJROTC
This special middle school event is packed with hands-on, interactive activities, demonstrations & displays, and STEAM-related giveaways!

Bring the family and come see what amazing things our students are discovering.

Monday, April 27th
Doors open at 5PM
Transylvania County Parks & Recreation Center
1078 Ecusta Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
FREE ENTRY!

#BuildingaStrongerTomorrowToday #STEM #FutureReady #STEAM #GEARUP #TCSYes
about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
Stem fair

Check out the Brevard High School Theater's production of Into The Woods this May 15th, 16th, and 17th at the Brevard High School Auditorium!

Get your tickets here: https://bhsarts.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200524256

about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
Into the Woods
April is National Poetry Month and it's time for the Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center Board's county-wide poetry contest!

This contest is open to all residents of all ages, and encourages everyone to express themselves by to writing a poem. The theme this year is Freedom.

Poems are accepted through April 30th and are judged by age group, with cash awards to the winners.
about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
poetry contest

These adventurous Brevard High School students are flying to Denmark this morning for an unforgettable and unique learning experience with Mr. Healy and Mrs. Taylor. Along the way, they'll get to reunite with the students from Denmark who came to BHS earlier this year. Happy travels!

about 1 month ago, Erika Williams
BHS trip

The 2026 STEAM Expo is almost here!

about 2 months ago, Erika Williams
steam
At last night's "Create. Build. Shine." event hosted at the Porter Center by Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation - TCSEF, students across the school district displayed amazing art and CTE projects for the community to appreciate! Displays included pieces from welding, carpentry, design, marketing, culinary and visual arts students. An extra special "thank you" to their teachers, who dedicate so much time and passion toward helping these students thrive.
about 2 months ago, Erika Williams
arts and cte
RMS 8th grade students had an unforgettable experience visiting both Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University! From hands-on learning and campus tours at SCC to exploring college life at WCU—including the Fine Arts Museum, Mountain Heritage Center, and interactive scavenger hunts—students were fully immersed in what their future could look like.

The day was filled with curiosity, excitement, and meaningful moments as students began to see themselves on a college campus. Experiences like this truly bring postsecondary pathways to life!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible—we are so proud of our TIGER students and excited for what’s ahead!
about 2 months ago, Erika Williams
rms
rms
rms
Eighth-grade students from across the county experienced a beautiful concert by Brevard Philharmonic musicians at the Porter Center last week. It featured an ode to the beauty of our county and a multi-media presentation, which helped students engage with the music at another level. The concert, which is part of the "Music in the Schools" program, ended with a standing-ovation from students!
about 2 months ago, Erika Williams
Philharmonic
Philharmonic
BFH
Transylvania County
porter center
Rosman Elementary School Principal Mr. Dinsdale was recently honored with the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award by our local Scouting district! This prestigious award recognizes educators who go above and beyond.

Named in honor of the second Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, this award is presented to teachers, coaches, and administrators who make a lasting difference in the lives of young people through character-building and service.

Thank you, Mr. Dinsdale, for your commitment to our students!
about 2 months ago, Erika Williams
dinsdale