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.
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.
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!
A big 'thank you' to all of the tour guides and classroom presenters!
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.
Day #1 of Read Across America week is in the books!
Reading and literacy are promoted in every classroom across Transylvania County Schools. This week, students are engaging in an additional celebration of reading!
Mrs. Goins' class at Pisgah Forest Elementary School, for example, is reading Holes. This great book explores themes of friendship, resilience, perseverance and making good choices.
"This is starting to get really interesting," a 5th grade student said!
Thank you for all you do to serve our school communities and provide essential services to support students' academic and social success.
Annara Deyle
Sheldon Merritt
William Mulenex Jr
Jordan Munsey
Jackson Smith
William Transue
Mia Garrido-Contreras
Skyler Ives
Isaiah Juarez
Jacqlyen Monteith
Lily Owens
Destynee Butler
James Cantrell
Landon Macpherson
Kilber Melgar Lopez
Bryce Quinn
Mia Ramsey
Alberto Velez Juarez
Kyle Wilson
Ayla Galloway
Hunter Amato
Lorenzo Amato
Daniel Burkett
Rubie Crider
Myasia Elliott
Timothy Keadle
Transylvania County Schools is pleased to announce that graduation ceremony dates and practice dates for the Class of 2026 have officially been set. Families, students and staff are encouraged to mark their calendars for these important upcoming milestones. All events will take place at the Brevard Music Center. Further details will be shared as the dates approach.
Davidson River School Graduation - Thursday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Rosman High School Graduation - Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Brevard High School Graduation - Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Due to the significant winter weather our area has experienced this school year, the school board voted on Monday to make an additional adjustment to our school calendar.
State calendar law limits school systems to only 5 remote learning days per school year, and we have now used our allotted remote learning days due to weather-related closures. To ensure that our students receive the required in-person instructional time, 10 minutes will be added to each school day beginning on March 23. This is intended to prevent the use of Saturday school, or an extended calendar, if more inclement weather comes our way this year.
These 10 minutes will be broken up and added to instructional time throughout the day. Each principal will provide a schedule for parents.
How this will impact dismissal time: Starting March 23, students will be dismissed 10 minutes later than the regular schedule.
Reminder | Friday, May 1 will be a full instructional day.
We recognize that this change may require adjustments to family schedules, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these weather-related changes together.
If you have questions regarding this schedule change, please contact your school's main office.
Sincerely,
Transylvania County Schools
