January 24, 2023
Congratulations to Glen Arden's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Susan Rana! Mrs. Rana is a creative, dedicated, and passionate teacher. She focuses on her students' learning a...
January 11, 2023
Fifth graders from Charles C. Bell Elementary, and fourth graders from Glen Arden Elementary spent an entire day in Cherokee where they soaked up all there is to know about Cherok...
January 2, 2023
As part of our Leader in Me program, first graders have been discussing the gift of giving during the holiday season. They are creating cards and crafts for those less fortunate i...
December 9, 2022
On the evening of December 7th, it is a Colombian tradition to fill the streets with light! Millions of candles are lit in the towns and cities of the country to celebrate “Día de...
November 18, 2022
Our 4th grade Dual Language students recently had a chance to practice their Spanish as they made new friends! Over Zoom they met with 4th grade students at Centro Educativo Santa...
November 15, 2022
Mrs. Rana’s 4th graders explored the birds at Glen Arden with The North Carolina Arboretum ! They will participate in weekly bird watching for Project E-Bird and scientists will u...
November 15, 2022
3rd and 4th graders learned about the meaning of Veterans Day while making crafts to honor our local Veterans. The decorations were then delivered to the VA Hospital. Check out o...
October 31, 2022
Storybook characters roamed the halls of Glen Arden Elementary School on Storybook Character Dress Up Day! Students and staff were encouraged to bring in a $1.00 donation for Eble...
October 27, 2022
Kindergarten had a great time at Strawberry Hill Farm on their fall field trip. They learned about planting pumpkins and strawberries, went on a wagon ride, fed cows, and climbed...
October 19, 2022
Students at Glen Arden Elementary got to learn about the culture of Latin America during the car rider line in a “reverse parade,” where the students paraded by the teachers. All ...
October 18, 2022
Second graders had an amazing time on their field trip visiting The North Carolina Arboretum. Students explored the Arboretum grounds and hiked the trails while observing all of t...
September 19, 2022
"Just make a mark and see where it takes you."
September 15th was International Dot Day! First graders read the book, The Dot by Peter H Reynolds, and created their own maste...
September 16, 2022
Every day in Buncombe County schools, students engage in high-quality arts education - painting, pencil sketching, pottery, creating murals across our campuses, learning colors an...
September 9, 2022
Third graders have been using their problem solving skills in STEM to save Fred the gummy worm. Poor Fred was out on his boat (a cup) when it capsized, trapping his life preserver...
September 6, 2022
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August 4, 2022
Hello BCS Parents and Staff:
Below is a list of various Back-to-School and Community Events that may benefit you. We are sharing this as a service to the community. Some of th...
June 29, 2022
A ninja-themed dream came true for first grader Derek McGinley on Feb. 4 thanks to the Glen Arden Elementary School community and a local real-life “ninja.” Featured Pho...
June 8, 2022
According to the USDA, a Buncombe County School is one of the nation's healthiest places to learn.
BCS is receiving attention at the highest levels for its commitment to pro...
June 8, 2022
Each year, BCS holds a multi-day orientation for their licensed staff. Please review the information below, including the participant requirements, to determine which day(s) you ...