August 28, 2023
This notice from the Buncombe County school board is for parents in regards to the newly ratified senate bill 49.
Notice of Parental Rights
The Board of Education values pa...
August 23, 2023
Play and Learn will be available again this year at Leicester Elementary. It takes place once a week for 90-minute adult/child groups of preschoolers and their caregivers. It is...
August 22, 2023
Please see link and instructions below to nominate an outstanding BCS educator for the Rotary Club of Asheville's Teacher of Excellence Award!
2023 Teachers of Excellence Aw...
August 18, 2023
All Buncombe County Schools will participate in Community Eligibility (CEP) or Universal Meals this year. These programs provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Parents will not h...
August 17, 2023
The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, inviting, and civil educational environment for all students, employees, and other members of the ...
August 8, 2023
Dear BCS Staff and Families-
Last week our Board of Education voted to make a change to next year's school calendar.
The optional teacher workday originally scheduled for F...
July 25, 2023
Hello, Parents and Guardians:
We hope you are having a wonderful summer!
If you are interested in getting more involved with your child's school, please consider applying fo...
July 11, 2023
Here is the k-4th grade supply list for the new school year:
Leicester Elementary Supply List 23-24
June 15, 2023
The BCS Summer Meals program is now in full swing. Please visit the sites below to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost. The program is for all children 18 years and younger! ...
June 15, 2023
Please vote for the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to win one of 12 grants being awarded by The Community Betterment Foundation in honor of the Asheville Area Chamber of Co...
May 23, 2023
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is committed to providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for students and families. One of BCS’s top commitments is to the well-being of ...
March 21, 2023
Leicester Elementary School kindergarteners and Head Start pre-K students got to “drive” a harvesting combine for Agriculture Day, thanks to a team from the Buncombe County Farm B...
February 24, 2023
You are invited to participate in a virtual town hall meeting to meet the new Superintendent, Dr. Rob Jackson.
This presentation, with an opportunity to ask questions, will be...
February 22, 2023
Griffin Jones, a 4th Grader in Mrs. McAbee’s Class here at Leicester Elementary School was chosen as a Starting 5 Student to participate in the Erwin Girls' Varsity Basketball...
February 15, 2023
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 2023! We want to thank our SROs for their leadership, mentorship, and safety support. Our SRO program, in partnership wi...
January 26, 2023
If you have or know of a rising Kindergarten student ready for the 2023-2024 school year, sign up for orientation and registration soon! March 10: K Tour Date Option #2, 10 AM ...
January 18, 2023
Orders should be placed through the online ordering system or any order envelopes that may have been provided to your school.
January 9, 2023
Every month Leicester Elementary shares our "Wildcat Words". Click on the link and see this month's newsletter: Leicester Elementary MAY Newsletter 2023
January 9, 2023
Tuesday, January 10th (7:30 am) we will have our January PTO meeting. During this meeting we will be discussing 2023 plans and approving teacher grants.
January 5, 2023
BCS elementary art classes introduce students to the wide-ranging styles of art, its history, and its enduring impact on society. At Leicester Elementary School, Ms. Lissa Peder...