Dear TCS families,
Transylvania County Schools will have Virtual Learning Days on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday January 27 for all students. Students will learn from home both days. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of staff, parents and students.
The National Weather Service is now showing the possibility of ice accumulation and power outages starting this weekend across Transylvania County. Our area is under an Ice Storm Warning beginning on Saturday.
We will continue to monitor the forecast throughout the next few days, and will immediately let families know if there are any more changes to school operations. You can also follow our website and social media pages for updates.
Reminder: If students lose power on virtual days, they are given five extra days to complete their assignments once in-person school resumes.
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We want to make sure everyone in our school community is ready. Please take these steps now, if possible:
Prepare your devices – Charge your phones, tablets, laptops, and portable chargers.
Monitor reliable sources – Stay updated through local news, the National Weather Service, and Transylvania County emergency management and county social media pages. We'll share school-related decisions and updates on our website, through our phone alert system and on social media.
Gather emergency supplies – Make sure you have flashlights, batteries, and blankets on hand. Stock up on non-perishable food, water, medications, and pet supplies.
Stay safe – If ice develops, roads can become dangerous quickly. Please stay home and avoid travel if roads are slick.
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Tips from emergency management experts:
Please make sure you have plenty of food, water and supplies ready, including a way to stay warm if there is no electricity. Remember that you cannot use grills or propane heaters indoors because they produce a toxic gas that can be deadly.
It is best to only try to heat one room of the home, according to experts, who recommend putting blankets or towels over the windows to trap the heat inside, and having plenty of blankets or sleeping bags to keep warm.
Water pipes can also freeze and burst in these expected frigid temperatures. Try to maintain indoor heat (above 55°F), let cold water drip from faucets, open cabinet doors for warm air circulation, insulate exposed pipes, and seal air leaks in walls, especially near pipes entering the house. For outdoor pipes, disconnect hoses, shut off water, and cover faucets.
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The Sharing House provided information about the following winter storm resources:
- The City of Brevard, North Carolina released a statement that a warming station at the Brevard Fire Dept will be open to the public from Saturday, 1/24 to Tuesday, 1/26 from 9am to 7pm.
- Cove Shelter provides emergency shelter and supportive services for the unhoused and high risk individuals. They will be open through the storm.
- The Haven of Transylvania County has their shelter prepared and staff will shelter in place through the storm.
"Sharing House is open regular hours today, 1/23 for normal hours: 9-12pm and 1-4pm for all services. Stay safe, be prepared, and utilize our community resources if you need."
Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.
Reminder | Low temperatures are expected to last through next week, and we are asking that students stay indoors while waiting for the bus each morning. Bus drivers will sound the horn when arriving, and will give students extra time to leave their home and board the bus. Stay safe and warm. Thank you.
BHS Peer Assist is here for you! Get FREE homework help and peer tutoring from fellow BHS students who've been there and want to help you succeed.
* Open to all BHS students
* Get support with classwork, study skills, and understanding tough concepts
* Friendly, low-stress help from your peers
Check out the flyer for dates, times, and more details.
Interested in becoming a Peer Assist tutor? Students who want to apply should contact Mrs. Bailey for more information.
#BHSPeerAssist #CommitToExcellence #BlueDevilPride
Senior parents, BHS will host cap and gown portraits in the auditorium on Jan. 22nd. We will start around 9 am, and Lifetouch will provide the caps and gowns.
If your student will not be on campus that day and you all want the portraits, please have them come to the school before noon.
Please email Josh Tinsley, josht@tcsnc.org, if you have questions.
Dear Transylvania County Schools families,
Due to low temperatures expected on the morning of Monday, December 15, we are asking that students remain indoors while waiting for the bus. Bus drivers will sound the horn when arriving, and will give students extra time to leave their home and board the bus. Stay safe and warm. Thank you.
Dear Transylvania County Schools families and staff, as we remain on a 2-hour delay, please note the following road closures:
East Fork Road
Dolly Masters Road
Gladys Fork Road
Jeter Mountain Road
Hannah Ford Road
Check here for updates: https://www.tcsnc.org/page/roads-closed-due-to-weather
Estimadas familias y personal de las Escuelas del Condado de Transylvania: debido a la posibilidad de hielo, junto con las bajas temperaturas continuas durante la noche, las Escuelas del Condado de Transylvania operarán con un retraso de 2 horas el martes 9 de diciembre. Esta decisión se tomó por precaución. ¡Gracias por su comprensión; manténganse seguros y abrigados!
Dear Transylvania County Schools parents and staff, schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 8 due to inclement weather, and dangerous road conditions in parts of the county. Please continue to look out for updates and stay safe. Thank you.
At The COVE, the students helped prepare the emergency shelter for families in need. The group then traveled to Sapphire Ridge, where they spent quality time with residents and assisted the activities director. Their final stop was Brevard Church of God, where they completed additional service projects.
Through hands-on service projects, students gained valuable experience in teamwork and community engagement while making a positive impact on local organizations.
BHS Thespians will present the 2025 fall play, “You Can't Take it With You,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16, in the school’s auditorium.
The play is directed by Samuel White and Jack Gresham. Admission is a $5 suggested donation.
All of these students have distinguished themselves through their strong academic performance, meaningful contributions to their community, leadership in various activities and exemplary conduct that sets a positive example for their peers.
Each student selected for membership has earned this recognition through hard work, dedication and a genuine commitment to making a difference.
A big shout-out to the current NHS members at BHS, who have collectively volunteered more than 1,000 hours of their time this school year making a difference in the community.
We'd like to thank the parents, teachers and mentors of these students, including Mrs. Jessica Tidmore, for everything they do to help students thrive.
#FutureReady #buildingastrongertomorrowtoday #buildingastrongertomorrow
#buildingastrongertomorrowtoday #TCSYes
NCHSAA District 8 Regional Meeting-BHS was awarded with the 2024-2025 Wells Fargo Conference Cup for the Mountain Foothills 7 (1A/2A) Conference. The award is designed to recognize the best interscholastic athletic performance and is given to the school that secures the most points during a school year in their respective NCHSAA conference. The awarded points are based on participation and standings in conference play.
Brevard High School also received the “Ejection Free Award” which is given to a school that has no ejections in any athletic event for the entire school year.
Women’s Tennis – Just received a #2 seed for the NCHSAA Team Dual Tournament, and two individuals and two doubles teams qualified for the Individual Regionals. Freshman Sophie Owen qualified for the NCHSAA 4A Tennis Individual State Championship this coming weekend at the Burlington Tennis Center.
Cross Country – Junior Keaton Campbell finished 1st in his group and 10th overall at the Wendy’s Invitational, at which there were over 1,300 male runners!
Varsity Football – Currently undefeated and ranked #1 in 4A RPI.
Men’s Soccer – Currently undefeated in conference play and ranked #8 in the 4A RPI rankings.
Volleyball- After a dominant performance, the BHS Volleyball team has advanced to the 3rd Round of the NCHSAA 4A State Tournament!
Students can receive a flu shot from school nurses at school during the month of October. Permission forms must be completed by September 29.
REGISTER YOUR CHILD ONLINE at
surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolFlu2025
(or return the paper form to your child’s school).
Su K-12 estudiante puede recibir la vacuna contra la gripe a
través de las enfermeras escolares durante el mes de octubre.
Los formularios de permiso deben completarse antes del 29 de septiembre.
INSCRIBA A SU HIJO/A EN LÍNEA en
surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolFlu2025
(o devuelva el formulario impreso a la escuela de su hijo).
Attention Senior Families: Celebrate your graduate with a special baby ad in the yearbook! This is the perfect way to share your favorite photos and a heartfelt message that your senior will treasure forever.
Baby Ads are due November 1, so purchase yours today !
Go to https://bit.ly/BHSbaby26 for more information.
Make this milestone year extra memorable with a tribute they'll look back on for years to come!
Chromebook User Agreements must be signed by the student as well as parent or guardian before students can pick up their Chromebooks. User agreements can be accessed via the QR code, at bit.ly/TCSchromebook25 or in the front office. Spanish versions are also available at bit.ly/TCSchromebook25spn and in the front office.
Also, if students owe fees from the previous school year(s), all fees must be paid prior to receiving their Chromebooks.
The BHS Back-to-School Bash will be held immediately after the orientation, so students can just stay and enjoy the Bash with their families.
This opportunity is optional, and students are asked to register at bit.ly/bhsdevils29 so that we can know how many to expect.
Transylvania County Schools has updated its Wireless Communication Device Policy to support a more focused and engaging learning environment for all students.
🔹 The updated policy will be in effect starting August 25, 2025
🔹 Families are encouraged to review the policy and discuss expectations with their students.
Thank you for helping us create a school environment that prioritizes learning, safety, and respectful use of technology.
#TCSYes #BuildingaStrongerTomorrowToday
