Brevard Elementary School

Estimada comunidad de TCS, las Escuelas del Condado de Transylvania tendrán Días de Aprendizaje Virtual el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero para todos los estudiantes. Los estudiantes aprenderán desde casa ambos días. Esta decisión se tomó por precaución extrema para garantizar la seguridad del personal, los padres y los estudiantes. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ahora muestra la posibilidad de acumulación de hielo y cortes de energía a partir de este fin de semana en todo el Condado de Transylvania. Nuestra área está bajo una Advertencia de Tormenta de Hielo que comienza el sábado 24 de enero. Continuaremos monitoreando el pronóstico durante los próximos días e informaremos inmediatamente a las familias si hay más cambios en las operaciones escolares. También pueden seguir nuestro sitio web y páginas de redes sociales para actualizaciones. Gracias y por favor manténganse seguros.

6 months ago, Erika Williams

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.

6 months ago, Erika Williams

Dear Transylvania County Schools families,
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.

6 months ago, Erika Williams

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.

8 months ago, Erika Williams

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

8 months ago, Erika Williams

Dear Transylvania County Schools families and staff, due to the potential of ice, along with continued low temperatures overnight, Transylvania County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution. Thank you for your understanding; stay safe and warm!

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!

8 months ago, Erika Williams

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.

8 months ago, Erika Williams

It’s that special time of year!🎄The Brevard Elementary Giving Tree is now up and ready. Join us in making the holidays brighter for our students and families by signing up to sponsor a student for Christmas. Every student sponsored makes a difference and helps brighten a child’s holiday! 💛🐝

9 months ago, Alyse Sheppard

Student Art Spotlight 🎨

All of this great artwork was created by 3rd and 4th graders at Brevard Elementary School, and the community is taking notice! While making these pieces, students learned landscape techniques that included creating watercolor sunsets with black silhouettes in the foreground. They studied horizon lines, translucent vs. opaque paint, and how objects appear darker when closer to the viewer. The BES "Autumn Sunset Silhouettes" gallery was proudly displayed in the Transylvania County Schools board room, where many visitors have stopped by to admire the students' work.

Congratulations to these young artists!

9 months ago, Erika Williams

What a great way to start day! Thank you to the Brevard Bike Alliance for leading our students in this morning’s Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day.
We’re also grateful to our law enforcement partners who helped escort us to school.
📸 Here are some Brevard Elementary School students, parents and volunteers rolling to school together.

10 months ago, Erika Williams

🚴‍♀️🐝 Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day! 🐝🚶‍♂️

Join Brevard Elementary and the Brevard Bike Alliance on Wednesday, Oct. 8 for a fun ride to school!

📍 Meet at the Transylvania County Library at 7:15 AM — ride leaves at 7:30.
Students must be with a parent or caregiver.

Let’s roll to school together! 💙💛

10 months ago, Alyse Sheppard

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10 months ago, Alyse Sheppard

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.

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