Davidson River School

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.

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.

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!

TCS Nutrition department is serving meals to children under 18 ALL SUMMER!! Starting Monday, July 7, Pisgah Forest Elementary will be a daily meal pick-up site, in addition to Champion Pool and home deliveries! Monday-Thursday from 12-2pm. #TCSYes #BuildingaStrongerTomorrowToday

More DRS Graduation photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16cqXx42EGcsX56R3wePaGSomaZdzrxfb?fbclid=IwY2xjawKz9XFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiSHdpNVRKd2VpQUZYRGUzAR5JNJTe9SIuZmjk8LBbu_JzFkT6N4DmP9QstXwj2x2pgL_Ocu9RGdoriE3_ow_aem_JLrqTfQf9agO533nUZLR7w

Reminder!! FREE School Lunches begin today! #TCSYes #TCSTogether

Today, we celebrate the achievements, resilience and the bright future ahead for our Davidson River School graduates; class of 2025! #TCSYes

Davidson River School held a Cleanup/Cookout day last week. Students helped clean the building and grounds then enjoyed activities like fly fishing and pottery! Special thanks to Biltmore Church for grilling out for the students and staff. #TeachingEveryoneTakesEveryone #TCSYes

Davidson River school held its Signing and Awards Day yesterday; celebrating the next steps of the seniors and accomplishments of the underclassmen. #TCSYes

Davidson River students had prom over the weekend in the Trust Building in Brevard. It was a beautiful space with dancing, socializing and even a song from Mr. Norman! #MemoriesMade #TCSYes

Thank you to all the organizations that contributed to help make this teacher appreciation week special!

NC Arts in Schools Month: These students at DRS have a new art display to showcase their artistic abilities! #TCSYes

Dear TCS Families, We would like to send you an update during this trying time, as wildfires have officially entered Transylvania County. Transylvania County School campuses are currently not in evacuation zones; therefore, they will remain open. We are in communication with Transylvania County Emergency Services and will continue to work with them to monitor the situation. As our county has been placed in a code purple, we have suspended all outdoor activities for students and will continue to make adjustments as needed. We understand that many of you have been impacted by these wildfires and we are here for you; please reach out to your child’s school for additional support. A tremendous thank you goes out to our first responders, who have been working tirelessly during the past week, and always, to keep our communities safe. Up-to-date resources can be found at www.transylvaniacounty.org. #TCSTogether

TCS Closed Roads for Monday, March 17: Frozen Creek Rd East Fork Rd beyond Glady Fork Intersection Hwy 64 has a detour at Whispering Pines Please travel safe and use caution #TCSTogether

Last week, during the annual NCTIES conference, our EdTech Coaching team had the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and bring back fresh ideas to support our teachers and students! 🎉 A special shoutout to Alicia LaDow, Cameron Weaver, and Kathryn Bailey for presenting at this prestigious statewide event, showcasing their expertise and passion for innovative teaching. 👏 We are so proud of our team’s dedication to empowering educators, integrating technology, and enhancing student learning! 🚀📚 #NCTIES #EdTechLeadership #InnovateEducateInspire #TCSYes #TeachingEveryoneTakesEveryone

TCS will operate on a normal schedule for Friday, 2/21/25 with no buses on icy roads, please see attached for a list of closed roads. Bus riders should wait in a covered area until the bus arrives; as drivers will wait on you to board. Thank you and have a good evening. #TCSTogether