
While our hallways may be quiet this summer, our custodians have been hard at work!
From deep cleaning classrooms to waxing floors, they're making sure Pisgah Forest Elementary is ready to welcome students and staff back for another amazing school year. Thank you to our incredible custodial team-Mr. Stanley, Ms. Beth, and Ms. Shuler, for your dedication. We appreciate all you do to keep our school shining!
From deep cleaning classrooms to waxing floors, they're making sure Pisgah Forest Elementary is ready to welcome students and staff back for another amazing school year. Thank you to our incredible custodial team-Mr. Stanley, Ms. Beth, and Ms. Shuler, for your dedication. We appreciate all you do to keep our school shining!


If you have a child you'd like to enroll in Kindergarten through 5th grade at Pisgah Forest Elementary, we'd love to welcome you!
Stop by the school for assistance, or register online here: https://880.ncsis.gov/campus/apps/olr/application/login/email-choose-year
We can't wait to welcome your family to the Ranger family!
Si tienes un hijo al que te gustaría matricular en infantil o en los cursos de 1.º a 5.º de primaria en la escuela primaria Pisgah Forest, ¡estaremos encantados de daros la bienvenida!
Pásate por la escuela si necesitas ayuda o inscríbete en línea aquí:
https://880.ncsis.gov/campus/apps/olr/application/login/email-choose-year
¡Estamos deseando dar la bienvenida a tu familia a la familia Ranger!
Stop by the school for assistance, or register online here: https://880.ncsis.gov/campus/apps/olr/application/login/email-choose-year
We can't wait to welcome your family to the Ranger family!
Si tienes un hijo al que te gustaría matricular en infantil o en los cursos de 1.º a 5.º de primaria en la escuela primaria Pisgah Forest, ¡estaremos encantados de daros la bienvenida!
Pásate por la escuela si necesitas ayuda o inscríbete en línea aquí:
https://880.ncsis.gov/campus/apps/olr/application/login/email-choose-year
¡Estamos deseando dar la bienvenida a tu familia a la familia Ranger!


Today, students in the summer literacy program headed to the creek at Brevard College for some hands-on cleanup and learning!
Campers explored the creek to study the invertebrates that live there and what they tell us about water quality. The highlight of the day: catching a mayfly, which only lives in clean water, a great sign that the creek at Brevard College is healthy! Students also caught fish, crawdads, and other creek creatures along the way. So much fun!
The summer literacy program is hosted by Brevard First United Methodist Church, with the help of several Transylvania County Schools educators. The program is led by site director Baylee Bicio, a teacher at Pisgah Forest Elementary School, and staffed by six TCS employees from three of the district's four elementary schools, serving 30 K-2 campers from all four elementary schools this summer.
Over the past two years, students in the program have shown an average of four months of reading growth during their five weeks in the program, based on MAP Growth data!
Mornings include five rotations of reading intervention groups, and afternoons feature enrichment activities built around a weekly theme tied to read-aloud texts.
Campers explored the creek to study the invertebrates that live there and what they tell us about water quality. The highlight of the day: catching a mayfly, which only lives in clean water, a great sign that the creek at Brevard College is healthy! Students also caught fish, crawdads, and other creek creatures along the way. So much fun!
The summer literacy program is hosted by Brevard First United Methodist Church, with the help of several Transylvania County Schools educators. The program is led by site director Baylee Bicio, a teacher at Pisgah Forest Elementary School, and staffed by six TCS employees from three of the district's four elementary schools, serving 30 K-2 campers from all four elementary schools this summer.
Over the past two years, students in the program have shown an average of four months of reading growth during their five weeks in the program, based on MAP Growth data!
Mornings include five rotations of reading intervention groups, and afternoons feature enrichment activities built around a weekly theme tied to read-aloud texts.

The 2026-2027 school year is coming quickly! Please mark your calendar for these Open House and Meet-the-Teacher events. We can't wait to see you!

Come out and meet your teachers at Pisgah Forest Elementary School! PFE Open House and Meet-the-Teacher night will be held on Thursday, August 20 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. See you there!
¡Ven y conoce a tus maestros en la Escuela Primaria Pisgah Forest! La jornada de puertas abiertas de PFE y la noche de “Conoce al maestro” se llevarán a cabo el jueves 20 de agosto de 4:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. ¡Nos vemos allí!
¡Ven y conoce a tus maestros en la Escuela Primaria Pisgah Forest! La jornada de puertas abiertas de PFE y la noche de “Conoce al maestro” se llevarán a cabo el jueves 20 de agosto de 4:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. ¡Nos vemos allí!

Hi Transylvania County families! Deciding it's time to enroll your child in kindergarten is a major milestone for parents and young learners. If it's time to enroll your child in kindergarten, educators and other caring, highly-qualified staff members at Transylvania County Schools are excited to partner with you in your child's education! Please mark your calendar for these kindergarten Jump Start dates and, if you have questions, don't be afraid to reach out to your child's future school!

Thank you, Lake Toxaway Charities, for your generous $7,000 grant. We are grateful for your investment in our school community. This support will help fund art, science, and reading initiatives, as well as our student leadership program.
Gracias, Lake Toxaway Charities, por vuestra generosa subvención de 7.000 dólares. Agradecemos vuestra inversión en nuestra comunidad escolar. Este apoyo contribuirá a financiar iniciativas relacionadas con el arte, las ciencias y la lectura, así como nuestro programa de liderazgo para alumnos, ampliando así las oportunidades de aprendizaje significativas para nuestros alumnos.
Gracias, Lake Toxaway Charities, por vuestra generosa subvención de 7.000 dólares. Agradecemos vuestra inversión en nuestra comunidad escolar. Este apoyo contribuirá a financiar iniciativas relacionadas con el arte, las ciencias y la lectura, así como nuestro programa de liderazgo para alumnos, ampliando así las oportunidades de aprendizaje significativas para nuestros alumnos.


Welcome to our newest learners!
We are so excited to welcome our future students! Kindergarten Jump Start is a special time for rising kindergarteners to explore their new school, meet their teachers and classmates, and participate in fun activities to get comfortable before the first day of school.
This program is cost-free for all families. Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates at our elementary schools:
🏫 Pisgah Forest Elementary (PFE)
Dates: August 4, 5, and 6
Time: 7:30 am – 11:30 am
🏫 Brevard Elementary School (BES)
Dates: August 4 and 5
Morning Session: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
🏫 Rosman Elementary School (RES)
Dates: August 3, 4, and 5
Morning Session: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
🏫 T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology (TCH)
Dates: August 10, 11 and 12
Group Sessions: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(Two different groups rotating)
Date: August 12 (with Parent Picnic!)
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parent Picnic!
We are so excited to welcome our future students! Kindergarten Jump Start is a special time for rising kindergarteners to explore their new school, meet their teachers and classmates, and participate in fun activities to get comfortable before the first day of school.
This program is cost-free for all families. Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates at our elementary schools:
🏫 Pisgah Forest Elementary (PFE)
Dates: August 4, 5, and 6
Time: 7:30 am – 11:30 am
🏫 Brevard Elementary School (BES)
Dates: August 4 and 5
Morning Session: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
🏫 Rosman Elementary School (RES)
Dates: August 3, 4, and 5
Morning Session: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
🏫 T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology (TCH)
Dates: August 10, 11 and 12
Group Sessions: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(Two different groups rotating)
Date: August 12 (with Parent Picnic!)
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parent Picnic!

Congratulations to Sabrina Shook, our Teacher of the Quarter! Mrs. Shook is a dedicated teacher who makes a lasting impact every day. She truly focuses on the whole child, helping students grow both academically and personally.
¡Enhorabuena a Sabrina Shook, nuestra profesora del trimestre! La Sra. Shook es una profesora muy dedicada que deja una huella imborrable cada día. Se preocupa de verdad por el desarrollo integral de los alumnos, ayudándoles a crecer tanto en lo académico como en lo personal.
¡Enhorabuena a Sabrina Shook, nuestra profesora del trimestre! La Sra. Shook es una profesora muy dedicada que deja una huella imborrable cada día. Se preocupa de verdad por el desarrollo integral de los alumnos, ayudándoles a crecer tanto en lo académico como en lo personal.

We are Ranger Ready for our EOGs this morning!
Thank you to our preK-2nd teachers and students for their extra words of encouragement this morning.
¡Estamos listos para nuestros exámenes finales de esta mañana!
Gracias a nuestros profesores y alumnos de Preescolar a 2.º de primaria por sus palabras de ánimo adicionales esta mañana.
Thank you to our preK-2nd teachers and students for their extra words of encouragement this morning.
¡Estamos listos para nuestros exámenes finales de esta mañana!
Gracias a nuestros profesores y alumnos de Preescolar a 2.º de primaria por sus palabras de ánimo adicionales esta mañana.








Big day for our Pre-K friends! 🚌💛
Today they rode the bus for the very first time, and there were lots of smiles and excitement. We even had a special guest, Rocky, ride along with them! We are so proud of our youngest learners!
¡Gran día para nuestros amigos de Pre-K! 🚌💛
Hoy viajaron en el autobús por primera vez, y hubo muchas sonrisas y emoción. ¡Incluso tuvimos un invitado especial, Rocky, que viajó con ellos! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes más pequeños!
Today they rode the bus for the very first time, and there were lots of smiles and excitement. We even had a special guest, Rocky, ride along with them! We are so proud of our youngest learners!
¡Gran día para nuestros amigos de Pre-K! 🚌💛
Hoy viajaron en el autobús por primera vez, y hubo muchas sonrisas y emoción. ¡Incluso tuvimos un invitado especial, Rocky, que viajó con ellos! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes más pequeños!




Dear TCS families,
Summer is right around the corner, and Transylvania County Schools Department of School Nutrition will offer free summer meals! All children 18 years and younger are eligible. We will offer three ways to access summer meals. These are outlined on the flyer below. Registration is required for our "Groceries to Go" and Home Delivery programs. Families, please make sure to check your email and phone alerts for the registration link.
Thank you,
Transylvania County Schools
Summer is right around the corner, and Transylvania County Schools Department of School Nutrition will offer free summer meals! All children 18 years and younger are eligible. We will offer three ways to access summer meals. These are outlined on the flyer below. Registration is required for our "Groceries to Go" and Home Delivery programs. Families, please make sure to check your email and phone alerts for the registration link.
Thank you,
Transylvania County Schools


🌟❤️ Pisgah Forest Elementary School Title I Transition Night ❤️🌟
What an AMAZING evening! 🎉 We loved meeting teachers, learning all about the next grade level our students will be rising to 📚✏️, and spending time together as a school family! 🏫💙
Families enjoyed:
🌭 Fresh grilled hotdogs
🍧 Snow cones
🍭 Cotton candy
🍿 Popcorn
🛝 Playground fun with friends
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the night so special! We are excited for another great school year ahead! ✨📖
What an AMAZING evening! 🎉 We loved meeting teachers, learning all about the next grade level our students will be rising to 📚✏️, and spending time together as a school family! 🏫💙
Families enjoyed:
🌭 Fresh grilled hotdogs
🍧 Snow cones
🍭 Cotton candy
🍿 Popcorn
🛝 Playground fun with friends
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the night so special! We are excited for another great school year ahead! ✨📖




Congratulations to our PFE Staff who represented us at last week's Transylvania County Schools Legacy Banquet
Lisa Rogers, Classified Employee of the Year
Stephanie Ray, PFE Teacher of the Year
Kim Moore, PFE and TCS Teacher of the year, 2025-2026. Kim is also retiring after 29 years of service
Sydney Gilbert, PFE and TCS Rookie of the Year
Enhorabuena a nuestro personal de PFE, que nos representó en la cena de gala «Legacy» de las Escuelas del Condado de Transilvania celebrada la semana pasada
Lisa Rogers, empleada administrativa del año
Stephanie Ray, profesora del año de PFE
Kim Moore, profesora del año de PFE y TCS para el curso 2025-2026. Kim también se jubila tras 29 años de servicio
Sydney Gilbert, novata del año de PFE y TCS
Lisa Rogers, Classified Employee of the Year
Stephanie Ray, PFE Teacher of the Year
Kim Moore, PFE and TCS Teacher of the year, 2025-2026. Kim is also retiring after 29 years of service
Sydney Gilbert, PFE and TCS Rookie of the Year
Enhorabuena a nuestro personal de PFE, que nos representó en la cena de gala «Legacy» de las Escuelas del Condado de Transilvania celebrada la semana pasada
Lisa Rogers, empleada administrativa del año
Stephanie Ray, profesora del año de PFE
Kim Moore, profesora del año de PFE y TCS para el curso 2025-2026. Kim también se jubila tras 29 años de servicio
Sydney Gilbert, novata del año de PFE y TCS


Kindergarten Registration is open!
¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el jardín de infancia!
¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el jardín de infancia!


A big thank you to Mountain Roots for an awesome outdoor learning experience for our 5th graders last week! Students had a great time exploring aquatic life cycles through hands-on activities and learning in nature.
¡Muchísimas gracias a Mountain Roots por la fantástica experiencia de aprendizaje al aire libre que vivieron nuestros alumnos de 5.º curso la semana pasada! Los alumnos se lo pasaron en grande explorando los ciclos de vida acuáticos a través de actividades prácticas y aprendiendo en la naturaleza.
¡Muchísimas gracias a Mountain Roots por la fantástica experiencia de aprendizaje al aire libre que vivieron nuestros alumnos de 5.º curso la semana pasada! Los alumnos se lo pasaron en grande explorando los ciclos de vida acuáticos a través de actividades prácticas y aprendiendo en la naturaleza.




Join us in supporting our local students and families by donating nonperishable food items to our school food drive. Every donation makes a difference and helps ensure members of our community have the support they need!
¡Únete a nosotros para apoyar a nuestros alumnos y familias locales donando alimentos no perecederos a nuestra campaña de recogida de alimentos en el colegio! ¡Cada donación cuenta y ayuda a garantizar que los miembros de nuestra comunidad reciban el apoyo que necesitan!
¡Únete a nosotros para apoyar a nuestros alumnos y familias locales donando alimentos no perecederos a nuestra campaña de recogida de alimentos en el colegio! ¡Cada donación cuenta y ayuda a garantizar que los miembros de nuestra comunidad reciban el apoyo que necesitan!

Thank you to the Transylvania County Arts Council for hosting the Transylvania County Schools Art Show! We are so proud of our students whose artwork and projects were on display. A special thank you to Mrs. Harris, our art teacher, and Mrs. Tomlin, our AIG teacher, for supporting and showcasing our students’ creativity!
¡Gracias al Consejo de las Artes del Condado de Transilvania por organizar la Exposición de Arte de las Escuelas del Condado de Transilvania! Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros alumnos, cuyas obras de arte y proyectos se expusieron. ¡Un agradecimiento especial a la Sra. Harris, nuestra profesora de Arte, y a la Sra. Tomlin, nuestra profesora de AIG, por apoyar y dar a conocer la creatividad de nuestros alumnos!
¡Gracias al Consejo de las Artes del Condado de Transilvania por organizar la Exposición de Arte de las Escuelas del Condado de Transilvania! Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros alumnos, cuyas obras de arte y proyectos se expusieron. ¡Un agradecimiento especial a la Sra. Harris, nuestra profesora de Arte, y a la Sra. Tomlin, nuestra profesora de AIG, por apoyar y dar a conocer la creatividad de nuestros alumnos!









Today, on School Lunch Hero Day, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff in our cafeteria who work hard each day to make sure our students are fed, cared for, and welcomed with a smile. We are so grateful for all you do for our school community—thank you for being true heroes to our students and staff!
Hoy, con motivo del Día de los Héroes del Comedor Escolar, queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento al personal de nuestro comedor, que trabaja duro cada día para garantizar que nuestros alumnos coman bien, reciban cuidados y sean recibidos con una sonrisa. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que hacéis por nuestra comunidad escolar. ¡Gracias por ser auténticos héroes para nuestros alumnos y nuestro personal!
Hoy, con motivo del Día de los Héroes del Comedor Escolar, queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento al personal de nuestro comedor, que trabaja duro cada día para garantizar que nuestros alumnos coman bien, reciban cuidados y sean recibidos con una sonrisa. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que hacéis por nuestra comunidad escolar. ¡Gracias por ser auténticos héroes para nuestros alumnos y nuestro personal!

Emily Reader has been selected as Teacher of the Quarter in recognition of her outstanding dedication, hard work, and commitment to student success. She consistently goes above and beyond for her students, including creating and leading a science club that has provided students with engaging, hands-on learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Her commitment to ensuring all students are supported, challenged, and successful has made a meaningful impact on both students and the school community.
