Check out BCPS’ pilot podcast episode. You will hear about all of the great initiatives going on in schools as well as a Drexel shout out!

Discovery Kitchen was at Drexel Elementary School Today and they tried Very Berry Parfaits! Let’s just say they DISCOVERED a new favorite! YUMMY! #discoverykitchen #drexelelementaryschool #ignitelearningbcps

Thank you to BCPS Board of Education member Don Hemstreet for supporting Drexel Elementary's read-aloud initiative! #IgniteLearningBCPS youtu.be/gSRgWcDMwto

Congratulations to our Spelling Bee contestants! It takes a lot of courage to get on the stage in front of your peers. We are proud of each of you! 🐝

Thank you BCPS Board of Education Member Edna Weller for supporting our read-aloud initiative at Drexel! #IgniteLearningBCPS youtu.be/Xsx8DolmhjA via YouTube

The big reveal has happened! Today kicked off One Book One District with Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale. We had an awesome skit this afternoon from some very talented teacher actors and actresses. All K-5... facebook.com/DrexelElementa…

#gemsclub engineering hovercrafts! #girls #engineer BCPS #ignitelearningbcps

PreK joining in on the One Book One District with their Rainbow Fish. BCPS #ignitelearningBCPS

Kindergarten sight word and letter recognition/sound work. #ignitelearningbcps BCPS

We have the dream team of custodians at Drexel! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day to Del, Juana, and Brandy! Thank you for all you do to keep our school in such great shape!

Don't forget that picture day is Tuesday! Go to mylifetouch.com and enter Picture Day ID HY519126Q0 to order. Or, fill out the order form that was sent home and send it back with the exact amount of money. Make... facebook.com/DrexelElementa…

Bus 216 will run about 65 minutes late this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please send a Dojo message to your child's teacher ASAP if you would like to change your student's way home today. Thank you.

A message for our Spanish-speaking families. Apreciados Padres y Madres, Las escuelas del Condado de Burke, invitan cordialmente a todos los padres y madres de familia desde Pre-Kindergarten hasta secundaria... facebook.com/DrexelElementa…

Burke County Public Schools is currently holding parent nominations to identify students who are AIG or academically gifted in grades second through fifth. If you feel your son or daughter should be considered... facebook.com/DrexelElementa…

Due to the potential of black ice and freezing temperatures in the morning, BCPS will be closed for students tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Friday will be an optional teacher workday. #ignitelearningbcps

The Burke County Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 12 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is COVID-19. The meeting will be held in the Olive Hill Room at the Olive Hill Resource Center, 509 W. Concord St. Morganton.

Grab-and-go lunch for BCPS students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Hillcrest, Forest Hill, Mountain View and East Burke Middle. Grab-and-go supper at Mountain View on Monday from 5-6:30 p.m. Available to anyone 18 and younger from any school.

As the Delta variant continues to spread pediatric ICUs in major health systems are admitting children for COVID-19. WRAL NEWS in NC reported that some children are on ventilators. Protect those who are too young to get their shot. #DontWaitToVaccinate Visit MySpot.nc.gov