Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy

06/11/2026

Thanks to WLOS ABC 13 for helping share our story and celebrating our students' PLTW accomplishments.

One Buncombe County high school finished the year strong, receiving national recognition from a STEM program.

05/27/2026

Calling All Incoming Freshman Parents!

On Tuesday June 2nd from 5:30-7PM we'll be hosting an Incoming Freshmen Parent Social in the NDA cafeteria! The PTSO will provide snacks and Ms. Lawther will share some useful insights for incoming families. We hope all freshmen parents will be able to join us! We're excited to meet you all and welcome you to the NDA family!

05/21/2026

We are excited to officially welcome Mrs. Tara Lawther as the new principal of Nesbitt Discovery Academy!

Mrs. Lawther brings a passion for student success, strong leadership, and a heart for building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families. We are thrilled to begin this new chapter under her leadership and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make in our school community.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Lawther a warm welcome as she steps into this important role. We are excited for the future ahead! 🎉

Go Chargers! 💜⚡️

05/07/2026

We may be a little late, but the appreciation is right on time! 💜

Happy Belated National Principal’s Day to our incredible principal, Mrs. Lawther! Thank you for the leadership, dedication, and heart you pour into Nesbitt Discovery Academy each and every day. Your support for our students, staff, and school community does not go unnoticed.

We are grateful for your vision, encouragement, and commitment to helping NDA continue to grow and thrive. Thank you for all you do for our Chargers! ⚡️

04/03/2026

Today is your LAST CHANCE to apply to attend Nesbitt!

⏰ Applications close at MIDNIGHT — don’t miss it.

If you’re ready for something different…
If you want to be challenged, supported, and inspired…
Nesbitt is the place to be.

Take the step. Submit your application today.

Apply now before it’s too late!

04/01/2026

Last week, 28 Nesbitt students traveled to Greensboro for the State HOSA Conference! 🩺✨

Students competed in a variety of events, sharpened their skills, and attended breakout sessions focused on future careers in healthcare. It was an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and represent Nesbitt with excellence.

In the midst of our busy schedule, we even made time to step away and enjoy a peaceful walk in nature!

We are so proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism!💜⚡️

03/31/2026

At NDA, pigs really DO fly… and science comes alive 🐷✨

From Physics students launching flying pigs to explore centrifugal force, to Biology students turning jumping jacks into color-changing chemical reactions 🧪💨—classes here are anything but ordinary.

At Nesbitt, learning is active, exciting, and just a little bit unexpected
That’s the NDA difference. 💜⚡

03/27/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our students who have been accepted into the North Carolina Governor’s School!

Their hard work, passion, and dedication have truly paid off, and they will represent our school in the following areas:

• Sabrina Almaguer – Natural Science
• Etta Dezio – Natural Science
• Crystal Garcia-Hernandez – Spanish
• Sophia Nerenberg – English
• Sage Price – Choral Music

The future is bright, and we couldn’t be more excited to see all they accomplish! 💜

03/18/2026

🗺️Congratulations to NDA junior Garrett Armstrong!

Garrett recently won the Geography Bee, earning the opportunity to compete at the national level. Ten NDA Chargers participated in the competition, answering questions on topics ranging from landforms and climate to countries, capitals, languages, and more. Junior Boone Bowman placed second.

Garrett will compete in a virtual qualifying round on March 26-27, with the chance to advance to the national championship in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 16.

Good luck, Garrett! We’re proud of you! 👏 ⚡️

03/17/2026

Good morning, BCS families.

Our Transportation crews have continued to monitor travel conditions this morning. Due to deteriorating travel conditions and the number of secondary roads impacted by snow and ice, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday. Students will not participate in remote learning.

Please stay safe, and have a good day.